Look closely at the nose of this Flying squirrel and you’ll see it forms the shape of a heart. Yes, Valentine’s Day is almost upon us again! The lovebirds among you may enjoy this month’s romance-themed quiz. And for the lonely hearts, our showreel has some fun dating advice. But if all you can think about is the cute squirrel, scroll down for more on this adorable (yet absurdly difficult to photograph) species. We guarantee the photos will melt your heart!

Courtship in the animal kingdom goes way beyond chocolates and flowers. See for yourself in this month's quiz.

The higher your score, the happier the ending!

 

SHOWREEL:

FINDING LOVE (after a global pandemic)

Unlucky in love? Don't worry, you're not the only one! Check out these dating "do's and dont's" inspired by the animal kingdom!

EYECATCHERS:

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Eyecatchers are show-stopping and surprising standalone images, accompanied by the photographers’ stories from behind the lens. A great source of inspiration!

WINGING IT

With their cartoonish eyes, smiling faces and long, fluffy tails, flying squirrels are the embodiment of cuteness - but they’re also insanely difficult to photograph. Thankfully, Tony Wu was up to the task, tackling hopeless odds, and possibly the steepest learning curve of his career, to create a world-beating portfolio on this elusive creature. You will be charmed!

 

THE PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS SEASON IS OVER - AND WE'VE GOT SOME WINNERS!

With 100+ winning and highly commended images in over 15 competitions across the globe, we are delighted to report that 2022 was a very successful year for NPL photographers. A few won grand prizes and many more were commended for their outstanding work. Feast your eyes on some of the images that judges voted best in the world last year.

HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH THE MACRO WORLD WITH ROBERT THOMPSON

Robert Thompson was awarded a direct Fellowship by the Royal Photographic Society in 2012 for his work in the field of macro photography. In this blog he shares his top tips on how to get the best macro images – including the best equipment to use, how to take advantage of modern day technology and overcome the challenges of shooting natural subjects.

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