Michelle Jackson, 66, began wildlife photography at 61, driven by a passion for British wildlife. Formerly an engineer with British Rail, she designed train systems. Retirement came early due to hearing impairment, leading her to focus on photography. While waiting for badgers at sunset, she felt the desire to embrace the moment over taking photos. Despite having captured competition-worthy images, her journey reflects a late-blooming involvement in wildlife photography, blending her engineering background with her newfound artistic passion.
At last the heather moved. A badger's head appeared. Their eyesight is poor, but they can smell you, Jackson says.
Although the desire to get the shot drives her, for a while she simply watched. You want to embrace what's there.
At 66, she has won national and international awards as a wildlife photographer. Yet she didn't pick up a camera, beyond a simple point-and-shoot, until she was 61.
I didn't put aside time for myself. Jackson retired at 56 when her hearing became impaired.
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