The best moments often come when you stop chasing the shot and allow the environment to unfold around you. Birds, in particular, reward stillness. Whether it’s a tiny fairy-wren flitting through the undergrowth or a powerful owl chick observing the world from a branch, patience pays off.

Often the best moments come when you’ve stopped chasing the shot and instead let the environment unfold around you. Birds in particular reward stillness whether it’s a tiny fairy-wren flitting through the undergrowth or a powerful owl chick watching the world from a branch near home.