I’ve been fascinated by nature and photography since my childhood years in Portugal. I started my photography journey in the days of film, when I used to borrow my father's camera, a robust Nikon SLR. I loved the simplicity of the mechanics and have missed the light weight of the body and lenses!
My favourite photographic genre is Natural History. I am fascinated, in particular by the secret world of insects and their habitats and have developed a strong interest in closeup photography. Birds of prey come next on my favourite creatures list. 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 proud member of the iconic Melbourn & District Photographic 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 was a PAGB Club Photography Competition judge from 2023-2025. In 2026, I received a BPE1 Crown Award from British Photographic Exhibitions, following the acceptance of 25 of my images at national exhibitions. My work has received international recognition.
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Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty,
if only we have the eyes to see them.
— John Ruskin