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The Lumix 200mm f2.8 lens: when to use it?
November 28, 2020 - One of the questions I get asked the most is, should I buy the 100-400mm f4.0-6.3 lens, or the 200mm f2.8 lens? That que...
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Having to work hard to get images
October 04, 2020 - As photographers, sometimes we go through periods whereby we have to work harder to get our images. This can be for a va...
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The story behind the frame
July 26, 2020 - As camera technology progresses and we see more cameras launched in the mirrorless segment, I read more and more online...
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The much overlooked Panasonic 14-140mm f3.5-5.6 lens
November 03, 2019 - I am predominately a wildlife photographer. Yes I shoot landscapes and nature photography too, but most of what I shoot...
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A very personal blog: Mental Health and Photography.
September 25, 2019 - Watching the news media in the UK, there is lots of coverage about the visit of HRH Harry & Megan to Cape Town in South...
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Dune fox success! Getting up close to dune foxes with the Leica 50-200mm f2.8-4.0 lens
August 23, 2019 - In my last blog post I shared my failed attempts at trying to find the dune foxes at the Amsterdamse Waterleidingdunen N...
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The search continues: dune foxes
June 23, 2019 - Living in the Benelux region, it's no secret we have a fairly robust population of foxes. They are one of my favourite a...
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A day spent in mid-Wales with red kites and the Panasonic G9
June 18, 2019 - The last place I lived in the UK before I left for mainland Europe was Wales...and it was good to go back, because quite...
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Birds in flight photography with the Lumix G9
February 15, 2019 - Since the launch of the G9 in November 2017, the area where I have put the camera to most use is with bird photography....
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High speed burst shooting for wildlife with the Panasonic Lumix G9
July 03, 2018 - When the Lumix G9 was launched back in November last year it boasted some flagship features which were designed with the...
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First impressions of the NEW Panasonic Lumx G9
November 08, 2017 - The past two days I have been in Cascais, just outside Lisbon in Portugal supporting the product launch at the Panasonic...
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First thoughts on 6K Photography for Wildlife
February 22, 2017 - When the Panasonic GH5 announced one of the headline features was "6K Photo". At the time of the announcement it was not...
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Little Owl: New Video
August 04, 2016 - Another July outing in the North of Belgium, this time to a specialist Little Owl hide.
Little Owl's are seasonal, and...
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A visit to Zwin Nature Park with the Panasonic FZ1000
July 31, 2016 - I am a member of a local photography club and the club arranges regular outings and events. These outings are very diver...
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A springtime case study: Coots
May 17, 2016 - In the last 6 months or so I've become a strong advocate of getting out locally in search of wildlife. I've found that m...
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A little piece of Africa in Belgium: Carole Deschuymere Exhibition
May 01, 2016 - On Friday 29th April I was invited to the opening of Carole Deschuymere's Exhibition opening "Wild van Afrika" in De Pan...
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Adventures in bird photography
February 14, 2016 - As much as I would love to be able to jump in my car and with a few hours be self driving in a big 5 game reserve on a w...
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Penultimate blog of 2015 - Tsavo West Trip Report!
December 17, 2015 - This is a long overdue blog! I have been meaning to write a blog on my experience in Tsavo West for months, given it was...
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Jaci's Trip Report Part 2: The Photography
December 11, 2015 - In the second part of my Trip Report from Jaci's Lodges in Madikwe, South Africa, I want to focus on the photography.
I...
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5 reasons to stay on your game this winter!
November 24, 2015 - Whenever I see blogs or articles which start "10 ways..." or "5 top tips..." or "7 reasons why..." I normally switch off...
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"Workshops - do your research" - a readers letter
November 19, 2015 - I do enjoy reading certain Photography Magazines. One of my favourites is Outdoor Photography which features a combinati...
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Make your wildlife images standout with Natural Framing
October 05, 2015 - I look at a lot of wildlife images. Through social media, via print, press, magazines, and of course short listed entrie...
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Destination Amboseli, Kenya.
July 25, 2015 - It's been a few weeks now since my return from Amboseli, Kenya.
So as a destination what should you expect from Ambosel...
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What do you expect from a safari?
July 16, 2015 - I've blogged about this before. No apologies about blogging on the same topic again. Why?
Well because having been to A...
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Overcoming camera limitations with post processing
February 04, 2015 - I recently bought the Nik Collection Plug in's for Lightroom. For those of you less technically minded on the post proce...
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