Animal
In my childhood, I watched Sir David Attenborough's nature documentaries. I was completely fascinated with the natural world and all the creatures within it.
The first camera I ever got my hands on turned into my way of capturing the natural world, and in a small way, I felt I was emulating Attenborough and his team, as they would open windows into unseen worlds.
Land
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Cambodian Monkey
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While on a small acting job in Cambodia I decided to explore the rich cultural heritage of this country and it beautiful wild life.
While on a small acting job in Cambodia I decided to explore the rich cultural heritage of this country and it beautiful wild life.
Nikko Toad
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A Japanese common toad that was hiding in a crevice on the stairs to the Tomb of shogun Ieyasu.
A Japanese common toad that was hiding in a crevice on the stairs to the Tomb of shogun Ieyasu.
Rescue Cat
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A small cat found by the roadside in Hong Kong, she was fostered and later adopted by a loving family.
A small cat found by the roadside in Hong Kong, she was fostered and later adopted by a loving family.
Cockatoo, I see you.
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While camping and traveling around Australia I was fortunate enough to come across a lot of the local wildlife, including this stunning fellow.
While camping and traveling around Australia I was fortunate enough to come across a lot of the local wildlife, including this stunning fellow.
X-ray
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A common house gecko on the outside of a restaurant window in Okinawa, Japan. I got strange looks from the couple 20cm above this gecko as I leered in to take this shot
A common house gecko on the outside of a restaurant window in Okinawa, Japan. I got strange looks from the couple 20cm above this gecko as I leered in to take this shot
Island Iguana
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Cyclura cychlura figginsi or it's common name, the Exuma Island iguana, found only on a small chain of islands in the Bahamas.
Cyclura cychlura figginsi or it's common name, the Exuma Island iguana, found only on a small chain of islands in the Bahamas.
Faded age
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A stunning female Asian elephant I met in Thailand. She was working a local farm. I was told that the pink almost freckle looking pattern is a sign of age. Just as we have white/gray hair, elephants lose pigmentation on and around their trunk.
A stunning female Asian elephant I met in Thailand. She was working a local farm. I was told that the pink almost freckle looking pattern is a sign of age. Just as we have white/gray hair, elephants lose pigmentation on and around their trunk.
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A Muscovy duck on the main island in Okinawa. It's feathers caught my attention and I spent the best part of an hour slowly stalking this guy so I could take this shot.
A Muscovy duck on the main island in Okinawa. It's feathers caught my attention and I spent the best part of an hour slowly stalking this guy so I could take this shot.
Sunny Skink
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Reptilia: Squamata: Scincidae (skinks)
I fond this lovely 5 linked skink warming up in the grounds of the Buddhist temple Byodoin in Uji Japan.
Reptilia: Squamata: Scincidae (skinks)
I fond this lovely 5 linked skink warming up in the grounds of the Buddhist temple Byodoin in Uji Japan.
Mao Mao Market
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A Hong Kong cat that I would often see in my local wet market sleeping atop of a small grocery stall. Old school pest control.
A Hong Kong cat that I would often see in my local wet market sleeping atop of a small grocery stall. Old school pest control.
Island Iguana 2
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The same Iguana as before. This cheeky chap was trying to intimidate me on this small beach, or he was looking for grapes. Regardless, he let me come as close as I wanted.
The same Iguana as before. This cheeky chap was trying to intimidate me on this small beach, or he was looking for grapes. Regardless, he let me come as close as I wanted.
Mao Mao Market 2
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Yet another furry friend in the Hong Kong wet markets, hiding in plain sight.
Yet another furry friend in the Hong Kong wet markets, hiding in plain sight.
Refection
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A macro shot of the previous rescue cat. Not easy to get this shot, but It was enjoyable and relieving to get the focus spot on.
A macro shot of the previous rescue cat. Not easy to get this shot, but It was enjoyable and relieving to get the focus spot on.
Water
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Sucker
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A Eight-armed seastar native to Tasmania. I noticed a lot of them in and around the rockpools close to my camping sites, and as I have over 100 logged scuba dives across the world I like to think I have seen a reasonable amount of sea life. So when I stumbled across these curiously different starfish I was intrigued.
A Eight-armed seastar native to Tasmania. I noticed a lot of them in and around the rockpools close to my camping sites, and as I have over 100 logged scuba dives across the world I like to think I have seen a reasonable amount of sea life. So when I stumbled across these curiously different starfish I was intrigued.
Beautiful Bivalve
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A green lipped mussel heavily covered in pink soft coral or sponge just off the coast of Sai Kung Hong Kong.
