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This year is the first time I have photographed these beautiful birds. On my last visit to the marsh I had my closest encounter yet. It is so frustrating as they have such a vast area of marshland to hunt on. Right place, right time is the key element in this I think. Nikon D7100 and Tamron...

I must admit to enjoying the snow, its not had a good press over the last few days locally but I have had a little pleasure out of it if no one else has, Snowy gate (1 of 1) by Tim Preston, on Flickr Beanhill Brook by Tim Preston, on Flickr Tee Lake by Tim Preston, on Flickr Dothill...

I agree completely Mike. I've tried many times getting to eye level with him but he's a very skittish bird. Extremely happy for me to watch him from the bridge which is where this was taken but as soon as I go to brook level he's gone. I've used camo netting, lay on the bank, a make shift...

Mute Swan cover (1 of 1) by Tim Preston, on Flickr

Dipper in fallen leaves on a South Shropshire brook. Dipper 06.11.2017 by Tim Preston, on Flickr

I had a brief wander around Albert Docks and the surrounding areas in the dark last night doing some long exposures. I think this was my favourite. The whites and blues caught my eye. Just managed to get the wheel and the reflection in frame at 10mm. Uncropped. Albert Docks Ferris Wheel...

Simply stunning!

A Yellow Wagtail, 1st time I have ever encountered one of these. Popped into a puddle where I was watching House Martins and Swallows. Linnet also dropped by. Yellow Wagtail (1 of 1)-8 by Tim Preston, on Flickr Yellow Wagtail (1 of 1)-7 by Tim Preston, on Flickr Yellow Wagtail (1 of...

First time photographing motorbikes last week. So fast compared to the cars! Shakey Shakey Byrne Oulton Park (1 of 1)-2 by Tim Preston, on Flickr Josh Brookes Josh Brookes Oulton Park (1 of 1) by Tim Preston, on Flickr James Nagy James Nagy Steelmate Racing Oulton Park (1 of 1) by Tim...

In the woods Nikon D7100 with Tamron 150-600 Great Spotted Woodpecker by Tim Preston, on Flickr Great Spotted Woodpecker Merrington Green 11.10.2016 (1 of 1)-4 by Tim Preston, on Flickr Great Spotted Woodpecker by Tim Preston, on Flickr Thanks for looking

Fantastic, always nice to get something a little special! Second is my favourite too, love the detail on the top side.

Thanks for all the comments! I know John, breaking them in gently.

Thanks Matt, dark and threatening was exactly what I was going for. I think everyone should do it at least once.

I was with you! :) That's a different kind of low level I am playing with.