Steve Palmer
@stevepalmer.photography
🌿 Nature and wildlife photographer
📸 Award winning glimpses of nature
📷 Sony A7RV
👋 Come explore with me!
📸 Award winning glimpses of nature
📷 Sony A7RV
👋 Come explore with me!
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Steve Palmer
@stevepalmer.photography
· Jan 16
Very happy to have been informed my image "Fishing for Breakfast" is to be included in the British Wildlife Photography Awards Collection 13 book. Will have to wait till March to see if I've won or been commended but just getting in the book is incredible. #BWPA 📷📷📷
On Golden Pond (okay Lake😉)
Lucky that the reeds at the back and the position of the rising sun can cast a beautiful golden light onto the lake at the right time
#appicoftheweek
#jessopsmoment
#bbcwildlifepotd
#birdphotography
Lucky that the reeds at the back and the position of the rising sun can cast a beautiful golden light onto the lake at the right time
#appicoftheweek
#jessopsmoment
#bbcwildlifepotd
#birdphotography
February 11, 2026 at 7:41 AM
On Golden Pond (okay Lake😉)
Lucky that the reeds at the back and the position of the rising sun can cast a beautiful golden light onto the lake at the right time
#appicoftheweek
#jessopsmoment
#bbcwildlifepotd
#birdphotography
Lucky that the reeds at the back and the position of the rising sun can cast a beautiful golden light onto the lake at the right time
#appicoftheweek
#jessopsmoment
#bbcwildlifepotd
#birdphotography
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After a lot of deliberating this weeks #sharemondays2026 winner is @sarahlonges.bsky.social with this wonderful fox portait. I love the relaxed fox pose which has been so well captured and the soft colour palette is delightful. Well done Sarah - over to you for next week.
February 10, 2026 at 6:32 PM
After a lot of deliberating this weeks #sharemondays2026 winner is @sarahlonges.bsky.social with this wonderful fox portait. I love the relaxed fox pose which has been so well captured and the soft colour palette is delightful. Well done Sarah - over to you for next week.
A peaceful pair of Canada Geese glide across the lake. Introduced into the UK in the 17th century, recorded in St James's Park, London, in 1665 as part of King Charles II’s waterfowl collection. Now there is an estimated 150,000, living in Urban, Suburban and countryside habitats
February 10, 2026 at 7:45 AM
A peaceful pair of Canada Geese glide across the lake. Introduced into the UK in the 17th century, recorded in St James's Park, London, in 1665 as part of King Charles II’s waterfowl collection. Now there is an estimated 150,000, living in Urban, Suburban and countryside habitats
This week’s dip into the archive and it’s C for Crazy Canada Geese!
Okay, so these photos don’t show the honking madness that can be Canada Geese, more their tranquil zen side (honk!)
#appicoftheweek
#jessopsmoment
#bbcwildlifepotd
#bestbirdshots
#SonyAlpha
Okay, so these photos don’t show the honking madness that can be Canada Geese, more their tranquil zen side (honk!)
#appicoftheweek
#jessopsmoment
#bbcwildlifepotd
#bestbirdshots
#SonyAlpha
February 9, 2026 at 7:32 AM
This week’s dip into the archive and it’s C for Crazy Canada Geese!
Okay, so these photos don’t show the honking madness that can be Canada Geese, more their tranquil zen side (honk!)
#appicoftheweek
#jessopsmoment
#bbcwildlifepotd
#bestbirdshots
#SonyAlpha
Okay, so these photos don’t show the honking madness that can be Canada Geese, more their tranquil zen side (honk!)
#appicoftheweek
#jessopsmoment
#bbcwildlifepotd
#bestbirdshots
#SonyAlpha
I photographed this lazy Grey Heron fly low, dragging it's feet, from one side of the lake to the other. Take it easy this Friday people and be kind
#appicoftheweek
#jessopsmoment
#bbcwildlifepotd
#birdphotography
#alphacollective
#SonyAlpha
#SonyWorldClub
#appicoftheweek
#jessopsmoment
#bbcwildlifepotd
#birdphotography
#alphacollective
#SonyAlpha
#SonyWorldClub
February 6, 2026 at 7:33 AM
I photographed this lazy Grey Heron fly low, dragging it's feet, from one side of the lake to the other. Take it easy this Friday people and be kind
#appicoftheweek
#jessopsmoment
#bbcwildlifepotd
#birdphotography
#alphacollective
#SonyAlpha
#SonyWorldClub
#appicoftheweek
#jessopsmoment
#bbcwildlifepotd
#birdphotography
#alphacollective
#SonyAlpha
#SonyWorldClub
H is for Heron. S/he is hiding and waiting patiently for lunch to swim by! Does anybody know how to id the difference between a male and female Grey Heron? I was in the YOC a long time ago (!) but it seems to be the difference in plume or aigrets length??
February 5, 2026 at 7:38 AM
H is for Heron. S/he is hiding and waiting patiently for lunch to swim by! Does anybody know how to id the difference between a male and female Grey Heron? I was in the YOC a long time ago (!) but it seems to be the difference in plume or aigrets length??
Reposted by Steve Palmer
TREASURE TROVE wins #sharemondays2026 this week. Love the framing and the contours of this rock. Well done Mark over to you for next week!
February 3, 2026 at 8:30 PM
TREASURE TROVE wins #sharemondays2026 this week. Love the framing and the contours of this rock. Well done Mark over to you for next week!
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Not by any coincidence but seems like I've chosen all yellow photos this wk! Winner of #sharemondays2026 will b announced later. Well done all. All different which is why I love this set.
