Common
16.05.21
If I had to depict Guernsey in one image, this would probably be it. Even on a wet and windy day, there’s always a chance there'll be some light to play with, even when it only last for less than a minute!
///dwarfing.barbarians.fishmongers
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L
17mm / ƒ10 / 1/20s / ISO 400
18.04.21
A stunning morning on L’Ancresse Common. The Conservation Herd dominating large chunk of land but I can’t think of a more uniquely Guernsey scene than this.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L
17mm / ƒ10 / 1/160s / ISO 200
11.02.21
Hit snooze, you loose. That’s my motto to myself. I’ve figured, if I focus on the time I go to bed and go straight to sleep, I can control my mind to wake up before my alarm. It’s worked three days in a row. Maybe it’s the anticipation of snow, or maybe I subconsciously repeat my motto in my sleep!
In total I had 8 layers of clothes on this morning (including two pairs of trousers) but that icy wind was a killer. As soon as the colour in the sky faded I was out of there sharp.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L
20mm / ƒ11 / 0.4s / ISO 100
20.08.20
Of all the Loophole Towers dotted around the island, this one has to be my favourite. Amazing views out over the north, across L’Ancreese bay and an elevated view as far as Castel church to the south.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L
17mm / ƒ10 / 1/30s / ISO 200
19.08.20
A few days ago I found a great butterfly spot next to the reservoir but most are only active when the sun’s out. The one butterfly you can always rely on to be out and about, whatever the weather, is the common blue. Hard to spot but being so small you can maximize the depth with macro.
Canon EOS 70D - EFS 55-250 USM
250mm / ƒ7.1 / 1/250s / ISO 500
03.08.20
Not one to let a colorful cloud formation slip away and 15 minutes to spare, L’Ancresse had all the offerings I needed. This is the place I grew up and holds many happy memories.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L
24mm / ƒ11 / 1/15s / ISO 100
13.07.20
Probably the most peaceful and calmest morning I’ve seen since the end of last summer. No wind, clear skies and a beautiful low mist hanging over the common.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L
28mm / ƒ11 / 1/200s / ISO 200
06.07.20
Spoiled for choice and species in the fields with the warmth of the summer sun. This is one of the smallest butterflies in the UK and getting a close macro shot in the wind is tricky but out of 100 shots, 5% were in focus!
Canon EOS 70D - EFS 55-250 USM
230mm / ƒ8.0 / 1/320s / ISO 200
03.06.20
Spend a little time in the long grass, have a little patience and learn to be stealthy as. The problem with these darters is they like to hide low down so getting a clean background was a nightmare.
Canon EOS 70D - EFS 55-250 USM + Kenko 28mm
200mm / ƒ8.0 / 1/250s / ISO 400
25.05.20
La Société Guernesiaise Conservation Herd sunning themselves up in the misty morning L’Ancresse sunshine.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
200mm / ƒ/5.6 / 1/400s / ISO 200
20.05.20
Beautiful silky smooth blanket of mist rolling over the common this morning.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
130mm / ƒ/11 / 1/6s / ISO 200
25.09.19
Making the most of the tiny creatures before they disappear for the long, cold winter months.
Canon EOS 70D - EFS55-250mm
230mm / ƒ/8.0 / 1/250s / ISO 400
28.05.19
Years ago I never thought I’d be so excited to see these wild orchids in bloom. As I’ve grown older I’ve learnt to appreciate where we live and whats around us. Summer in Guernsey is pretty special.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
150mm / ƒ/5.0 / 1/800s / ISO 400
26.03.19
There was a stunning blanket of mist gently floating over the common this morning but what I didn't allow for is the speed in which it disappeared as the sun came up.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
70mm / ƒ/16 / 1/80s / ISO 200
03.02.19
First time this year I’ve had to scrape ice off my windscreen but I love these cold icy mornings.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L
17mm / ƒ/11 / 1/10s / ISO 100
21.10.18
Another glorious day on the rock and not a cloud in the sky all day.
Canon EOS 70D - EF17-40mm f4L
17mm / ƒ/14 / 1/60s / ISO 400