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Wet, wet, wet.

November 12, 2023

This autumn has been wet. Wet. Wet. But not cold. It’s sodden underfoot too. Boots and the swish of goretex pound the muddy lanes. Head down in the rain, but Between the showers, brief moments of light, Break through to lift the heart. \ \ Thanks for looking, don’t forget to like and subscribe (what […]

Night Moves, Purring Crickets and Goatsuckers

July 12, 2023

Very privileged to be shown a nightjar spot on Exmoor. Night jars arrive from Africa in the spring and are gone by late August, ancient folk tales refer to them as goat suckers as they were meant to steal milk from your goats at night. In actual fact they eat mostly moths and bugs. In […]

All aboard the Skylark

May 22, 2023

Tucked away in an hidden corner on the edge of Exmoor, near the highest sea cliffs in England, is Skylark Cabin. Perfectly isolated in the wooded pastures and big skies of never ever heard anyone land. A rustic cabin with an outside bath, built mainly of recycled materials and a perfect antidote to all the […]

Winter into Spring on the Moor

May 8, 2023

Moss, mud and much to appreciate In search of spring in three walks in three weeks along the river Barle, Baggery waters and a camping trip near the source of the Exe. Green, green my world is green. Except when it’s blue. Bells near Whithypool> Barle Beach hedge, 200 years later. Spring beach. Exmoor orchids. […]

Deep and Crisp on top

March 5, 2023

and even too. An early season dump on the roof and some pristine conditions with variable December light.. A short hike to the source of the Exe. Plenty of wildlife looking for opportunities to feed And some classic architectural trees coated in power Some timeless vistas with some nice light FUJI Film

In the shadow of Dunkery: Snowdrops.

February 19, 2023

The highest point on Exmoor (and Somerset) is an ideal winter wander. Dunkery. It’s either in cloud and mist and you cannot see the expected views of Bodmin or, it’s in cloud and mist and you ….. etc etc To the north is the ancient Horner Wood and dramatic vistas whatever the weather . And […]

At last of the Autumn kindling

February 19, 2023

So much went wrong with my plans to just wander around the planet and take photographs of nature to make people aware of what a wonderful planet we are privileged to live on, and make a million pounds (Rodney) on the way. But. I think I’ve finally managed to get on top of things and […]

It’s here: The Beautiful North Devon 2023 Calendar

October 26, 2022

At last it’s arrived. The brand new Calendar, featuring stunning new shots of beautiful North Devon, including Lundy Island and Exmoor. Retro Cover January. Golden moss at Robbers Bridge. February. Misty views at Valley of Rocks. Everyones favourite month to gripe about, August, retains its atmospheric mood.. June. The best […]

Moor: Warts n’All

August 8, 2022

When it’s hot n’bothered and crowded with kooks, and, even your little ‘secret’ beach has been named in a Sunday supplement as a top one hundred secret beaches to escape the crowds too but, is full of Sunday supplement reading visitors in peach shorts and Waitrose attitudes. Then it’s time to escape to the roof […]

Cooling down on the East river

July 17, 2022

Here’s a few abstracts and mood shots from this mornings bimble along the East Lyn. Even by summer standards, there’s not a lot of water in the old girl but the deep pools are still there and plenty of locals were cooling off in them. It’s prime fishing season too on this ‘catch & release’ […]