Our recent Christmas trip to photograph some of the animals at Chester Zoo reminded me of a 1980′s assignment I undertook for a Cheshire lifestyle magazine and, in particular, my encounter with Douglas, a two year old orangutan. Last week I was lucky when this youngster jumped on to the window sill right in front…
Last Christmas our good friend and fellow photographer Lesley Wood arranged a photographers’ ‘tweet-up’ and Christmas meal at Chester Zoo. In spite of an impressive selection of exotic animals braving the bittterly cold December weather to pose for the public, including lions, elephants and camels, the star of the day was this camera-friendly festive robin!…
Yesterday I went on a fact-finding mission for a photo-project I have in mind and enjoyed a very pleasant afternoon out in the process. Hazel Grove Allotments held their annual open day with the allotments on view to the public and lots of tempting goodies on sale. Janet and I went down with Karrie and…
