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Wildlife photography
Get great shots of winter birds
With low sunlight, as well as the prospect of frost and snow, winter is a great time to be out looking for birds to photograph,…
Wildlife watch: Hobbies
Hobbies are agile and extremely quick birds of prey. Photographing them is tricky and takes practice, but the results are very rewarding, as Oscar Dewhurst…
Tips on how to photograph summer birds
With long daylight hours and the breeding season in full swing, summer is a great time to hone your bird photography skills, says Oscar Dewhurst
Wildlife watch: Nightingales
These migratory birds arrive in Britain for spring, says Paul Hobson. Once heard, the song of the nightingale is never forgotten
Low-light wildlife photography tips
Pushing his equipment to the limit, Ian Plant has mastered the art of low-light wildlife imagery. He reveals the stories behind some of his most…
Garden bird photography tips – how to capture great garden bird shots
Looking to get great garden bird shots this winter? With RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend, top pro David Tipling shows you how to capture…
Wildlife Watch: How to photograph stonechats
With their striking dark heads and orange-red breasts, stonechats are beautiful subjects to capture and are easily accessible over the winter, says Oscar Dewhurst
Wildlife watch: Photographing red deer
From locking antlers to grazing quietly in the morning mist, red deer are a gift to photographers, says Oscar Dewhurst
Low-light photography tips for capturing nocturnal animals
Capturing shy nocturnal animals, like badgers, is a big challenge in wildlife photography. Tesni Ward shares her low-light secrets and reflects on her career so…
Tips on photographing reptiles from an expert wildlife photographer
Take a trip into the reptile realm with wildlife photographer Jason Steel. He passes on his tips and tricks for photographing reptiles to get you…
Wildlife Watch: Autumn waders
In autumn many species of waders head south and settle around the UK coastline. Oscar Dewhurst explains how best to capture them
Wildlife Photography: How and when to convert colour photographs to black and white
Removing colour from a wildlife image provides a degree of abstraction, and can elevate a picture from something illustrative to a piece of art, says…
Wildlife Watch: Little Egrets
These elegant birds are covering more of the UK every year, says Oscar Dewhurst. But they are wary so require a patient approach
Wildlife Watch: Cormorants
Widespread, conspicuous and tolerant of humans, cormorants make great winter subjects, says Oscar Dewhurst
How to photograph winter wildlife
This time of year is perfect for photographing seasonal wildlife such as hares, waders and squirrels. Top nature photographers John and Tracy Langley share their…
The expert guide to photographing winter birds
Winter is the perfect time to build up a photographic portfolio of local birdlife, and experiment with some different approaches, says Mark Sisson
Quick tips: Preparing for the Big Garden Birdwatch
This year's Big Garden Birdwatch is kicking off tomorrow, until the end of the weekend. Here are some tips for getting prepared
Wildlife watch: Foxes
Foxes always make great subjects but in winter you have the chance to capture them in frost and snow, as Oscar Dewhurst reveals
Wildlife watch: Fallow deer
With their distinct antlers, fallow deer make perfect autumn subjects, says Paul Hobson