<![CDATA[LINDSEY B IMAGES - BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHS - Blog]]>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:54:55 +0000Weebly<![CDATA[Off the Rails]]>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:32:03 GMThttps://www.lindseybimages.com/blog/off-the-railsHello again. 

I have been fascinated with railways all my life and the place they have in society so when I get the chance I love to get the camera out and see what stories there are to be told.

There's probably nowhere better than London for storytelling so I headed out into the metropolis on a wet and windy day in January starting out at St Pancras. I like to travel light so it was my trusty Sony A7 4 (good in low light) and just 2 lenses.
If you have never seen the refurbished St Pancras Hotel it's a wonder of its age, stunning design and interiors but I was more interested in the people, the stations and the stories. 

St Pancras spans the entirety of the railway age from the early days of steam to the latest high speed travel with Eurostar and more. It also embodies luxury with champagne bars, Belgian chocolate shops and literally thousands of people moving through its. stunning spaces every hour.

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For someone my size with a camera in hand (6' 4" and chunky) being incognito in order to capture those interesting and different moments isn't easy. However, with practise, it can be done and you merge into the background in these busy places. Next up was Kings Cross, literally one street over as the 3rd of the north London mainline hubs. Kings Cross has had its moments too with it being the main Scotland - London terminus, home of the flying scotsman and latterley platform 9 3/4 being famed for its connection with Harry Potter. Here the architecture has had a refresh yet is equally stunning with its modernist lighting.

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My final location later in the day was Baker Street underground. Why here, well because it was one of the first underground stations built (1883) and much of the original architecture from those early steam driven underground trains still remains as part of our capitals 'modern' transit system. Here it is the low light that is most challenging so, being handheld, I had to pick my spots and slow right down.
​It really is amazing to just observe as the world passes by, folk in their own worlds, passing through and paying little attention to what is around them .

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You can find my take on the whole day below and it would be lovely to get your feedback and to know what subjects you would like me to cover as the year unfolds.

​Lindsey

]]><![CDATA[All my Christmasses came at once]]>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:40:22 GMThttps://www.lindseybimages.com/blog/all-my-christmasses-came-at-onceWe have all heard that phrase and for me it really came true earlier this year, November the 6th to be precise, a day I will never forget.

My love of wildlife is well known and my passion for the rhino particularly. When I set out to Kenya on my last photographic safari it was to see rhino, both black and white, in their own world and I was rewarded with images capturing what I thought would be the closest I would ever get to these wonderful creatures. 'Your move' below sums it up and shows just how big and domineering they are close up. With only around 17,500 white rhino in the world they remain endangered and we must do what we can to support the work to protect them.
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Your Move

As part of my contribution to preserving our wildlife I became a member of ZSL - Zoological Society London - London and Whipsnade Zoos as they are better known in 2009 and have continued to support their programmes ever since. 

Imagine my surprise and delight then when, in September,  I received an email telling me I had won a meet the keeper day with an animal / bird of my choice. Well, it had to be white Rhino and, after some tooing and frowing we set the date - November 6th at Whipsnade Zoo.

Elaine and I had a great day at the zoo prior to our 3.30 session and much to our delight captured this little fellow, unnamed at the time on his first day out in the paddock.
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We spent ages watching him racing around, exploring the new space, smells and muddy pools. As 3.30 approached we headed over to meet the keeper expecting a nice chat and the opportunity to learn more about the species and the work to preserve them. Introductions done we chatted and found out more about the programmes Europe, Americas and Africa that were ongoing including the breeding programme that Whipsnade are involved in.

It was at the point that the day really took off. We were invited behind the scenes to meet the new youngster and his mom. I say youngster as he was only 5 weeks old yet he weighed 50kg at birth. With excellent, close supervision and direction from the keepers we were able to get close to him and his mother, a really unique moment for me. As everyone knows mothers are rightly extremely protective of new borns and Fahari, who weighs 1,800kg was no exception. 
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Imagine our shock and delight then when the keeper was able to slowly entice them both to where we were crouched, behind the safety fencing, and were invited to actually stroke them behind their ears. Don't mistakenly think they are tame or domesticated. These are wild animals whose reputation is well known and it was only through the keepers extensive knowledge gained through 20+ years working with Rhino and following the safety advice to the letter that we got this close and were so privileged. In case you wondered the skin behind the ears is like a medium hard leather, warm and relatively supple.

With their welfare paramount we didn't stay too long but our final treat was to meet dad, Sizzle who  weighs 2,200kg (Males can go upto 2,500kg). What a day and what precious moments. There will only ever be a small handful of people who will ever get this close to these wonderful creatures and we were so privileged to be the first.

I hope you have found this blog interesting and welcome your comments or feedback. If you would like to join me on a workshop here, or any of my other days out just get in touch via the contact me page.

