MWS Photography

As promised, some photos from my walk around North Cave Wetlands YWT yesterday. I saw lots of birds and bugs and a few firsts for me.
This selection includes a Swan preening, I believe its a Swift or a Sand Martin, then my bird ID apps (Merlin & Seek) are telling me the 3rd picture is a Common Nightingale ?? It was pulling at a spider web, possibly for a nest ??
Finally the star of my recent video ( https://youtu.be/UAZvv0F9X08?si=AjHkErvBb-BlE91K ) The Grey Heron.

I was feeling Dark and Moody so I thought I would mess around with a couple of Dark and Moody Self Portraits. Two big things about this. One - I hate being the subject of my photos. Two - I am terrible of Portraits. I think I have only ever taken on good portrait photo before in my life. so any CC will be gratefully taken on board.
Which is better ?

Some more photos from my last trip to North Cave Wetlands YWT
Some adorable Fledglings (not sure what breed they are) a high flying Buzzard and a Blackcap singing away merrily.
Which is your favourite ?? :)

A nice early morning stroll around the North Cave Wetlands YWT on Thursday. Lots of birds around as always. Quite a number of fledglings all around the reserve.
A selection including Common Reed Bunting, Robin, Goldfinch, Grebe and a Black-Headed Gull. Which is your Favourite ???

A few more from my visit to RSPB Bempton Cliffs on Monday. Very Gannet heavy but they are magnificent birds :)

Had an amazing afternoon over at RSPB Bempton Cliffs today. Plenty of Razorbills, Kittywakes, Gulls, Gannets, Jackdaws and the ever elusive Puffin.
Which is your Favourite??

As promised, here are some more of the shots from the Warhawks - American Football Team match on Sunday

A glorious sunny Sunday afternoon capturing the Humber Warhawks - American Football Team in action.
These are a handful of the photos.

Some more photos from my early Sunday morning walk around Cave Wetlands YWT
This time we have Swans and Sand Martins, Reed Bunting and Black Headed Gulls.
If you look closely, you will see the Reed Bunting has been ringed :)

3 shots from my early morning wander around North Cave Wetlands YWT today.
A Robin, Black Headed Gull and a Sedge Warbler.
Which is your favourite ?

Finally got back out with my camera after all the bad weather and illness has finally gone away. Straight out to North Cave Wetlands in the sunshine on Sunday afternoon.
The place was swarming with Midges but it didn't stop me taking some photos.
This set includes a Chaffinch, Blue Tit, a Common Reed and a rather annoyed looking Robin surrounded by Midges. It does look like he is shouting at them to go away :)
Which is your Favourite ?

Another lovely Sunday afternoon spent at North Cave Wetlands. It was cold but sunny and there were loads of birds as usual. I saw my 1st Brambling along with Swans, Long Tailed T**s and plenty of Robins.
Which is your Favourite ?

A selection of some more shots from my visit to North Cave Wetlands on Saturday. I was amazed to see a Butterfly basking in the winter sun. I have no idea what species it is. As for the rest , we have a Female Chaffinch, a Dunnock and a quartet of Curlews.

Finally, some good weather and good sunshine. Not bad for a December morning.
Had a lovely walk around North Cave Wetlands. These are some of my favourite photos from the walk, more to come later in the week. Goldcrest, Robin, Blackbird and Long-Tailed Tit.
Which is your favourite ?

Had a lovely afternoon out at Londesborough Park today, The weather was lovely, calm and crisp with the odd blast of sunshine. Took my RF 100-500 to try and capture some Kites, as I'd seen some here before. Sadly it was not to be, but I got some other shots instead, Squirrels, Rainbows and Midges, an unusual combo

Here is a larger selection from the Try-out session with the Humber Warhawks - American Football Team on Sunday 5th November.
I had a great time shooting and the guys put maximum effort into the training.

I had the pleasure of photographing a Tryout session for the Humber Warhawks - American Football Team today.
It’s my first time shooting any kind of sports.
Not bad for a 1st attempt.
Which is your favourite?

First day out with my new Canon RF 100-500 L lens and I'm impressed so far.
Wandering around North Cave Wetlands as per usual.
Some old favourites out and showing well. Saw some scary looking mushrooms, no idea what they are, if you know please tell me in the comments.

Happy belated 50th birthday present to myself :)

If you have been following my work, you will notice that I don't often take photos of people. So this a quite a departure for me but when I was out with my family (parents, wife and of course Titch) I captured this lovely shot. The photo was almost monochrome due the intensely bright sunshine so I converted it and love the result.
What do you think ??

Cant beat a walk along Mappleton beach on a sunny Saturday morning. Especially if you have your 4 legged friend along too.

Sometimes you have to look at the world differently. A change of view point can make all the difference.
So while having a walk through the Avenues and Dukeries, I wanted to try something different. So with my iPhone 13 Pro Max and its Wide angle lens, I started snapping :)
What do you think ??
Which do you like best and why ?

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MWS Photography

Sunshine on a Sunday morning so it was up and out today, back to North Cave Wetlands. Saw an Interesting mixture of birds and bugs including a Little Grebe feeding its 2 chicks. Its such a great place to see such a wide range of wildlife.
Which is your favourite ?

Out nice and early today to get the best light. Had a trip out to Scorborough and Watton to take some pictures of the area. The close up of the plant in the wall was found as i wandered around Watton.
The Church, St Leonards, at Scorborough was very impressive for such a small church.
I was planning to get my drone in the air but it was just a bit too windy :)
Which is your favourite ?

Some beautiful bugs captured around North Cave Wetlands in a recent visit.
Not sure of exact species, if you do know, please comment below :)

First day my 2 weeks holiday so it had to be a trip out to North Cave Wetlands.
Saw a lot of birds and there was lots of fledglings in the trees and bushes.
For me , the Highlight was finally photographing a Stoat!!!! I admit its not the best pic but it will do for now :)
This selection includes a Stoat, a Reed Bunting, a Robin and a Black Tailed Skimmer.
Which is your favourite ?