Creative Splurges

It's back to the @bluebell_railway for their Road Meets Rail event last month. Featuring three great steam locomotives, and a whole host of steam-powered road traction and industry. #steam #steamlocomotive #locomotive #heritagerailway #railwaysofbritain

It's once again time for what has almost become an annual tradition: posting a collection of the odd shots that don't have a home anywhere else. Featuring big cats, derelict buildings, the Moon, and some views from the railway. #photography #abandoned #medley #oddballs #creativity

I think I timed my annual bluebell-spotting trip to the Bluebell Railway a bit better this year, and came back with some much better shots than last time. #steam #steamlocomotive #locomotive #heritagerailway #railwaysofbritain

Last week, I headed out to the UK Owl and Raptor Centre to photograph a series of owls looking absolutely stunning amongst some bluebells, and in flight. A grand day out. . #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #wildlife_perfection #birdsofprey @owlandraptorcentre

A few weeks ago I ticked another of my 2026 goals off the list, when I attended the Swanage Railway Spring Gala. Another railway I will definitely be returning to. . #steam #steamlocomotive #locomotive #heritagerailway #railwaysofbritain @swanagerailwayofficial

A couple of weeks ago I spent time at the Bluebell Railway Spring Gala. As you can imagine, photos were taken, which can be seen on my website alongside the story behind the shots. #steam #steamlocomotive #locomotive #heritagerailway #railwaysofbritain @bluebell_railway

60007 Sir Nigel Gresley sits on platform at Sheffield Park steaming away to herself ahead of her first service of the day. My favourite steam locomotive. #photography #steam #steamlocomotive #heritagerailway #railwaysofbritain

A great horned owl at Huxley's Bird of Prey Centre in Sussex. It doesn't look too pleased. #photography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #birdsofprey

Some sea mist starts to roll over the South Downs in Sussex. #photography #sussex #southdowns #mist #hills

Some chairs in the grounds of Sheffield Park & Gardens, presumably as part of some sort of formal al fresco meeting. #photography #alfresco #outdoors #chairs #sussex

A terrapin at the Brighton Sea Life Centre. #photography #wildlife #aquarium #sussex #water

A hose in the back of a fire engine. #photography #hose #fireengine #yellow

A macro shot of what I think is a buttercup, somewhere in the New Forest. #photography #flowers #macro #newforest #plants

A tree somewhere in London, illuminated by fairy lights, and reflected on a damp surface. Or possibly a water feature. #photography #water #night #London #reflection

The Red Arrows perform against a dark and moody sky during a display last year. #photography #aerialdisplays #redarrows #raf #displayteam @rafredarrows

Whilst I'm sure this was intended as a reassuring warning that some cabling was still live, but it takes on a different tone when it's painted in blood red and found in the basement of an abandoned building. #photography #urbex #abandoned #warning #theylive

6989 Wightwick Hall heads north from Horsted Keynes Station on the Bluebell Railway in Sussex. This locomotive is painted red thanks to her appearing in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series. #photography #steam #steamlocomotive #heritagerailway #railwaysofbritain