About Brian
I arrived here in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire in 1980 to continue my career as a family physician. During the years I had enjoyed photography as a hobby dating back to my teenage years growing up in Antrim. Much of that photography was centered around family events like holidays, birthdays and vacations though I was also often drawn to taking photos of flowers, trees, animals and landscapes.
After I purchased my first SLR camera around 1995 I realized that I had no idea what the various dials and settings did. A two month evening course in basic photography at Keene High School helped me start using my camera in the modes other than "automatic". My learning process continues with reading, workshops, tips from other photographers and making my own mistakes.
In these last 15 years I have concentrated my efforts where my passion lies…wildlife photography. I enjoy photographing any wildlife but the greatest opportunities lie within the many bird species that inhabit or migrate through our region.
My true love became and remains the Common Loon, iconic bird of our northern New England lakes. With the dedicated work of the staff and volunteers of the Loon Preservation Committee, since 1975 New Hampshire currently has over 800 loons spending their breeding season on our many lakes and ponds. Fortunately many of these loons breed in the Monadnock region not too distant from my home.
A majority of my images are taken from a kayak on the small ponds and lakes that I enjoy exploring. On those days when the loons are otherwise preoccupied I always find many other interesting subjects to photograph. A wildlife photography book recommended that to get the best images you must learn the behaviors of your subject. I couldn't agree more, especially if you are looking to capture images of wildlife in action. In the words of hockey great, Wayne Gretzky, you don't want to skate to where the puck IS but " to where the puck is going to be." That same advice can be true with birds. When I'm able to anticipate their next move my opportunity for a more dynamic image is greatly increased.
I do enjoy an occasional trip or workshop away to see and learn more but 95% of my photography is done less than an hour from my home. There is never a lack of subject matter. I learn more about the world of nature around me almost every time I go out to shoot. A quote I've had taped to my home computer for years now is " A camera is a tool for learning how to see without a camera." I couldn't agree more.
I currently live in Keene, New Hampshire with my wife, Reinette. Over the years she has created a nice landscape of grasses, shrubs and trees on our land that creates a natural habitat welcoming to many birds. Often photo opportunities are just a few steps away.
Thank you for visiting my site. I hope you enjoy my photos.
Brian June 2023
After I purchased my first SLR camera around 1995 I realized that I had no idea what the various dials and settings did. A two month evening course in basic photography at Keene High School helped me start using my camera in the modes other than "automatic". My learning process continues with reading, workshops, tips from other photographers and making my own mistakes.
In these last 15 years I have concentrated my efforts where my passion lies…wildlife photography. I enjoy photographing any wildlife but the greatest opportunities lie within the many bird species that inhabit or migrate through our region.
My true love became and remains the Common Loon, iconic bird of our northern New England lakes. With the dedicated work of the staff and volunteers of the Loon Preservation Committee, since 1975 New Hampshire currently has over 800 loons spending their breeding season on our many lakes and ponds. Fortunately many of these loons breed in the Monadnock region not too distant from my home.
A majority of my images are taken from a kayak on the small ponds and lakes that I enjoy exploring. On those days when the loons are otherwise preoccupied I always find many other interesting subjects to photograph. A wildlife photography book recommended that to get the best images you must learn the behaviors of your subject. I couldn't agree more, especially if you are looking to capture images of wildlife in action. In the words of hockey great, Wayne Gretzky, you don't want to skate to where the puck IS but " to where the puck is going to be." That same advice can be true with birds. When I'm able to anticipate their next move my opportunity for a more dynamic image is greatly increased.
I do enjoy an occasional trip or workshop away to see and learn more but 95% of my photography is done less than an hour from my home. There is never a lack of subject matter. I learn more about the world of nature around me almost every time I go out to shoot. A quote I've had taped to my home computer for years now is " A camera is a tool for learning how to see without a camera." I couldn't agree more.
I currently live in Keene, New Hampshire with my wife, Reinette. Over the years she has created a nice landscape of grasses, shrubs and trees on our land that creates a natural habitat welcoming to many birds. Often photo opportunities are just a few steps away.
Thank you for visiting my site. I hope you enjoy my photos.
Brian June 2023