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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.

A quick update that all of our Wild Nature Photo Travel workshops and expeditions for the remainder of 2026 are now sold out – thank you. I am personally hugely grateful for the continued support of all our clients, as shown by their consistent attendance on our trips over the years. 2027 is shaping up to be our biggest year yet, with some really exciting workshops and expeditions, many of which are now either sold out or down to the very last few places. Please get in touch with me if you are interested in attending one of our workshops next year. Full details on each trip are also located on the website at www.wildanturephototravel.com

I have just published episode 161 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I discuss the oft-held and common belief that ‘I could make better photographs, if only I had better gear’. This is a topic that has been much requested over the last year, but with a slight twist. Hint, it isn’t the equipment that is holding you back from getting better photographs… I did miss-title this episode as episode 162, when it is, in fact, 161.