Natural Focus

A rather fishy 'pondcast'!

David Boag — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 10:39:33 GMT

I noticed my garden pond was frozen and that led me into thinking about the life of fish in freshwater.

Manipulating birds to behave the way you want them to.

David Boag — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 10:02:22 GMT

Having just sold a picture at a good price I remember photographing a Kingfisher for a very specific commission. I had to manipulate the bird to do exactly what I wanted it to do - and where I wanted it to do it!

Plants trick animals into spreading their seeds

David Boag — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 11:05:27 GMT

Whilst a bird or a mammal thinks it is helping itself, it is actually doing exactly what the plant intended. Nature is full of tricks and little miracles as long as we retain out enthusiasm to enjoy them.

Wildlife and natural beauty photography that sells

David Boag — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 10:06:04 GMT

In response to your questions I chat about my work as a nature and wildlife photographer and enthuse about capturing a good mountain scene.

Swimming with turtles

David Boag — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 10:44:56 GMT

A recent sale of pictures encourages me to reflect on a wonderful photo shoot on a Greek island, when I photographed Loggerhead Turtles underwater.

Early nesting crow family

David Boag — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 09:27:54 GMT

As spring progresses here in England the crow family of birds are well underway with their nests. But what is happening in other parts of the natural world?

Catkins, Camera Clubs and Canada have no connecting but all begin with “C” and can be good for wildlife.

David Boag — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 10:52:01 GMT

Today catkins are dangling on the trees, shedding their pollen in an attempt to establish the next generation of trees. But I also look back to my first photographs entered in camera club competition; then look forward to a Canadian photo shoot.

My Australian ‘wish-list’!

David Boag — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 10:18:47 GMT

Wherever I am privileged to travel in the world, I usually go with a ‘wish-list’. It is usually an animal or plant that typifies the area in my imagination, or is just something a bit different to anywhere else.

Concerning Frogs!

David Boag — Mon, 06 Feb 2006 10:41:59 GMT

For some reason frogs have captured my imagination on this occasion! They are fascinating creatures and many species are found all over the world. Oh; and they can be easy subjects for photography!

An eye for a duck

David Boag — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 16:37:07 GMT

I visited a local nature reserve to do some photography and found myself musing about the differences in ducks! I also remembered an amusing moment in Africa!

Listening to your quarry.

David Boag — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 11:57:36 GMT

I recount a couple of the fascinating talks I heard at a conference where I was a guest speaker last week.

Misty about wild birds

David Boag — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 10:41:36 GMT

In this podcast we enjoy the atmosphere of a foggy morning and then become confused about how 'tame' some wild birds can be!

From small acorns

David Boag — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 17:27:59 GMT

When the wildebeest are being born in the Serengeti, snowdrops are coming to life in the English woods.