The hallmark of our Wild Nature Diary & Calendar is focused on the outstanding photographs chosen to represent each week in the natural world. As editor and publisher, the challenge of discovering the best nature images is a hugely rewarding task, with a wealth of fine original work to choose from, by the finest photographers in Britain. I search for images that reflect a commitment, a curiosity and passion to share individual insights and experiences from encounters with nature.
Many of these images are made through patience and alertness in situations of physical hardship, from the blasting icy wind of a mountain summit to the days crouching in a marshy woodland; moments captured through a respect and knowledge of fickle weather conditions; of a bird’s regular roost or an animal’s preferred feeding place.
This year’s collection of photographs aims to combine a sense of immersion in wild places and an openness of spirit, to engage with the surprising, fleeting, moving scenes that nature reveals.
With several new contributing photographers this year, we’d like to welcome and introduce their work and ethos through our new Meet the Photographer section. Also enjoy gaining an insight into the photographs and keep updated with our ‘Photo of the week’ page where each photographer shares background secrets of their craft.
Frost and autumnal colours reflected on the windless surface of a Lake District tarn. Water reflects light because it has a different refractive index than air. When light hits a surface, some of it is reflected depending on the angle of incidence and the refractive indices of the two materials. The amount of light that is reflected also depends on the surface roughness of the water. When light hits a rough surface, it is reflected in multiple directions. This scattering of light reduces the amount of light that is reflected back to the observer.
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