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For a while now, I had been amde aware of a comet, which was due to brighten in magnification from March onwards and was beginning to see the first images of the comet coming through. Therefore I decided to give it a go and to see if I could photograph the infamous, Comet 12/P Pons Brooks from Somerset. This comet has an orbital period of around ever 71-years; so if I did not get it this time, it may well be a once in a lifetime opportunity. Fortunately for me in Somerset, we had clear skies in our faovur for once. This was during the time when the comet was passing relateively close to the Andromeda Galaxy (M31). The relatively close conjunction between the two were making for some stunning compositions and this was one I could not afford to miss.. Then there is the old-age question with Photography. You know what you want to photograph, but what do you photograph it with in terms of a subject? There are always iconic landmarks but they are photographed qute often. FOr this one I wanted something that was unique to me and that is why I decided to photograph the comet from my homelands of The Mendips Hills in Somerset. There are some beautiful places here on The Mendips and as with any locations in Photography, I have comed to learn it was a matter of trial and error. So with a rough idea of where Andromeda anf 12/P were going to be, I headed out with clear skies overhead. I must admit, it was not an easy captures by any stretch. Where I eventually decided on was right next to the edge of a thorny bush so not ideal - but as visual artists, we know what things look like and sometimes you need to make comprimises to get that shot. What really was an eye-opener for me and should not have come as a surprise, was the amount of light pollution surrounding The Mendips which could not necessarilly be detected by the unaided eye but more so by using longer expsures. This was when I saw the comet and it was indeed visible. But not to the same extent as I had seen by other photographers capturing the comet from Bortle-Scale 1 locations. Regardless, it was putting Somerset on the map and before I knew it, this image took off. Days later, I found out this image was picked up by Television, The Radio and The Press. Below are a section of newspaper inserts from The Times, Daily Express and Daily Star. The biggest hommage for me, was to have my image recognised by The World At Night (TWAN): This is an initiative I have wanted to be apart of for a long time and followed the work of this initative since I was a youngster. The World At Night (TWAN) is an international effort to present stunning nightscape photos and timelapse videos of the world’s landmarks against celestial attractions. TWAN is a bridge between art, science, and culture.

Picture the scene, 22nd November; heading to the city on Bath. On board a bus. A friend from The Isle of Lewis pings me a message. Facebook only shows you a snippet of the message " Congratulations Josh!! I'm thinking to myself, what is this? Only to wait for a stable 5G connection only to find I had only gone and History Hit's History Photographer of the Year!! I thank Callanish Digital Design for letting me know the news. I was completely bessotted. Before I knew it, streams of newspieces were coming in from far and wide; Digital Camera, a friend in Somerset messaging me "You need to see this.." It was in The Times Newspaper! You name it! To see these tiles was an immense privilege let alone the following comments by Dan Snow!? See below: For any Photographer, this is an immense privilege and also a game changer. 2023 really was the year when I began to see change and was the time of resurgence. Lookijng back, I think why on earth did I give up Photography. After covid when life all got too much, things happen and I also wonder if they happen for a reason. Looking back at these photographs, I can can my photographic style has changed and so I believe one's artistic vision and outlook on life can do so as well. Callanish changed my life. How one trip can change everything. For the small amount of time I was there and to be greeted with wall-to-wall clear skies for 4 days at the time of new-moon really was a sight to behold. Not only having been recognised for Astronomy Photographer of the Year earlier in September, and now this. I could not be more greatful to Callanish and the islanders for their fountain of knowledge. It had always been somewhere I wanted to visit and to achieve these results, a book could not have written it.

On 27th February, I had the honour being invited to speak with Future Publishing Ltd; discussing my involvement as an Astrophotographer and collaborations across the Future Portfolio. It was great to see the audience take such a liking to astrophotography and being actively involved with the series of images Emphasising the importance of light pollution and changing attitudes towards climate change as well as environmental issues concerning Artfficial Light at Night (ALAN).

