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My portraiture work covers location shoots, studio portraits, weddings and events and more.
My portraiture work covers location shoots, studio portraits, weddings and events and more.
SCOTLANDS RAINFOREST
SCOTLANDS RAINFOREST
SCOTLANDS RAINFOREST
Blog
My blog is an assortment of various projects, pictures and prose from my experiences as a photographer and working in wildlife conservation


My Life On Our Planet
Whilst I haven't spent quite as many years on this earth as Sir David Attenborough, although it does feel it sometimes, I too feel the...

Doug Shapley
Oct 6, 20203 min read
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Coffee With A Conscience - BLOSSOM COFFEE - GUEST BLOG
Blossom Coffee is all about making speciality coffee accessible whilst having as little environmental impact along the way.

Doug Shapley
Jul 25, 20202 min read
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The secret life of birdwatching. My top 5 tips on how to be a birdwatcher.
Hi I'm Doug and I'm a birdwatcher. For as long as I can remember I have identified as a birdwatcher. I took it for granted that at a...

Doug Shapley
May 1, 20203 min read
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The Lockdown Blues
Anyone else struggling their way through lock down blues? I certainly am. Each week comes with its ups and downs. Normally I am starting...

Doug Shapley
Apr 25, 20203 min read
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the isle of coll
i first visited the isle of coll whilst working for the rspb when myself and a group of keen naturalist colleagues went on the search for...

Doug Shapley
Aug 30, 20193 min read
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Lessons from Latvia, the land of forests and bogs
At the start of September, I was fortunate enough to take advantage of one of the many benefits of being part of the European Union....

Doug Shapley
Oct 14, 20186 min read
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National Nature Reserves- Part 2- St. Abbs Head
As a child I was fortunate to be able to call the village of St. Abbs my 'summer home'. For 10 consecutive years I spent at least 2 weeks...

Doug Shapley
Aug 7, 20183 min read
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The Rainforests of the UK
Arguably one of the most fascinating and biodiverse habitats in the UK Western Atlantic woodland is dotted along the western seaboard of...

Doug Shapley
Dec 13, 20176 min read
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National Nature Reserves - Part 1 - Beinn Eighe and Glen Affric
What are National Nature Reserves? National Nature Reserves (NNRs) represent the jewels in the crown when it comes to the natural world...

Doug Shapley
Oct 31, 20174 min read
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Guess who's back...
For me there is always a sense of great anticipation in the autumn months whilst I await news of the arrival of wintering birds. Â Perhaps...

Doug Shapley
Oct 5, 20173 min read
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Autumn Inspiration
Autumn is a great time of the year to get out into the countryside. Crisp days, colourful landscapes and great light make for a good time...

Doug Shapley
Sep 17, 20172 min read
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Otters- Lochinver
So here it is, my first blog post. It certainly isn't the first time picking up the camera but it is the first time I have picked up the...

Doug Shapley
Sep 11, 20172 min read
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