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⭐ Hidden Hampshire Photo Tour Highlights – July 2026
Discover the idyllic wildlife of Hampshire in summer - from diving Kingfishers and Tawny Owls to Harvest Mice and Butterflies.
Paul Alistair Collins
Aug 13 min read
What To Read Before Your Next Wildlife Photography Adventure
Books to inspire your next trip.
Paul Collins
Jun 293 min read
Wildlife Photography Hides: How They Work, What To Expect, and Why They Matter
Are wildlife photography hides worth it? Learn how hides work, what to expect, what gear to bring, and how they help you photograph natural behaviour.
Paul Alistair Collins
Jun 227 min read
The Beginner's Guide To Wildlife Photography
New to wildlife photography? Learn how to begin, what animals to photograph first, and simple camera tips to build confidence in nature.
Paul Alistair Collins
Mar 57 min read
12 Spectacular UK Wildlife Photography Experiences (And Where to Find Them)
Discover the UK’s most spectacular wildlife photography experiences - from boxing hares and starling murmurations to surprising encounters in unexpected places.
Paul Alistair Collins
Mar 58 min read
⭐ Scottish Shores Photo Workshop Highlights – Winter 2025/6
Discover Scotland's spectacular shorebird photography in winter.
Paul Alistair Collins
Feb 53 min read
How To Photograph Dragonflies
I fulfilled a dream of photographing my most-wanted UK animal species.
Paul Collins
Jul 1, 20241 min read
How To Photograph Norfolk's Birds
I visit one of the UK's best places for bird-in-landscape photos.
Paul Collins
Jan 1, 20241 min read
Great Crested Grebes
Annmarie came along on an Urban Wildlife photo workshop in July and captured these wonderful pics of a great crested grebe family! Having added some summer workshop dates to make up for spring's lockdown restrictions, it was a rare treat to find this family group. We often see the grebes' impressive courtship dance in winter, but only once have I seen the delightful chicks, riding on their parents' backs. For Annmarie, it was a magical first encounter... "Of all the wildlife
Paul Collins
Jul 20, 20212 min read
Best Of Urban Workshop 2019/20
Now that the urban wildlife workshop season has come to an end until next autumn, let's look back at a few photo favourites. The boating lake came up trumps with many beautiful waterbirds and also great backgrounds to shoot against. One of my top tips for my clients is "Don't ignore the background!" - in autumn, the oranges and greens can give a lovely warmth to your images; whilst the low sun and long shadows of winter mornings can, in the right hands, create a brooding atmo
Paul Alistair Collins
Apr 10, 20201 min read
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