TITLE: Bridled, unbridled

There are two distinct forms of guillemot
the ones with white eye markings are
known as bridled guillemots. They are
by far the less common of the two here
in Shetland but become more abundant
the further north you go. Capturing
both variations together on open water
made for an interesting image. I shot
from a boat and overexposed by almost
3 stops to further isolate the dark birds
from their surroundings. I particularly
like the way the pair of heads form
the shape of a third bird in flight.

AUTHOR: James Rogerson (United Kingdom)

James is a naturalist and photographer living and working in the Shetland Islands. After several years of travelling there for its incredible wildlife (especially otters) he made a permanent move in 2021. He has a background working in zoological institutions and worked for many years as a senior lecturer in animal and wildlife management, he also holds a degree in Animal Behaviour.

He is now a full time wildlife guide. Working between Shetland and the West Coast of Scotland and where since the age of five he has been developing his fieldcraft and  love of costal wildlife. James has worked with and photographed wildlife in destinations across Asia, Africa and Europe, his photography has been recognised and awarded across both national and international competitions. What is perhaps more telling, so have a number of clients while under his guidance.