WINTER VIEWS
MARK BOX @humanofcambridge
burn through the fog and everything glows. Top tip: set the alarm early! The best winter shots happen at first light, when the cold night air still clings to the ground and the rising sun warms the land. That’s when you get those low-lying mist layers and undisturbed wildlife, perfect for adding atmosphere to your photos.
Waterbeach, just outside Cambridge, feels like a hidden pocket of calm. In winter, the river and surrounding fields take on a dreamy, misty quality that makes you forget you’re only minutes from the city. It’s a place where the light changes by the second and, if you’re patient, you’ll catch magical moments when the sun starts to
My favourite Cambridgeshire spot for winter photography has to be RSPB Fowlmere, a wonderful nature reserve where you never know what you might encounter. Patience and planning are key – be prepared to wait in the cold, dress warmly and aim for sunrise or sunset when the light is most beautiful and wildlife is most active. If you’re lucky, you might spot marsh harriers hunting over the reedbed, a starling murmuration at dusk or even a barn owl flying over the mere. GREG PAINTER @gp.35mm
10 DECEMBER 2025 CAMBSEDITION.CO.UK
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