Fauna

A selection of images featuring native British animals.
Paul lives in an area of outstanding natural beauty in northwest England and is surround not only by incredible scenery.  Encounters with  native animals, both farmed and wild, offer photographic opportunities on a regular basis.  Although Paul does not set out with the specific aim of photographing these inhabitants, he is happy to indulge when the opportunity arises.
"In no way would I consider myself a wildlife photographer, but there is a great joy to be had in giving it a go!  The Herdwick sheep found on many Lakeland Fells are a particular favourite, in that they seem completely willing to pose for the camera and appear to be utterly un-phased by its presence".
An adult Herdwick Sheep stands on a rocky outcrop looking straight at the camera. Behind her, beams of sunlight filter through a cloudy sky.
A highland cow stands on a patch of grass looking directly into camera. Behind her is a stretch of coast with distant hills on the horizon.
A small bee is hovering above a yellow flower, the very quick shutter speed has frozen the movement of the bees wings, which can be seen in fine detail. Digital capture.
A telephoto lens has been used to capture the moment an adult Canada Goose soaks its head above a grassy slope. Only the neck and head are visible, and a tree trunk cuts vertically through the frame.
A colour digital capture of an adult highland cow scratching its ear on the branch of a dead tree. In the background is a white farm house and rolling hills dotted with pine trees.
A little egret is seen hunting on a still lake. The bird is surrounded by reeds and there is a reflection of the bird on the surface of the water.
On a black metal fence, a row of small gulls are about to be joined by another gull, its wings are outstretched as it lands.
A macro photograph of a tiny green caterpillar feeding on a basil leaf.
A close up portrait of the dead of a Greylag Goose, showing fine detail of the birds orange beak and brownish grey plumage. Green swirling water can be seen behind the goose.
A close up shot of an Orange Tip Butterfly feeding on a wild bluebell. The detail of the butterfly is visible, including outstretched antenna and hairs around the head. The butterfly is framed by out of focus green leaves creating a pleasing bokeh effect.
A colour macro shot of a bee feeding on a tiny pink flower bud. The shot is highly detailed and the eye and hairs on the bee are clearly visible.
A colour digital capture of a lamb with black facial markings stood in a rugged Yorkshire Dales landscape featuring high cliffs and a drystone wall.
The silhouette of a soaring gull with outstretched wings flying across a blue sky with light clouds. The bird is back lit emphasising the flight feathers.
A high speed photograph of a honey bee hovering in front of a down facing bluebell flower. The dark back ground accentuates the detail of the in flight bee.
Detailed colour photograph of a colourful butterfly feeding on small white flowers. The background consist of creamy blue and green bokeh.
A young common gull standing on a tiny rock in a green stream. The bird is tapping the surface of the water with one of its feet creating splashes, which a fast shutter speed has frozen.
A grey and white Herdwick Lamb stands straight on to camera with its head tilted slightly to the right. It is standing on a green slope with rolling hills behind.
Detailed digital capture of a common Cabbage White Butterfly feeding on tiny lavender flowers.
A colour shot of a juvenile Black Cap Gull in full flight. light is shining through the gulls outstretched upwardly pointing wings, detailing the flight feathers. The background is a uniform pale blue sky devoid of detail.
Highly detailed digital capture of a white butterfly feeding on lavender flowers. Viens and markings on the wings are clearly visible.
Detailed macro shot of a male Beautiful Demoiselle Damselfly resting on a young vibrantly green fern leaf. The detail on the wings, head and legs are highly visible.
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