Bio about me

About Me
Carl Mckie is a passionate about natural history photography, and conservation photography dedicated to capturing the beauty of the natural world. With a keen eye for detail, Carl specialises in nature photography that showcases the intricate relationships between wildlife and their habitats. His work not only highlights breathtaking landscapes but also brings attention to the-overlooked aspects of nature. From majestic animals in their natural environments to the delicate patterns of flora, Carl's photography tells a story of the wild. With years of experience, he travels to diverse locations, documenting the rich tapestry of life on our planet. Each of the beautiful nature images, reflect his deep respect and admiration for wildlife and the ecosystems they inhabit. Carl believes that nature photography is not just about aesthetics; it's a powerful medium for conservation awareness. By sharing his images, he hopes to inspire others to appreciate and protect the natural world. Whether you're an avid nature lover or simply curious, Carl portfolio invites you to explore the wonders of our environment. Join him on this visual journey and discover the beauty that surrounds us all, and maybe look in the shop pages for a wildlife photographer print
I didn't set out to build a business. I set out to get closer to the natural world.
It started with a simple impulse: to slow down, pay attention, and capture what most people walk past. A barn owl drifting over bluebells at dusk. A kingfisher poised above still water. A red fox, coat thick with Norwegian winter, meeting the camera with complete calm. These are the moments I chase — and they require patience measured in hours, not minutes.
Based in Oxfordshire, I photograph the wildlife and landscapes of the UK and beyond. Locally, it's the fritillaries and otters and birds of prey that have shaped this county for centuries. Further afield, it's golden eagles in Bavaria, foxes in the Norwegian snow, the abstract geometry of fungi and forest light. My post-processing is done carefully in Lightroom and Photoshop — enough to reveal what the eye saw, never so much that it stops looking like the real world.
My beautiful nature images have been widely published and are represented by Alamy, Age Fotostock, and Avalon. But the wildlife photographer prints I sell directly are something different: museum-quality pieces that bring that same stillness and detail into your home. Every print is produced to archival standards, so the natural world stays on your wall exactly as I captured it.
I care deeply about what wildlife photography can do beyond the gallery wall. Every image I make is also a record of a species, a habitat, a moment in time that may not look the same a generation from now. If a print on your wall makes you look twice at the natural world, that matters to me as much as the sale.
Welcome to carlmckienaturephotography — and to the natural world as I see it through the lens.
If you'd like an image you can't see in the shop, just get in touch. Every photograph on the site is available as a print, and I'm always happy to help you find the right one.
Once a month I send out Field notes from the hide, with a story from the field and a first look at new prints. You can join the list here.