Splosh

I was in chiswick park taking photos and i wanted to get one of this bird near its nest when it started dunking its head in and out of the water, which resulted in this cool halo of water in the photo

  • Aperture: ƒ/5.6
  • Camera: Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
  • Taken: 27 July, 2023
  • Flash fired: no
  • Focal length: 148.919mm
  • ISO: 1600
  • Shutter speed: 1/250s

Location: Chiswick House and Grounds

Date Taken: 2023-07-04

Camera: Canon Powershot SX530 HS

Age Group: over_16

Professional Photographer? no

Gossamer Petals

My Buddleia has been very popular this year and I marvelled at the Petal like shapes within the Wings of this Hornet as it gorged on the fragrant nectar

Location: My Back Garden, Acton Green area

Date Taken: 2023-08-04

Camera: Samsung GalaxyS22

Age Group: over_16

Professional Photographer? no

A glimpse of green

I was walking my dog in the park. And suddenly a patch of green in the tree moved and captured my sights.

  • Aperture: ƒ/1.8
  • Camera: iPhone SE (2nd generation)
  • Taken: 12 July, 2023
  • Flash fired: no
  • Focal length: 3.99mm
  • ISO: 125
  • Shutter speed: 1/60s

Location: Chiswick House and Gardens

Date Taken: 2023-07-12

Camera: iPhone SE

Age Group: over_16

Professional Photographer? no

Chiswick Riverside

Chiswick has a lot of nature near the river Thames and by looking at this photo you’ll not believe that it’s actually taken in Chiswick. I love the clouds and the tree in this photo overlooking the river Thames.

By Yasmin Layli.  WINNER in Powerful Plants Category.

  • Aperture: ƒ/1.8
  • Camera: iPhone XS
  • Taken: 6 June, 2021
  • Flash fired: no
  • Focal length: 4.25mm
  • ISO: 25
  • Shutter speed: 1/1916s

Location: Chiswick Mall, River Thames

Date Taken: 2023-06-06

Camera: iPhone camera

Age Group: over_16

Professional Photographer? no

Expecting to Fly

A speckled wood butterfly readying itself to take from a leaf after enjoying some sunshine.
1/200 f/7.1 ISO 200, 200mm (70-200mmf/4L USM). (Credit – Tony Hutchinson)

  • Aperture: ƒ/7.1
  • Credit: Tony Hutchinson
  • Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • Taken: 9 July, 2023
  • Flash fired: no
  • Focal length: 200mm
  • ISO: 200
  • Keywords: Gunnersbury Triangle, July, brown butterfly, windy
  • Shutter speed: 1/200s

Location: Gunnersbury Triangle

Date Taken: 2023-07-09

Camera: Canon EOS 7d mk2

Professional Photographer? no

Resting

A Gatekeeper butterfly outlined against dry grass earlier this summer. The rich colours contrasting with the pale yellows of the grass.
1/250 @F/7.1 ISO 200, 172mm (EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM)

  • Aperture: ƒ/7.1
  • Credit: Tony Hutchinson
  • Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • Taken: 9 July, 2023
  • Flash fired: no
  • Focal length: 172mm
  • ISO: 200
  • Keywords: Gunnersbury Triangle, July, red butterfly, windy
  • Shutter speed: 1/250s

Location: Gunnersbury Triangle

Date Taken: 2023-07-09

Camera: Canon EOS 7d mk2

Professional Photographer? no

Teasing

Teasles are a photographer’s dream they are always sculptural as each plant grows and then dies back. Adding a hover fly for movement and contrast, picking its way over the last petals is a bonus. 1/250 sec @f/5.6 ISO 250, 200mm *EF70-1200mm f/4 L USM

  • Aperture: ƒ/5.6
  • Credit: Tony Hutchinson
  • Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • Taken: 3 August, 2023
  • Flash fired: no
  • Focal length: 200mm
  • ISO: 250
  • Shutter speed: 1/250s

Location: Gunnersbury Triangle

Date Taken: 2023-08-03

Camera: Canon EOS 7d mk2

Professional Photographer? no

Swan Bath

I’ve had a fascination with swans since being read “The Ugly Duckling” as a child. For me, swans have represented a journey to finding your identity and place in the world, especially as a member of the LGBT+ community. Childhood can be a time of feeling on the outside, but soon you realize the qualities that make you different can be what make you evolve into a beautiful swan.
I found this swan shaking off in the Thames while searching for a snack in July. I love the grace and strength displayed in this picture. I shot this photo using a Nikon N75 film camera loaded with 35mm film. I enjoy shooting wildlife on film since there is an unpredictability factor. You are not able to see the photo again until it is developed and often times by the time I get the film back, I’ve forgotten what pictures I’ve taken. This picture took me by surprise and I feel like I snapped an intimate glimpse into this swan’s world. I hope you enjoy 🙂

  • Camera: SP-3000
  • Taken: 26 July, 2023

Location: Chiswick Mall near Chiswick Lane South

Date Taken: 2023-07-20

Camera: Nikon N75

Age Group: over_16

Professional Photographer? no