A green lipped mussel heavily covered in pink soft coral or sponge just off the coast of Sai Kung Hong Kong.
Nibbling Nurse
A passive nurse shark in the shallows of Exuma in the Bahamas.
I was fortunate enough to snorkel with these magnificent sharks. I had roughly 20 of them around me as they were being chucked some of the fish the fishermen could not sell. Not only where the disinterested in me, the swam around me in such a way that I could touch their oddly smooth and rough skin. Stunning creatures.
I was fortunate enough to snorkel with these magnificent sharks. I had roughly 20 of them around me as they were being chucked some of the fish the fishermen could not sell. Not only where the disinterested in me, the swam around me in such a way that I could touch their oddly smooth and rough skin. Stunning creatures.
Colorful Crab
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Striped shore crab tentatively scuttled from under this ledge at the pier in Sai Kung, Hong Kong. I noticed it from 10 meters away and hurriedly went to sneak a picture without scaring it away. Believe it of not, but I had to actually desaturate the colors in this shot as they were far too vivid and seemed as if I had gone insane with the saturation slider.
Striped shore crab tentatively scuttled from under this ledge at the pier in Sai Kung, Hong Kong. I noticed it from 10 meters away and hurriedly went to sneak a picture without scaring it away. Believe it of not, but I had to actually desaturate the colors in this shot as they were far too vivid and seemed as if I had gone insane with the saturation slider.
Night time crawlers
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A land crab a literally and figuratively almost stumbled upon late at night on the island of Kumejima in Japan as I was hunting for firefly to photograph. At first in the darkness I thought it was a large spider, not what I want to encounter, but I was relieved when it turned out to be this fascinating fellow.
A land crab a literally and figuratively almost stumbled upon late at night on the island of Kumejima in Japan as I was hunting for firefly to photograph. At first in the darkness I thought it was a large spider, not what I want to encounter, but I was relieved when it turned out to be this fascinating fellow.
Low Down Lobster
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Roughly 15meters under the waves of Okinawa I spotted the telltale signs of a spiny lobster, 2 small spikes sticking out of a small cave, I dived down and snapped this shot of a huge and impressive lobster.
Roughly 15meters under the waves of Okinawa I spotted the telltale signs of a spiny lobster, 2 small spikes sticking out of a small cave, I dived down and snapped this shot of a huge and impressive lobster.
Wild Prawn
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Macrobrachium, or brown shrimp/prawn that I found in one of the many freshwater rives in the countryside in Hong Kong. I gently put this nippy male back into the pool that I found it in.
Macrobrachium, or brown shrimp/prawn that I found in one of the many freshwater rives in the countryside in Hong Kong. I gently put this nippy male back into the pool that I found it in.
Sea Snail
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A common sea snail that I wanted to have a close up of. I enjoy the little feeler poking out the top right of it's shell, as if it's checking the coast is clear.
A common sea snail that I wanted to have a close up of. I enjoy the little feeler poking out the top right of it's shell, as if it's checking the coast is clear.
Coral
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A close up of some wild coral in Thailand. I often take shots such as these and use them as a backdrop for my phone, computer or other apps that can edit the wallpaper.
A close up of some wild coral in Thailand. I often take shots such as these and use them as a backdrop for my phone, computer or other apps that can edit the wallpaper.
Spiny sea urchin
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I noticed this prickly urchin and decided to take a simple pic of it, it was not until later that I saw its seemingly glowing rings on the main body. A trick of the light, but an intriguing one.
I noticed this prickly urchin and decided to take a simple pic of it, it was not until later that I saw its seemingly glowing rings on the main body. A trick of the light, but an intriguing one.
Grumpy Crab
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A small coastal crab that I found interesting as it seemed to have quite a defined face, also I found it's gray/green pattern quite subtle and lovely.
A small coastal crab that I found interesting as it seemed to have quite a defined face, also I found it's gray/green pattern quite subtle and lovely.
Night time crawlers 2
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A different angle to the last as I wanted to show off the magnificent little beast.
A different angle to the last as I wanted to show off the magnificent little beast.
Tiger
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Okinawa is known for it's high quality seafood, and this kuruma shrimp, kuruma prawn, or Japanese tiger prawn are among one of the most delicious and sought after.
Okinawa is known for it's high quality seafood, and this kuruma shrimp, kuruma prawn, or Japanese tiger prawn are among one of the most delicious and sought after.
A Tonne of Tigers
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We visited the farm that these delectable Japanese tiger prawns were being reared at. I even had the pleasure to try them as sashimi right there in the farm.
We visited the farm that these delectable Japanese tiger prawns were being reared at. I even had the pleasure to try them as sashimi right there in the farm.
