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Oliver’s Birds

Forewords by Iolo Williams and Ken Jenkins, £17.99, 156 pages, ACC Art Books, hardback, ISBN 978-1788840101

AT THE age of 22, Oliver Hellowell is well on his way to becoming a professional, has over 65,000 followers on Facebook, and sells prints worldwide. But what makes his achievements remarkable is that he has Down's Syndrome. Oliver's love of the outdoors began as a child, and with help from his stepfather, Mike, he developed his unique photography style in his teens. A keen birdwatcher, he has a talent for composition and often adopts unusual angles to capture aspects of bird behaviour. Many of his beautiful studies of wrens, woodpeckers and blackbirds – among other species – were captured in his back garden in Somerset. This collection of photos is a delight, and features an introduction by his mum, as well as forewords by Ken Jenkins and Iolo Williams. The skill, passion and dedication Oliver has for his work is evident on every page. ★★★★★