Josh Dury Photo-Media AKA Starman (B.A. FRAS), is an Award-Winning Professional Landscape Astrophotographer, Presenter, Speaker and Writer from The Mendip Hills "Super National Nature Reserve" in Somerset, United Kingdom. He takes photographs of the night-sky to document the adverse effects of light pollution and our changing view of the universe. His images being recongised by BBC, ITV, and CNN amongst others, including The World at Night (TWAN). 3_R8B1850-2 Total Lunar Eclipse Composite: This image captures the sequence of the Total Lunar Eclipse from Somerset, United Kingdom in 2015. Sunrise over the Heel Stone June 20th 2019 This image captures the Summer Solstice Sunrise Alignment from Stonehenge with the permission of UNESCO English Heritage. 3_R8B1850-2 1/17 SHORTLISTED | SKYSCAPES | ASTRONOMY PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2023 OVERALL WINNER | HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2023 WHERE YOU MAY HAVE SEEN MY WORK... BRAND PARTNERS SIGMA PARTNERSHIP I choose Sigma for the quality of their wide-angle lenses and the advancements being made to correct lens distortion and chromattic aberration when shooting at wide focal lengths to preserve details in my astro images. BENRO PARTNERSHIP I have been long-term supporter of Benro since choosing some of my earliest tripods. They design products that are rigid, high-quality and affordable, which is why I am more than delighted to review their products. NISI PARTNERSHIP I am a purveyor of Nisi's products; to aid in the battle against light pollution. With Nisi's Starsoft and Natural Night Filters, these will revolutionise the way you take astrophotos in capturing images of our window to the universe. BBC THE ONE SHOW - JOSH DURY INTERVIEW WITH DAME DR. MAGGIE ADERIN-POCOCK: 1720110 "JOSH DURY | STARMAN" R.A, DEC: 5H 46M 24.33S 8' 8' 31.94" JOSH TALK AT THE PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW NEC, BIRMINGHAM | 2024: 1/2 REVIVAL | THE 2024 CALENDAR: £14.99 GBP Tax Included. ADD TO CART ONE ASPIRATION. TO HEIGHTEN PUBLIC AWARENESS THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY OF OUR EVER EVOLVING VIEW OF THE UNIVERSE. SUBSCRIBE TO THE MAILING LIST: Subscribe to the mailing list for insider news, product launches, and more. ➡ Thank you for subscribing to the mailing list.Shortly you should begin to receive the latest news and more! FIND OUT MORE To find out more about working with me or arranging a workshop, follow the link below. WORK WITH ME Josh Dury Josh Dury | Television Josh Dury | Radio Josh Dury | Writer Donate / Become a Patron Legal & Shipping Search Contact Information Privacy Policy Refund Policy Become a Patron! Become a patron and support Josh's Photography while also getting rewarded with access to exclusive content. Terms o f Service

TELEVISION AND VIDEO: Showreel for Landscape Astrophotographer, Josh Dury (AKA - Starman), which contextualises his story from having been inspired by the planet Mars, to forming a photographic career; showcasing his homelands of The Mendips and Somerset as well as his ongoing concerns for the impact of light pollution to our natural environment. Josh is interviewed by BBC Sky at Night Presenter, Dame Dr. Maggie-Aderin Pocock on BBC's The One Show; discussing how to take photographs of the Total Solar Eclipse on 8th April from across the United States. He discusses his aspiration with eclipses and gives some tips on how to prepare yourself ahead of totality. He sends across an update moments before the main event. Josh's image of Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks was featured on ITV News West Country. Highlighting its orbit every 70-years around our local star, the Sun. Josh speaks at The Photography Show for the 2024 Event at The NEC, Birmingham; representing NiSi; showcasing the Starsoft and Natural Night Filter: Josh's image is featured on ITV News West Country by Weather Presenter, Charlie Powell. Highlighting the aurora forecast and the strength of the geomagnetic storm that hit on the 5th November 2023. Josh's image of The Northern Lights from Priddy is featured by David Garmston on BBC's Points West (BBC One) discussing the recent geomagnetic storm that resulted in the northern lights being viewed as far down south as Northern Italy!! Josh features on BBC's Points West discusses to discuss his image "The Enigma of the North" being shortlisted for this year's Astronomy Photographer of the Year Compettion (2023). This feature focuses largely on Josh's astrophotography in addressing a regional audience of this rare astronomical phenomenon. He also provides some quick tips on what you can do to observe the northern lights from the UK and to plan ahead. Josh's photograph from Comet E3 EZF above Stonehenge forms the headline interview of US broadcaster, CNN with John Berman discussing the comet on its closest approach to Earth. Josh's ambition is to create enthusiastic and engaging visual