New life…

One of the joys of this time of the year is being able to witness the abundance of new life. Whether it's the emergence of a butterfly, a bud blossoming into colour or the first faltering footsteps of a new-born chick, the sense that the cycle of life is continuing is so rewarding. These simple shots – a barnacle goose with her brood and a mallard chick resting by the waterside – were taken in an attempt to offer a feel of this optimism.

All Canon 1Ds MkII