I’m slightly dubious of an ‘about’ page on a website. What am I supposed to say ? Should I have a photo of me - camera in hand - to somehow prove to you that I'm a photographer ? Or maybe two photos - the latter at a desk; frantically scribbling on a note book - to say I also write. I hate to be predictable, so there's none of that. Instead, let's get the formalities out of the way and then I'll tell you what I love.

I’m a writer and photographer who specialises in nature, travel and wildlife. I also run holidays and workshops, which I’m obliged to say are inspiring. But chances are – if you’re reading this – you don’t know me from Adam, whoever he is. All the testimonials on my holiday pages are genuine, unedited feedback from people who’ve been on trips with me. That will probably say far more than my personal hype, so if you’re interested, click here and it will take you to my holiday & workshop section. An added bonus of running small group holidays has been the many friendships which have blossomed – like a fragrant flower. That last bit is supposed to sound corny by the way; not the bit about the friendships – the bit about the fragrant flower. I’m sure you understand … and now I’m using up vital space … maybe I’ll cut the bit about the fragrant flower.

I’m currently working on 2 books which is both inspiring and daunting, depending what mood you catch me in. The first is called Close Encounters and is a coffee table style book on how and where to meet the world’s iconic wildlife. It will be published worldwide in June 2012. The second is the Bradt guide to Sumatra, the only island in the world where orangutans, tigers, elephants and rhinos all roam free. Now on to what I love.

Things I love (in no particular order)
Nature - oceans - rainforests - swimming with wild pods of dolphins - Guinness - photography - sharing fine food with fine people - writing - dogs - exploring - laughing - orangutans - learning other languages - humans (though sadly not all of them) - reading inspirational books - sharks - comedy - mountain gorillas – birds – manta rays. I could go on for much longer, but I think I’ll stop there. Oh and there’s certain people too of course … but they know who they are and people aren’t really things. But then oceans and orangutans aren’t just things. In fact what is a thing ? I’ve just looked it up. ‘Thing’ : an object, fact, affair, circumstance or any concept considered a separate entity; any inanimate object. Mmmm I’ve been back through the list and only Guiness seems to fit that description - which would be ridiculous to leave on its own.

Blimey, I can't believe you've read this far. Are you stalking me ? If so maybe I can help you. Click here and it will take you to my contact page. Then if you fill out the easy form and put 'STALKING' in the subject box, I'll keep you updated with my movements - hour by hour.