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About Me
- Mike Attwood
- Evacuated during the second world war to a village in Yorkshire where I lived in the home of a good photographer for more than five years who taught me the basics and a great deal about nature. Well past retirement age I have been a wildlife photographer for more than 30 years. Red Kites have been my speciality for much of this period. I did spend several years snapping wheelchair athletes and organizing the British Road Race Championship. In the year 2000 I was awarded a distinction by the Royal Photographic Society for my portfolio on wheelchair athletes. Most of my pics are digital, using Sony cameras and Sigma lenses. I used to spend many weeks each year with friends in Wales which is close to the Elan Valleys where I got many of my raptor pics. I now get these pictures more closely to home, specially red kites and peregrines. I support my pension by selling my pics, cards, coasters, fridge magnets and key rings etc. at craft fairs, something I wish I had done much earlier in life. I give illustrated talks to clubs and societies on wildlife and other branches of photography that I have been involved in.
Very lucky to have access to such a good location. The Kite is stunning. Take care.
ReplyDeleteHi Marc,
DeleteThanks, this was taken some time ago so things may have changed. Stay safe.
Mike.
Awesome photos Mike ! Must be a great pleasure to visit those places with "cooperating" birds :) All the best to you !
ReplyDeleteLasse
Hi Lasse,
DeleteIt only works after a visit to the butchers on the way to the site. Stay safe.
Mike.
Hi Mike
ReplyDeleteSuch pictures are seldom seen, mostly the birds of prey chase away everyone else, well seen and photographed
Stay healthy
Greetings Frank
Quite right Frank, but they always behave themseles when I'm around. Stay safe,
DeleteMike.
Your local Buzzards are either very accommodating or very hungry. No chance of those pictures around here Mike. Nice work. Have a great Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil,
DeleteAs I have said before it take a visit to the butchers on the way. Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Stay safe.
Mike.
Very cool pictures Mike... Stay healthy and happy Christmas... Salud...☃️
ReplyDeleteHi Ana,
DeleteThankyou and stay safe. Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
Mike.
To get a close shot of a Raven on the ground is amazing, Mike. To get a close shot of a white Red Kite is utterly amazing. The two together - WOW!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteTake great care, stay safe, and have a Happy Christmas and a healthy and wildlife-productive 2021 - - - Richard
Hi Richard,
DeleteThese birds can spot a bit of meat from several hundred feet so I tempt them for some time before then rhey get used to my visits and in fact sometimes they are waiting for me to arrive.
Happy Christmas to you and a Prosperous New Year. Stay safe.
Mike.
Espectacular el milano blanco, nunca he visto uno. Enhorabuena Mike!!! Te deseo unas felices fiestas de Navidad y todo lo mejor para el nuevo año, espero que sea mucho mejor que el que dejamos atrás. Un fuerte abrazo desde el norte de España.
ReplyDeleteHi German,
DeleteThey are rare, probably only 10-15 in the British Isles. It is a fault at birth and although they live a normal life they are not known to produce young. Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
Good Luck. Mike.
Hi Mike,
ReplyDeleteWonderful series of images of the Raven and White Kite together, I see Ravens at Eyebrook but I'm on the hunt for a White Kite.
Take care and stay safe, hopefully not long till e==we get vaccinated. the we can get out freely again.
John
Hello John,
DeleteThose shots were really a bit of fortune. I have seen them on occasions but only twice together in 15 years. I have had my first jab only 10 days to my second and we have just gone into tier 4. Just my luck! Stay safe.
Mike.