Inspiration

Photographed in northern Svalbard, this image emerged from patience and presence. We had been watching a large male polar bear sleeping some short distance from a walrus carcass for several hours when a mother and her two cubs swam across the fjord to feed... read more.

My reasonably new computer fills with photographs at an alarming speed, a problem entirely of my own making. I am incapable of letting go of images that might, one day, prove useful, those persistent just-in-case photographs. This January, I finally embarked on a ruthless process of selection: deciding what would remain and what would be erased... read more.

I captured this image on the edge of the French Alps during an early winter snowstorm. While the harsh weather kept most people away, leaving me as the solitary visitor in the area, it also forced the wildlife to descend into the valleys. Although this meant the chamois were further away than usual, the conditions offered a unique graphic opportunity. read more.

Here I am, sitting in a café overlooking the River Thames, feasting my eyes on the glittering Christmas decorations, and watching people walk by. I am sipping on an overpriced (but delicious) latte, and in the background, John Lennon’s voice gently reminds me: “Another year over, and what have you done?” This rhetorical question suddenly triggers a moment of introspection... read more.

It was a very instinctive decision while shooting, as I had to be fast because the bird was quite active. Focusing on it against a busy background and choosing a composition was tough. The focus could shift from the bird to the branches in an instant, so I used continuous shooting mode to ensure I could get the focus nailed on the bird... read more.