Gallery

Moody skies.

This gallery follows a condition rather than a place. Weather that turns the sky into the subject: storm light, the hour before rain, mist sitting in a valley. Some of these were made near home, some far from it. What they share is the mood, not the map reference.

21 images · prints available

A tranquil landscape showcases rolling green hills bathed in golden sunlight, with wildflowers adding splashes of colour. Trees are scattered across the hills, casting long shadows. The sky is mostly clear with a few clouds near the horizon, creating a peaceful scene. A fence runs diagonally across the foreground.

Spring Storm

Tall trees with sparse branches stand prominently in the foreground, their trunks illuminated by warm, golden sunlight. In the background is a dense, green woodland beneath a sky filled with dark, moody clouds. The scene conveys a serene atmosphere.

Storm Light

A landscape featuring tall, slender trees on the right, set against a menacing sky blending dark grey and orange hues. The foreground consists of grass and low shrubs, while a forest of dense trees fills the background. The scene is bathed in a dramatic, warm light.

Amber Warning

A field filled with white and yellow wildflowers lies beneath a dramatic sky with dark, stormy clouds. A dense line of green trees separates the field from the sky, evoking thoughts of enchanting woodlands. Daisies and clusters of yellow blooms sway gently in the wind.

Brooding

A dramatic sky with dark, swirling clouds looms over a landscape of lush green fields and dense woodlands. Sunlight peeps through on the right side, casting a warm glow and partially illuminating the clouds. This scene conveys an impending storm at sunset.

Ominous

A landscape features a dramatic sky with dark storm clouds looming over a wheat field scattered with wildflowers. In the distance, a white windmill with visible sails is encircled by a cluster of trees. The contrast between the golden field and the threatening sky creates a striking scene.

Sinister

A dramatic tableau of a sunlit valley unfolds, adorned with verdant grass and sporadic trees, encircled by gentle hills clad in dry, brown foliage. Ominous clouds gather above, casting shadows upon the scene, while a shaft of sunlight bathes the valley and its wooded fringes in light, forging a striking contrast. In the distance, farmland is discernible.

The Manger

Sun rays pierce through dense clouds, illuminating a rugged mountain landscape. The light casts a golden glow over the slopes, highlighting patches of trees and revealing a small lake nestled in the valley. The scene captures the dramatic interplay of light and shadow, evoking a sense of tranquillity and awe.

Spotlight

A breathtaking valley landscape with lush green hills beneath dramatic clouded skies. Sunlight illuminates the winding path adorned with wildflowers, enhancing the serene scene. Rugged cliffs rise on either side, and a distant river is visible.

Glencoe Storm

A small church with a tall spire sits in a lush green meadow, sprinkled with wildflowers and surrounded by dense woodlands. Behind it, dramatic, jagged mountain peaks rise into a cloudy, overcast sky, creating a moody and serene landscape. The scene captures a tranquil, remote alpine setting.

Imposing

A dramatic landscape unveils a valley with a meandering river beneath a cloudy, brooding sky. In the foreground, there is a small waterfall tumbling over rocks, surrounded by grassy patches and scattered trees. Beyond, rolling hills stretch into the distance, evoking depth and wilderness.

Foreboding

A dramatic landscape view of a valley with a town nestled among lush green fields, surrounded by rolling hills and mountains. A large lake can be seen to the left. The sky is overcast with dark, moody clouds casting shadows over the scene. The light is muted, creating a sombre atmosphere.

The Floods

Kirkjufell mountain, covered in snow, stands majestically under a cloudy sky, with a partly frozen waterfall cascading into a stream. The landscape creates a serene and wintry scene.

Breaking

A breathtaking mountain valley lies beneath a dramatic sky adorned with scattered clouds. The sun casts a warm glow on the snow-dusted peaks and slopes, highlighting the rugged terrain and clusters of trees. A winding road meanders through the valley, accentuating the vastness and beauty of the natural landscape.

Morning After

A snow-covered mountain looms under a cloudy sky, creating a misty atmosphere. In the foreground, a small cabin and shed sit near the edge of a frozen lake with dark, cracked ice patterns. Sparse vegetation adds subtle colour around the buildings.

Solace

A dramatic scene of ocean waves crashing against rocks, creating a large misty spray. The sky reflects a vibrant sunset, blending hues of orange and purple, while mist and clouds add movement.

Geothermal Swell

Snow-capped mountains are reflected in a calm lake, surrounded by dense, multicoloured autumn foliage ranging from green to deep orange. Trees are scattered across the slopes as low clouds cling to the peaks, creating a mystical atmosphere. This photograph captures a serene scene beautifully balanced with the mirror-like water below.

The Pap

Rocky coastal landscape with dark, jagged formations beneath a dramatic, cloudy sky. The foreground showcases textured, striated rocks adorned with barnacles, whilst a larger, rugged cliff rises in the background. Subtle lighting highlights the geological details, creating a moody and atmospheric scene.

Fracture

A dramatic coastal scene with rugged cliffs covered in lush greenery and wildflowers, captured through the lens of a skilled photographer. The ocean waves crash against rocks whilst a golden sunset breaks through dark skies, casting a warm glow over distant hills.

Storm Glow

A sweeping landscape showcases rolling hills adorned with vibrant autumn foliage. Dense forests of evergreen and deciduous trees present a blend of green and orange hues. Mist lingers over the distant hills, while a warm glow from the setting sun lights up the sky with orange and purple tones.

Owler Tor

A dramatic coastal scene with rugged cliffs bathed in golden sunlight beneath a cloudy sky. The choppy sea catches the light, and waves crash against a rocky shoreline in the foreground. The atmosphere is moody, with dark clouds contrasting against warm hues across the landscape.

Clearing Storm

Most of my work stays close to home and returns to the same woods through the year. This gallery is the exception, and it is an honest one. The subject here is not a place but a state of the sky, and that state does not respect a postcode. So when the light has turned and the cloud is doing something worth standing in, I have photographed it wherever I was, local field or far hill.

The discipline is the same as everywhere else in my work. Go out in the weather most people wait out. Stay when the rain looks likely. The conditions that make a flat sky into a brooding one are the same conditions that send most photographers home, which is exactly why it's worth being out in.

What holds the gallery together is not geography but feeling. A heavy sky over a Hertfordshire field and a storm breaking over a Scottish glen are doing the same thing to the viewer. The mood is the through-line. the locations are just where the mood found me.

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Why is this gallery not all from my local area?

Most of my work is faithful to place, the same local woods returned to through the seasons. This gallery is faithful to a condition instead. I am after a quality of weather and light, and that can turn up anywhere. I rarely travel for my personal work, though I do travel for client work, having photographed across the whole of the British Isles. So the images here were mostly made around life: a family holiday that happened to catch some bad weather, a visit to wider family, a commission with a front coming in. The discipline is the same. Only the subject has changed.

Where were these photographs taken?

In a mix of places. Some are from my local area in Hertfordshire and the surrounding counties, others from further afield, Scotland, the Lake District, the Peak District, North Devon, and a few from abroad. The local frames open the gallery. What ties the set together is the condition, 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 sky is the subject here. Everything beneath it is just the ground that happened to be there when the weather arrived.

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