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30/10/2026

Down the barrel of the lens

28/10/2026

🦉 Albert the Tawny Owl

Tawny Owls are mostly active at night, they rely on exceptional hearing and silent flight to hunt in the darkness.

A visit to the National Bird of Prey Centre is about more than just getting the camera out. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn about these magnificent birds & understand their behaviour. It’s also a fantastic place to practise wildlife photography, working on composition, backgrounds and getting the best from the available light.

Albert certainly made a fine subject! 📸🦉

23/10/2026

SONY GLASS. WHICH ONE WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

Since getting my new Sony 600mm f/6.3 GM, I’ve had loads of questions asking what it’s like. So here’s a look at some of the Sony glass I use with my A1 II and A7R VI.

The 400mm f/2.8 GM is the ultimate for me. That f/2.8 aperture and beautiful bokeh make it something special. Pretty much all my recent safari photos and videos were shot with this lens. A lens I wouldn’t give up!

The new 600mm f/6.3 GM? Compact, lightweight, easy to handle and delivering outstanding image quality. A seriously impressive lens, and a fantastic option when you want that extra reach without the bulk.

Then there’s the 300mm f/2.8 GM, the versatile 100–400mm f/4.5–5.6 GM, and the ever-reliable 70–200mm f/2.8 GM.

Different tools for different situations, each with its own strengths — and exceptional image quality across the board.

These are the tools that get me out there !

21/10/2026

🦊 Before the world wakes 🦊

And there he sat. Mr Fox, bathed in that beautiful, fleeting gold.

I’m very aware of being fortunate enough to share a moment on nature’s terms. On his terms.

Wild & free

Closer to the wild. Connected to the moment.

Chris Packham

18/10/2026

Mr Fox, back in his winter coat. 🦊

Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

A very different look from my last post, when he was looking sleek in his summer coat.

He was always going to be the first subject to put my new lens through its paces. Although, Mr Fox has never been one to worry too much about personal space… or the physics of a 600mm lens. He does rather like to sit close.

But a 600mm isn’t just about reaching distant subjects. Sometimes, it’s about filling the frame. Capturing the detail. Letting a little personality come through.

And Mr Fox has plenty of that.

Chris Packham

13/10/2026

I love watching how Mr Fox dramatically changes with the seasons.

In winter, he’s all thick, fluffy fur and that classic bushy-tailed look. But come summer, he sheds that beautiful winter coat, revealing a much slimmer, sleeker version of himself.

And this summer in Ireland, with the unusually hot weather we experienced, the transformation seemed even more noticeable.

His coat becomes lighter and shorter, his frame looks smaller, and for a while, he can appear almost like a completely different fox. It’s all part of nature’s clever way of adapting to the changing temperatures.

Wildlife photography isn’t just about capturing a beautiful image. It’s about building a connection, noticing the little changes, and appreciating the privilege of watching the same wild character through the seasons.

Soon, that familiar winter fluff will return, and Mr Fox will be ready for the colder months once again. 🍂

Chris Packham

11/10/2026

More action from yesterday 🦌

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