ARPS Natural History

On 20 June 2022 I was delighted to be awarded Associate Membership of the Royal Photographic Society (ARPS) for a panel of 15 images on the Wildlife of the Falkland Islands. The full panel can be seen in the Gallery ARPS Panel

The Statement of Intent for my Panel is:

I first visited the Falkland Islands in 1985 and have been captivated with the region and its wildlife ever since. The islands come to life in early spring when migrant species return in peak condition ready for the challenges of courtship, mating and rearing young before the return of the southern winter.
The aim of my panel is to provide a glimpse of the Falkland Islands as a haven for wildlife by illustrating some of the species that can be found during the breeding season.
My objective is to show 15 different mammals and birds along with a range of behaviours and habitats that exemplify nature as found on the Falkland Islands.
I have developed my fieldcraft over many years through research, observation, practice and discussion with islanders. Photographs were taken on multiple trips across a five year period whilst visiting the islands independently.