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The World We Can't Escape From ♻️ We venture

The World We Can't Escape From ♻️ We venture into nature to forget about the world. To take a break from the pressures of life and work; to disconnect and reconnect to what we truly value. But no matter where I go, the reminders of the modern world always catch up. From remote lunch breaks in the Canadian wilderness, silky sand beaches in Sicily or spotting jellies through the clear Cornish water. I've guided groups all over the world. Sometimes heading off for multiple days at a time in search of unknown adventure, with tents and sleeping bags packed in boats. Suddenly, the illusion of solitude is burst. Only for a moment. Most people don't notice. Or are so accustomed to seeing rubbish float by that it may not even register as unusual. We quickly find our way back to tranquility. The fresh air is good at doing that. But for me it is not a moment, because it happens time and time again. And it leaves me wondering... Is there anywhere left to escape?
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#reducereuserecycle♻️ #plasticcrap #seacleaners #beachcleanup #litterpickingiscool #cleantheoceans #saveourseas #savetheseas #saveourocean #seakayakinguk #seakayaking #kayaking🚣 #kayakphotography #kayakadventures #seakayaktrips #kayakcornwall #cornwalllive #cleanuptheworld

A deep rumbling is heard in the distance. It gets

A deep rumbling is heard in the distance. It gets closer, louder. The earth shakes. It's the pur of a 1973 VW classic campervan. Bright orange. The engine switches off and a man gets out. He's wearing leather boots and a faux mink coat. He's smoking a cigar, maybe. He walks up to the man behind the counter. "Two of the usual mate" Mr Whippy hands over two 99 flakes. "and keep the change". Mr Whippy pockets the £0.06 and tells the man to have a nice day. The man double fists two icecreams into his face. The man is me. Have a nice day 🍦
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#icecreamvan #icecreamyouscream #icecreamgram #mrwhippy #99flake #icecreamcones #doublefistingit #summerholidayuk #summervibes🌴 #summer🍦 #britishsummer #pembrokeshirelife #pembrokeshirecoast #stdavids #simplepleasuresinlife

The Doom Bar Legend has it, this sandbar was crea

The Doom Bar Legend has it, this sandbar was created by a mermaid to curse Padstow after a local man shot her. The cursed sandbar makes for treacherous sailing from the Atlantic into the estuary and has wrecked ships and taken many lives. It's not visable at a high tide and stretches across the entire mouth. That, coupled with both high winds in some areas and no wind in others (due to the cliffs at Stepper Point) and it's easy to see how sailors can get caught out. Accidents still happen, even today.
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#doombar #sandbarsunday #sandscapes #tidalpools #sandphotography #camelestuary #padstowcornwall #cornwalllive #cornwallphotos #geomorphology #seascapesphotography #oceanviewsfordays #mothernaturesart #dronesuk #droneshots #britain_outdoors #coastallivingmagazine #discoverkernow #natureshowingoff

Show me your war face! Something I learnt about w

Show me your war face! Something I learnt about wildlife photography when out in Tanzania, is that animals spend a lot of time being still. For example, lions spend between 16-20 hours of the day resting or asleep. Survival is all about energy conservation. You must ensure your energy is never wasted, because you depend on it for the next meal. Most of the day is spent napping. Or moving from one nap spot to another. This left me with 100s of photos of lions, hippos, leopards, cheetahs all doing the same thing but in different places. So how can you get a more exciting photo? Pick the individual that looks sleepy and wait for them to yawn. You gotta be quick on the trigger though...
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#wildlifeportraits #wildanimalsphotography #wildlifephotographyofinstagram #showmeyourteeth #whatbigteethyouhave #bigyawns #hippopotamuses #hipposofinstagram #leopardsofinstagram #lionsroar #sleepinglions #africanwildlifephotography #africansafaris #tanzaniaunforgettable #tanzaniasafari #animalsdoingthings #photographytipsandtricks

The surf has returned 🤙 Feels good to be back

The surf has returned 🤙 Feels good to be back on the board and back in the water. As someone who skated since age 12, then became a snowboard instructor and is now learning to surf... I can confidently say that surfing is the most difficult to learn. That doesn't make it any less fun! Even with the near drowning experiences every time I try to paddle out, it's always worth it when hitting that sweet spot. Harnessing the power of the ocean beneath your feet. You won't believe me but I am starting to get 1 or 2 of these bigboi waves myself. Been a solid 3 days, let's hope the conditions keep up.
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#surfshots #surfinguk
#uksurfing #uksurfers #surfcornwall #cornishsurf #harlynbay #harlynbeach #harlyn #cornishsummer #cornwalllife #coldwatersurfing #letsgetwet #cornwallliving #visitcornwall #shakas

Earth Day | Reality I've been unsure of how or wh

Earth Day | Reality I've been unsure of how or when to share these images for a long time. They are just sad. They highlight so much that is wrong. But to not share would be to deny reality, to try and hide from what's real. I don't want to pretend things are different from how they are. I have been thinking about what sort of photographer I want to be. I don't want to chase likes and follow the trends, or paint a picture that hides the truth. I want to seek out and capture authentic moments. Moments that are unique, that are different and that spark curiosity. Moments that lead to questions. Questions that lead to thoughts and thoughts that lead to ideas. More often than not, these are positive moments because that matches my positive outlook. But in this case, not. To deny the negative moments would be to deny life. There is no good without bad and you gotta be down sometimes to recognise when things are up. So here is a sad moment. A reminder that we must all do better. Let's celebrate the Earth by all doing better everyday.
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#earthday2021 #celebratetheearth #protecttheearth #mothernaturesart #earthfirst #wildlifeportraits #monkeyportrait #bluemonkey #reducereuserecycle♻️ #environmentfirst #naturelovers🍃 #naturephotography📷🍃 #sadanimals #moodynature_elite #moodyscenes #wildlifeloversofinstagram

My work featured in @thepaddler Magazine! Amazing

My work featured in @thepaddler Magazine! Amazing to bag 11 pages and include 6 of my own images alongside, plus incredible photos provided from the outfitters in areas I am yet to visit. The piece is highlighting a selection of the best sea kayak destinations in the world - a few places I have already been fortunate to visit and many that are next on my list. Hoping to provide some paddle inspiration for everybody who's bored of staying at home and a chance to shout out some of my friends around the world doing great things in the kayak community. Head to The Paddler website for a free download or to order a printed copy ✌ .
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#seakayakingfun #seakayaklife #seakayakadventures #adventuretravel #kayaking🚣 #travelinspirations #kayaklife #travelwriting #travelphotographer #adventuretraveller #adventuresports #adventurelifeislife #seetheworld🌍 #outsidelifestyle #playoutsideeveryday #thepaddler #paddlegang #paddleclub

The Nearly There Trees This tiny forest on the h

The Nearly There Trees This tiny forest on the hill means so much to so many. The symbolic grove marks the beginning of a trip down nostalgia lane, it sparks memories of the idyllic Cornish childhood summers. Swimming in the Perranporth pool, surfing at Fistral beach and crabbing off the quayside. And best of all - the end of a 5-6 hour drive! Recently they've become the 'Nearly Home Tree's' for me, but the memories come flooding back every time nonetheless. 🌳✌🌳
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#nearlyhometrees #countrysidelife #britishsummers #cornishsummer #summervibes🌴 #countrylifemagazine #countrylife🌾 #britishcountryside #countryroadstyle #treesilhouette #wholesomecontent #cornwallphotos #lifeincornwall #britain_outdoors

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