Paul Miguel Photography

07/10/2026

I'm a wildlife photographer.. so why did I take two photographs of blank sky?

I was waiting to photograph birds in flight (any species to be honest) and the mist was creating some magical colours. But it can pay to look for 'the most'. What I mean here is to find the best backdrop we can.

So I simply took a few shots of the surroundings, sometimes with a few trees poking out, to decide where the best backgrounds might be.

You can call this a 'test shot' or perhaps a form of pre-visualisation.

This didn't mean I wouldn't shoot if birds flew elsewhere - just that I had backdrops in mind which I would prefer.. if possible.

The image of three Woodpigeons in flight was captured hand-held, with a 300mm lens, on a Canon R6.

04/10/2026

If you've never been to RSPB St. Aidans, it really is a stunning place. Even more - get yourself there for sunrise, on a misty morning, and it's truly spectacular!

I'm fortunate enough to live less than half an hour from this reserve and although I've been countless times, I never get bored.

Autumn is one of my favourite times, as the right conditions almost certainly mean mornings like this.

Today was a great reminder of just how much I love this place and how beautiful it really is.

Have you been to St. Aidans? Do you agree?

24/09/2026

Great to see. This hide is excellent in Autumn. Not only does it start to get busier but you have the background colours changing too. Well worth a visit.

06/08/2026

The Light WILL Change. It's how you cope with it that counts.

In my latest video I use a specific technique for birds in flight, as I adapt to the changing conditions on the coast.

This vlog was filmed at RSPB Bempton cliffs on the Yorkshire coast, UK. Have you ever struggled to get good light here? Feel free to share your experiences in the Comments.

Watch more 'in the field' bird photography vlogs and tutorials on my YouTube channel, Paul Miguel Photography.

01/08/2026

Waiting for the best light on a recent trip to RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

But did that beautiful evening light materialise?

Watch my YouTube video tomorrow, at 3pm, to find out..

30/07/2026

28/07/2026

Close up of an Emerald Damselfly, taken on a recent workshop with 2 lovely clients. The colours in this particular damselfly were particularly beautiful. They do have a bit of a metallic quality to them too.

I've cropped this by about 50% to concentrate more on the head and legs.

Shot with Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 Lens, hand-held.

28/07/2026

NOT A.I.

Sometimes everything just aligns... literally!

This was a very special moment as both birds came together, with almost mirror image reflections.

A pair of Eurasian Jays, photographed in Bulgaria.

Feel free to share the photo.🙂

26/07/2026

I love to make 'In the Field' Tutorial Videos where I share the challenges of nature photography. My aim, always, is to make it feel like you're there with me - on my shoulder if you will.

In this vlog I'm photographing roosting insects, early morning, with a macro lens and a tripod. I'll show you how I overcome problems, using various techniques, to get sharp, well-lit photos.

If you like this video, please leave me a comment and let me know why. And if you'd like to watch it, with music, on YouTube, it's the last upload on my channel Paul Miguel Photography.

Thanks for watching.

26/07/2026