The Warthog. A comical looking animal, but very dangerous. #africa #africanwildlife #africanwildlifephotography #southafrica #southafricanwildlife #southafricanwildlifephotography #warthog #africanwarthog #wild #wildlifephotography #canon #canonphotography #mirrorless #canonmirrorless #canonmirrorlessr5 #r5 #ashtonulynephotographicsociety #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #smiletameside1 #aufc_sc
A tower of giraffes in the evening light. #africa #africanwildlife #africanwildlifephotography #africanwildlifesafari #southafrica #southafricanwildlife #southafricanwildlifephotography #giraffes #towerofgiraffes #pumbagamereserve #canon #canonphotography #canonmirrorless #canonmirrorlessphotography #canonr5 #ashtonulynephotographicsociety #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #smiletameside1 #aufc_sc
A beautiful lioness highlighted in the evening sun. #africa #africanwildlife #africanwildlifephotography #southafrica #southafricanwildlife #southafricanwildlifephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildlifephotographer #wildlifephoto #lion #lioness #amakhalagamereserve #amakhalabushlodge #eveninglight #goldenhour #goldenhourlight #ashtonulynephotographicsociety #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #smiletameside1 #aufc_sc
In the theme of animal portraits, here is a head shot of a male lion. I took it with a 100-500 Canon RF lens. #africa #africanwildlife #africanwildlifephotography #southafrica #southafricanwildlife #southafricanwildlifephotography #lion #lionportrait #pumbagamereserve #smiletameside1 #ashtonulynephotographicsociety #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #aufc_sc
The female white lion relaxing in the bushes. We got to know her quite well and this was a grab shot through the trees. I like the way the leaves frame her face. #africa #africanwildlife #africanwildlifephotography #wildlife #lion #lions #lioness #whitelion #southafrica #southafricanwildlife #southafricanwildlifephotography #pumbagamereserve #smiletameside1 #ashtonulynephotographicsociety #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #aufc_sc
A young Cheetah which has just missed out on a kill. Perhaps she is licking her lips in anticipation of the next one! #africa #africanwildlife #africanwildlifephotography #cheetah #cheetahs # #southafrica #southafricanwildlife #southafricanwildlifephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #pumbagamereserve #canonphotography #canonmirrorless #canoneosr5 #smiletameside1 #ashtonulynephotographicsociety #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #aufc_sc
Mother and calf by the waterhole. We visited the waterhole regularly as there was usually something happening. This was one of the nicer sights. Usually the matriarch will check it is safe before encouraging the others to join her. The herd is very protective of their young and it is quite rare to see a youngster drinking without a large protective shield of females. #africa #africanwaterhole #africanwaterholes #african #southafrica #southafrican #wildlifephotography #wildlife #wild #naturephotography #nature #wildelephants #elephant #elephants #pumbagamereserve #wildlifephotographer #wildlifephotos #southafricanwildlife #southafricanwildlifephotography #smiletameside1 #ashtonulynephotographicsociety #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #aufc_sc
The Yellow Mongoose, or sometimes called the Red Meerkat lives in burrows in a colony of up to 20 others. Another creature that is difficult to photograph because they move away very quickly. #africa #african #africanwildlife #africanwildlifephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #southafrica #southafrican #southafricanwildlife #southafricanwildlifephotography #redmeerkat #yellowmongoose #canon #canonphotography #canonmirrorless #smiletameside1 #ashtonulynephotographicsociety #aufc_sc #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety
A magnificent bull elephant in territorial mode as we got closer than he liked. #africa #african #africanwildlife #africanwildlifephotography #africanelephant #southafrica #southafrican #southafricanwildlife #southafricanwildlifephotography #canonphotography #canonlenses #canonmirrorless #canonprofessionalservices #safariphotography #smiletameside1 #ashtonulynephotographicsociety #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety
