The combination of vivid colours and interesting patterns is what excites me about this kind of photography. The subject is photographed at high speed so as to "freeze" the patterns in the water and make them look like a watercolour painting.  I have been told that this gives a 3D effe[...]

Sky reflections on a sunny day give a misty blue with hints of the clouds which are floating across the sky.

Reflections are my "friend". They show how still the waters are and create a mirror of the bird above the water.

The variety of coloured backgrounds holds true with the carolina duck. The late afternoon with the carolina looking straight at me.

Vivid autumn colours will bring any wildlife photo alive. A trio of leaves have landed in the water. COLOUR IS LIFE.