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Welcome to all things Wildlife, dedicated to describing, discovering and inspiring everyone about nature, the countryside and special places. all things Wildlife is an ever growing collection of articles, tutorials, guides, reviews and ramblings all with one thing in common...increasing our enjoyment of the countryside. Whether you want to find key species, visit amazing places, improve your wildlife photography or just enjoy your local walks more there is something for you.
Creating foreground blur
One of the questions I am often asked about my images is: “how do you get the foreground so blurry?”
Your camera has a video button!
Using the video function on our cameras is a scary prospect for many of us, here though Mike Lane explains his own learning curve.
Enjoying the Countryside with your dog
“To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, when doing nothing was not boring - it was peace.” So said the French writer Milan Kundera and I agree.
Top tips for the travelling photographer
From what to pack to how to stay secure on arrival, we run through some top tips for those of us taking our photography on the road or plane
How I got the shot....Black Grouse
Always wondered how to create the perfect set for photographing Black Grouse? Oliver Smart talks through the journey to capture these magical birds and his favourite image of all time.
How to see birds of prey
You love birdwatching or wildlife watching and you’re excited to see all our fantastic birds of prey, but you still rarely see them. Why?