This is a selection of the photographs that are most memorable for me from the year that was (2017). Are they the best I've taken this year? I am probably not well placed to say, but I do know that for each one I felt something profound as I stood where I stood to capture the scene. Maybe excitement, maybe a deep sense of peace, maybe a connectedness, maybe wonder.
Read MoreThe Saddest Book I've Ever Read
The rate of extinction today is oft debated, with considerable variation in estimates a function of the assumptions made and the challenging act of collecting empirical evidence to validate simulation models. But for some species, such as elephants, we have very reliable information.
Read MoreKnow your equipment!
This blog post is a result of a very frustrating end to a very enjoyable session at Diamond Bay, Sorrento, Victoria. It is essentially a review of a piece of software (more on that in a minute), but thematically, it is more of a 'know your bloody equipment you idiot' exercise in self-flagellation.
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