<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Alan Young Photography]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildlife photography and field-based photographic writing specialising in British birds, natural history imagery, and Nikon Z8 fieldcraft.]]></description><link>https://www.alanyoungphotography.co.uk/journal</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:52:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.alanyoungphotography.co.uk/nl/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Nikon Z8 autofocusgebiedsmodi voor wildlife: welke moet je gebruiken?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Praktische gids voor de autofocusgebiedsmodi van de Nikon Z8 bij natuurfotografie, waaronder Enkelpunts-AF, breedveld-AF en automatische veld-AF met onderwerpdetectie.]]></description><link>https://www.alanyoungphotography.co.uk/nl/post/nikon-z8-autofocusgebiedsmodi-voor-wildlife-welke-moet-je-gebruiken</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a95a67f5985bdb58674a5db</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:08:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aeb5df_717947b56a6d457fab019a80812c2865~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_964,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Young</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nikon Z8 autofocus in de praktijk: scherpstellen op vogels tegen lastige achtergronden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Praktisch Nikon Z8-autofocusadvies voor natuurfotografie, inclusief het wisselen tussen AF-gebiedsmodi, het behouden van vogel- en oogdetectie, scherpstellen tegen drukke achtergronden en het begrijpen van Focus Tracking met Lock-On.]]></description><link>https://www.alanyoungphotography.co.uk/nl/post/nikon-z8-autofocus-in-de-praktijk-scherpstellen-op-vogels-tegen-lastige-achtergronden</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a95a452d8a9c6b900929c74</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:58:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aeb5df_efad70b775754165a82d38af6d9251c8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Young</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nikon Z8 Autofocus in the Real World: Keeping Focus on Birds Against Difficult Backgrounds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Practical Nikon Z8 autofocus advice for wildlife photography, including switching AF-area modes, retaining bird and eye detection, reacquiring focus against busy backgrounds, and understanding Focus Tracking with Lock-On.]]></description><link>https://www.alanyoungphotography.co.uk/post/nikon-z8-autofocus-busy-backgrounds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a91cd658181059972fbae0e</guid><category><![CDATA[Z8 in Practice]]></category><category><![CDATA[Field Techniques]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:04:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aeb5df_efad70b775754165a82d38af6d9251c8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Young</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nikon Z8 Autofocus Area Modes for Wildlife: Which One Should You Use?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A practical field guide to Nikon Z8 autofocus area modes for wildlife photography, including Single-point, Dynamic-area, Wide-area, 3D Tracking and Auto-area AF.]]></description><link>https://www.alanyoungphotography.co.uk/post/nikon-z8-autofocus-area-modes-wildlife</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a82f186e83af8acb86e45e8</guid><category><![CDATA[Z8 in Practice]]></category><category><![CDATA[Field Techniques]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:10:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aeb5df_717947b56a6d457fab019a80812c2865~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_964,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Young</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mastering Field Macro: Godox MF12 Dual Flash on the Nikon Z8]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hoverfly feeding on white flowers, photographed in the field with controlled macro flash to reveal detail while retaining a soft natural background. Macro photography in the field is a balance of light, depth of field and careful technique. With a handheld Nikon Z8 and NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, a compact twin-flash arrangement is far easier to manage than a large speedlight mounted on a bracket. 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In this field journal, I share the lessons I've learnt after hundreds of hours behind the viewing window, the equipment I rely on and why patience, preparation and simply being present matter just as much as the photographs themselves.]]></description><link>https://www.alanyoungphotography.co.uk/post/wildlife-photography-hides</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6614a210a4941c072a6c31</guid><category><![CDATA[Field Techniques]]></category><category><![CDATA[Field Notes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Behind the Lens]]></category><category><![CDATA[Behaviour]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:32:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aeb5df_fbe09fbb4f2343b58a7c4793427736f7~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Young</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Your Memory Card Gets Hot: Understanding CFexpress Overheating Without the Panic]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.alanyoungphotography.co.uk/post/cfexpress-memory-card-overheating</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6330ee424f5a9980a79071</guid><category><![CDATA[Workflow & Print]]></category><category><![CDATA[Z8 in Practice]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:54:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aeb5df_993e3d4192364c55a3d48b5bfb992d70~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Young</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildlife Photography Editing Workflow | My Complete Workspace Setup]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.alanyoungphotography.co.uk/post/wildlife-photography-editing-workflow</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5cac3f5e7d848635e3d459</guid><category><![CDATA[Workflow & Print]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:39:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aeb5df_5636f130284e4eb4827c7e03081f9696~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Young</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S: First Field Impressions]]></title><description><![CDATA[My first field outing with the Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S confirmed why this macro lens has such a strong reputation. From damselflies and burnet moths to ladybirds and caterpillars, it revealed extraordinary detail in some of Britain's smaller wildlife. Here are my first real-world impressions from North Cave Wetlands.]]