Photography Archives - Steve Peacock-Photography

Texture Blending

I have not played with texture blending for some time so time for another go. Here are my first attempts this time including making and blending my own texture. I don’t use photographic texture, unless as a blend for my main texture

Peak Wildlife Park September Visit

Another short visit to the Peak Wildlife Park and a few more photographs. No little Red this time as he and his friends were probably snuggled up in a dray sleeping.

Ribble Valley Visit

We recently visited the Ribble Valley with friends. The weather was not conducive to photography on the main day (Pendle Hill was hiding). So the gallery below only shows a few photographs taken during the wet day around the area, including the excellent Assheton Arms hotel in Downham.

Photographs from around the Ribble Valley

Recent Photographs

These are some of my recent (August/ September 2025) taken during visits to RSPB SouthStack and Chester Zoo

Animal Photographs from RSPB Southstack and Chester Zoo

Peak Wildlife Park

Peak Wildlife Park, my first visit of 2025. It was a lovely sunny day, so I took my camera for a walk. Polar Bears were having a great time in the pool with traffic cones, but most other animals were having a nice sleep in the sun.

Chester Zoo – Heart of Africa

Chester Zoo’s Heart of Africa is now open (members only this week). I made my first visit on a lovely sunny day. First impressions, excellent, well worth the wait. The animals will need a little time to adjust to their new and spacious enclosures. I will be back in a couple of weeks when the excitement has died down a bit.

Chester Zoo March 2025

5 images form my March 2025 visit to Chester Zoo

Costa Rica 2025 Slideshow

These are a few more of my photographs in a slideshow.

Costa Rica 2025

We have just returned from our unforgettable 2025 trip to Costa Rica! Over 11 incredible days, we explored a variety of breathtaking landscapes: from the steaming craters of Poás Volcano National Park to the misty canopies of Monteverde Cloud Forest. We cruised through the wildlife-rich waters of Caño Negro, walked among the treetops on the Arenal Sky Walk, and immersed ourselves in nature at Ots La Selva Biological Station. The adventure didn’t stop there; our journey wrapped up on the stunning Puerto Viejo coast, where we visited the inspiring Jaguar Rescue Centre. Along the way, we also tasted local culture, visiting coffee, sugar cane, and palm heart plantations. These are just a handful of the hundreds of photos I captured, each a snapshot of an unforgettable experience!