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Matinee: 'A Lens on London's Wildlife'
8 February 2025
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
So we're pleased to present the 590th in our series of Saturday matinees today: A Lens on London's Wildlife.
This 6:02 video from Adam Masterton finds the wildlife inhabiting London, easily one of the world's most urban settings.
The liner notes describe it:
Embark on a mesmerizing adventure through the lens of Adam Masterton, the visionary behind AM Nature Photography, as he unveils the captivating world of wildlife in and around London. In this enthralling short film, Adam teams up with students from the University of the Arts London for an intimate exploration of what it truly means to be a wildlife photographer in the heart of the city.
Join Adam as he shares his personal experiences, challenges and triumphs while navigating the dynamic landscape of urban wildlife photography.
Through candid interviews and stunning photography, gain insight into the unique joys and complexities of capturing wildlife in an urban setting. Discover the exhilaration of spotting elusive creatures amidst the concrete jungle, the patience required to wait for the perfect shot and the profound connection forged with nature amidst the chaos of
He writes more about the project on his blog in which he explains, "We hope to ignite a newfound appreciation for the natural world that surrounds us, even in the most unexpected of places."
Living in the middle of a city bounded on three sides by water, we ourselves are often surprised to find ourselves sharing the landscape with wildlife. But in our case, it's usually only some evidence that they have visited. Gnawed lemon rinds, for example. Nothing posing for posterity, in short.
Which is unlike Masterton's experience where the animals are more accustomed to humans and thus more approachable. Deer and owls are his favorites. Although he shows us some interesting parakeets and his ultimate subject, the wolf.
Still, the lesson is to keep your eyes open wherever you are for whatever happens to show itself. Even in a city it isn't ridiculous to hunt for wildlife.