Born & raised in the Netherland, my passion for wildlife photography was first awakened while studying in South Africa. This will probably not come as too much a surprise to anyone, as SA is teeming with national parks and large mamals. A small camera and "point & shoot" was enough to get some impressive photo`s. Little did I know that when my work brought me to Northampton, my skills would really develop here in the middle of England ! It was pure chance I met some birders in Summerleys and started chatting to Richard Bedford. It quickly became clear to me that England is a fantastic place for bird photographers, and after a few more trips to summerleys I was also convinced I needed to upgrade my gear.
It seems that Summerleys has been the birthplace of many a photographer over the last few years and this has worked created a network of people supporting each other and giving all-important tips. As a result, my photos have evolved from the gray record - shots to more colourfull images. My aim is to get photos that picture animals in their surrounding, creating color and shape. I like to discover beauty in the nature that surrounds us as it reminds me that there is more to this planet then our man-made world! Maybe this is just escapism, but it works for me!
Next year will see us move to South Africa. naturally I will continue my photography and hopefully improve further. Our first plan is to explore the Northern Cape and Namibia, which both have fascinating wildlife, so watch this site for updates!
Thanks for visiting,
Matthijs Ravensberg
All pictures on this website : copyright M.F. Ravensberg
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