I have just published episode 163 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I discuss part two of the series on How to Start Printing Your Work. This episode includes a discussion on colour space for printing, rendering intents, print resolution, print sharpening and print evaluation, as well as thoughts on optimal print sizing for the intended purpose.
The photograph of the month for July 2026 comes from my Wild Nature Photo Travel workshop and expedition to Svalbard earlier this year (Read the Trip Report). The new regulations in Svalbard that prohibit approaching Polar Bears within 500m at this time of year can work in the photographer’s favour. In this case, the opportunity to capture the bear against the face of the giant glacier helps give fantastic context and scale to the bear’s environment. Shot with the Canon EOS R1 and Canon RF600mm F4L, the key to this photograph was to ensure the bear was sharp and had great paw position to help convey a strong sense of movement.
Yesterday, I received some exciting news that one of my photographs of Emperor Penguins is being included in the upcoming Volume 11 of Bird Photographer of the Year. This is the second time I have had images selected for inclusion in this prestigious publication. I am told that less than 2% of the submitted photographs make the selection, so it is a huge thrill to be included. Back in 2023, I had three photographs selected for publication in my very first entry into the competition, which were published in volume 8. I was subsequently a finalist in both 2024 and 2025, although my photographs did not make the publication in these two years.
The Bird Photographer of the Year volumes are among the very best ways I know to improve your bird photography. They are packed with amazing, inspirational, creative, and powerful photographs that will have you chomping at the bit to get out and take photos. They are must-own books for every wildlife photographer, and Volume 11 of Bird Photographer of the Year can now be pre-ordered online HERE. I have also previously reviewed these volumes in my Podcast. The most recent of which was Volume 10.
“Published by Graffeg, the 2026 Bird Photographer of the Year competition features a wealth of incredible images, attracting the world’s best bird photography, now celebrated in this stunning 254 page book. Featuring over 250 of the best images from this year’s awards, the coffee-table sized book is a lavish production that pays homage to the exceptionally high standard of entries. The book is an important element to the competition as it helps celebrate and promote the works of the contributing photographers.”
I have just published episode 162 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I deep-dive into the wonderful world of fine art printing: How to get started, what equipment you need, what really matters for the end result, and what pitfalls to avoid. In part one, I cover the importance of monitor calibration, choosing your first printer, and the importance of custom profiles. This is the podcast for you if you have ever wanted to start printing your own work.
The last place that was available as a result of a medical cancellation on our 2027 workshop has now been spoken for, and our workshop to Zimanga next year is now sold out. We have also just secured new dates for 2028 and will formally open this trip in the next few days – full details are already on the website HERE.
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