Nature
Natural history photography encompasses a hugely diverse range of subjects, many of which require specialised techniques or equipment in order to capture a striking image. The main requirement, however, is a good knowledge and understanding of that subject. Here is a selection of images from my collection showing mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects and wildflowers from around the world.
Niobe Fritillary (Fabriciana niobe)
Adonis Blue Butterfly (Polyommatus bellargus)
Southern Festoon (Zerynthia polyxena)
Apollo (Parnassius apollo)
Silver-studded Blue (Plebejus argus)
Apollo (Parnassius apollo) roosting on Viper’s-bugloss (Echium vulgare), Bulgaria
Rosalia longicorn (Rosalia alpina) or Alpine longhorn beetle, Bovec, Julian Alps, Slovenia
Cuckoo Pint (Arum maculatum) backlit in late evening sunlight, Somerset, England
Snake’s-head fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris), Dorset, England
Beautiful demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo)