Another day, another morning. Before sunrise taken from Almirante Reis Beach, Funchal - OM1 with 12-100mm F4 Pro lens - 4th December @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @madeira_islands @Madeira @DiscoverMadeira #funchal #Portugal #Atlantic #Madeira #DAWN #Atlantic

Some miscellaneous shots of random sights at Monte Palace in Madeira - well worth a visit - OM1 with 12-100mm F4 Pro lens - 3rd December @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @madeira_islands @Madeira @DiscoverMadeira @MontePalace #funchal #tropical #colour

A random selection of the wonderful flowers and plants at the Monte Palace Gardens in Madeira - OM1 with 12-100mm F4 Pro lens 3rd December @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @madeira_islands @Madeira @DiscoverMadeira @MontePalace #funchal #flowers #tropical #colour

A random selection of the wonderful Sculpture Art Work at the Monte Palace Gardens in Madeira - OM1 with 12-100mm F4 Pro lens - 3rd December @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @madeira_islands @Madeira @DiscoverMadeira @MontePalace #funchal #sculptures #artwork #statues

Sunrise and Starburst from the Lighthouse at Funchal - OM1 with 12-100mm F4 Pro lens - 1st December @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @madeira_islands @Madeira @DiscoverMadeira #funchal #Portugal #Atlantic #Madeira #DAWN #Atlantic #sunrise #lighthouse

The sunrise over the Atlantic from Funchal's Pier near Almirante Reis Beach - OM1 with 12-100mm F4 Pro lens - 1st December @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @madeira_islands @Madeira @DiscoverMadeira #funchal #Portugal #Atlantic #Madeira #DAWN #Atlantic #sunrise

Some more images from our sunrise hunt in Funchal - OM1 with 12-100mm F4 Pro lens - 1st December @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @madeira_islands @Madeira @DiscoverMadeira #funchal #Portugal #Atlantic #Madeira #DAWN #Atlantic #sunrise

Before sunrise taken from Almirante Reis Beach, Funchal - OM1 with 12-100mm F4 Pro lens - 1st December @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @madeira_islands @Madeira @DiscoverMadeira #funchal #Portugal #Atlantic #Madeira #DAWN #Atlantic

A selection of birds the same park on the same day - OM1 & 150-600mm - 26th November @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kingfisher #heron #Robin #Kite

The Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) the UK's smallest bird. 9cm in length and weighing about 5-6 grams, same as a 20p coin - very cute - OM1 & 150-600mm 16th November @StanwickLakes @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag #photography #handheld #birdphotography

Cards at Christmas in Charlecote Park - OM1 & 12-100mm - 17th November @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @CharlecoteNT

Charlecote Park is a 16th Century Country Manor House and deer park. It's situated in the village of Charlecote in Warwickshire on the banks of the River Avon about 4 miles east from Stratford-upon-Avon. 17th November @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @CharlecoteNT

The muntjac (Muntiacus reevesi) is an invasive deer species, known for its shy and timid behaviour. Personally I don't mind seeing and photographing them - OM1 & 150-600mm - 16th November @StanwickLakes @OMSYSTEMcameras #photography #handheld #wildlifephotography

A skein of geese and a a gulp of cormorants - OM1 & 150-600mm - 16th November @StanwickLakes @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag #photography #handheld #birdphotography

In my mind I shot this as a B&W photo & posted it to my Flickr account, but I also liked the colours, the blue door, yellow frame header and red brick - OM1 & 12-100mm - 5th Nov @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine #reservoir #photography #handheld #colour #tower

A lovely day at Sywell Country Park & Heritage Reservoir - OM1 & 12-100mm - 5th November AM @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine #Sywell #reservoir #landscapephotography #waterscape #photography #handheld #trees

Red Kite in Flight - - OM1 & 150-600mm - 3rd November @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #kite

Storm Amy was whipping up such a wind that another Red Kite got fed up with trying to soar and joined the roost - OM1 & 150-600mm - 4th October @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #kite

Some more Red Kite shots from Storm Amy Saturday - OM1 & 150-600mm - 4th October @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #kite

Storm Amy was throwing up some good strong winds - the Red Kite had given up trying to soar and come to a rest on a tree branch just across the river. OM1 & 150-600mm 4th Oct @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kite

Some images from the magnificent interior at Burleigh House - OM1 & 12-100mm - 30th October @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @burghleyhouse

Lovely autumn colours making natural sculptures around Burghley Park Sculpture Gardens - OM1 & 12-100mm - 30th October @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @burghleyhouse

Some of the wonderful sculptures at Burghley Park Sculpture Gardens - Elicoide BG by Michele Ciribifera, Exploded System by Julian Wild, Transfiguration by Will Carr - OM1 & 12-100mm - 30th October @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @burghleyhouse #sculpture #art

Male kingfisher flitting between various perches whilst hunting - they are very quick - OM1 & 150-600mm - 28th October @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kingfisher #BIF

