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

A glorious morning at Keswick Landings in the English Lake District - OM-1 & 8-25mm F4 - 8th September @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @KeswickTourism @LakesCumbria @lakedistrictnpa @Cumbria #artwork #mountains #lake #Keswick #derwentwater #handheld

A beautiful Elizabethan Manor House in The Lake District. It was used in the 2002 film The Hound of the Baskervilles as Baskerville Hall - 7th September @LevensHall @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @Historic_Houses #wonderful #Historic #architecture

Sunrise at Ullswater on 7th Sept. In my opinion, the best lake in the Lakes. Mystical, Peaceful, and Serene. @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @LakesCumbria @lakedistrictnpa @Cumbria @Ullswater_Way #Ullswater #lake #sunrise

Before sunrise on 7th Sept. My favourite Lake, spiritual & atmospheric whilst serene & tranquil, especially at this time in the morning @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @LakesCumbria @lakedistrictnpa @Cumbria @Ullswater_Way #Ullswater #lake #sunrise

Adult female kingfisher (Alcedo Atthis) in nice light - her colours are wonderful - OM1 & 150-600mm - 5th September @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kingfisher

A adolescent male and an adult female Kingfisher (Alcedo Atthis) - The male is probably the son of the female - OM1 & 150-600mm - 5th September @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kingfisher

An adult female kingfisher (Alcedo Atthis) hunting on the lake in the September morning sun - OM1 & 150-600mm - 5th September @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kingfisher

Some images of the beautiful interior at Boughton House, also known as 'The English Versailles' - 31st August @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @BoughtonH @Historic_Houses #wonderful #Historic #architecture #Baroque #art

Boughton House in Northamptonshire - A Grand Country Manor House influenced by French architecture and the Palace of Versailles - 31 August @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @BoughtonH @Historic_Houses #wonderful #Historic #architecture

An adult female kingfisher, possibly the mum of the adolescent male in my previous kingfisher post - OM1 & 150-600mm - 29th Aug @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kingfisher

I could say that I'm getting fed up with editing and showing my Kingfisher photos across social media, but if I did I'd be lying. What wonderful colours! OM1 & 150-600mm - 29th Aug @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kingfisher

Same young male Kingfisher (as per last Kingfisher post) fishing on the lake and finishing his meal - OM1 & 150-600mm - 29th Aug @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kingfisher #colours #Hunting #fishing

A young male Kingfisher successfully fishing on the lake. Life is brutal if you're a fish and he's hungry - OM1 & 150-600mm - 29th Aug @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kingfisher #colours #Hunting #fishing

Sorry, more Kingfisher images - it just seems such a shame to have them and not share them - OM1 & 150-600mm - 29th Aug @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kingfisher #colours #Hunting

More close up Kingfisher images - He landed close to the hide - This is an adult male, handsome chap - OM1 & 150-600mm - 29th Aug @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kingfisher #colours #Hunting

Young female Kingfisher preening after a hunt - OM1 & 150-600mm - 28th Aug @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kingfisher

Adult male Kingfisher and young female, which I assume is his daughter - OM1 & 150-600mm - 28th Aug @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kingfisher

I often go out with the Kingfisher in mind, but usually end up photographing whatever is there - Some mixed bird shots - OM1 & 150-600mm - 28th Aug @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #hunting

A tad further away this time. Pretty certain its a young male, brother of the young female in my last post, with a catch after a success dive - OM1 & 150-600mm - 25th Aug @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kingfisher

Sometimes I get really lucky and a kingfisher lands close to the hide. This is a young female, isn't she a beauty - OM1 & 150-600mm - 25th Aug @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kingfisher #colours #Hunting

Young Male Kingfishder (Alcedo Atthis) flitting about the lake - Its always a good day when you snap a kingfisher - OM1 & 150-600mm - 25th Aug @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kingfisher #colours #Hunting

Even more photos from of the exotic butterflies at Stratford Butterfly Farm - a wonderful place for a bit of photography - OM1 & 150-600mm - 6th August @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @stratbutterflyfarm.bsky.social #butterflies #colour #Butterfly

Some more photos from of the exotic butterflies at Stratford Butterfly Farm - OM1 & 150-600mm - 6th August @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @stratbutterflyfarm.bsky.social #butterflies #colour #Butterfly

A visit to the Stratford Butterfly Farm to photograph these exotic beauties - - OM1 & 150-600mm - 6th August @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @stratbutterflyfarm.bsky.social #butterflies #colour #Butterfly

A lovely day to visit Rockingham Castle with its lovely garden, terrific views & St Leonard's church - OM-1 & 12-100mm F4 - 17th August AM @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @rockinghamcastl @Historic_Houses #CASTLE #EnglishArchitectural #Architecture #History

Juvenile male Kingfishder (Alcedo Atthis) hunting on the lake - OM1 & 150-600mm - 16th July @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kingfisher #colours #HuntingJuvenile

Brothers hunting together on the lake - Adolescent Kingfishers (Alcedo Atthis) photographs - OM1 & 150-600mm - 16th July @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kingfisher #colours #Hunting

More Kingfishder (Alcedo Atthis) photographs - sorry about that, but they are wonderful birds to photograph - OM1 & 150-600mm - 16th July @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kingfisher #colours #Hunting

Black Headed Gull (Chroicocephalus Ridibundus) scavenging on the lake - OM1 & 150-600mm - 16th July @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #gulls #birdphotography

Juvenile male Kingfishder (Alcedo Atthis) hunting on the lake - OM1 & 150-600mm - 16th July @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #Kingfisher #colours #Hunting

Some butterflies feeding on Lavender at Hitchen Lavender - OM-1 & 40-150mm F2.8 - 8th July @LavenderHitchin @HitchenLavender @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine #lavender #butterfly #cabbagewhite #peacockbutterfly

Female Emperor Dragonfly (Anax Imperator) - X-Wings are fluttering - OM1 & 150-600mm - 5th July @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #insect #dragonfly