Marvelous Mollusk
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A large and health mollusk of some description tucked away in what's left of the reef system in Hong Kong's Sai Kung area.
A large and health mollusk of some description tucked away in what's left of the reef system in Hong Kong's Sai Kung area.
Rock Pool Shrimp
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Palaemon elegans or European rock shrimp. I found this lovely specimen in a small pool in the East coast of Scotland.
Palaemon elegans or European rock shrimp. I found this lovely specimen in a small pool in the East coast of Scotland.
Crown-of-thorns
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Acanthaster planci or the Crown-of-thorns starfish. A stunning sea creature, it's as captivating as it is dangerous. Not only is it ravaging the Great Barrier reef, but also It's venomous, each spine is not to be take lightly.
I found this scary one while snorkeling off the coast of Okinawa's main island.
Acanthaster planci or the Crown-of-thorns starfish. A stunning sea creature, it's as captivating as it is dangerous. Not only is it ravaging the Great Barrier reef, but also It's venomous, each spine is not to be take lightly.
I found this scary one while snorkeling off the coast of Okinawa's main island.
Keep Clam, and carry on.
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A type of coral clam that I almost passed out while holding my breath waiting for it to re-open.
A type of coral clam that I almost passed out while holding my breath waiting for it to re-open.
Curvaceous Clam
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Personally, one of the best underwater shots I feel I have ever taken. A stunning midnight blue coral clam nestled in hard coral I found in Thailand, Phuket.
Personally, one of the best underwater shots I feel I have ever taken. A stunning midnight blue coral clam nestled in hard coral I found in Thailand, Phuket.
Luminous Spikes
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No filters or special Photoshop methods applied. Just some curious illumination from the sun's rays. I feel as if the spins may channel the light, but it's just a theory.
No filters or special Photoshop methods applied. Just some curious illumination from the sun's rays. I feel as if the spins may channel the light, but it's just a theory.
Now you see me
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A small scorpion fish with astounding camouflage I managed to spot in Thailand. I'm still amazed I saw the beautiful fish. For reference, it was approximately 15cm in length.
A small scorpion fish with astounding camouflage I managed to spot in Thailand. I'm still amazed I saw the beautiful fish. For reference, it was approximately 15cm in length.
Tubular
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A tube worm in the sunny shallows of Hong Kong's Sai Kung area.
A tube worm in the sunny shallows of Hong Kong's Sai Kung area.
Violet Blast
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This area in Phuket had more than a few clown fish, in fact this dive site was known for it. And with clown fish comes astounding sea anemones, just as we see here.
This area in Phuket had more than a few clown fish, in fact this dive site was known for it. And with clown fish comes astounding sea anemones, just as we see here.
White Lances
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Yet another spikey customer. the reason I focus on this one is that unlike the others it's spines are much longer and you can clearly see a beautiful turquoise and some sore of eye in the center.
Yet another spikey customer. the reason I focus on this one is that unlike the others it's spines are much longer and you can clearly see a beautiful turquoise and some sore of eye in the center.
A sea of color
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not so much of an animal as some complimentary colors from this seaweed and aquamarine water.
not so much of an animal as some complimentary colors from this seaweed and aquamarine water.
Insects
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Hairy
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A funky caterpillar that I have yet to identify. Any idea then please let me know.
A funky caterpillar that I have yet to identify. Any idea then please let me know.
Hello!
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A Jumping Spider that decided to made it's home on my balcony.
A Jumping Spider that decided to made it's home on my balcony.
I see you
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A tiny praying mantis I shot with my 90mm macro, in a park in central Hong Kong. it was roughly 3cm long.
A tiny praying mantis I shot with my 90mm macro, in a park in central Hong Kong. it was roughly 3cm long.
Hawk-moth
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Daphnis nerii, the oleander hawk-moth or army green moth. An amazing caterpillar and a beautiful moth.
Daphnis nerii, the oleander hawk-moth or army green moth. An amazing caterpillar and a beautiful moth.
Hawk-moth 2
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The metamorphosis of the previous caterpillar.
The metamorphosis of the previous caterpillar.
World Record
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Archispirostreptus gigas, known as the giant African millipede. The largest millipede species in the world. I happened across this quiet creature in the national park around Ankor Wat.
Archispirostreptus gigas, known as the giant African millipede. The largest millipede species in the world. I happened across this quiet creature in the national park around Ankor Wat.
Death Head
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The greater death's head hawkmoth or bee robber, is a large (up to 13 cm wingspan) sphingid moth found in much of Asia. I found this huge chirping in Hong Kong.
