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Monochrome woodland.

These images are made in infrared, a part of the spectrum the eye cannot see. Foliage that reads as ordinary green turns luminous and pale, bark and branch stay dark, and the wood resolves into a structure of light and shadow that was always there but never quite visible. It is the same woodland, seen by a different light.

21 images · prints available

A black and white image depicts a large, ancient tree with a thick, textured trunk and sprawling branches. The branches are adorned with light-coloured leaves. The surroundings are grassy, set against a backdrop of more trees, creating a serene and timeless atmosphere.
Elder Sentinel
A black and white image depicts a large tree in full bloom, with dense clusters of blossoms adorning its branches. The tree stands in a grassy area, surrounded by a blurred background, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere. The detailed texture of the bark and branches is apparent.
Shimmering Veil
A large, gnarled tree stands in a forest, surrounded by dense foliage. Its twisted trunk and branches create an intricate silhouette. The scene is captured in black and white, highlighting the textures of the tree and leaves, with light filtering through the canopy.
Heartwood
A black and white photograph of a dense forest with tall trees and a variety of undergrowth, including ferns and moss-covered logs. Sunlight filters through the canopy, creating dappled patterns on the forest floor. Paths winding through the foliage add depth to the scene.
Verdant Steps
A black and white photograph of a dense forest scene, featuring tall trees with slender trunks and textured bark. Sunlight filters through the canopy, casting dappled light on the forest floor, which is scattered with fallen branches and undergrowth. The atmosphere is serene and natural.
Timeless Grove
A black and white image of a mystical forest scene. Moss-covered stones and trees encircle a narrow, winding staircase made of earth and wood. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy, casting dappled light on the landscape, creating an enchanting and tranquil atmosphere.
Mossy Steps
A black and white image depicting a forest scene with twisted, gnarled trees and moss-covered rocks. Dappled light filters through the canopy, highlighting the textured bark and foliage. The foreground features dense undergrowth, adding to the mysterious and ancient ambience.
Twisting Roots
A black and white image of a forest with a narrow dirt path winding through dense foliage. Trees with textured bark and abundant ferns line the path. Sunlight filters through the canopy, casting intricate shadows on the ground. The scene evokes a serene, unspoilt wilderness.
Hidden Path
A black and white image of a dense forest scene showcasing a large, gnarled tree with numerous twisting branches in the foreground. Encircling the main tree are other trees and bushes, with light filtering through the canopy, creating a blend of shadows and highlights.
Forest Lattice
A black-and-white photograph of a large tree with a thick trunk growing from a rocky mound. The tree's bare branches spread widely, covered in bright leaves, forming a lacy canopy. The background is filled with soft, blurred foliage, giving the image an ethereal, dreamlike quality.
Arboreal Embrace
A black and white infrared photograph of a forest scene, featuring tall trees with light foliage. The ground is covered with dense undergrowth. The light filtering through the canopy creates a dreamy, ethereal atmosphere, highlighting the contrasting textures of the tree trunks and leaves.
Edge of Darkness
A black and white image of a forest with large, textured tree trunks. The trees feature intricate bark patterns and carvings. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting shadows on the forest floor. The ground is strewn with fallen leaves and twisted roots.
Old & Abused V
Black and white infrared photograph of a large tree with thick, twisting branches. The leaves and sky appear bright, creating a stark contrast against the dark branches. The perspective from below highlights the tree's size and intricate branch pattern.
Reaching Limbs
A black and white image of a large, old tree with a thick trunk and numerous sprawling branches covered in dense foliage. Sunlight filters through the leaves, creating a bright, ethereal glow. The intricate patterns of the branches and leaves form a complex, textured backdrop.
Luminous Canopy
A sprawling tree with numerous thick, twisting branches dominates the scene, set against a backdrop of dense foliage. The image appears to be in black and white, emphasising the intricate patterns of the branches and leaves, creating a dramatic and textured effect.
Interwoven
A black-and-white image of a forest path winding through a grove of tall trees. The ground is covered in grass and leaves, with shadows accentuating the path's curves. The trees are evenly spaced, creating a rhythmic pattern. Light filters through the canopy, adding contrast and texture.
Woodland Shadows
Black and white image of a forest path flanked by tall trees. The ground is strewn with roots and leaves, extending into the distance. Sunlight filters through the branches, casting dappled light on the forest floor. The scene is serene and inviting, suggesting a peaceful woodland walk.
Crawling
Black and white infrared image of a tranquil forest scene. Tall trees with white foliage create a surreal atmosphere. A narrow path winds through, lined with smooth trunks. The lighting is soft, casting gentle shadows, enhancing the ethereal feel of the landscape.
Haunted Hollow
A monochrome infra-red image of a forest with prominent tree trunks and branches, displaying a surreal appearance. The foliage and ground appear in bright white, contrasting with the dark bark of the trees. The scene conveys a quiet, ethereal atmosphere.
Fractured
A black-and-white image of a forest scene showcasing an unusual, gnarled tree with a thick trunk and numerous branches. The forest floor is uneven, scattered with rocks and dark soil. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy of leaves, creating a serene and mystical atmosphere.
Woodland Echoes
A black and white image of a large tree with a thick trunk and sprawling branches, set against a bright background. The branches are covered in many light-coloured leaves. The ground around the tree is grassy, giving the scene a serene and ethereal atmosphere.
Silent Witness