​Lindsey
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]]><![CDATA[Oh Bonny Scotland]]>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:32:05 GMThttps://www.lindseybimages.com/blog/oh-bonny-scotlandOh Bonny Scotland is a phrase in a song I am sure we are all familiar with. We love Scotland and have been making the journey north annually for over 20 years now. Having always wanted to experience Hogmanay in Scotland this year we ticked that off our bucket list with a stay in Glencoe and on Skye. Yes Skye is a distance but the adage it'll be worth it has never been truer.

If Scotland is beautiful in the summer it is clear to say it has equally breathtaking views in deep midwinter. Skye doesn't get as much snow as the cairngorms but still enough to make the views spectacular whilst being on the west coast the sunsets, when they do happen are truly stunning.

We now have a number of our favourites on the website and this short  video trailer will give you flavour of our brief, yet special trip to Skye.

We hope you like these and welcome your feedback.

​LindseyB
]]><![CDATA[Streetlife - Birmingham 2022]]>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:30:02 GMThttps://www.lindseybimages.com/blog/streetlife-birmingham-2022I love  it when returning guests want to challenge themselves in a different genre of photography. If you want to really test your skills and learn new techniques then street photography or reportage is a great way to do just that.

​This week gave Adam and I a chance to see what Birmingham had to offer post commonwealth games and Tory conference as it goes back to its new normal. We weren't disappointed, especially with the bright but chilly autumnal weather. Brummies are friendly,  hardworking folk so as well as capturing some of the great architecture around the city we were after the people, the beating heart of the city at work, rest and play.

Street photography is all about the here and now. Being ultra observant and adapting to the conditions and the light. It is about being adaptable and flexible both in what you aim to do and how you approach getting that natural as well as posed image. Overall its about being a storyteller and showing the audience, whoever that might be the world as it was on that day. 

This short video is a snapshot of our day, I hope you like it and, if you, or a loved one would like to try your hand at street photography just give me a call.

Lindseyb
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]]><![CDATA[Expect the Unexpected!!]]>Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:44:32 GMThttps://www.lindseybimages.com/blog/expect-the-unexpectedHow many times have we heard that expression? Several I guess and despite that we sometimes come across something so different, so unique that it takes our breath away.

​One such occasion occurred on my last trip to Zambia with Art Safari. We were on a late afternoon game drive, a super afternoon with lots of spectacular game and colourful bird sightings. As we bounced through the bush, up ahead were two small groups of Thornicroft Giraffe, stock still and alert. They were all fixated on a spot in the bush a few hundred metres ahead. We skirted close to them but their gaze never wandered, something up ahead was clearly of interest them.

As we drove closer to the spot we could make out two prone shapes, just metres apart that we could scarcely take in. Two of Africas greatest predators, a leopard and a hyena were stretched out, completely relaxed in each others company and taking only a casual interest in our group as we approached. Their individual markings so different yet both so well camouflaged in this one setting. We sketched and photographed them together, such a unique sight probably never to be repeated.

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Close Encounter - Zambia

As the light faded and the sun started to set we turned and made our way back through the bush to be greeted by yet another wonderful sight. Three of the giraffe had remained, watching us watching the Leopard and Hyena and were now silhouetted by the setting sun. Another wonderful unexpected bonus that we shared.
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At the End of The day

Both of these images are now available from my online shop along with many more from Africa so that you can share these 2 wonderful experiences too.

Do let me know if you would like to hear more from my trips given we can't travel so far right now.

Take care and stay safe.

​Lindsey
]]><![CDATA[Happy New Year 2018, bring it on.]]>Fri, 29 Dec 2017 15:00:29 GMThttps://www.lindseybimages.com/blog/happy-new-year-2018-bring-it-onWell as one year comes to a close another beckons and we all look forward to more or better outcomes be it health, family, work achievements or in wellbeing. I am no different and my reflections  included focussing on the questions posed by event visitors across the year.
How did you achieve that image?  Where do you recommend for x?
Isn't that dangerous? and many more. 

Knowing how precious time is to all of us I thought the best way for me to share some of that would be through a periodic blog so here we are. Whilst I have thoughts on the areas to cover based on the questions and interest so far I welcome more, so what is it about my photography or photography in general that stirs your interest?

2018 promises to be a big year for me and I want to include you in my plans, not just in my blog. I have been accepted into the Society of International Travel and Tourism photographers as well as the International Nature and Wildlife Society and that brings more exposure, more learning opportunities and professional challenges along the way.

Separately, alongside my own Photography tuition and holidays  l have been offered a great chance to work with my first real photography tutor & mentor, Garreth Anderson and his UK based photography company goexplorephotography.com in delivering landscape workshops and creating new wildlife workshops across Shropshire and the UK (I will share a link to the programme as its developed).  

With a new solo exhibition in March and new events across the year it promises to be busy and it would be great to have you involved, through the blog or one of the other opportunities that all revolve around nature and photography. The first blog edition in January will give my take on "Whats in a photograph'?

Until then enjoy the weekend and have a very happy new year. 
​LindseyB.
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