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February 2016 

Photographers Resource

ISSN 2399-6706

Issue No: 145

Great Spotted Woodpecker

January has been a bit wet, cold and windy and we are not quite finished with winter yet. There are still loads of photographic opportunities to be had around the country, from the floods in the north, the snow in Scotland and the wildlife. I have also started to see the smaller birds flying around the town and in my back garden, the pigeons and seagulls are always there. A trip to a Wetland Centre like the one at Slimbridge WWT, in Gloucestershire will give you ample opportunities to get some photos of swans, both the permanent ones and the visiting Bewick's Swan , as well as other waders. Their hides giving you a place to view out of the wind.

With the unusual weather we have been having, some of nature is a bit confused. I haven't see any signs of the Snowdrops in my garden yet, but the big houses and estates in the Cotswolds are putting up their signs for their snowdrop weekends starting next weekend. So keep an eye open locally you may find them popping out near you. As well as the white carpets in woodlands, like the photo below, you could also use a tripod and a macro lens to get a little closer.

Macro or Micro photography the art of taking things close up, with example images.

February Diary
Wildlife Photography In February
Your First Visit

Take a look closer and see what is on your doorstep, you might be surprised at what you see. In our road one of the cherry blossom trees has come out in flower again and is a mass of pink, this is early! Some of the other trees are starting to show the signs of green shoots. As well as the snowdrops you will also find colourful crocuses and of course some of you will have already had the daffodils out. Even in the winter months there is still a lot of see, do and photograph, no end of possibilities.

  Snowdrops

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