Notes from the field
– Stories Behind the Scenes of Wildlife Photography –
Wildlife photography is often judged by the final image — but most of the work happens long before the shutter is pressed, through observation, patience, and time spent in the field.
Written from the perspective of a wildlife photography guide working in the field, these are observations, notes, and reflections from time spent outdoors.
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What Happens When Bird Locations Spread Too Easily?
eBird and similar birding apps make it easy to share exact bird locations instantly. But what does sharing precise nesting…
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Different Colours, Different Roles — The Strange World of Male Ruffs
Every spring, the ruff leks fill with colour, movement, and birds that almost look unreal. But the males do not…
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Can You Trust Wildlife Photos Anymore?
Wildlife photography has always been about real moments. As editing and AI tools evolve, even authentic images can feel uncertain.…
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Spring Came Too Early This Year
A warm March changed the feeling of spring in northern Finland. When snow disappears too early, light, backgrounds, and even…
Categories:
- Field Notes (7)
- How I Work in the Field (2)
- Photography Tips (1)
- Planning Wildlife Photography Trips (2)
- The Reality of Wildlife Photography (8)
Notes from the field:
- Summer Wildlife Photography in Finland: Bears, Wolverines and Wolves
- Ruff Break 2026 – When Nature Decides the Rhythm
- What Happens When Bird Locations Spread Too Easily?
- Different Colours, Different Roles — The Strange World of Male Ruffs
- Can You Trust Wildlife Photos Anymore?
- Why Some Wildlife Photography Hides Produce Good Images So Easily
- A Spring Morning at a Black Grouse Lek in Finland
- Black Grouse Hide Photography: What You Need to Know Before You Go
- Spring Came Too Early This Year
- Are Wildlife Photography Hides Really “Too Easy”?
- The Double Standards of Wildlife Photography Competitions
- Why Familiar Species Often Make Better Wildlife Photographs
- How Long Does It Take to Get Good at Wildlife Photography?
- Cold Weather Wildlife Photography — What Actually Matters in Freezing Conditions
- Best Camera Settings for Wildlife Photography in Snow — What I Actually Pay Attention to in Light and Exposure
- Why Some Places Work Better Than Others in Wildlife Photography
- OM System 50–200mm f/2.8 IS PRO – A Field Review Shaped by Experience
- Being Ready Doesn’t Mean Always Photographing
- Behind a Single Image Are Hours Spent in the Field
- Notes from the field – Why I started to write this blog
These field notes are grouped around a few themes:
ai in photography (1) backgrounds (3) bird photography (7) black grouse (2) conservation (1) ethics (3) field work (6) Finland (4) hide photography (6) observation (7) patience (4) photography blinds (7) reality (1) reality of wildlife photography (1) ruff (2) seasons (1) wildlife behavior (2) wildlife behaviour (1) wildlife photography (19) Winter photography (2)
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