Deer Photography Day
Gallery of images taken on the day – Deer Photography Day On Monday 15th October 2018 I went on a photography day with a friend to the South West Deer Rescue Centre near Crewkerne in Somerset. We had planned the day in June and we met the photographer James Brown who
Overnight stay at Stourhead
At the end of June I went on an overnight adventure, on my own in our camper van and stayed at the small Caravan club CL site at Stourhead. A CL site is a small site which only allows up to 5 caravans, campers etc. some have limited facilities and
Visit to Somerset
Part of our trip to Somerset in April was wildlife watching, see my Diary entry Visit to Somerset and also a little Landscape photography, although I was limited to around the campsite for the dawn as I would find it difficult to drive anywhere with my husband still sleeping! We
Sturminster Mill
I treated myself to some filters for my camera after Christmas, namely a 10 stop ND filter and a polarising filter with holder. I couldn’t justify Lee filters so I had heard some good reviews of the SRB Elite filter system so I thought I would give them a try. Both
Harvest mice workshop
On August Bank holiday Monday a friend and myself went along to a Harvest Mice workshop at Dean Mason’s Windows on Wildlife hide Windows on Wildlife website near Corfe Mullen. We would have a morning just the two of us taking photos of these lovely little creatures. We had been
Evening at Arne
I’ve always promised myself to go to Arne in the evening to take some landscape images across the heath particularly when the heather is out during July/August. This year I made it in early August with a friend. We set off from home around tea time and got there when
Dog Agility
In mid July we heard there was a dog Agility competition at Motcombe near Shaftesbury. The weather was OK so I decded to take a look with a couple of friends. I went there for two reasons, to look and see what it was all about as I am going
On the Hills
I regard myself as being very lucky living where I do, there are so many lovely places to walk and explore very close to home either walking from the door or a few minutes drive away. I have been out and about with Tilly and trying out the different walks.
RSPB Ham Wall, Somerset
We spent a week away in Somerset staying at Thorney Lakes campsite, see my Diary entry Visit to Thorney Lakes and during the day we visited RSPB Ham Wall nature reserve. Ham Wall is part of the Avalon Marshes a large area of wetland which forms a habitat for many species RSPB
Bluebell season
Bluebell season came around early this year and I was determined to get to see them. I would be in luck this year as the Bluebells have lasted a long time; it has been particularly cold this year so it has extended the season. My first foray was to Piddles wood