An Impala skipping away from our attention. Lovely antelopes that gather in large herds but don’t stay around long to be photographed. #africa #african #africanwildlife #africanwildlifephotography #southafrica #southafrican # #southafricanwildlife #southafricanwildlifephotography #impala #antelope #southafricanantelope #southafricanantelopes #wild #wildanimals #smiletameside1 #ashtonulynephotographicsociety #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #aufc_sc
The Hippopotamus coming up for air. They tend to stay in the water for most of the day, particularly when it is very hot as it was on this occasion. #africa #africanwildlife #africanwildlifephotography #southafrica #southafrican #southafricanwildlife #southafricanwildlifephotography #hippopotamus #hippo #waterwildlife #smiletameside1 #aufc_sc #ashtonulynephotographicsociety #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety
A Vervet monkey in the evening light. I love the rim light around the fur. These monkeys get everywhere and are good thieves. Don’t put your phone down or you may never see it again! #africa #african #wildanimals #wildlife #southafrica #southafrican #wildlifephotography #wildlifephotos #southafrica #southafrican #southafricanwildlife #southafricanwildlifephotography #safari #safariphotography #monkey #monkeys #wildmonkey #wildmonkeys #vervetmonkey #smiletameside1 #ashtonulynephotographicsociety #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #aufc_sc
Concentration in the eyes of a lioness on the prowl for a meal. She didn’t have much time for me, she just had her eyes on a warthog. #lioness #lion #africa #african #africanwildlife #africanwildlifephotography #southafrica #southafrican #southafricanwildlife #southafricanwildlifephotography #safari #safariphotography #amakhalagamereserve #canon #canonphotography #canonmirrorless #wildlife #wildlifephotography #smiletameside1 #ashtonulynephotographicsociety #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #aufc_sc
The lion, the elephant and the waterhole. A stand off between an elephant and a lion as to who wins the right to drink first. Guess who gets caught in the middle! #africa #africanwildlife #africanelephant #lion #africansafari #safari #safariphotography #southafrica #southafrican #southafricanwildlife #southafricanwildlifephotography #pumbagamereserve #smiletameside1 #aufc_sc #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #ashtonulynephotographicsociety
A white rhino eyeing us up very carefully. He seemed calm enough, but you never know. #southafrica #southafrican #southafricanwildlife #wildlife #wildlifephotography #rhino #rhinoceros #wildrhino #whiterhino #whiterhinoceros #whiterhinos #pumbagamereserve #africa #africanwildlife #smiletameside1 #ashtonulynephotographicsociety #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety
We caught up with the white lioness and her cubs again. The cubs just couldn’t stop posing and stole the show from their mother who just watched from the sidelines. #wildlife #southafrica #southafricanwildlife #lion #lioncubs #whitelion #pumbagamereserve #wildlifephotography #ashtonulynephotographicsociety #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #smiletameside1
Full meal or just a snack? Answers on a postcard. . . . . #wildlife #wildlifephotography #safariphotography #southafrica #southafricanwildlife #lions #lion #malelion #amakhalagamereserve #canonphotography #smiletameside1 #ashtonulynephotographicsociety #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety
A beautiful Cheetah we had been following. When this was taken he had just missed out on a kill, but we saw him later in the day when he was successful. #cheetah #cheetahs #southafrica #southafricancheetah #southafricancheetahs #southafricanwildlife #southafricanwildlifephotography #wildlife #smiletameside1 #ashtonulynephotographicsociety #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety
A hold up in the road. Obviously waiting for the lights to change. #southafrica #southafricanwildlife #wildanimals #wildlife #wildlifephotography #giraffe #giraffes #amakhalagamereserve #amakhala #smiletameside1 #ashtonulynephotographicsociety #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety
Up early this morning to photograph Cheetahs. We found this pair. #southafrica #southafricanwildlife #pumbabushlodge #cheetah #cheetahs #wildlifephotography #smiletameside1 #ashtonulynephotographicsociety #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety
A pair of Black Backed Jackals. One has taken a bone from a kill onto the top of a termite mound where he can watch for predators. #blackbackedjackal #blackbackedjackals #scavenger #wildlife #wildlifeohotography #southafrica #southafricanwildlife #jackal #jackals #smiletameside1 #ashtonulynephotographicsociety #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety
