I have been fascinated by nature and photography since my childhood years in Portugal where I have started my photography journey in the days of film. I recall borrowing my father's single-lens reflex camera, a Nikon FG-20, and how fascinating it was capturing the beauty of the natural world.
My favourite photographic genre is Natural History. I am fascinated, in particular, by the secret world of insects, their habitats and flying prowesses and have developed a strong interest in closeup photography. Birds of prey come next on my list of favourite creatures. I am also passionate about conservation and a firm believer that we all have a role to play in the preservation of our wonderful planet.
I am a member of two excellent clubs in the East of England, the inspirational Melbourn & District Photographic Club and the iconic Cambridge Camera Club. I am also a member of the illustrious Royal Photographic Society (RPS), having been awarded their Licentiateship in 2019 and Associateship in 2021. I have received a Credit from the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (PAGB) in 2022 and their Distinction in 2023. I am an East Anglia Federation (EAF) Club Photography Competition judge. In 2026, I received a BPE1 Crown Award from British Photographic Exhibitions, following the acceptance of several of my images at national exhibitions. My work has also received international recognition.
Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty,
if only we have the eyes to see them.
— John Ruskin