Unsplash is a platform I’ve become very passionate about, and through it, I’ve achieved some great milestones. When I first started working on building my library, I was simply uploading photos I’d taken. However, over time, a clear purpose emerged. My focus now is on uploading photos related to travel and animal photography, which aligns more with my interests.
Looking at my own profile and achievements, I’m proud of the progress I’ve made. To list a few highlights:
I’ve accumulated 3.7 million views across my profile since my first upload back in 2017.
I reached my first 1 million views in 2020.
My images have been downloaded over 20,000 times.
It truly is a great platform that allows me to express my creative photography work and provide valuable resources for others. It’s rewarding to see people download my photos and incorporate them into their own projects. My profile serves as a showcase of my work, even if the photos featured aren’t always my most personal favourites. The ability to share and contribute to a global creative community is what makes this journey so fulfilling.
A “bucket list” dream that feels just out of reach. For me, it’s birdwatching in south america, which inhabits most of any continent in world and inhabits some of the worlds my beautiful birds.
However, there’s a hurdle standing between me and the Amazonian canopythe language barrier. South America is notoriously difficult to navigate if you don’t speak the local tongue. To turn my dream travel experience into a reality, I knew I needed to get serious about my Spanish.
But instead of just downloading another generic app, I decided to build my own solution: Learn Spanish Daily.
The Philosophy Behind the Site
I’ve always found that the most effective way to learn a language is through context and pronunciation. It’s one thing to see a word on a page; it’s another thing entirely to hear how it’s spoken and understand exactly when to use it.
I wanted a central resource where I could revise and practice my knowledge in a way that felt intuitive to my own learning style. So, I sat down and coded a platform that hosts all the words and phrases I’m learning in one organized place.
Features: More Than Just a Word List
The heart of the website is the Flashcard Game, modules and glossary .
I’ve developed various modules that cover the essentials, including:
Numbers: Mastering the basics for daily transactions.
Greetings: Ensuring I can connect with the locals I meet on my travels.
Topic-Specific Modules: Categorized sets that help me build a well-rounded vocabulary.
The flashcards allow me to test myself daily, turning the “chore” of studying into a quick, interactive game. By hearing the pronunciations as I go, I’m building the confidence to actually speak the language, not just read it.
A Tool That Grows With Me
One of the best things about building this myself is that the site is alive. As my Spanish knowledge grows, the website grows with it. I’m constantly adding new functionalities, enhancing the user experience, and expanding the library of topics.
What started as a personal tool for a future trip to South America has turned into a resource I’m incredibly proud of. I realized that if this helped me, it could help others on their language-learning journey too.
Join the Journey
Whether you’re planning a trip to the Andes or just want to challenge your brain, I’d love for you to check out the site. It’s a project born out of a passion for birds and a desire to connect with the world more deeply.
Over the past year, I’ve gained a great appreciation for wildlife and animals that share our world. My perspective has widened regarding how endangered many animal populations are and how rapidly they’re decreasing. I’ve put together this book as a showcase of diverse birds and animals from across the world that I’ve captured throughout 2025. The book serves as a coffee table book for guests to browse through when they visit my home.
I’ve just taken a few pictures of how the book looks:
I had the incredible opportunity to spend two weeks exploring Japan, and I can honestly say it was one of the best experiences of my life. The country is absolutely breathtaking, and the journey was nothing short of extraordinary.
It was a very jam-packed itinerary, allowing me to see a range of Japan, from bustling cities to incredible temples. I’ve compiled an extremely detailed guide of all the places I visited, complete with tips and inspiration, which is now live on my dedicated travel website.
This post serves as a quick introduction to that indepth guide. If you are planning your own trip to this incredible country, you will find all the inspiration you need there!
Below, I’m sharing a few photos that capture some of my favorite moments and places from the trip.
For the full, in-depth travel guide and itinerary, including all the places I visited and tips for your Japan adventure, please click here.
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.
I’ve been very fortunate to do extensive traveling this year, from Japan to China, visiting many different cities and countries. In this post, I’m reflecting back on some of the UNESCO World Heritage sites that I visited was fortunate to photography.
Japan
Mount Fuji
Japan’s iconic sacred mountain stands at 3,776 meters, revered for centuries in art and literature.
Himeji‑jō (Himeji Castle)
This stunning white fortress is considered Japan’s most beautiful original castle, nicknamed the “White Heron Castle.”
Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome)
A powerful symbol of peace and the only structure left standing after the 1945 atomic bombing.
Itsukushima Shintō Shrine
Famous for its “floating” torii gate, this shrine creates a magical sight during high tide.
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)
A Zen temple covered in gold leaf, surrounded by stunning reflection pools and gardens.
Tōdai-ji
Home to the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue and Japan’s largest wooden building.
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Ancient Shinto shrine famous for its hundreds of bronze and stone lanterns.
China
The Great Wall
The world’s longest wall stretches over 21,000 kilometers, built over various dynasties.
Forbidden City
The largest palace complex in the world, home to 24 Chinese emperors over 500 years.
Summer Palace
An imperial garden featuring beautiful lakes, gardens, and traditional Chinese architecture.
Temple of Heaven
A masterpiece of Chinese architecture where emperors performed important ceremonies.
