Paul Cross Photography

     Link - Website Blog With More Images On 2nd August 2025, I spent a fascinating day exploring Warnham Local Nature Reserve with my macro lens, uncovering a hidden world full of tiny, intricate life. Every step revealed a new discovery, from the shimmering Bronze Furrow Bee to the delicate wings of a Common Blue Damselfly. The steady movements of a Common Field Grasshopper and the bright green of a Common Green Shieldbug added to the vibrant tapestry of life. The undergrowth was no less captivating. I watched a Common Red Ant on its busy path, a resting Dock Bug (Coreus marginatus), and the metallic glint of Dolichopus wahlbergi. I also encountered Opilio canestrinii and a striking Scorpionfly (Panorpa germanica), each creature showcasing the incredible diversity often missed at first glance. Adding a pop of colour to the day was a lone Poppy, standing out amidst the greenery. Other highlights included Stenopsocus stigmaticus, a delicate Straw Grass-Moth (Agriphila str...

     Link - Website Blog With More Images There’s something magical about starting the day with a macro lens in hand. On the 22nd of June, I spent the morning exploring Warnham Nature Reserve, and the insect life was absolutely buzzing — quite literally. What always strikes me about macro photography is how much variety you can find in such a small space. Even within just a short walk, I came across an incredible mix of insects and other tiny creatures, each one with its own fascinating details to capture. Among the highlights were: Buff-tip eggs carefully laid on leaves, hinting at the next generation to come. A delicate Common Blue Damselfly, its iridescent body catching the morning light. Both Common Green Shieldbugs and Red-legged Shieldbugs, showcasing their vibrant armour-like patterns. The striking red tones of a Common Red Soldier Beetle. A Dock Bug crawling across Goosegrass, blending beautifully with its surroundings. A Garden Spider waiting patiently in its web...

     Link - Website Blog With More Images This past weekend I spent a fantastic morning at Warnham Nature Reserve, focusing on one of my favourite areas of photography—macro work. The warm weather brought the insects out in force, making it the perfect opportunity to capture the hidden details of the smaller creatures that often go unnoticed. Armed with my macro setup, I was able to get up close and appreciate the colours, textures, and incredible variety of species buzzing, hopping, and crawling through the reserve. Each subject presented its own unique challenge—some staying still long enough to allow for a clean shot, while others kept me on my toes with their quick movements. Here are some of the species I managed to capture during the session: Chequered Hoverfly Common Froghopper Common Green Capsid Common Wasp Dock Bug Epagoge Grotiana (a beautiful little moth) Harlequin Ladybird Non-Biting Midge Pammena Regiana (a tortrix moth) Pellucid Fly Phalacrotophora beroline...

Website - Blog With More Images There's something profoundly calming about spending a day outdoors with just a camera in hand, immersing yourself in the natural world. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Warnham Nature Reserve again, this time focusing on macro photography—capturing the often-overlooked details of the world beneath our feet. Warnham Nature Reserve is one of my favourite spots to explore, and this trip was no exception. With the gentle breeze and the peaceful surroundings, it felt like the perfect day to slow down and appreciate the smaller things in life. I spent hours combing through the foliage, looking for the tiny creatures that make up an essential, yet often unnoticed, part of our ecosystems. Here are a few of the fascinating finds from my day: Dock Bug While wandering through the greenery, I came across the Dock Bug (Coreus marginatus), a true bug species. Though small, it stood out with its distinctive brownish coloration and long antennae. Watching it...