The “Arbeit Macht Frei” or "Work Shall Set You Free” gate stands at the entrance of Auschwitz I. This was the first lie told to the prisoners of Auschwitz on arrival. Walking under this felt eerie and somewhat uncomfortable knowing how many people had done so for their first and last time just 75 years ago.

Whilst photographing Luka on his rock all of a sudden he propped his head up and to the side as if he had heard someone say "food" or something he didn't agree with!

A small lovelock bridge located close to the old town and main train station.

Lena appearing from behind the rocks after Luka appeared and was playing around.

Neptune's fountain looking up to the Old Town Hall in Dlugi Targ Square on a very cold evening in Gdansk.

The Cloth Hall in all its glory in the Rynek Glowny in the old town of Krakow.

Just some of the shoes that were stolen from prisoners of Auschwitz during the time it was in operation.

The grill of this 1949 Buick Road Master is simple iconic.

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Luka inquisitively staring whilst perched happily on his rock.

The double electric fences between parts of Auschwitz. For some a reminder of their daily horror, and for others a last resort.

Having decided to have another play around with the macro lens this time for a 2nd attempt, I was looking for something with vibrant colours and a bit of character. I didn't however expect it to be an elastic band ball!

After 10 or so attempts at seeing the Amur Leopard Cubs at Colchester Zoo we happened to be in the right place at the right time. After 30 minutes of standing around Luka emerged perched on a rock staring directly at me. Not quite as small as I had of hoped they still were but beautiful to photoshoot none the less

An early morning capture looking down Mariacka street. Fortunately this was before the hoards of tourists turned up.

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Taiga one of the adult Amur tigers casually relaxing less than 3 feet away from me. Just after I took the shot she turned and faced me dead on and stepped right towards me.....I may have fallen backwards at that point!

One of the adult red panda's at Colchester Zoo finally decided to look at me

Taiga taking a stroll and looking around with one of her cubs relaxing in the background

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My first attempt at playing around with a crystal ball for shooting. Interesting to say the least with plenty of other attempts before this one came out!

An early morning capture under the walkway of the Cloth Hall in the main town square. Any other time of day and this would be swarming with people...

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One of my first attempts at a double exposure...to this day I;m not quite sure if I like it or not.

After realising she wasn't camouflaged Lena decided to relax up in her tree. There she decided to nap for what felt like hours...

A random night in playing with sparklers hand held.....note to self....use a tripod next time!

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so many great angles on this beautiful bridge.