New Life in distress: A young pigeon, still sporting its fuzzy yellow down, resting among the herbs in a plant pot on a busy square. A gentle reminder of the constant cycle of life happening right now and the struggles therein.

Wisteria Dreams: Drifting scent and soft purples. A macro study of wisteria blooms hanging against a clear blue sky, capturing the delicate essence of a Mediterranean spring.

Hidden in the Brush: A European Robin peeking through a tangle of branches. The vibrant orange of its breast stands out against the muted browns and fresh greens of the spring thicket.

Coastal Silhouette: Ending the ride where the land meets the water. My bike stands silhouetted against a dramatic, moody sky as light breaks through the clouds over the pebble beach.

The Blue Tit's Watch: A tiny flash of yellow and blue amidst the spring branches. This Eurasian Blue Tit paused just long enough to capture its intense, curious gaze.

The Garden of Èze: High above the Côte d'Azur. The dramatic contrast between the terracotta rooftops of the old village, the lush succulents of the Jardin Exotique, and the deep blue of the sea below.

Morning Over the Mediterranean: A quiet, monochrome moment at the start of the day. Looking out over the hazy coastline with a warm drink in hand, finding stillness before the world wakes up.

Compressed Meadow: Shot on a 500mm lens, this perspective collapses the depth of a spring field. A single dandelion seed head holds the focus, isolated against a dense, compressed wash of vibrant green, yellow, and purple bokeh.

The Patient Pursuit: After a month of near-misses and skittish retreats, a Great tit finally pauses long enough to hold a direct gaze. Framed by the diagonal lines of spring branches and soft, sun-drenched greenery, this shot captures the rewarding culmination of persistence and a split-second window of stillness.

Wisteria Watcher: A vibrant return to the garden as a Blue Tit takes centre stage among draping purple wisteria. The soft, sun-drenched bokeh and the bird's bright yellow plumage capture the quintessential feeling of a warm April afternoon.

Monochrome Magpie: A high-contrast, black and white study of a Magpie perched among a network of bare branches. By stripping away the colour, the image emphasises the bird's iconic silhouette and the complex patterns of the tree.

The Discovery: Childhood wonder and the thrill of the hunt.