Category Archives: Nature Photography

Back at the end of November 2012 I entered 12 images into the S.N.P Awards.I’ve just been informed that 5 of them have been shortlisted (same as last year).The final judging takes place over the next 2/3 weeks.    Fingers crossed. … Continue reading →

……. I hear you say.Well unfortunately I’ve not been out much lately with the camera and so pictures have been few and far between.Here’s a small selection of my ‘fall back’ subject,the grey heron,down by the River Whiteadder in varying … Continue reading →

Ollie and I went for our usual walk,down to the River Whiteadder in Berwickshire.On the way down we came across a heap of old grain sweepings from one of the farmers’ sheds,probably dumped for the local pheasants.In the winter time … Continue reading →

Ollie and I were walking down by the river and there was nothing much to see and definitely nothing to photograph.The river had been in flood,yet again, and there was mud everywhere.I called Ollie over.     ”My name’s not … Continue reading →

On Wednesday 14th November 2012 there was the Annual Photographic Competition for photographers across the Scottish Borders.The competition is divided into two sections,for the Prints and the Projected Digital Images.Those 2 sections then have 6 categories within each.I entered 4 … Continue reading →

Here’s a few more images of Ollies’ and my friend, on our Whiteadder river walks.                      

If you go out on cool,damp days,when the insects are still about,you’re more likely to be able to get close to subjects like this drone fly that I photographed down by the River Whiteadder.The water droplets add a little extra … Continue reading →

Here’s a few more images of the dipper that Ollie and I sat and watched down by the River Whiteadder,Berwickshire in the Scottish Borders. And then it was time to go and find some lunch. Good Bye from Dippy, And … Continue reading →

Another walk along the River Whiteadder and this time Ollie and I came across a Dipper at the waters’ edge.It was very busy feeding,preening and stretching and again we managed a few pictures,some of which will appear in the next … Continue reading →

When Ollie and I walk down by the River Whiteadder,here in Berwickshire,we quite often see a goosander or two.This large sawbilled,diving duck is normally seen in groups and usually we don’t get within 50 metres of them before they’re off … Continue reading →