Nature & Landscapes

Wex Blog News Nature and Landscapes

Landscape, wildlife and nature are some of the most popular types of photography. Our articles and news pieces look to cover a range of artists, new developments and exhibitions from across the industry.

We talk to Hannah Fletcher about the Sustainable Darkroom; an artist-led, independent organisation whose goals are to explore sustainability within the world of film photography.

Read: Sustainable Darkroom Practices | An interview with Hannah Fletcher

We talk to Hannah Fletcher about the Sustainable Darkroom; an artist-led, independent organisation whose goals are to explore sustainability within the world of film photography. Read More

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We’ve put this guide together to explain the ins and outs of binoculars - Binoculars 101 - if you will. Have a read to find out all you need to know before making that all-important decision.

Read: How do binoculars work?

We’ve put this guide together to explain the ins and outs of binoculars - Binoculars 101 - if you will. Have a read to find out all you need to know before making that all-important decision. Read More

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Not sure what to take in your wildlife photography kit bag? Let seasoned wildlife pro, Tom Mason, be your guide to everything from cameras to tripods!

Read: A Wildlife Photography Kit Bag | An Interview with Tom Mason

Not sure what to take in your wildlife photography kit bag? Let seasoned wildlife pro, Tom Mason, be your guide to everything from cameras to tripods! Read More

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We’re celebrating the extreme lengths Brits have shown they’ll go to for the perfect picture

Read: Why we opened the UK’s most remote camera store… on top of a mountain

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Our #WexMondays 2022 Winner | An Interview with Richard Fox

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The #WexMondays winner for 2022 is the fantastic Richard Fox! In our interview, he tells the stories behind his beautifully atmospheric landscape images Read More

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Photographing a volcano up close – the Geldingadalir Eruption

Read: Photographing a volcano up close – the Geldingadalir Eruption

What do you do when you hear a volcano's erupting? That's right – grab your camera! Dave Stevenson reports on an Icelandic adventure Read More

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The Opportune Moment | Landscape Photography in Zion National Park

Read: The Opportune Moment | Landscape Photography in Zion National Park

Thomas Heaton heads off the beaten track and embarks on his own landscape photography adventure in Zion National Park Read More

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The Hottest Place on Earth | Landscape Photography in Death Valley

Read: The Hottest Place on Earth | Landscape Photography in Death Valley

Landscape photographer and YouTuber Thomas Heaton travels to California’s Death Valley, but not everything goes to plan… Read More

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This reductive comparison does both art forms a disservice, argues Jon Stapley

Read: Perspective: Stop Comparing Photographs to Paintings

This reductive comparison does both art forms a disservice, argues Jon Stapley Read More

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Perspective: Are Paid-For Hides Damaging Wildlife Photography?

Read: Perspective: Are Paid-For Hides Damaging Wildlife Photography?

Paid-for hide locations allow photographers convenient access to wildlife, but Tom Mason wonders if it’s all a little too easy… Read More

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A Skomer Island Adventure

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A haven for wildlife and a paradise for photographers. Drew Buckley reports from Skomer Island Read More

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Professional Wildlife Photography with a Bridge Camera

Read: Professional Wildlife Photography with a Bridge Camera

Pro wildlife photographer Chris Schmid took Sony’s RX10 III out to Namibia and put it through its paces Read More

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Behind the Image: Rig Diver, by Alex Mustard

Read: Behind the Image: Rig Diver, by Alex Mustard

This spectacular shot landed Alex Mustard in the finals of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2016. He tells us the story behind the image Read More

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Shooting Landscapes for a Living: Justin Minns

Read: Shooting Landscapes for a Living: Justin Minns

Would you like to be paid to visit your favourite landscape spots and take pictures? Justin Minns tells us more about his dream job and his new exhibition Read More

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Editorial: Why is Landscape Photography Often So Boring and Predictable?

Read: Editorial: Why is Landscape Photography Often So Boring and Predictable?

Looking to get beyond the ‘clicking by numbers’ approach to landscape photography? Geoff Harris considers the limitations of checklist photography, and suggests some solutions… Read More

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Interview: Martin Le-May, photographer of ‘woodpecker-riding weasel’ image 

Read: Interview: Martin Le-May, photographer of ‘woodpecker-riding weasel’ image

Amateur photographer and Wex customer Martin Le-May talks to us about the reaction to his image of a weasel riding a woodpecker, as well the gear he uses. Read More

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Read: Behind the Image: Sue Flood, Great White

17 October 2014: Sue Flood’s award-winning image of a great white shark is as beautiful as it is unnerving. Here, she explains how she came to capture it. Read More

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In the second of a three-part series on his Peruvian adventures, Tom Mason ventures into the Amazon Rainforest and gets an unexpected visitor at breakfast.

Read: Tom Mason in Peru – Part 2: Into the Amazon Rainforest

27 November 2013: In the second of a three-part series on his Peruvian adventures, Tom Mason ventures into the Amazon Rainforest. Read More

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