I haven’t been out shooting wildlife at all over summer. Whether it’s the mass of dense green foliage that offers wildlife so many places to hide, the long days, or simply life taking over, in the last week I’ve started heading out specifically to get to know my local area better—to search for locations that … 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
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’ve spent a lot of time shooting with the Nikon Z6 III alongside my Nikon Z8, and one of the biggest challenges when using two bodies regularly is keeping them set up in a way that feels consistent. If they behave differently, it quickly starts to interfere with muscle memory — which is the last … 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
In a previous article, I discussed the choice that I was making about which system I would end up using as my primary wildlife gear in Scotland. I wrote that article while I was still living in the Philippines. Now I’ve had some time here in Scotland and I’ve finally made a choice, but it … Read more