NO.5

20.08.20

Of all the Loophole Towers dotted around the island, this one has to be my favourite. Amazing views out over the north, across L’Ancreese bay and an elevated view as far as Castel church to the south.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L

17mm / ƒ10 / 1/30s / ISO 200

COMMON BLUE

19.08.20

A few days ago I found a great butterfly spot next to the reservoir but most are only active when the sun’s out. The one butterfly you can always rely on to be out and about, whatever the weather, is the common blue. Hard to spot but being so small you can maximize the depth with macro.

Canon EOS 70D - EFS 55-250 USM

250mm / ƒ7.1 / 1/250s / ISO 500

TIGER MOTH

17.08.20

An accidental find hidden deep a Buddleia bush, probably a Jersey Tiger Moth but there’s a fair few variations of this kind. I was following some butterflies round, and these bushes are heaving with them at the moment, until this caught my eye.

Canon EOS 70D - EFS 55-250 USM

250mm / ƒ8.0 / 1/250s / ISO 400

FINAL GOODBYES

15.08.20

It’s with great sadness that this is our last day with Milo. Unfortunately due to a number of things that are out of our control, mainly noise complaints, we have had to find a new home for him. We agreed it was unfair to carry on the way it was so had to make this tough decision.

Behind the smiles, both kids will be devastated but they know it’s happening and no doubt the reality will set in pretty quickly. Hopefully a humongous Lego set each will help soften the blow.

We will never forget him and even though he tested my patience, he was loved by all of us.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L

150mm / ƒ/5.6 / 1/200s / ISO 400



SUMMER GOALS

13.08.20

Late morning adventures, between the fog, Saints Bay was like a dream. The water was so clear and not a single wave breaking, the sun was pumping out some warm rays and the sound of the birds topped it off. One of those special Guernsey moments that stick with you.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L

17mm / ƒ7.1 / 1/500s / ISO 200

HERM

07.08.20

There was only really one place we had to be when you know it’s going to hit 30°. 08:30 milk boat over, 6 hours on Shell Beach, home by 4:30 followed by a swim in Grandpa’s pool. Finally a nice jacuzzi to top it off!

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L

24mm / ƒ11 / 1/250s / ISO 200

SUMMER READY

06.08.20

Really enjoying my two weeks off with the kids. The weather has been amazing and we’ve been pretending were back in Tenerife on holiday. Probably a day by the pool somewhere tomorrow to ride out the heat.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF50mm f1.4

50mm / ƒ/5.6 / 1/500s / ISO 100