Photos of the Queen's Edinburgh procession, led by King Charles and the Princess Royal, and my experience queuing for the vigil in St Giles Cathedral

Photos of the Queen's Edinburgh procession, led by King Charles and the Princess Royal, and my experience queuing for the vigil in St Giles Cathedral

I was lucky enough to get close to King Charles and Princess Anne on their procession with The Queen's hearse in Edinburgh on Monday 12 September 2022. We then queued for 5 hours to enter St Giles Cathedral to pay our respects to The Queen. A long, emotional day. So glad I did it.

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Wildlife photography: swans and cygnets in Queen's Park, Glasgow

Wildlife photography: swans and cygnets in Queen's Park, Glasgow

One famous southside clan asked if I’d photograph them at home when lockdown eased a little. I didn’t hesitate to say yes. So let me introduce you to the swans and cygnets of Queen’s Park in Glasgow. The wee ones are 3-4 weeks old and they were very accommodating to me and my camera. You’ll notice a few of their friends gatecrashed the shoot…

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Unexpected Hamster Rescue Mission (with animal photography, of course)

Unexpected Hamster Rescue Mission (with animal photography, of course)

I’m always looking for ways to help pets and wildlife (partly because there are so many in need, partly cos hanging out with them feeds my soul), and I recently found myself at the centre of a hamster rescue mission. Settle in for a heartwarming adventure with special guest appearances from non-rodents… and cute photos, of course, because I’m an animal photographer.

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