Fragile Chalk Grassland The flower-rich chalk grassland of the Sussex Downs is a rare and fragile habitat that needs careful management if it is not to return to a scrub-land of grass, gorse and bramble. These grasslands are a semi-natural … Continue reading
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Macro Lighting A considerable amount of my work-time is spent researching macro photographic technique and equipment on the internet. Recently, I have been looking in particular, at the lighting set-ups other photographers use. I’ve found a useful thread on FredMiranda, ‘Post … Continue reading
British Blue Butterflies Castle Hill, on the edge of the city of Brighton & Hove, is a Nature Reserve within the South Downs National Park. The habitat of chalk grassland and mixed scrub has been designated a Site of Special … Continue reading
One of my favourite places for macro photography is Mill Hill Nature Reserve which overlooks the Adur valley just north of Shoreham in Sussex. It’s an unimproved chalk grassland, maintained by the South Downs Conservation Board – a rare and … Continue reading