></description><link>https://www.alanyoungphotography.co.uk/post/nikon-z-mc-105mm-f2-8-vr-s-field-impressions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a52961dc549c55b35b1a4a5</guid><category><![CDATA[Z8 in Practice]]></category><category><![CDATA[Behind the Lens]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:01:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aeb5df_18fcd6f29d12431f9b6b1619de590f91~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Young</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Accidentally Shot My Nikon Z8 in JPEG. Here's What I Learned]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.alanyoungphotography.co.uk/post/nikon-z8-jpeg-vs-raw</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4b69d00299862d0bdac294</guid><category><![CDATA[Z8 in Practice]]></category><category><![CDATA[Workflow & Print]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:26:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aeb5df_fa279b3b0b564ddd92ea7081295b5913~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Young</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nikon Z8 Wildlife Photography: Why I Carry Both the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S and 180-600mm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Should wildlife photographers choose the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S or the versatile 180-600mm? After countless hours photographing British wildlife with the Nikon Z8, I explain why both lenses still have a permanent place in my camera bag, and how choosing the right lens starts long before I leave home.]]></description><link>https://www.alanyoungphotography.co.uk/post/nikon-z8-400mm-f4-5-vs-180-600mm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4815c20e6d46569495fe20</guid><category><![CDATA[Z8 in Practice]]></category><category><![CDATA[Behind the Lens]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:05:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aeb5df_b62b4f10c99342059325ea4098b1debc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Young</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using the Nikon Z8 with the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm for Bird Photography: A Field Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[A real-world field review of the Nikon Z8 and NIKKOR Z 180-600mm for bird photography. Discover the strengths, limitations and why three different lenses proved essential during a single morning photographing kingfishers.]]></description><link>https://www.alanyoungphotography.co.uk/post/nikon-z8-180-600mm-bird-photography</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a438e1c3c06bdad5428e1c2</guid><category><![CDATA[Z8 in Practice]]></category><category><![CDATA[Field Techniques]]></category><category><![CDATA[Field Notes]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aeb5df_dd4dba9a12f9406b9039dc32243e93e1~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Young</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Common Kestrel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore the life of the Common Kestrel, from its remarkable hovering technique and hunting behaviour to breeding, conservation and wildlife photography. A field guide to one of Britain's most familiar birds of prey.]]></description><link>https://www.alanyoungphotography.co.uk/post/common-kestrel-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a39056a3d7b6fbb2aec3ffa</guid><category><![CDATA[Behaviour]]></category><category><![CDATA[Field Techniques]]></category><category><![CDATA[Field Notes]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:33:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aeb5df_c5e07229dc6e471f9ab4b860d4ed8ea9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Young</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Common Kingfisher]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Common Kingfisher is one of Britain's most captivating birds. 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Fieldcraft, patience, behaviour observation and the lessons wildlife photography continues to teach.]]></description><link>https://www.alanyoungphotography.co.uk/post/behind-the-lens-kingfishers-malton</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2680e8750b8b39abbd1c2a</guid><category><![CDATA[Field Notes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Behind the Lens]]></category><category><![CDATA[Behaviour]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:18:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aeb5df_adf299807c7c46ac98ceffbf8761f112~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Young</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help Shape the Future of Alan Young Photography]]></title><description><![CDATA[Help shape the future of Alan Young Photography. Vote in this quick poll and let me know what content, resources and features you'd most like to see on the website.]]></description><link>https://www.alanyoungphotography.co.uk/post/help-shape-the-future-of-alan-young-photography</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2055c4b63f5fb828ec1325</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:07:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aeb5df_80656c6b38f74b778b883809259dc82b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Young</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exposure in Bird Photography: Why There Are No Universal Settings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exposure in bird photography is rarely fixed. Shutter speed, ISO, movement, light quality, and behaviour all influence exposure decisions in the field. This article explores why perched birds and birds in flight demand very different technical approaches, and why understanding exposure compromise matters more than memorising settings.]]></description><link>https://www.alanyoungphotography.co.uk/post/exposure-in-bird-photography</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a14968ab3f40ff4eee9b9b8</guid><category><![CDATA[Z8 in Practice]]></category><category><![CDATA[Field Techniques]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 18:53:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aeb5df_a3fb565364484a4b8af03949c6ad3ca5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Young</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Nikon Z8 Sometimes Focuses on the Background]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why the Nikon Z8 sometimes shifts focus to reeds, branches, or distant backgrounds during wildlife photography. A field-based look at autofocus acquisition, Bird Detection, subject contrast, and real-world shooting conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.alanyoungphotography.co.uk/post/why-nikon-z8-focuses-on-background</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0ef543b883334b04e0053e</guid><category><![CDATA[Z8 in Practice]]></category><category><![CDATA[Field Techniques]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:27:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aeb5df_47a668c1e24e4ef7a205ff41af9fd56a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan Young</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Bird Detection Hurts More Than It Helps on the Nikon Z8]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modern autofocus systems are remarkably advanced, yet many wildlife photographers are discovering that Bird Detection on the Nikon Z8 is not always the best solution in difficult conditions. 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