@ledarville.bsky.social
@graemetaplin.bsky.social
@stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social
@markhether18.bsky.social
@ledarville.bsky.social
@graemetaplin.bsky.social
@stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social
@markhether18.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Not by any coincidence but seems like I've chosen all yellow photos this wk! Winner of #sharemondays2026 will b announced later. Well done all. All different which is why I love this set.
@ledarville.bsky.social
@graemetaplin.bsky.social
@stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social
@markhether18.bsky.social
@ledarville.bsky.social
@graemetaplin.bsky.social
@stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social
@markhether18.bsky.social
The local Grey Heron sat on the floating island on the local lake. You may not be able to see but there is a fair bit of blood over its beak
#bbcwildlifepotd
#appicoftheweek
#jessops
#SonyAlpha
#bbcwildlifepotd
#appicoftheweek
#jessops
#SonyAlpha
February 4, 2026 at 7:33 AM
The local Grey Heron sat on the floating island on the local lake. You may not be able to see but there is a fair bit of blood over its beak
#bbcwildlifepotd
#appicoftheweek
#jessops
#SonyAlpha
#bbcwildlifepotd
#appicoftheweek
#jessops
#SonyAlpha
A Grey heron landing on the little floating island on the local lake early one chilly morning
#bbcwildlifepotd
#appicoftheweek
#jessopsmoment
#bbcwildlifepotd
#appicoftheweek
#jessopsmoment
February 3, 2026 at 7:31 AM
A Grey heron landing on the little floating island on the local lake early one chilly morning
#bbcwildlifepotd
#appicoftheweek
#jessopsmoment
#bbcwildlifepotd
#appicoftheweek
#jessopsmoment
No chance to get out this weekend, so a little dip into the archive. These are the local Grey Herons (Ardea cinerea)
#wildlifephotography
#wildlifephotography
February 2, 2026 at 7:33 AM
No chance to get out this weekend, so a little dip into the archive. These are the local Grey Herons (Ardea cinerea)
#wildlifephotography
#wildlifephotography
Another shot of Phragmites australis in the morning sun
Have a fab Friday everybody and be kind
Have a fab Friday everybody and be kind
January 30, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Another shot of Phragmites australis in the morning sun
Have a fab Friday everybody and be kind
Have a fab Friday everybody and be kind
Shot on a cold frosty morning with the remains of a little snow draped over the reeds
January 29, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Shot on a cold frosty morning with the remains of a little snow draped over the reeds
I'm lucky that I have a SSSI of lowland heathland and a lovely lake with reeds and lots of birds and insects not far from me
January 28, 2026 at 7:31 AM
I'm lucky that I have a SSSI of lowland heathland and a lovely lake with reeds and lots of birds and insects not far from me
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I know EVERYONE says this, but it’s very, very difficult to choose between such a variety of lovely images. I still haven’t decided as I type this.
Ok it’s @supergios.bsky.social His photo his very cleverly composed and he just gets it in a photo finish (and a VAR review). 👏
#sharemondays2026
Ok it’s @supergios.bsky.social His photo his very cleverly composed and he just gets it in a photo finish (and a VAR review). 👏
#sharemondays2026
January 27, 2026 at 7:01 PM
I know EVERYONE says this, but it’s very, very difficult to choose between such a variety of lovely images. I still haven’t decided as I type this.
Ok it’s @supergios.bsky.social His photo his very cleverly composed and he just gets it in a photo finish (and a VAR review). 👏
#sharemondays2026
Ok it’s @supergios.bsky.social His photo his very cleverly composed and he just gets it in a photo finish (and a VAR review). 👏
#sharemondays2026
Howling winds and heavy rainfall here, with trains cancelled due to tree falls and power outages. So here's something a little more peaceful!
January 27, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Howling winds and heavy rainfall here, with trains cancelled due to tree falls and power outages. So here's something a little more peaceful!
No chance to get out this weekend so a dip into the archive with some reeds on the local patch in the early winter sunrise
January 26, 2026 at 7:33 AM
No chance to get out this weekend so a dip into the archive with some reeds on the local patch in the early winter sunrise
Another frosty Umbellifer!
Have a a good weekend everybody and be kind. One small gesture can mean the world to somebody and make their day
Have a a good weekend everybody and be kind. One small gesture can mean the world to somebody and make their day
January 23, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Another frosty Umbellifer!
Have a a good weekend everybody and be kind. One small gesture can mean the world to somebody and make their day
Have a a good weekend everybody and be kind. One small gesture can mean the world to somebody and make their day
Some more wintriness with the skeleton of a umbellifer, coated in its icy coat, reaching for the warmth of the rising sun
January 22, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Some more wintriness with the skeleton of a umbellifer, coated in its icy coat, reaching for the warmth of the rising sun
Some more frosty umbellifers at sunrise. Fingers crossed for some decent conditions in the coming weeks
January 21, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Some more frosty umbellifers at sunrise. Fingers crossed for some decent conditions in the coming weeks
Another from the bumble in the frosty sunrise
January 20, 2026 at 7:28 AM
Another from the bumble in the frosty sunrise
Didn't get a chance to get out this weekend, so here's one from the little wander a few weeks ago
January 19, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Didn't get a chance to get out this weekend, so here's one from the little wander a few weeks ago
A closeup of the frozen umbellifer in their winter coating
January 16, 2026 at 7:35 AM
A closeup of the frozen umbellifer in their winter coating
Some frozen Umbellifers
January 15, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Some frozen Umbellifers
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Congratulations @davideberlin.bsky.social on winning this weeks #sharemondays2026 I love the flash of bright colour against the early morning pastels. Over to you David for judging next week!!
January 13, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Congratulations @davideberlin.bsky.social on winning this weeks #sharemondays2026 I love the flash of bright colour against the early morning pastels. Over to you David for judging next week!!