About





©Alan Best

I view the beauty and splendour of the natural world from the dark side of the lens and as a photographer and videographer my imagery has been widely published throughout the world in magazines, newspapers, books websites and outdoor industry products.

 
Capturing that fleeting moment of light upon a landscape that will never be exactly the same again, or revealing the subtle natural details that have always been a part of our natural world, but are often overlooked is a challenge I enjoy immensely.


With an active, perhaps even obsessive interest in outdoor activities I consider myself fortunate to be able to make my way in the world primarily as a landscape and wildlife photographer.  I do of course do other things such as workshops and commercial photography, but my passion has always been about wild places.
 

Winter fun on Observatory Ridge
Ben Nevis. © Alan Best


My obsession with hill walking, climbing and the outdoor life in general also led me into mountain rescue, which in turn gave me an opportunity to qualify as a mountain leader and also gain the SPA (climbing) award. I also spent time helping to develop training within the team and went on to gain a BA (Hons) Degree in Education as well as a Cert Ed. It was difficult decision but after nearly 20 years service in the team I left to develop my photography business and founded Bluestone Images.

 
You can find some examples of my work as well as a selection of my images at:

http://www.bluestoneimages.com/

 

David Forster