Back to chronologic order to my photography. I was in the dunes at the start of October in full on autumn, however with the weather back then and still is, it was so warm it felt like summer. It was a wonderful day, with temperatures around 18-20gr Celsius. Walking in the sun it was really warm, quite weird actually. My goal was to film the deer in meeting season. In the end I was unlucky, but still got some really cool photos.

So I have a few blogs ready, with some epic light in the dunes and some nice birds as well. For now I want to continue on the fact that there are more birds in your neighbourhood than you think. I went out again to the same area as the last blog to capture again some birds. This time is was raining (more a slight drizzle) and that made for my next point to get right, namely photographing birds in the rain. I didn't get that really perfect shot, but I’m getting there.

The last days of really good autumn weather or so it feels like. Its bound to change but the days recently have been sunny, quite warm for the time of year and with a nice quality of light. After a trip to the Achterhoek in the Netherlands for birding a nice stroll through the meadows here and exploring the local birds. The Achterhoek blog will be next.

After a very busy summer and spring I finally have the time to do some more photography. Even dabble into video which for me is a totally different ball game. I’m still learning, but really liking it thus far. However photography can be more in the moment and a bit unplanned, although I strongly advice against it if you want a specific shot. Still photography is more flexible. Video on the other hand is very different.

Time to get to Girona to do some cycling, although not bringing a camera is not an option. This week was about cycling, getting to experience the north of Spain and when possible do some photography as well. The main photography was done in and around Girona in the old town, which I stayed in. A bit noisy, but the place to be, although needed to carry the bike up the stairs every time.

It’s been quiet here and that is all on me. I have been busy catching Covid, cycling and work. During the summer I did not shoot anything special. It did not bother me, but now slowly seeing fall coming in and do some minor photography I can see how much I missed it. So I need to do more in October and see how I can benefit from fall here.

Talking about procrastination I’ve been putting off photography for a while now. Don’t know why, just not into it or not taking the time to plan trips. It’s not the end of the world, but if you love what you do, you need to make time. My time is now taken by cycling and training. Maybe I will do something with both, photography and cycling - two birds in one stone.

Spring is in full bloom, birds are everywhere and flower are growing and trees are in blossom. The best time for photography and especially bird photograghy. I wish I made more time to get the photos I’m chasing at the moment, but I'm not. This is not an excuse, but a realisation, if you want that photo and to become better at your craft you just need to do it more!

Finally I was overwhelmed with many bearded reedlings where as before this really was my nemesis bird. It always eluded me. Now I had the change to photograph it with plenty of different birds in the area, even a female as well.