The main reason for my entry into the exciting world of wildlife photographers was simply due to the need for high quality photos to work from for my artwork.  I bought my first SLR (a Nikon film model) early in 2003 and was immediately hooked.  I probably now spend more of my time as a wildlife photographer than an artist.  It provides the best possible excuse for getting out into the countryside and see what animals you can find.  You also need to understand the behaviour of the wildlife being photographed and this means time spent actually watching animal acting naturally.  My favourite photography subjects in Britain are deer as they are such beautiful and majestic animals.  Thankfully, there are parks where you can see deer in wild settings as they are so difficult to approach when truly wild.  I have a small number of roe and fallow deer living wild in the woods near my home but I have only been lucky enough to see live deer here once in many years.

In 2004, I took part in a project in Namibia which was involved in research into the critically endangered black rhino.  This was the first time I had travelled to Africa and it started my obsession with visiting Africa and its magnificent wildlife.  To get such close-up and relaxed views of animals is particularly vital to any wildlife photographer especially as we don't seem to value our own, native wildlife as much as we should.

I hope you enjoy viewing the art and photography on this website and if you have any comments then you are very welcome to pass these onto me at enquiries@artvarc.co.uk.  If you would like to buy artwork prints, originals or request a commission then please proceed to one of the following pages:

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