As I saw a vortex of blue descend over Scotland on the weather forecast yesterday, my mind wandered to the animals that are stuck outside there come rain or shine. The efforts of this red deer to get dry seem futile as the rain keeps streaking down.
The sheer volume of water flying of this youngster’s pelt caught my attention. Here Laurie Campbell demonstrates how a camera can freeze fleeting moments that might just pass us by otherwise.
Our online photo archive, www.rspb-images.com, holds an astonashing array of animals, habitats and situations, so check it out for more gems like this.