New images added to the gallery - June 2022
International Garden Photographer of the Year - 2nd Place - Trees, Woods & Forests
My photograph of this stunning highland lochan near Aviemore has been awarded 2nd place in the Category of Trees, Woods & Forests in the International Garden Photographer of the Year Competition 15.
On a calm, autumn morning I decided to explore an area of woodland close to Aviemore in the Cairngorms National Park. I found a small lochan surrounded by golden foliage of silver birch, and complemented by a light covering of frost on the ferns below.
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John Muir Trust Wild Nature Diary and Calendar 2018
I am really pleased to feature in the 2018 JMT Wild Nature Diary and Calendar. They are both beautifully produced and edited by John and Jan Beatty. I particularly value the opportunity to explore the remote woodlands, glens and valleys of the UK and they provide great inspiration for my photography. They are important natural habitats for everyone to connect with nature.The John Muir Trust is a charity which aims to protect these wild landscapes, and works to keep these places free from development.
Currently the John Muir Trust have 2 principle campaigns. ‘Keep it Wild” aims to protect 41 designated wild areas in Scotland from developments such as transmission lines, wind turbines and large quarries. The ‘Heart of Scotland Forest Appeal’ is a project to create a wild woodland area in the centre of Highland Perthshire.
In England, the Lake District National Park Authority has recently agreed in principal to lease Glenridding Common to the John Muir Trust. This area includes the summit of Helvellyn.
As a photographer I think it is important that we reflect about the sustainability of our environment and how we can support our wild landscapes.
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RPS International Print Exhibition 159
I was pleased to hear recently that my image “Hattver” has been selected for the Royal Photographic Society International Print Exhibition 159.
The Exhibition has been held since 1854 and has included work from some of the world's most eminent photographers. The competition attracted entries from 57 countries and the finalists and winners were selected by a panel consisting of social documentary photographer Dougie Wallace; Brighton Biennial Photo Festival director, Celia Davies; the director of Glasgow’s Street Level Photoworks, Malcolm Dickson; Russ O’Connell, Picture Editor for The Sunday Times Magazine and the photography writer and editor Gemma Padley.
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