By James Bovington
Professional wildlife photographer Rosie Dutton has launched her 2026 calendar featuring a year’s worth of her best pictures of British wildlife.
The Farsley photographer says it’s not easy to capture the wildlife at different times of year.
“People might assume that a professional photographer can produce 12 different seasonal high-quality pictures quite easily,” Rosie said.
“But, trust me when I say, it’s most definitely not easy and to an extend confirms the oft-repeated advice never to work with animals or children. It’s hard work to photograph different species at different times of year. That’s why it is so rewarding when I look through my images and see I have enough good quality ones to be able to put in a calendar.
“For example, badgers are highly sensitive to sound and smell and incredibly shy. To capture a good badger photo, I had to gear up in my ghillie suit and hide in a ditch in the woods and hope badgers would come into my field of vision.
“Badgers come out from dusk until dawn, patrolling their setts and looking for food including invertebrates and even small rodents. The photographer must choose the right moment with all these elements lining up. I feel lucky to have my badger image included for June.”
Rosie’s name appears on the metal ribbon of over 300 influential female role models from Leeds unveiled last year.
She added: “I love being a wildlife photographer. It allows me to help people get to know the amazing behind the scenes lives of creatures who share our planet. I hope my work encourages people to see the natural world for what it is. Beautiful. But essential to humans as the loss of any species weakens the ecosystem.”
Those wishing to support Rosie’s work and enjoy the beautiful world of British wildlife by purchasing a calendar can contact her on Facebook (Rosie Dutton Photography) or Instagram @rosieduttonphotography or e-mail rosie_dutton@hotmail.co.uk. Calendars cost £13 and this includes postage and packing.
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