Category: photography

• Finding peace in Northumberland

  

  Last week I had a close encounter with two red squirrels. Rounding a quiet corner in a wooded area, I startled them. One froze in the middle of the lane, the other perched on a mossy wall, immobile, right next to my car window. I glanced to my right and our eyes locked. It was…

  apyateswrites

  16th Mar 2022

  Nature, photography, Travel

  blog, coast, coastal travels, embracing mindfulness, freelance, landscape photography, mental health, mindfulness, Northumberland, Northumberland coast, Northumberland UK, tourism, Travel, writer, writing

• How to shoot birds: the ultimate guide to small bird photography

  

  Photographing small birds is one of the most wonderful forms of nature photography. It can be tricky and require patience. However, it is a fantastic way to practice mindfulness in nature. I have been fortunate enough to tutor some great students in this skill. Here is my complete guide to small bird photography.

  apyateswrites

  3rd Mar 2022

  Nature, photography

  bird photography, birds, blog, canon, freelance, mindfulness, nature photography, nature writing, photography, photography methods, photography tips, writer, writing