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I’d been wanting to visit the Wildlife Photography Hides at Bourne for a long time, and this session was booked with one subject in mind, tawny owls. They’ve been a long-standing frustration. I’ve spent years trying to photograph them with very little to show for it, so the opportunity to work from a controlled hide, in what has reportedly been a particularly strong year for owls, felt like the right moment to try something different. As with any wildlife session, expectation

On Saturday 1st November, I spent the night at Mike Phelps’ Hide and Squeaks Hide near Lichfield — and what a setup it is. Full credit to Mike for the sheer attention to detail that’s gone into this hide. From the positioning of the lighting to the placement of props and the overall scene design, everything has clearly been planned with care. It’s the sort of environment that makes every frame a potential keeper — a photographer’s dream. The session began at around 4:30pm ,

Witness the raw beauty of the rut on White Edge, where stags clash, the moor glows red, and a close encounter brings tension.