Author Archives: Phil Mclean

The peregrines down by the river have pretty much settled down again after their busy  breeding season.Things are alot quieter and sightings are nothing like as numerous as they were in the summer.At least one of the adults will always … Continue reading →

This past week or two has been a real mixed bag of weather,with sun,rain,wind and even hailstones.Pretty much like the whole of the summer,in actual fact.So having got the heron pictures,in the previous blog,I carried the long lens down by … Continue reading →

While Ollie and I have been walking down by the River Whiteadder most days,the grey herons haven’t been about a great deal at all through the summer.Just lately though,they have started coming back again and we see at least 2 … Continue reading →

I’m still carrying the macro lens when Ollie takes me for a walk down by the river.There’s generally something to photograph on each visit,although a combination of the wind,flighty insects and Ollie’s nose means you’re not always successful in your … Continue reading →

Here’s a few more macro shots while walking Ollie down by the River Whiteadder this past week or so.

The photo taking has really slowed down lately.The only time that I’m out with the camera is when I take Ollie out for an hour or so each day.All very frustrating but at least I do get out for a … Continue reading →

All this running and jumping about has played havoc with my ‘getting out and taking pictures’ over the last week or two.I’ve been glued to the telly watching every sport possible and loving every minuet of it.I haven’t cried so … Continue reading →

Ollie and I took a walk along the beach at Cheswick,on the Northumberland coast.On the way back we came through the dunes where we came across a number of pyramid orchids,amongst the many other flowers growing there.One of the orchids … Continue reading →

The camera’s not been out enough lately but here’s a mixed bag of close up images,taken in the last week or so.                                

Ollie and I have been down the river again with the macro lens.The weather has been pretty dull again but as long as it is not too breezy it’s fine for insect photography.I like to use natural light,as opposed to … Continue reading →