Infrared records light just beyond what the eye can register. Chlorophyll reflects it strongly, so leaves and bracken come back bright, almost white, while trunks and bare branches hold their darkness. The effect is not a filter laid over the picture afterwards. It is a different band of light, captured at the time, and it shows the wood in a register that is genuinely outside ordinary seeing.

I came to it because it does something I value. It strips the colour out of the decision and leaves the structure. Without green to carry the image, what remains is the architecture of the wood, the reach of a limb, the mass of a canopy, the way light moves between trunks. It is a discipline as much as a look. The picture has to hold on form alone.

Some of these are from my local woods. Others are from the temperate rainforest, the wet, western, moss-laden woodland that survives in pockets across Britain, including ancient sites like Puzzlewood in the Forest of Dean. That is the one kind of place I travel for, because there is nothing like it closer to home. In infrared the rainforest becomes something else again, the moss glowing, the structure beneath it laid bare.

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How are these black and white images made?

They are photographed in infrared, using a converted camera that records light just beyond the visible spectrum rather than the colours the eye sees. Foliage reflects infrared strongly, which is why leaves come back bright and bark stays dark. It also calls for the opposite conditions to the rest of my work. Most woodland photography avoids bright sun, but infrared is at its strongest in exactly that light, so these are made on the clear, hard-lit days most people leave the camera at home. The black and white conversion comes afterwards, but the distinctive look is captured in the light itself, not added later.

Where were these photographs taken?

In two kinds of place. Some are from my local woods in Hertfordshire and the surrounding counties. Others are from temperate rainforest further west, including Puzzlewood in the Forest of Dean, which is the one landscape I travel for. What ties the set together is the infrared light, not the location.

Can I buy a print?

Yes. Most images here are available as limited edition fine art prints, produced on the highest quality archival papers in sizes suited to both homes and larger interiors. Prints are arranged directly with me, so get in touch and tell me which image and roughly what size you have in mind.

Do you run workshops in these woods?

I do. I teach one-to-one woodland photography workshops and online editing sessions across Hertfordshire and the surrounding ancient woodlands, shaped around your level and pace.

Can I commission woodland artwork for a space?

Yes. I make large-format woodland artwork to commission for hospitality, wellness and healthcare interiors, including whole-wall installations. Past commissions include work for Center Parcs. Find out more →

How often do you add new galleries?

The galleries grow as the work does. New images are added through the year as I edit recent sessions, so it is worth returning, or joining my newsletter to hear when something new goes up.

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The wood was always built of light and shadow. Infrared is just the light that shows it.

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