Wildlife Photography Blog

Field observations, photography techniques and behind-the-lens stories from photographing British wildlife in East Yorkshire and beyond. The articles explore wildlife behaviour, fieldcraft, light and camera technique, combining real-world experience with practical insights from the field

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Workflow & Print

Wildlife photography workflow and fine art print preparation, including RAW processing, colour management, file handling, and practical editing approaches shaped through field experience.

blue tailed damselfly perched on a blade of grass, illustrating a wildlife photography article about CFexpress memory card overheating in modern cameras.

When Your Memory Card Gets Hot: Understanding CFexpress Overheating Without the Panic

Have you ever noticed your CFexpress memory card becoming hot or seen a temperature warning on your camera? In this article, I explain why it happens, what the warnings really mean, when you should take action, and why understanding modern memory cards can help you shoot with confidence.

Workflow & Print

Jul 24

Infographic of Alan Young Photography's wildlife photography editing workspace showing an Apple MacBook Pro M5 Pro, EIZO ColorEdge CG2420 monitor displaying kingfishers, UGREEN Thunderbolt 5 dock, Samsung T9 SSD, Crucial X8 SSD, Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 printer, Apple Magic Keyboard, Apple Magic Mouse and Nikon Z8 editing workflow.

Wildlife Photography Editing Workflow | My Complete Workspace Setup

A detailed look at the wildlife photography editing workspace behind every image. Discover my MacBook Pro M5 Pro, EIZO ColorEdge monitor, Thunderbolt 5 dock, storage, editing workflow and the software I use to process Nikon Z8 wildlife photographs.

Workflow & Print

Jul 19

Close-up photograph of a bumblebee feeding on a vivid purple thistle against a soft green background. One of a series of images accidentally captured in JPEG rather than RAW on a Nikon Z8, illustrating the surprisingly high image quality produced by the camera's in-camera JPEG processing.

I Accidentally Shot My Nikon Z8 in JPEG. Here's What I Learned

I accidentally photographed an entire macro session in JPEG instead of RAW on my Nikon Z8. Instead of disappointment, I discovered just how capable Nikon's JPEG processing has become, and why the experience challenged some long-held assumptions.

Z8 in Practice

Jul 7

Sedge warbler perched amongst reed stems in a British wetland habitat with a soft natural green background.

Why I Use Manual Exposure with Auto ISO for Wildlife Photography

A detailed look at why Manual Exposure with Auto ISO has become my preferred wildlife photography workflow on the Nikon Z8, particularly for birds and rapidly changing field conditions.

Z8 in Practice

May 14

Eurasian nuthatch holding a seed while clinging vertically to tree bark against a soft green woodland background photographed in natural light by Alan Young

Wildlife Photography Workflow: From RAW File to Fine Art Print

A detailed wildlife photography workflow exploring RAW capture, Lightroom Classic, DxO PureRAW, Nik Color Efex and the relationship between fieldcraft, editing and final print presentation.

Workflow & Print

May 6

Nikon Z8 Bird Photography Settings (Field Guide)

Practical Nikon Z8 bird photography settings based on real field use. Learn how to improve autofocus reliability, tracking performance and consistency when photographing birds in flight and complex environments.

Workflow & Print

May 5

A brief mid-air interaction between two chaffinches, wings fully extended as they face each other in a moment of tension

Nikon Z8 in Practice: Power, Heat and Autofocus in Wildlife Photography

A technical, field-based analysis of the Nikon Z8 covering battery life, overheating and autofocus behaviour. Includes real-world performance and why autofocus can fail in complex wildlife scenarios.

Workflow & Print

May 5

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Wildlife Photography Blog

Workflow & Print

When Your Memory Card Gets Hot: Understanding CFexpress Overheating Without the Panic

Wildlife Photography Editing Workflow | My Complete Workspace Setup

I Accidentally Shot My Nikon Z8 in JPEG. Here's What I Learned

Why I Use Manual Exposure with Auto ISO for Wildlife Photography

Wildlife Photography Workflow: From RAW File to Fine Art Print

Nikon Z8 Bird Photography Settings (Field Guide)

Nikon Z8 in Practice: Power, Heat and Autofocus in Wildlife Photography