While I have always enjoyed photography, this year marked a distinct shift. Pretty much from the start of January, I fell completely in love with the art of capturing animals and wildlife. It has been a year of patience, observation, and an obsession with getting that perfect moment of capturing subjects..
A Global Journey
To say this year has been an adventure would be an understatement. My camera has travelled with me across the globe, allowing me to build a diverse portfolio of birds and mammals in vastly different habitats.
The journey has taken me from the humidity of Thailand and Singapore to the vibrancy of Spain, the unique atmosphere of Japan, and, of course, back to the rugged, natural beauty of Wales.
Curating the Collection
To mark this first year on my wildlife journey, I wanted to create something physical something that takes these images off the screen and into the real world.
I have put together a 12-month calendar featuring a collection of my images from 2025.
When selecting the images, I had to make a difficult choice. I didn’t necessarily pick what a judge might call my “technically best” photos of the year. Instead, I chose my personal favourites. These are the shots that resonate with me emotionally and remind me of the specific feeling of that encounter.
The Final Result
The calendar is an A3 double-sided format. Seeing these portraits in large print is a completely different experience from viewing them on a monitor; the images really stand out. It’s a bold, striking collection that offers a genuine insight into how I’ve viewed the natural world over the last 12 months.
It has been an incredible year of shooting with my Canon RF system, and I can’t wait to see where the wildlife takes me in 2026.
