My Blog

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Welcome to my blog, and thank you for being here. This is the place where I share the stories behind my images - the early mornings, unexpected encounters, technical challenges and creative decisions that shape my photography. Whether I’m photographing birds on a quiet East Yorkshire morning, capturing the delicate details of insects, or experimenting with portraits and travel scenes, each image has its own journey. Here I’ll take you behind the lens to show how these photographs come to life, and I hope you enjoy following along.

Birds & Wildlife

A collection of bird photography captured across East Yorkshire and beyond.
From the stillness before takeoff to the intensity of the hunt, each image reveals the unique character and behaviour of Britain’s most captivating species. Shot with patience, precision, and a deep respect for the wildlife I encounter.

Inside the Hide: A Quiet Morning at the North Yorkshire Wildlife Photography Hides

There are some places that instantly feel as though they belong in a wildlife photographer’s toolkit, and this hide in North Yorkshire is one of them. Tucked right on the edge of a still woodland pond, it offers the perfect blend of seclusion, natural light and proximity to wildlife. If you have ever wanted to experience birds and animals at eye level, this is the kind of spot that makes it possible. The hide is part of the North Yorkshire Wildlife Photography Hides, a locat

Birds & Wildlife

A Morning With The Birds

There’s something special about heading out early with the camera, long before the rest of the world wakes up. The light is softer, the birds are more active and the whole landscape feels calmer and more connected. This week I spent a morning at one of my favourite East Yorkshire spots, hoping to catch some early movement among the local birdlife. As always, some birds were far more cooperative than others. The robins were first to appear, hopping confidently around the under

Birds & Wildlife

New Website And Blog Page

Welcome to the brand-new Alan Young Photography website and blog! I’m excited to finally bring all my photography together in one place — from wildlife and birds to insects, pets, travel scenes and creative portrait work. This blog will be a space where I share a little more than just the images themselves. I’ll post behind-the-scenes stories, field notes from early mornings in East Yorkshire, editing techniques, project updates and the moments that stand out during my shoots

Birds & Wildlife

Fine-Art Wildlife, Macro & Portrait Photography from East Yorkshire.

My Blog

Birds & Wildlife

Inside the Hide: A Quiet Morning at the North Yorkshire Wildlife Photography Hides

A Morning With The Birds

New Website And Blog Page

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