Travel/Photography

Posted on October 15, 2022 by alexraphael

Taken in Tequila, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. While it is famous for a certain type of alcoholic drink, of course, it’s also a pretty little town too.

Gr8at: Van Gogh Immersive Experience

Posted on January 13, 2022 by alexraphael

As such a big fan of Van Gogh, I just had to share these photographs from the Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience in Spitalfields, London. The spectacular artwork is shown on 20,000 square feet, featuring two-story projections of his most compelling works.

Gr8at: Striking Sporting Images from 2021

Posted on December 30, 2021 by alexraphael

When I saw this feature on the BBC website celebrating their favourite images of the year I just had to share my favourites with you. 2021 has been tough but I hope you all have a wonderful 2022. All photographs from Getty Images and subject to copyright

This explosive image is Joey Logano and Cole Custer following an on-track incident at the Nascar Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Florida

This scenic shot is of USA’s David Colturi diving from the 27.5m rock platform at the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Mayo, Ireland

Taken in March, Players of the Ordynskoye district ice hockey team and HC Sibir Novosibirsk take part in a friendly on the frozen Orda River in Russia’s Novosibirsk region

The inspirational American gymnast Simone Biles captured using combined multiple exposures, warming up prior to the women’s balance beam final during the Tokyo Olympics

Britain’s Emma Raducanu tosses a tennis ball to fans just after beating Maria Sakkari to reach the US Open women’s final. She would win the final two days later, in my sporting highlight of the year.

China’s Zheng Tao competes in the men’s 100m freestyle on day two of the Tokyo Paralympics. He winning 4 gold medals in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic

China’s badminton team cheer in a circle before the Uber Cup final against Japan of the Thomas & Uber Cup in Aarhus, Denmark. China won 3-1.

Germany’s Tobias Muller falls in this brilliantly timed photograph as Austria’s Johannes Aujesky competes in the men’s ski cross at the FIS Cross World Cup in Zhangjiakou, China

Photography: Ocean Photographer of the Year 2021

Posted on October 3, 2021 by alexraphael

As someone who grew up a huge fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, I just had to share this incredible shot of one from the Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia. It was taken by specialist underwater photographer Aimee Jan, and won the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2021, as run by Oceanographic Magazine.

Gr8at: Syon Park

Posted on July 21, 2021 by alexraphael

Photography: Clapham Common Sunset

Posted on July 13, 2021 by alexraphael

Another glorious sunset.

Gr8at: Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2021

Posted on July 2, 2021 by alexraphael

When I saw some of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2021 on the BBC website I just had to share my favourites. Feel free to let me know which one you prefer most or if you have any big interest in astronomy.

This striking image of The Pleiades (also known as the Seven Sisters and Messier 45) is by JASHANPREET SINGH DINGRA

This shot of four different expositions by JIAJUN HUA was taken 10 miles away from the Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai.

STEFAN LIEBERMANN took this gorgeous photograph of the Milky Way over lavender fields in Valensole, France.

LARRYN RAE captured the aurora borealis in Iceland with 20 images.

YOVIN YAHATHUGODA took this remarkable photo of a Wolf-Rayet star.

This striking photo was taken in China by YANG SUTIE.

REMI LEBLANC-MESSAGER from France shared this delightful skyline.

Australian STEVEN MOHR took this spectacular photograph of the Flame Nebula

Announcement: Happy Easter Everyone

Posted on April 4, 2021 by alexraphael

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter and saw lots of cute creatures in your gardens and parks. Not forgetting wonderful chocolate too.

Gr8at: World Nature Photography Awards 2020

Posted on March 22, 2021 by alexraphael

As I often say, nature really is incredible. And a big part of nature is the wonderful wildlife. So please enjoy these winners from 2020. Do you have a favourite? Can you guess the overall winner?