The hallmark of our Wild Nature Diary & Calendar is focused on the outstanding photographs chosen to represent each week in the natural world. As editor and publisher, the challenge of discovering the best nature images is a hugely rewarding task, with a wealth of fine original work to choose from, by the finest photographers in Britain. I search for images that reflect a commitment, a curiosity and passion to share individual insights and experiences from encounters with nature.
Many of these images are made through patience and alertness in situations of physical hardship, from the blasting icy wind of a mountain summit to the days crouching in a marshy woodland; moments captured through a respect and knowledge of fickle weather conditions; of a bird’s regular roost or an animal’s preferred feeding place.
This year’s collection of photographs aims to combine a sense of immersion in wild places and an openness of spirit, to engage with the surprising, fleeting, moving scenes that nature reveals.
With several new contributing photographers this year, we’d like to welcome and introduce their work and ethos through our new Meet the Photographer section. Also enjoy gaining an insight into the photographs and keep updated with our ‘Photo of the week’ page where each photographer shares background secrets of their craft.
Elgol is a crofting and fishing community lying on the tip of the Strathaird Peninsula in Southern Skye. From the beach in Elgol panoramic views reach across Loch Scavaig into the heart of the Cuillin Mountains. Strathaird is part of two more adjoining estates all owned by the John Muir Trust, where the Trust are restoring and protecting the area and improving the lives of resident crofters who have worked the land here for more than 6,000 years.
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