Ophrys Photography - Wildlife Photography by international wildlife and nature photographer - John Devries, Kent, UK. High quality wildlife prints and stock images.

Hoopoe with lizard - Hungary,
© John Devries, Ophrys Photography

Coffee table book from Ophrys Photography - "Portfolio"

John Devries has recently completed a new and very special book of wildlife images entitled "Portfolio" which as the name suggests is a collection of favourite images from across the image galleries of the Ophrys Photography website. The book is big 12" square (30 x 30cm) and printed to a high standard.

These make great gifts, so why not treat someone (or even yourself) to a copy? You can preview 21 pages from the book or buy your own copy on the sales page here : Preview Portfolio There is also a smaller 40 page A4 book dedicated to African animals and birds which is also available to preview and buy on the sales page: A taste of Kenya.

Ophrys Photography is world-renowned for high-quality wildlife and nature photography. The galleries on this website contain thousands of beautiful images photographed by the highly experienced naturalist and wildlife photographer - John Devries working from Kent in the UK. John's wildlife pictures are widely published and feature in books and magazines around the world. He has also featured on a BBC television programme about photographing wildlife.

It is suggested that you start by visiting the showcase gallery to see some favourite images. There are around 3000 more images in the main image galleries . These are continually being added to, so please bookmark the site if you wish to return to view the latest material. There is a list of the most recent or newly-updated gallery links to the left of this page.

All images are for sale as exclusive limited-edition Canvases (limited to 100 prints).

"I have picked up the peregrine canvas print today. It is absolutely wonderful! The clarity is so much better than I imagined it would be, so life like and it is beautifully presented. Thank you so much for it! I have to admit, that I generally find things bought on the internet are always disappointing in reality but you have proved me wrong, as this has exceeded all expectations. I now hope the birthday boy is as pleased with it as I am (I am rather loath to part with it!) Thank you so much
- Joya Logan, London "

There is also a range of my personally selected colour-themed canvases if you are looking for a print of a certain overall colour to match your house decor.

Alternatively you may prefer traditional A4 or A3 fine-art prints which are available as prints alone or mounted ready for framing.

"Thanks so much for the speedy delivery ! My nine prints arrived safely, and as of yesterday are framed and hanging. Wow, those are some spectacular shots! Best wishes,
- Curtis Swinger, Sussex "

All images are available for use in commercial applications by publishers and webmasters - please contact me for more information.

Finally, if you are prepared to travel to Kent, and fancy improving your own wildlife photography and Photoshop image-processing skills, John can provide individual or small group tuition for users of digital SLR cameras. Please contact me for further details of my intensive one day wildlife photography course if interested.

Please note, that despite regular requests, John is not able to offer work placement for students and is not currently providing lectures for camera clubs.

John Devries

Brent geese at sunset

Brent Geese at sunset - © Ophrys Photography

Tips to maximize your viewing experience on this web site

1. The slideshows and wildlife photography image galleries take up a lot of room on the screen.They are optimised for a 19" screen, so if your screen is smaller, you may find that images are chopped-off at the bottom, requiring scrolling to see the whole image. To reduce the need for scrolling :

Use Fullscreen mode (By clicking on the Fullscreen icon at the top of your screen) or by pressing the F11 key shortcut. (F11 toggles fullscreen on/off)

2. Ensure that your screen is calibrated. You can do a quick visual set up using the Screencheck button below or by using Adobe Gamma (found in Control panel) if you have Photoshop. Set the gamma to a value of 2.2 for a PC, or 1.8 for a Mac. Better still, is to use one of the screen calibration products available such as the Colorvision Spyder2 that I use.Carry out the calibration in a dimmed room at the same room ambient light levels that you usually use to view your screen.If you use a monitor profile, ensure that you disable adobe gamma loader (in control panel) by dragging it to another location (such as the desktop).

Why the name Ophrys?

Ophrys Photography takes it’s name from "Ophrys orchids" which grow wild in the UK and Europe. Ophrys being the latin name for this group of terrestrial (ground-dwelling) orchids. My interest in British wild orchids, (and subsequently wildlife and nature photography in general) probably began, when as a small boy, I found a wild Fly Orchid (Ophrys insectifera) in a Kent woodland. This fascinated me as it was so beautiful and also so unusual. I later discovered that Charles Darwin had once lived in Kent in the UK near to where I found it and indeed had often come to this very place to study wild orchids.

Fly Orchid (Ophrys insectifera)

It seemed only fitting that I should name my website after this wonderful group of plants. Instead of the fly orchid, I chose the late spider orchid (Ophrys fuciflora) as my photography company logo (the logo is in the title bar at the top of this page) as it is only found in the county of Kent in the UK - where I have lived for nearly all of my life.

Click here to go to see more pictures of UK ophrys species.

Photographing wild orchids was only the beginning of course, and although this website started out as a celebration of British wild orchids, it has grown out of all recognition into a general wildlife photography site. The site now includes includes many pictures of animals and birds, insects and plants which I have encountered in my travels.

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