The Lion family at rest. Here we have a white lioness and her one white cub together with her two other cubs who match the tawny colour of their father and who is also in the picture. #pumba #pumbabushlodge #lion #lioness #whitelion #lioncubs #safari #southafrica #southafricanwildlife #smiletameside1 #ashtonulynephotographicsociety #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety
A cute lion cub photographed by me yesterday. This one was a few feet away from Mum, but seemed keen to have a solo photograph. #lion #lioncubs #southafrica #southafricanwildlife #lioncub #smiletameside1 #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety
A young elephant and his mother watch from the safety of the trees as we have a morning coffee break. #safari #southafrica # #southafricanwildlife #elephants #smiletameside1 #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety
Photo of the view from our private veranda at Amakhala Woodbury Lodge, South Africa. Beautiful setting with a superb view. All those animals are out there just waiting to be photographed. Some of the monkeys are so keen they can’t wait and come to us. #amakhala #amakhalagamereserve #amakhalawoodburylodge #southafrica #gamereserve #gamereservesouthafrica #travel #travelphotography #smiletameside1 #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety
Ancient tree in Kirstenbosch gardens, Cape Town. #kirstenbosch #kirstenboschgardens #capetown #africa #amazingafrica #smiletameside1 #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety
Nathan Lowe scoring for Ashton United in their 4-3 win at Hurst Cross. #football #northernpremierleague #ashtonunited #ashtonunitedinthecommunity #aufc #aufc_sc #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #smiletameside1
A cosy corner. Taken in a Manchester Library reading area. #manchester #manchesterlibraries #lowlightphotography #cosy #readingroom #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #smiletameside1
Evening at Manchester Central Library. #manchester #manchestercitycentre #dusk #evening #manchesterevening #manchestercentrallibrary #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #smiletameside1
Manchester City Centre at Twilight. St. Peter’s Square tram stop. #Manchester #manchestercitycentre #twilight #dusk #tram #trams #sunset #twilightphotography #smiletameside1 #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety
Happy Christmas to all my friends on Instagram. I hope you all have a good holiday and a successful 2024. #christmas #christmastree #smiletameside1 #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety
I photographed the football at Hurst Cross this afternoon against the background of a magnificent sunset. Almost forgot to do my job it was that good. By the way the result was Ashton United 2 Workington 2. #aufc #aufc_sc #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #smiletameside1
Back to my ceiling detail theme. This is detail from the ceiling at Manchester Central Library. The artwork is very detailed and each panel depicts a different coat of arms. Apologies for the skew. It was quite difficult to get it even. #ceiling #ceilings #manchestercentrallibrary #manchester #artwork #ceilingart #ceilingartwork #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #smiletameside1
I took this on my way home from the Champions League game v Bayern Munich. Arguably the best moment of the evening. I know shots of Media City are plentiful, but the still and calm waters contrasted sharply with the performance of my team. Love the reflections. #salfordquays #mediacity #mediacityuk #mediacitymanchester #manchesterunited #manchesterunitedfc #reflection #reflections #nightphotography #nightimages #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #smiletameside1
Another shot in my ceilings theme. This was taken at another hidden gem in Manchester City Centre. There are lots of these if you know where to look. #manchester #manchestercitycentre #architecture #ceiling #ceilings #ceilingartwork #stunningceiling #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #smiletameside1
Part of the ceiling at Manchester Central Library. A magnificent piece of artwork which is missed by many as people rarely look up. #manchester #manchesterart #ceiling #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #smiletameside1 #architecture
The frosty weather is back with us today. A short walk from home takes me to a wild place where little has changed for years. #frost #frosty #frostyweather #frostymorning #countryside #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #smiletameside
