Wildlife photography in UK can be very interesting as there are shared and local cultures that contribute to the flavor of our magnificent landscapes. From the surrounding water bodies, snow-decked mountains, and valleys, to the forests populated by fast-growing trees and the wildlife population, the UK remains a place to satisfy your lust for adventure and travel. From sights to be enjoyed in the historical museums – Natural History Museum, The British Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum – to the majestic Buckingham Palace, and one of the world’s prehistoric heritage, The Stonehenge-there are ..read more

Sony A7R IV Review: All You Need To Know for Wildlife Photography If you are anything like us, you want the best of technical qualities, speed, and handling in your camera. Then, we have got a cheat for you: Sony A7R IV. In a market brimming with a plethora of options, A7R IV stands tall. It is sleek, fast, and comes with incredible performance. But wait! Is A7R IV different from A7R III? Yes, this mirrorless camera is the fourth generation of Sony’s A7R: an upgrade over A7R III. Like all the previous models from Sony, this beauty features excellent resolution and speed. Regarding resolution a ..read more

The first lens in this series, the Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L USM, was released in 1999. It gained popularity due to its focused performance and image sharpness, making it an excellent choice for wildlife photographers. The EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens is now the latest in the family and boasts additional features such as image stabilization, UD-glass elements, and a fluorite element. As a result of the new features, the lens is able to achieve remarkable levels of sharpness even when shooting at maximum apertures. In this review, we are going to look at everything you need to know regarding the ..read more

Humans have been affecting the biodiversity of habitats throughout the world at an alarming rate over the past few decades. We only have to look at the state of our oceans and the plastic waste to realise the impact of our actions. It’s been spoken about many times. We’re damaging planet earth with overpopulation, poor habits, and disregard for nature. We can’t sustain nearly 8 billion people, where does our waste go? How much more habitat do we need to destroy? And when do we realise that we are ultimately forcing ourselves into extinction? Look deeper and even in areas where we think we’re n ..read more

Monday 14th March, news breaks that three of Virunga’s rangers had been killed at the hands of poachers, whilst protecting Mountain Gorillas. The world’s largest primate. Furthermore, a forth ranger had been killed a few weeks earlier in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Just a week earlier, I was in the area working on a project documenting the life of Mountain Gorillas. The Rushegura Group based in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. During which, I quickly understood why people risk death and dedicate their lives to protecting the 880 individuals that remain. Human populations are no ..read more

Words & Pictures by Alastair Marsh Meet Amos; a rare male Ground Pangolin, a species been blamed for the pangolin coronavirus outbreak which has swept the world in early 2020. Amos lives at the Rare and Endangered Species Trust (REST) located close to Etosha National Park in Namibia. REST took Amos into their care after he was found injured on an industrial site and is now being looked after by leading world experts on Pangolin care and rehabilitation. On planning my trip to Namibia in November 2019, I contacted REST about a year in advance at the possibility of visiting their centre and p ..read more

The golden eagle is one of Britain’s rarest species. They can only be found in small areas of Scotland and Northern Ireland. Only 500 breeding pairs of the birds remaining in the wild throughout the UK. But now a new project hopes to reintroduce them to Wales. If the plans move forward, eagles could be re-introduced to the area by 2023. However, we can’t just release a number of birds. They’d never survive without our help. We need to take a leaf out of the way Sweden managed a successful project. “By feeding the eagles during the winter with food without toxin, it is possible to improve the b ..read more

In this Lightroom tutorial, I’m going to show you 9 EPIC LIGHTROOM SECRETS all wildlife photographers should know! All the tips and tricks in Lightroom that changed my photo editing workflow as a photographer.  Lightroom Secrets for Wildlife Photographers You can learn more Lightroom Secrets here. Don’t have Lightroom yet? Not to worry you can sign up for a FREE trial, to see if the software works for your needs ..read more

Lightroom presets for wildlife photography is a way to get your wildlife photography looking its very best quickly. Lightroom presets are amazing for those that are looking for a similar style across all photographs, such as I try to keep on my Instagram grid. They give photographers that consistent look without all the hassle and work of having to edit images for long periods of time per photo. If you haven’t grabbed Lightroom yet, don’t worry. You also get a free trial, so you can see if it’s the right fit for your editing workflow. Let me just add here, that for a long time, I was very much ..read more

Instagram is one, if not, the most useful platforms to build exposure and share your images with your followers. Empowering photographers across the world to have their work viewed thousands, if not millions, of times over. I also use Instagram to follow inspiring wildlife photographers whose images push me to constantly improve and try new things. The community behind the social network cannot be underestimated either. Openly sharing a wealth of knowledge and inspiring like-minded people to take photography to the next level. I use it myself and recently even started a new Instagram account ..read more