Although Debbie and I have gotten the funeral arrangements well underway, there is so much other baggage which comes with the passing of a loved one. Slowly, but surely, each bridge is being crossed as and when is necessary and helpful advice is forthcoming whenever it is required. I'd be a fool and a liar if I said that I was dealing with the stresses involved, but the passing of time is certainly easing the numbness and shock. Thankfully, Bruno still requires attention and his daily exercise allows me to take a break from the harsh reality and simply find enjoyment from whatever natural history encounters come my way. Binoculars round my neck and the camera over my shoulder, I have been quite content to click away at whatever subjects deign to offer themselves as we cross paths. What follows is a sample of the type of images I've captured whilst walking around various local sites.
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| My first Brown Argus of 2025 seen down on Minster Marshes |
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| Adult Cattle Egret, in breeding attire, near Harrison's Drove at Grove Ferry NR |
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| Four-spotted Chaser at Worth RSPB Res. |
One take away from these recent wanderings is a need for me to carry my macro kit more often. There have been some outstanding opportunities to capture images of many insect species which simply isn't possible with the 100 - 400 mm lens. I'll finish with an offering taken from the back door. The local Foxes are now very confiding with at least three individuals visiting the feeding bowl regularly. My flash photography still requires a bit of fine tuning but, given the situation right outside my study doorway, there should be plenty of scope for me to hone my technique as the summer advances.
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