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Reeds Woodberry Wetlands

How To Go On A Local Adventure

We spend most of our lives being local, and you might think that inspiring outdoor adventures are off the menu in your over-familiar local area, but with the right hacks and approach you can still enter the explorer's mindset... and just spending time in green or blue spaces benefits mental health!
Matt Ray riding in the Alps with Mont Blanc in the background

My Alpine Bike Adventure

Les Gets in the French Alps is the perfect launch pad for a long-distance road bike adventure. I teamed up with top outdoor photographer Christopher Lanaway for a Cycling Plus, Big Ride 100km loop that took in the Col de La Ramaz at 1,619m, with its astonishing views of Mont Blanc...

My career as a journalist, lifestyle magazine editor, and adventure writer and photographer has covered a lot of ground – here are some highlights!

Available for writing, editing and photography commissions

I have many opportunities to capture beautiful moments, as an adventure writer and photographer, so my trusty mirrorless camera is always by my side…

Surfing Essaouira

Action Photography

My action photography is fast moving – whether I am capturing mountain bikers flying through the air, or a rock climber crawling up a wall of granite, my shutter finger has to be ready to freeze the action. It's an essential part of telling my stories...
Maroon Bells in the morning

Landscape Photography

My landscape photography ranges from the high mountains to golden sands. I seek to capture the spirit of a place as well as the emotions that it stirs in me. This may explain why I have lugged my tripod and up to some pretty remote and rugged locations!
Sunset on Playa del Faro, La Palma

Sunset & Sunrise Photography

Through my sunset & sunrise photography, I witness the drama and life-affirming sight of a new day beginning, or coming to a close. I'm also drawn to exploring the otherworldly light that falls before the dawn and beyond the sunset...
Heron hunting perch

Wildlife Photography

My wildlife photography scratches the surface of what wildlife can tell us about our world. Whether it's in my local nature reserve, or out in the wilds, I look to tell these natural stories, and to raise awareness of our fragile companions...

My collection of fine art photographs taken at Lympstone Harbour, Lake Tahoe, and La Palma’s volcanic beach are available to order now in a variety of sizes to suit any wall in your home…

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