From the African Savannah to far-flung remote destinations, wildlife photographers are often drawn to travelling further afield. Yet, what about the species closer to home lurking in our gardens, streets and parks? Wildlife photographer Sam Hobson shares his experience of photographing urban wildlife
The first and most important lesson I learnt as a wannabe wildlife photographer growing up in the city, was that you’ve got to work with what you’ve got. There was no way I could spend time travelling the globe in search of exotic animals, or that I would be able to afford long lenses and pro kit - but I didn’t let that hold me back. I decided to work with what I had and get the best out of my ‘hand-me-down’ Nikon SLR and Nikon 28mm 1:2.8 Series-E lens.
These restrictions formed the foundation of my style of photography and I still carry those early lessons with me today. They influence my whole process, from choice of subject and creative approach, right through to the technical execution.