Sam Davis Photographer – Drone pilot & operator, aerial, adventure and landscape photography – Powys and Shropshire – Wales and England
Some photos from my trip to the USA in 2008, taken on a Fuji compact camera. These photos might not be “technically” great but I love them so much. The Californian Condor landing right next to us at Plateau point in the middle of the Grand Canyon was a truly amazing spectacle. At the time there were an estimated 200 of these birds in the wild, now there are over 400.
I am a professional photographer and writer based in the UK. Visit www.samsphotogallery.com to see my portfolio. I grew up in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park near Horton-in-Ribblesdale. Surrounded by natural outdoor beauty I have always been a very outdoors person. I love travelling and seeing different landscapes and cultures around the work. While most of my career has been purely scientific, I use photography as a creative outlet. After university in Leeds, I embarked on a round the world trip which included south east Asia, Australia, New Zealand, USA and a year in Canada. Since then I have had a long stint in Bath, UK, followed by another trip with my wife around south east asia and settling in New Zealand for nearly 3 years. We now live in Four Crosses, Powys, near the border with Shropshire. I am a competent skier, climber, caver and mountaineer. I use weather sealed equipment so I can shoot in all weathers and sub-zero temperatures. To aid my photographic journey and access different environments, I have the Rescue 3 Working at height qualification and have completed a course at Plas Y Brenin National Outdoor Centre for the use of single and twin rope safety systems for rigging in the outdoor environment. I am also a qualified Drone pilot with certification to work within the A1, A2 and A3 categories. While I love a good adventure, my personal safety and safety of those around me is at the centre of everything I do. View more posts
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