Richmond Park – Annual Deer Rut

Posted on November 16, 2014 by John Mallaney

It would appear that I turned up a little late or the stags were having an off day as there was very little rutting going on, although there was still much roaring. The following pictures were amongst my favourites from the day particularly the three hinds laying low in the long grass. They look so relaxed and at peace. In fact I would probably go as far to say that the shot is one of the best I have ever taken. It just appeals to me, what do you think?

Red Deer Hinds

Young Stag

Red Deer Hinds

Red Deer Stag with company

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Emperor Dragonfly

Posted on September 17, 2014 by John Mallaney

Here are a few shots of an emperor dragonfly in flight taken recently at North Cadbury near Sherborne, Dorset.

Emperor Dragonfly

Mr and Mrs Peacock

Posted on September 15, 2014 by John Mallaney

Following on from my previous individual posts here are Mr & Mrs Peacock getting to know each other.

Mr & Mrs Peacock

The Shard – London

Posted on September 7, 2014 by John Mallaney

Here are a few shots of the much visited and photographed ‘Shard’, which now dominates London’s skyline. Also known as the ‘Shard of Glass’ this 87 storey giant was officially opened on 1 Feb 13 and is currently the tallest building in the European Union.

The Shard

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Leadenhall Market – City of London

Posted on September 7, 2014 by John Mallaney

Having never really had a stroll around the City of London it was quite a surprise to find this Victorian market sitting amongst the prominent, modern high rise buildings. The market, which dates back to the 14th century, is surprisingly quiet during the weekends, as like much of the immediate area is closed until the hustle and bustle of business returns on Monday morning. The very unusual image showing the hanging books is by artist Richard Wentworth and is named the ‘False Ceiling’, which includes 1600 books. This is a gem of a place and well worth visiting, particularly during the weekend.

Leadenhall Market

Mrs Peacock

Posted on August 26, 2014 by John Mallaney

Following up on my last post, here are a few shots of Mr Peacock’s other half.

Peacock

Mr Peacock

Posted on August 26, 2014 by John Mallaney

Here are a few shots of a peacock taken recently at Scone Palace in Scotland. Although native to Southern Asia and Malaysia, they are commonly seen in stately homes, palaces and castles in the UK. Owing to their spectacular appearance and fan like rear feathers it is no surprise that the Chinese then the Europeans just had to import them.

Peacock

Grey Wagtail

Posted on August 19, 2014 by John Mallaney

Here are a few shots of a grey wagtail, which is more colourful than its name suggests.

Grey Wagtail

Glamis Castle, Scotland

Posted on August 10, 2014 by John Mallaney

Here are a few shots of Glamis castle near Forfar, Scotland, currently the residence of The Earl and Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne. The castle is renowned for being the childhood home of HRH Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and the birthplace of HRH Princess Margaret. As guided tours are the only option for exploring the interior (I prefer to explore at my own pace!), the history of the castle and inhabitants were adequately explained, including the ghostly goings-on, which is why the castle is considered one of the most haunted in Britain. Sadly, much to the frustration of myself and the many foreign tourists, photography of the interior was not permitted, although I did manage to sneak a single shot which is below. On the plus side the weather on the day was untypically Scottish, so reasonable shots of the exterior were at least possible.