Male Kingfisher displaying his amazing colours whilst hunting - OM1 & 150-600mm - 28th October @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kingfisher

Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) a Mediterranean wading bird thats becoming more common in the UK year on year - OM1 & 150-600mm - 25th Oct @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography

Black Headed Gulls showing off their acrobatic skills - one has been trained by the Kingfishers, although he needs to remember to tuck his wings in more - OM1 & 150-600mm - 18th Oct @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography

A baby rhino, only a couple of weeks old, running & playing at Cotswold Wildlife Park - OM1 40-150mm F2.8 + MC-14. 14th October @CotsWildTweets @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine

Canadian Timber Wolf (Canis lupus occidentalis ) - very fast but not as big as I remembered, still wouldn't recommend having a disagreement with one though - OM1 40-150mm F2.8 + MC-14. 14th October @CotsWildTweets @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine #wolf

Such a variety of animals, all in lovely large enclosures - some more shots from our visit to the outstanding Cotswolds Wildlife Park - OM1 40-150mm F2.8 + MC-14. 14th October @CotsWildTweets @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine

Some more shots from our visit to the Cotswolds Wildlife Park - OM1 40-150mm F2.8 + MC-14. 14th October @CotsWildTweets @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine

Highly recommend Cotswolds Wildlife Park, spacious, natural enclosures and a great day out for all ages. The Humboldt penguins are fun, especially at feeding time! Will visit again - OM1 40-150mm F2.8 + MC-14 14 Oct @CotsWildTweets @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine

St Mary’s Church, Sudeley Castle grounds - final resting place of Catherine Parr, 6th wife of Henry VIII - and the only Queen of England buried on private property - 12th Oct @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @SudeleyCastle @Historic_Houses #Historic #architecture

One of my favourite waterbirds, a Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) with a decent sized fish - OM1 & 150-600mm - 30th Sept @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography

Male Kingfisher displaying his amazing colours - OM1 & 150-600mm - 29th September @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kingfisher

Adult male kingfisher (Alcedo Atthis) - OM1 & 150-600mm - 29th September @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kingfisher

Two fishermen on the lake - OM1 & 150-600mm - 29th Sept @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography

Kingfishers are specialised fish-eaters, so seeing this one with a dragonfly is reasonably rare - OM1 & 150-600mm - 5th Sept @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kingfisher

Wildlife photography - equipment, practice & a bit of luck. When they line up magic happens. Wrong side of the branch this time - C'est la vie - OM1 & 150-600mm - 5th Sept @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kingfisher

Two airborne predators around - one large and one small - both magnificent - OM1 & 150-600mm - 23rd September @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kingfisher #Kite #birding #NaturePhotography

Some of the magnificent sculptures at the V&A. My photography doesnt do them justice, I'd suggest visiting to enjoying all the art in the museum - No flash - OM1 & 12-100mm F4 - 19 Sept @V_and_A @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @visitlondon #Art #sculpture

Some images from a visit to my favourite London museum - OM1 & 12-100mm F4 - Taken 19th September. @V_and_A @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @visitlondon #architecture #photography #art

Stormy sort of day at Coniston on 10th September @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @LakesCumbria @lakedistrictnpa @Cumbria #coniston #Lake #bluebird #mountains #lake #landscape #beach

Some more images of Grasmere from 9th September. One of the smaller lakes with gorgeous scenery. It’s closely tied to William Wordsworth @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @LakesCumbria @lakedistrictnpa @Cumbria #Grasmere #Lake #wordsworthgrasmere

My wife suggested a 'public transport adventure' in the Lakes with pub bribes included. Nice lake walk from the bus, Grasmere’s pubs did not disappoint - 9 Sept @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @LakesCumbria @lakedistrictnpa @Cumbria #Grasmere #Lake

The dawn sun creeping over the mountains to light Ullswater - 9th September @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @LakesCumbria @lakedistrictnpa @Cumbria @Ullswater_Way #Ullswater #lake #sunrise

Wonderful Ullswater at dawn on the 9th September Atmospheric, Spiritual & Tranquil. @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @LakesCumbria @lakedistrictnpa @Cumbria @Ullswater_Way #Ullswater #lake #sunrise

Sunrise at Ullswater - Mystical, Peaceful, and Serene - 9th Sept @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @LakesCumbria @lakedistrictnpa @Cumbria @Ullswater_Way #Ullswater #lake #sunrise

Rainbow at Aira Force-known as spraybow-forms when sunlight hits the waterfall’s mist. The tiny droplets scatter light more than rain, blending the colours more softly @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @LakesCumbria @lakedistrictnpa @nationaltrust #rainbow #waterfalls #photography

Strandshag Bay on Derwentwater with various Islands and Catcalls in the distance - OM-1 & 8-25mm F4 - 8th Sept @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @KeswickTourism @LakesCumbria @lakedistrictnpa @Cumbria #artwork #mountains #Keswick #derwentwater #handheld