Signs of spring

Last winter was one of the most severe recorded but spring is finally here and in full swing. The warm weather of the last few weeks has acted as a catalyst for new growth and now signs of spring are all around us. A lot of events have occurred earlier this year due to the unusually warm and dry weather throughout April. Woodlands have been covered by rich carpets of bluebells, birds are raising their young, and I've even seen damselflies and dragonflies enjoying the warm weather.

I've been busy photographing as much of this busy season as possible and many of my galleries have been updated. For the moment I've had to restrict my macro photography due to the windy weather. The slightest movement of your subject when working at such close quarters will create significant blurring and ruin the image. I hope to add to the images of flowers and insects over the coming weeks. I would also like to photograph adders after a close encounter with one last month. Once again I'll have to wait for the wind to drop because adders are reclusive during these conditions as they rely on vibrations to hunt and avoid danger.

In the meantime I hope you continue to enjoy the season and all that comes with it.