Tag Archives: Trees

24th July 2017 – Thank you!

Posted on July 24, 2017 by

I would like to say a huge thank you to all those people who attended my ‘Ancient Trees of Epping Forest’ exhibition during July at the Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge.  I had some very positive feedback and enjoyed showing people … Continue reading →

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Beeches of Flagstaff Hill in Epping Forest

Posted on May 31, 2017 by

Back in April I was introduced to ‘Big Bill’ which is an important keystone tree at Flagstaff Hill, near High Beech in Epping Forest. This is an impressive tall and straight pollarded Beech which is used for training arborists in climbing and health … Continue reading →

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Search for the Aeroplane Tree on Pole Hill

Posted on April 29, 2017 by

This week I met with a lady called Cheryl at Pole Hill who used to play there as a child in the 1960s.  Pole Hill is in Chingford and sits on the border between Greater London and Essex in line with the … Continue reading →

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Morning at Barn Hoppitt, Epping Forest

Posted on April 11, 2017 by

Today I left my home at 6:30am so I could catch the early morning light shining on one of my favourite trees by the pond at Barn Hoppitt.  I was not disappointed, it was a beautiful spring day, the birds … Continue reading →

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Ancient Oaks at Epping Forest

Posted on February 27, 2017 by

Ultra wide angle shot for a bit of creative photography

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Old Oak at Barn Hoppitt

Posted on February 9, 2017 by

A bit of research at Epping Forest this week, love this old oak at Barn Hoppitt.  You can actually crawl right through it underneath!

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Against All Odds!

Posted on October 10, 2016 by

This lime tree in Norfolk is refusing to give up!

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500 Year Old Oriental Plane Tree

Posted on June 29, 2016 by

This oriental plane tree (Platanus orientalis)  is one of two located just outside the Renaissance gardens and arboretum of Trsteno in Croatia.  They are thought to be approximately 500 years old and have a colourful history including helping to save … Continue reading →

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Chatsworth Park in the Peak District

Posted on April 5, 2016 by

Had a brief visit to Derbyshire last weekend and walked around Chatsworth Park which was designed by Capability Brown.  A stunning park landscape with beautiful vistas from Chatsworth House down to the River Derwent.

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Reach for the Sky wins award in IGPOTY

Posted on February 26, 2016 by

I am thrilled to say that I had two images placed in the International Garden Photographer of the Year Competition.  Both were in the ‘Greening the City’ category.  I was a finalist for one and highly commended for the other. … Continue reading →

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HDR Photography Course

Posted on February 1, 2016 by

I am running an introduction to HDR photography course at the Springhead Trust in Dorset on Thursday 25th February. Would love to see you there! Link to Springhead website

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Ancient Silver Birch in Suffolk

Posted on February 1, 2016 by

Anyone heard of Pro Arb Magazine? I have some images and a quote in the Ancient Tree Forum’s January column in this magazine. This article is about a beautiful ancient Silver Birch tree which is possibly the oldest one in … Continue reading →

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Portfolio has arrived!

Posted on December 10, 2015 by

My portfolio website is finally here. If you check it out and like what you see please like this post. You can also share galleries or individual images that you like directly from the website to social media. The more … Continue reading →

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Sunrise reflected off Kata Tjuta

Posted on October 22, 2015 by

Previously known as the Olgas, Kata Tjuta in the Oz Red Centre looks stunning bathed in the sunrise.

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Helter Skelter Tree

Posted on October 21, 2015 by

An ancient hollow oak with a twist, taken in Sherwood Forest.

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