Born and raised in Oxfordshire, living in North Yorkshire, U.K. I am a psychotherapist, an eternal student, and love travelling when I can. I took up digital photography in 2009. Photography helps me slow down, be present and appreciate the people, wildlife, and places around me more.

I am currently enjoying photographing the wild open spaces of the Yorkshire Dales, and its wildlife, but I also find the cities and people of the Middle East fascinating - and occasionally experiment with different styles.

I have studied photography with the Open College of the Arts and am a Getty Images contributor. A number of my images are for sale through Getty Images. Please do not use my images without permission.

To all my contacts on Flickr - I love your creativity and uniqueness. Thanks for your favourites and comments and for the inspiration your pictures give me.