New Beginnings
In true British style I am drawn to open this piece with a reference to the weather: more sunshine and a slight rise in temperature....
Tips and techniques for achieving beautiful photographs of snowdrops
It's heartening, spotting the first signs that spring is on its way. Snowdrops are the pioneers of the plant world, drawing attention to...
Days 7-10 - Nature walks, sketches and new arrivals
It’s been a super busy few days, hence a lack of blogging. I’m taking this window of opportunity for a quick update as I am off away to...
Day 6 - Nature in the community
My bike and I braved the extreme wind today to attended an event in Leith Links called “Waggle Dance”, based on all things bee-related....
Day 4 – The paradox of the immaculate lawn: Food for thought... and bees!
Today I went to explore a location where I expected to find wildflowers… except the area had been mown and applied with herbicide in...
Day 3 - Colours of the rainbow
Today I challenged myself to find the colours of the rainbow in the flora around me. Setting off late afternoon, I expected the hardest...
Day 2 - Snoozing with Swans
Day two of 30 Days Wild consisted of a bike ride to ForthQuarter Park after work to chill out with a beautiful couple who are to be...
Spring Showers and Jewelled Flowers
There’s nothing quite like the morning sun breaking through clouds after a burst of refreshing springtime rain; presenting an illuminated...
Beauty in the "Ordinary"
A photography cycle-ride yesterday along the amazing Edinburgh cycle-path network was intended for travelling far and wide, capturing a...
Taking a Closer Look... at Crocuses
It’s that time of year where Spring is fast approaching and plants are beginning to awaken. The snowdrops have already made their...