Spring sun on the Promenade des Anglais: The iconic walkway transforms as the sun gains strength, drawing people to the blue chairs to soak up the afternoon.

A macro world through 50-year-old glass: Today’s image is a delve into the miniature world, captured using an inverted Pentacon 50mm lens from my grandfather's 50-year-old camera. Reversing a vintage lens like this creates a makeshift macro effect, and it’s been a fascinating exercise in "slow photography" to manage the paper-thin depth of field. I caught this ant navigating the rugged, mountainous terrain of a garden log. There is something deeply satisfying about using family history to document the present; it forces me to look even closer at the details I usually cycle right past.

The Grazing Companion: A Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) keeping a close watch on its giant grazing partner. I found this pair in a local field today, perfectly illustrating the symbiotic relationship where the bird waits for the horse to stir up insects from the grass. I love the scale contrast between the delicate, white silhouette of the egret and the powerful, heavy legs of the horse, all bathed in the warm, low-angled light of the afternoon.

The Hunter’s Reward: A male Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) emerges from the shadows with a hard-earned grub. This is more than just a record shot; it’s a split-second moment where the hunter wins. This project continues to highlight the incredible wildlife drama playing out just metres from my door, proving that even the most "common" visitors are formidable survivors.

Light at the End of the Tunnel (The daily transition to the world beyond): A view that defines the end of the workday, the long, stark hallway at the office leading towards the exit. This 365 project has made me hyper-aware of these transitional spaces that I usually rush through without a glance. Today, the way the bright, natural light from the doorway completely washes out the end of the corridor felt like a visual metaphor for the shift from professional constraints to the freedom of the outside world. I chose to process this in black and white to emphasise the leading lines and the high-contrast "tunnel" effect, focusing on the feeling of heading towards that eventual release into the green spaces that wait beyond.

A Nuthatch’s descent: The Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) is the only bird in our region capable of walking down a tree trunk headfirst, and today I finally caught that characteristic pose in action. The 365 project has turned my daily commute and backyard into a constant scouting mission, making me appreciate these "gravity-defying" neighbours even more. I love the contrast between the bird’s sleek, blue-grey back and warm buff underparts against the rugged, mossy texture of the oak bark. Captured in the soft, diffused light of the forest, it’s a simple record of the incredible agility that exists just metres from my door.

A tiny visitor at the water’s edge: Europe’s smallest bird caught in a rare moment of stillness during a morning bath. Capturing this bird is a challenge; they are high-energy, restless spirits that rarely stay still for more than a second. I love the way the vibrant crest—the "fire"—contrasts with the muted, mossy tones of the forest floor, and how the soft reflection in the puddle provides a sense of quiet symmetry. This 365 project continues to reward the simple act of stopping and looking closely at the details right under our noses.

I’m leaning towards this being a Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla), but these tiny "kinglets" are notoriously difficult to tell apart from their Goldcrest cousins in the field. If any birders out there can confirm the ID, please do let me know in the comments!