I’ve always had an absolute fascination and love for woodland. There is something magical about walking through huge ancient forests. The scale, the smells and the sounds all make me feel as if I belong there. Here in Perthshire we are absolutely spoiled for choice in terms of landscapes, whether it’s spectacular mountains and glens, … Read more
Ever since Nikon launched the Z9, I wanted one. Here was a camera that finally seemed like the leap forward from my old Z7II — a camera that offered the kind of autofocus performance, handling, and ergonomics I’d been missing ever since my DSLR days shooting with the Nikon D850. But despite how tempting it … Read more
If you’ve bought — or are thinking about buying — the Nikon Z8, which is one of the best cameras for photography available right now, then choosing the right lenses matters just as much as the camera itself. TL;DR: Best Lenses for the Nikon Z8 If you just want the quick answer, these are my … Read more
For the last week or so, I’ve been making the most of the longer evenings by heading up a local path that cuts between farmland near where I live. It’s become a bit of a routine — especially after school, when Sofia and I go out for a walk together. It gets us out into … Read more
I took the Nikon Z8 with the 14–30mm f/4 out on Thursday to a local glen for a few hours of landscape photography. The weather was mixed, with brief breaks of light pushing through passing April showers. I slung the camera over my shoulder on a Peak Design Slide Lite and headed up into the … Read more
Over the past few months, I’ve been building out a wildlife setup that fits how I actually shoot here in Scotland. I’ve selected from the best Nikon Z lenses primarily for my Z8. Most of my time has been spent walking — exploring woodland, open areas, and edges where you might come across something rather … Read more
I took a walk along the River Earn today. I’ve been given information that certain stretches of the river have beavers along them, so I wanted to go down there myself, take a look at the area, check the flow of the river, look for any signs of activity, and scout potential shooting locations—particularly how … Read more
I’ve spent around a year shooting with the Nikon Z8 — a camera that is remarkably intuitive to use, yet offers so many possible setups that it can feel overwhelming at first. During my time in the Philippines I used the Z8 mainly for family, travel and documentary photography. But since moving to the Scottish … Read more
My Nikon Z 180–600mm lens arrived last week and, after much deliberation between OM System and Nikon for my wildlife photography setup here in Scotland, I finally got to take it out along with the Nikon Z8 and the 400mm f/4.5 lens on Friday. Both of these lenses are among the best lens options for … Read more
Yesterday I headed up to Loch Turret reservoir. I’ve been there before with Sofia, but this time I wanted to go further — to cross the burns that had previously stopped us and push a little deeper into the hills. I took the Nikon Z8 paired with the Nikon Z 24–120mm f/4. The goal wasn’t … Read more