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Photography Tips & Tricks for Capturing the BEST British Wildlife Images

April 25, 2022 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

Interested in wildlife photography? Whether you’re a beginner or pro, our helpful guide from experts at Lafayette Photography will ensure you snap award-worthy pictures of these native creatures and critters. 

British Birds

British birds

There’s nothing more iconic than images of a Robin Redbreast set against a wintry background. These common birds are easy to find, but why not discover rare British birds for an even more striking photograph.

From dainty Willow Tits to majestic White-Tailed Eagles, you can stalk these super rare subjects to ensure jaw-dropping dramatic shots with every click. 

Scotland is home to some of the most magnificent winged wildlife in the world. So head to the highlands armed with weather-resistant lenses that allow maximum zoom and Panasonic settings to include breathtaking backgrounds. Make sure your camera is blur proof by using a tripod and shooting in burst mode. Choose secluded areas like glens and natural parks and try to blend in by wearing muted colours.

As a last resort, why not befriend a fellow birder who can lead the way to an excellent experience with remarkable birdlife and secure that winning shot. 

Butterflies

photo credit Chemihv Flickr
(Photo credit Chemihv Flickr)

British butterflies were born to be photographed. Thanks to their aesthetics and elegant flutter, these special species are a real treat for wildlife photographers everywhere. 

The best time to capture butterflies is early morning or late afternoon. This is when you’ll find them perched upon a plant absorbing warmth from the sun. When approaching the butterfly, be as gentle and lightfooted as possible because they’re super sensitive to vibrations and will depart before getting your picture.

Butterflies aren’t super fast. In fact, their dainty, ethereal movements can be shot on your everyday iPhone. But if you want a more professional feel, choose a digital camera with a fast shutter speed and lie on the ground to capture them mid-flight. 

If you’re one of the lucky people to have a butterfly alight upon your body, then put your camera away and just enjoy the magical moment. 

 

Squirrels

Photo credit Ervin Kobakci
(Photo credit Ervin Kobakci)

Red squirrels are rare, so snapping one in their natural habitat is a real feat. These fluffy-tailed animals are super fast, so it’s essential to remain stealthy and give them a wide birth for natural-looking pictures. 

To find British Red Squirrels, head to woodland in Autumn time. A practical tip to attract them is to take some squirrel snacks along, like pine nuts and sunflowers seeds and sprinkle them around as you scour the scene for the perfect picture. Next, use a camera with a fast shutter speed lens which will enable you to keep your distance without startling your subject. 

Timing is everything when it comes to capturing images of squirrels. And waiting is the name of the game when trying to take excellent shots of nature. So, wear comfy shoes and wait for your furry friends to strike a pose. 

 

Foxes 

Focusing on foxes can produce images of all kinds. Whether dark and macabre or lighthearted and humorous, these cunning Canidae make the best photography subjects. 

photo credit Naturetti
(Photo credit Naturetti)

Foxes are super easy to find too! Most urban areas in the UK have a wondering fox or two, making wildlife photography a breeze. The tricky part is they only surface after dark, so make sure you stay safe when searching for your foxy pictures. 

Even though you’ll need to edit night images, it’s critical to use lenses with a dynamic range when shooting without light. Otherwise, you won’t have clear, crisp pictures of your Mr Fox. Equally important is the need for reduced noise, so a camera that allows for sensory control will help you get those exciting shots without scaring your subject away. 

British Badgers

photo credit Robert Canis
(Photo credit Robert Canis)

Trying to shoot pictures of wild badgers can get a little complicated. Of course, this is excellent news for the more adventurous photographer, but if you’re a beginner, here are some simple tricks to get you started.

Badgers come out after dusk, so head to woodland areas before that time. Getting there early gives you a chance to look out for badger droppings, so you know where to set up, bait and wait. 

If you didn’t already know, badgers are fierce, have an epic sense of smell, and move quickly in the opposite direction if you’re wearing strong scents. Remote photography would be best for these unique animals if you have the specialised equipment. 

To create the clearest, most charming photographs of badgers, always use a wide lens to paint a storybook picture people can invest in. 

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What tips do you have for wildlife photography?

