As well as being a naturalist, wildlife presenter and passionate campaigner, Springwatch host Chris Packham is also something of a dab hand behind the lens and in his new book, 100 Things That Caught My Eye, he reveals some of his stunning photos. As you’d expect, the natural world takes centre stage in Packham’s book, with lovely, big shots of the wildlife he’s encountered over the years, including elephants, seals and lizards. But there’s also Kenyan landscapes, ice chasms in Antarctica and Bosherston Lily Ponds in Wales, which Packham, who has previously judged the Countryfile Photographic Competition, recalls as being an “almost utopian ideal”. Alongside the photographs, are Packham’s personal recollections on taking the pictures. As always, he is an informative and entertaining guide who writes in a lively style, offering anecdotes and often poetic reflections along the way. In 100 Things That Caught My Eye, Packham has made a thoughtfully put together book which showcases his knack for finding the beauty in his surroundings.
Book review: 100 Things That Caught My Eye by Chris Packham
