About

I started diving over 40 years ago and after my first season I soon developed an interest in underwater photography. Having done several thousand dives, I'm still finding and exploring new sites around the British coast. Improving my underwater pictures is a fun and ongoing challenge. I am interested in any subject that makes an interesting and appealing photo and it is often some of the commonest creatures that I spend most time on.

I have dived all around the British coast, from the Scilly Isles in the south, the Orkney Islands in the north, St Kilda in the west and the Farne islands in the east. My nearest best diving is probably Plymouth on the south coast but the sheltered sea lochs on the west coast of Scotland are without doubt my favourite area. I also enjoy diving various freshwater sites that I reckon are often overlooked for their photographic potential.

In creating this website, I am displaying just a tiny number of my photos. I share occasional pictures on Facebook but have no inclination to use other social media outlets to show my work. Whilst I have dived quite a bit overseas I get more satisfaction from capturing images that show how rich, colourful and diverse British waters can be. Many of my pictures have been successful in competitions and many have been published in diving and wildlife magazines.

I live in Herefordshire, which although a long way from the sea, means I head both north and south for my diving. It's a few years ago now, but I am proud to have been associated with SCUBA magazine for 5 years where I co-authored a monthly photography column. I sell occasional images but being a serious amateur is really what I am about. Hopefully I can keep fit and stay passionate about underwater photography for a few more years.


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My camera equipment at a glance

Pictures displayed on this web site have been taken with different cameras and housings. I have predominantly used Nikon cameras with my favourite being a Nikon D850 in a Nauticam housing.

I am a fan of the Olympus micro four thirds system and use a basic Olympus OMD-EM10mk1V in a Nauticam housing. For lenses I use the Olympus 8mm fisheye and 60mm macro. I also use Panasonic 9mm and 45mm macro lenses. The smaller format means less weight and bulk and has now replaced my previous Nikon equipment.
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