This article was written by Faye Lord on behalf of Lafayette Photography, UK and Ireland’s leading photography company since 1880; services include portraiture, corporate photography, graduate ceremonies and historical photography. In Pure Spirit was not paid to host it and received no other compensation.

Weird 3D woodland animal spirit

January 17, 2015 by Andrew 3 Comments

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This interesting animation is popular on Tumblr. I can’t trace it further than that. It shows a woodland spirit, some sort of monster, or perhaps a fairy from the night court and uses a flickering motion to give a 3D effect.

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Looking for art and inspiration? Try Art.com or Art Republic.

Do you have any favourite animated gifs? Any pictures that make you think of the spirit and creatures we should remember? Share the images and links in the comments below!

The attack of the killer snowmen

February 19, 2014 by Andrew Leave a Comment

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What do you think? Some clever snowmen design? Have you seen better? Why not post your links below?

Images via imgur.

10 awesome pictures of elephants

February 15, 2014 by Andrew 1 Comment

Aren’t elephants wonderful animals? Do you know you can go on elephant conservation holidays? I imagine they’re well worth it for those who can afford to travel. In the meantime let’s settle for 10 awesome pictures of these grand animals.

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Do you have a favourite animal? Which of nature’s wonders should the blog feature next?

Image credits: From e-apraksina (offline) and /r/pics.

12 stunning storms used as art

January 20, 2014 by Andrew Leave a Comment

These photographs are the work of superb storm chaser Mike Hollingshead. He is one of those stuntmen-meets-scientists who leap in cars and zoom off in search of terrifyingly bad weather like tornadoes and super storms.

Many of these photographs are for sale and available as prints from his website Extreme Instability. If you like this sample then go shopping.

Nebraska Tornado Intercept

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Would you consider spending a year as a storm chaser? Grabbing a camera, laptop and jumping into a car to speed off into danger? Or are you just glad that those who hear the calling also take some impressive photographs?

What sort of camera set up would you recommend for storm chasing and weather photography?

Images via This is Colossal.

It’s hard to be a grumpy cat at Christmas

December 12, 2013 by Andrew Leave a Comment

Whether you agree with Nestle’s corporate social responsibility policies or not there’s a good chance you’ll be using one of their pet food brands if you’ve an animal or two. They own Purina and Friskies, for example, the company founded in 1930 as a dog food producers and then expanding into cat food 28 years later.

Grumpy cat headlines in this feline music video along with Colonel Meow, Oskar the Blind Cat, Nala Cat and Hamilton the Hipster Cat.

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Which is your favourite kitty in the music video? I think Colonel is quite impressive and a somewhat unemotional ball of fluff.

Dragon skull on Etsy

November 14, 2013 by Andrew Leave a Comment

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The Antique Art Collection have an impressive “dragon skull” for sale on Etsy. Of course, it’s not a real dragon skull but a wonderfully carved horse skull.

If you want to see more pictures of his impressive, arcane and perhaps slightly freaky item then pop over to their online gallery.

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What do you make of the skull? Art? Ritual? Or just plain weird?

Stunning Halloween visuals from Aer Lingus

October 31, 2013 by Andrew Leave a Comment

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We’ll see a lot of Halloween marketing today. I don’t think this is a bad thing. It adds to the spirit and it is always good to see all sorts of companies jumping onto a pagan festival and giving it a boost.

A colleague shared this image from Aer Lingus and I just have to share. It reminded me that the Irish airline also flies to the States too.

Is this zombie Thomas the Tank Engine?

September 4, 2013 by Andrew Leave a Comment

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Who knew children’s’ favourite Thomas the Tank Engine would come to such a horrible end? The tank engine once full of smiles and life gets bitten by an infected diesel and slowly begins the transformation. In a matter of weeks the friendly train has been transformed into a horrible zombie engine and left to rust in a secure shelter.

That’s one theory. The other? This isn’t Thomas the Tank ENgine at all. This is just an old boiler unit left to rust.

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What do you think? What’s your theory as to this rather evil looking metal face?

Demons or goats?

September 2, 2013 by Andrew 1 Comment

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You’ve seen the picture now so what do you think? Demons or goats?

Goats, of course, but if you come up with a great pitch as to why this awesome photogrpah might have captured two spooky demons peering down from the twilight sky then you’ll earn yourself +2 cool points from this blog and the respect of your peers.

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