Nature on your doorstep

With the world in a global lockdown, this spring is like no other you’ve probably ever experienced. Yet, we can also take advantage of what is right on our doorstep that we have never discovered before. Just because our world has come to a stop the natural one hasn’t and the flowers and insects in our gardens are still growing and emerging in the same pattern, just as they have year after year. There are amazing creatures and scenes you can capture in your garden, or in a green space close to you. So with the help of these tips from International Garden Photographer of the Year luminaries, grab your camera and head outside (but not too far, and stay clear of others for your and their safety).

Animal magic

Grow a wild area

Whilst it can be tempting to trim and prune our garden hedges and create a neat-looking outdoor space, wildlife prefers it to be wild! Keep one area of your garden wild and you'll be amazed at the visitors you have coming to see you. If you're after a certain species do your research first and find out what plants they like.

Capture resting insects

Instead of running around after flying insects wait until they have rested. American photographer Jim Turner captured