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Fly By {Scroll for location tips} Battered by ic Fly By {Scroll for location tips} Battered by icy gales on the cliffs at Dyrhólaey, puffins battle their way back to their nesting burrows. Beneath the roar of the ocean and the howl of the wind you can just make out the plaintive cry of pufflings calling for food. Time and again the adults launch themselves from the cliffs, with a frantic scramble towards the open ocean before they disappear over the horizon. We wait. Finally, a tiny black dot emerges from the mist, wings beating madly. Just when you think they’ll hit the cliffs they spin skywards, riding the wind around the towering cliffs. With a mouthful of tiny sand eels, wings flare wide as the puffin comes in to land. It’s a “blink and you’ll miss it” moment to witness the puffin’s triumph. It’s pure magic. Location tips: You can see the puffins from both parking areas at Dyrhólaey lighthouse, but the upper one should only be accessed with a 4x4. I think the best spot is up at the cliffs by the lighthouse - wait for a puffin to come in to land to locate a burrow and then it’s just a question of waiting. Let me know in the comments if you want shooting tips! #iceland #visiticeland #hiddeniceland #inspiredbyiceland #icelandair #icelandtrip #ísland #hellofrom #puffin #puffinsofinstagram #createnomatterwhat #adorama
Black Mountain It’s incredibly difficult to con Black Mountain It’s incredibly difficult to convey the scale of this place in a single image. Mountains tower above you, the sound of rushing water fills the air, and trucks as big as houses look like toys. It’s the strangest thing, to feel simultaneously both totally insignificant and also part of something vast and indescribable. I think that we’re drawn to places like this because they show us that, no matter how confusing life may be, there’s always something bigger out there. We just need to be prepared to step out into the unknown. Sometimes the world feels like a heavy place and we need reminders to find the bright sparks. Those people who help us find our way through the darkness. That heaviness is easier to carry when you share the burden. As this week draws to an end, a little reminder to tell your shining lights how much they mean to you xx
Clarity The last time I was here, this river was Clarity The last time I was here, this river was hidden by snow and ice. As the landscape thaws, it comes to life, water racing through hidden gorges and over rocks that have slept under their winter blanket. The water is icy cold, but crystal clear. Fish dart through the depths. We race over rapids on kayaks, laughter echoing off canyon walls. It’s one of the most incredible places in the world to quiet those insistent voices in your head. Just don’t get stuck here on the roof of a lorry… probably a story for another time 😂 What do you do to quiet those little thoughts that keep racing round in your brain? Shot on iPhone with my @aquatech_imagingsolutions AxisGo which is aces!! #visityamal #siberia #getoutsideandexplore #hellofrom #underwaterlife
Greetings from Wales. It’s been a while since I Greetings from Wales. It’s been a while since I showed my face on here! I had the very best intentions of posting regularly, but somehow kept getting in my own way. Nothing felt good enough, different enough or interesting enough. But then I got chatting to perfect strangers in unexpected places. Whilst hiking up the sides of mountains. Standing in freezing pools under waterfalls. In hidden forest car parks. And the funny thing was that I heard the most incredible tales, but nobody thought that their story was that interesting. I suppose that we’re all just so busy living our lives that we forget how unique they really are. I met an ecologist who’d lived in Siberia for 2 years studying sea eagles. Someone else who accidentally started a vineyard in North Wales. A couple who bought an Italian van on a whim (possibly the most relatable to me 🙈). Every one of them had fascinating accounts of how they got to that exact point in time, talking to me about this wild world we’re living in. So, in celebration of creating connections in unexpected places, here’s a shot taken by one of those random strangers on the side of a mountain. He was part of a group climbing Yr Wyddfa (Mount Snowdon) to raise money for charity. No previous walking experience, totally unprepared for the track, but an excellent choice of photographer as it turns out 😂 Do you have any fun stories about strangers you’ve met on your travels? Tell me the best you can think of in the comments! 📍Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri | Snowdonia National Park #visitwales #womenwhohike #wales #wearetravelgirls #shotoniphone #hellofrom #hiking #outdoorsygals #hikingvibes #sheexplores #mountaingirls
Happy World Bee Day From a summer spent in Russia Happy World Bee Day From a summer spent in Russia. Hot days punctuated by trips to the river. Sowing seeds into barren soil and watching in wonder as the fields turn lush with promise. The taste of fresh cucumber and tomato salad from the garden. Learning the song of the bees as they turn nectar to honey, making it all possible. I watched these bees wake from their winter slumber. I painted their hives. I saw the love that went into feeding them when the nectar was scarce. I stood in the heart of a swarm and wondered at the energy of the hive. The honey in the final image is, in many ways, more precious than gold. It represents a family working with nature no matter how tough things get. Bees are essential to the survival of life on earth. Here’s how you can help them: 🌸 plant native wild flowers 🍯buy local raw honey 🐝 sponsor a hive (some options tagged in image) 🛑 avoid pesticides 💛 share this information with anyone and everyone! I wish you all a magical summer surrounded by the gentle buzzing of bees and the laughter of good friends and family. What’s your favourite (or least favourite) thing about bees?! #worldbeeday #worldbeeday2021 #savethebees
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