A member of staff from Tameside Leisure Services Archive Centre with the tree prepared by her and her colleagues for the Christmas Tree Festival at St John’s Church, Hurst Cross Ashton. Here you can see this tree and all the others made by people from the local community between 10am and 2pm today. There is also a Christmas Fair, so please come along if you can to support the Church and it’s community. #smiletameside #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #christmastree #christmasfair
Bad hair day. Another frosty morning. #frost #frostymorning #frostyweather #frosty #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #smiletameside
Another frosty morning. These nettles don’t seem to enjoy them as much as I do. #frost #frostymorning #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #smiletameside
Frost, mist and a beautiful sunrise combined to make a magical early morning at Daisy Nook yesterday. #daisynook #daisynookcountrypark #daisynookpark #sunrise #mist #mistymorning #mistylandscape #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #smiletameside
Beautiful sunrise at Daisy Nook yesterday. #sunrise #daisynookcountrypark #daisynookpark #daisynook #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #smiletameside
Leaves curled by the heavy frost on Saturday morning. Caught in the sunlight as frost began to clear. #frost #leaves #daisynookcountrypark #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #smiletameside
A Little Owl in a wall. I took it some time ago but it is one of my favourites. Taken with a Canon EOS R5 and EF 100-400mm f4/5-5.6 L IS II USM lens at 400mm. 1/1250sec at f5.6 ISO 1600. #canonphotography #owl #owls #littleowl #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #smiletameside
A day out at KWVR yesterday. This train is 41241 - an LMS Ivatt Class 2 2-6-2T that was built at Crewe Works in September 1949. It was purchased directly from BR by the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway for preservation, arriving on the KWVR in March 1967 under its own power. I’m sure you really wanted to know that! #kwvr #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #smiletameside #steamtrain
An Autumn walk the other day presented me with this scene. Taken with a Canon R5 1/6sec f11 ISO 100 on a tripod. EF 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM lens. #canonphotography #eosr5 #mirrorless #autumn #autumncolors #smiletameside #ashtonunderlyne #tameside #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #knotthillnaturereserve
The millennium footbridge or sometimes called the Lowry bridge has been photographed many times by others and many times by me, but I think this us the best shot I have taken. The conditions were perfect and for once I had the right lens with me! Canon EOS R5 with EF 16-35mm f2.8L II USM Lens at 26mm. 6 seconds at f11, ISO 100. #canon #canonphotography #canonphoto #eosr5 #evening #bridge #bridges #milenniumbridge #salfordquays #lowrybridge #symmetry #smiletameside1 #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety
A Little Owl in a wall where they quite often roost. Cute picture. Canon EOS R5 with EF 100-400mm f4/5-5.6 L IS II USM lens at 400mm. 1/1250sec at f5.6, ISO 1600. #canonphotography #canon #canonr5 #owl #owls #owlsofinstagram #littleowl #littleowls #birdsofinstagram #birds #birdsofprey #lakedistrict #smiletameside1 #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety
Red Kite soaring on the thermals. Canon EOS 1DX Mk2 with EF 600 f4L IS II USM lens at 600mm. 1/800sec at f8, ISO 800. #canonphotography #canon #canonlens #birds #birdphotography #birdsofprey #kite #redkite #smiletameside1 #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety
Bassenthwaite lake shortly after sunrise. This lovely weather at the moment is creating some great photo opportunities. Canon EOS R5 with EF 16-35mm f2.8L II USM Lens at 35mm. 1/250sec at f11, ISO 400 #canonphotography #canonlenses @eos_r5 #mirrorlessphotography #panorama #panoramicview #sunriseoftheday #sunrise #morning #lakedistrict #lakedistrictnationalpark #lake #earlymorning #earlymornings #peaceful #smiletameside #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #smiletameside1
My Grandson getting to grips with modern technology, using a 1950’s compact camera at Ashton under Lyne Photographic Society weekly meeting. Come and join us. All ages and skill levels welcome. Shot with my iPhone. #camera #largeformat #largeformatphotography #ashtonunderlyne #ashtonunderlynephotographicsociety #Tameside