The greater death's head hawkmoth or bee robber, is a large (up to 13 cm wingspan) sphingid moth found in much of Asia. I found this huge chirping in Hong Kong.
Paper
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This Asian paper wasp that was nibbling a wooden stump in efforts to make a pulp that will make the walls of it's home in Kyoto.
This Asian paper wasp that was nibbling a wooden stump in efforts to make a pulp that will make the walls of it's home in Kyoto.
Small but Beautiful
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Punchinello Zemeros flegyas or the Punchinello. A small butterfly found in Hong Kong, Sai Kung enjoying the weather near my old apartment.
Punchinello Zemeros flegyas or the Punchinello. A small butterfly found in Hong Kong, Sai Kung enjoying the weather near my old apartment.
Hopper
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The Large Green Grasshopper, Chondracris rosea.
I was photographing another insect while this chunky hopper was inches from my face. I almost did not notice it.
The Large Green Grasshopper, Chondracris rosea.
I was photographing another insect while this chunky hopper was inches from my face. I almost did not notice it.
Hanging out
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Banyan Tussock Moth Perina nuda.
I enjoyed the detail in this moths fluff near it's head.
Banyan Tussock Moth Perina nuda.
I enjoyed the detail in this moths fluff near it's head.
Contrast
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A simple dragonfly that I thought looked sharp next to the sky blue wall. Hong Kong has a lot of these fantastic insects, I wish they had more.
A simple dragonfly that I thought looked sharp next to the sky blue wall. Hong Kong has a lot of these fantastic insects, I wish they had more.
Planthopper
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Ricania guttata.
In the early summer in Hong Kong these angular insects appear everywhere, then, in a few weeks they disappear just as quickly as they arrived.
Ricania guttata.
In the early summer in Hong Kong these angular insects appear everywhere, then, in a few weeks they disappear just as quickly as they arrived.
About time
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Pea Blue Lampides boeticus.
I had seen these little blue butterflies for years in Hong Kong without getting a decent shot, that was until this day.
Pea Blue Lampides boeticus.
I had seen these little blue butterflies for years in Hong Kong without getting a decent shot, that was until this day.
Focus
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Practicing pulling focus with my first macro lens.
Practicing pulling focus with my first macro lens.
Tiny
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I have no idea what this little beetle is, I thought it might be a strange ladybug, but it seems not to be.
I have no idea what this little beetle is, I thought it might be a strange ladybug, but it seems not to be.
Legs
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I have always had a soft spot for stick insects as I had one as a pet when I was a child. Fascinating creatures.
I have always had a soft spot for stick insects as I had one as a pet when I was a child. Fascinating creatures.
Jade
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An almost florescent green I noticed on a hike in Niko, Japan.
An almost florescent green I noticed on a hike in Niko, Japan.
Slurp
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Common Hedge Blue Acytolepis puspa.
While hiking in the hills of Hong Kong this little butterfly decided it wanted to sample my t-shirt. In return I took a few macro shots.
Common Hedge Blue Acytolepis puspa.
While hiking in the hills of Hong Kong this little butterfly decided it wanted to sample my t-shirt. In return I took a few macro shots.
Checkerboard
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Great Eggfly
Hypolimnas bolina.
I chased this large butterfly around a street waiting for it to land. When it did it was quite far above my head, I held my camera up and trusted my experience and instincts.
Great Eggfly
Hypolimnas bolina.
I chased this large butterfly around a street waiting for it to land. When it did it was quite far above my head, I held my camera up and trusted my experience and instincts.
1 of Many
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I like the contrast of orange and black in this macro shot.
I like the contrast of orange and black in this macro shot.
Tiptoe
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Sometime I go out looking for intriguing and interesting things to shoot, other times they come tiptoeing on the handrail beside me.
Sometime I go out looking for intriguing and interesting things to shoot, other times they come tiptoeing on the handrail beside me.
Cicada
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Speckled Black Cicada Gaeana maculata.
Coming from the UK with no Cicadas at all I find them curious and odd insects.
Speckled Black Cicada Gaeana maculata.
Coming from the UK with no Cicadas at all I find them curious and odd insects.
Lantern
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Longan Lanternfly
Pyrops candelaria.
One of the first dramatically different insects I ever found in Hong Kong.
Longan Lanternfly
Pyrops candelaria.
One of the first dramatically different insects I ever found in Hong Kong.
1 second
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I had seen these brown butterflies 100's of times in Hong Kong. But no pictures as they are extremely fast. one day I was lucky enough for 1 of them to hold for roughly a second.
I had seen these brown butterflies 100's of times in Hong Kong. But no pictures as they are extremely fast. one day I was lucky enough for 1 of them to hold for roughly a second.