An adult female beaver grooming on the River Otter. Picture: Luke Hopkins (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)
Thirty-year-old Luke Hopkins of Colleton Way, Exmouth, talks about his love of wildlife photography.
“I have been interested in wildlife from a very young age. I remember my grandad and brother-in-law taking me out birdwatching as a child and my passion grew from there.
“It wasn’t until I moved from Leicester to Devon in 2010 that I got my first point-and-shoot camera and started going out at weekends taking photos of wildlife. Over the last eight years I have slowly upgraded my camera gear and have learnt more about the local wildlife and where to find it. Living in East Devon we are extremely lucky to have some of the best nature reserves in the country and some of the rarest animals.
“I enjoy going out several times a week and can only see my passion for photographing wildlife growing more and more.”
A short eared owl spotted on Exmouth clifftops. Picture: Luke Hopkins (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)
You can see more of Luke’s work by following him at Luke Hopkins Wildlife Photography on Facebook and Instagram.
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A kestrel hunting on Exmouth clifftops. Picture: Luke Hopkins (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)
A pied wagtail close up. Picture: Luke Hopkins (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)
An adult female beaver grooming on the River Otter. Picture: Luke Hopkins (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)
Refelction at Budleigh seafront. Picture: Luke Hopkins (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)
Stack of pebbles on Budleigh beach. Picture: Luke Hopkins (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)
A crow perched on a silver birch tree on Woodbury common. Picture: Luke Hopkins (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)
A Juvenile rabbit posing for the camera. Picture: Luke Hopkins (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)
A Dartford warbler at RSPB aylesbeare common. Picture: Luke Hopkins (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)
A little bank vole enjoying some sunshine. Picture: Luke Hopkins (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)
Mute swan guarding a nest on the side of Exeter canal. Picture: Luke Hopkins (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)
Grey heron fishing on the River Otter. Picture: Luke Hopkins (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)
A moorhen at Bystock Pools in Exmouth. Picture: Luke Hopkins (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)
A greater spotted woodpecker feeding its young along the River Exe in Exeter. Picture: Luke Hopkins (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)
A little blue tit striking a pose. Picture: Luke Hopkins (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)
A common lizard basking in the morning sun on Woodbury Common. Picture: Luke Hopkins (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)
Dartford warbler posing at RSPB Aylesbeare Common. Picture: Luke Hopkins (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)
A kestrel hunting at RSPB Aylesbeare common. Picture: Luke Hopkins (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)
Stack of pebbles on Budleigh beach. Picture: Luke Hopkins (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)
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