One of the main ways I have amended my photography style over the past year or so, is to recognise that it’s beneficial to photograph the animal in its habitat. Now this sounds a ridiculously obvious thing to say but trust me, the first time you get your…
It’s that time of year again when our minds turn to treating those we love. Sometimes it’s never easy to find presents for those nearest and dearest, so if you are seeking some inspiration why not consider a Taraji Blue…
Upturned boats mirror the twin towers of Hancock and Prudential on the Charles River, waiting for the ice to dissolve and for Spring to come again. I have chosen this as my image of the week because it reminds me that our…
We have recently been on a field trip to Cumbria and the Lake District – largely to try out some new equipment we’d bought. This was my first outing with my Canon EOS 7D and our first outing with a…
As men across the UK grow a moustache as part of the Movember fundraising drive, I thought I’d share this wee soul with you. Surely he’s the envy of all Movember men? He’s a tiny wee Emperor Tamarin monkey, captured at the South…
We’ve recently undergone a bit of a design review here at Taraji Blue, launching a revised website design. We hope you like it. Aside from the design changes there are a few wee things to note, namely: 1. You can now share your favourite images on…
One of our subjects that never fails to get a reaction is Highland Coos. I have posted a few of them on google plus and facebook and they always stimulate comments and discussion. That’s why this is my photo of…
At the 2011 Wild Photos conference we attended a session about submitting photos to natural history magazines. Three panelists each made a presentation and then made themselves available for an additional Q&A session. The panelists were as follows: Ruth Eichhorn (Germany)…
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and its elephant and rhino orphanage in Nairobi is a saviour to the lives of so many elephants who have suffered at the hands of humans and our intervention. Dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, release and conservation…
At the 2011 Wild Photos conference we had the pleasure of listening to Zoe Wishaw give some very sound advice for budding commercial photographers. Here’s some of the key lessons we took away from her speech: Would you be happy with someone manipulating your…