content to make the more difficult aspects of astrophotography and astronomy easier to understand for his viewers. He aims to put his viewers in his shoes, to understand what you can expect to see and to see what can be possible on a night shooting under the stars. In this video, he discusses his experience of photographing Bruton Dovecote - a landmark in Somerset and how he plans to photograph it. His previous campaign work has allowed him to be featured on major UK Media Distributors to raise public awareness of events targeting light pollution and addressing this message through Josh's Astrophotography. His interview on BBC Morning Breakfast allowed him to be an ambassador for CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England) being featured amongst well-known faces of the astronomy community. Alongside his photography and campaign work, Josh likes to document his experiences through vlogging videos to bring the expereicne to life through immersing his audience with his photography. In this short film, Josh documents a night at Stonehenge to photograph Comet NEOWISE and allow his audiences the opportunity to see this incredible event from inside Stonehenge. Josh is also recognised for his series of astronomy how-to videos; encouraging new audiences to look up to the night-sky. He is a fond presenter and aspires to educating his years of research with the heavens to appreciate and acknowledge why we need to protect our night skies. This video highlighting on how to locate the constellations Ursa Major and Ursa Minor. Alongside Josh's work in Astrophotography , he is also known for being the Photographer and Filmmaker who produced the showreel for Dr. Mya Rose Craig (AKA Birdgirl). Recognised for her wildlife conservation, she sighted 5,000 bird varieties around the world in 16-years and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by The University of Bristol. "Starlink - A Battle of the Skies" is a short film produced by Josh to voice a global platform for the impact of satellite constellations on the night-sky. In collaboration with Astrophotographer - Alyn Wallace, BBC Sky at Night Presenter - Pete Lawrence and Vicente Litvak of Chile. This is Josh's film that he produced for his Final Major Project at The University of the West of England (UWE) titled "Back the the Light" for which he was awarded First-Class Honours. A short natural-history style documentary focusing on the impacts of light pollution towards Astronomers, Wildlife Conservation and Human Health. 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PUBLICATION AND WRITING: Arranged by date: DIGITAL CAMERA WORLD | ISSUE 281 PAGE 82 OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHER | ISSUE 305 PAGE 32-37 DIGITAL CAMERA WORLD | ISSUE 277 PAGE 62-65 DIGITAL CAMERA WORLD | ISSUE 275 PAGE 22 DIGITAL CAMERA WORLD | ISSUE 272 PAGES 54-55 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHER | ISSUE 266 PAGES 56-57 N-PHOTO | ISSUE 150 PAGES 48-49 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHER | ISSUE 234 PAGE 114 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHER | ISSUE 275 PAGE 50-55 AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER MAGAZINE | DEC 2023 PAGES 14-20 THE BRISTOL MAGAZINE | ISSUE 228 PAGES 24-26 DIGITAL CAMERA WORLD | ISSUE 270 PAGES 8-15 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHER | ISSUE 260 PAGE 114 N-PHOTO | ISSUE 127 PAGES 6-15 PROFESSIONAL PHOTO | ISSUE 189 PAGES 10-15 Below are a series of previous newspaper and magazine features both in print and online articles: Josh is interviewed by leading lens brand, Sigma - on showcasing his latest images and how he developed a career in Landscape Astrophotography. Read the article here Josh's image of the Quadrantid Meteor Shower from Glastonbury Tor features in The Times' News in Pictures: Josh's image "Symphony in Starlight" capturng the peak of the Geminids Meteor Shower was selected as 'Astrophoto of the Month' by Space.com Magazine! Josh's Award-Winning Image "The Majesty of the Stones" headlined The Times Newspaper on 30th November 2023 , which was crowned Overall Winner of History Photographer of the Year. Josh's Award-Winning Image "The Majesty of the Stones" headlined The Daily Mail on 22nd November 2023 , which was crowned Overall Winner of History Photographer of the Year. From six-months of not picking up a camera, to becoming an Award-Winning Photographer , The BBC leads news coverage on Josh's Overall Win with Historic Photographer of the Year. Ahead of Josh's interview on BBC Points West, The BBC release a news piece highlighting the shortlisted entry for The Astronomy Photographer of the Year. Read the article here: Grabbing the attention of the UK's Climate Capital, Bristol 24/7 highlights the emotional journey to capturing Josh's shortlisted entry for Astronomy Photographer of the Year. Read the article here: Josh's news on his shortlisted image "The Enigma of the North" for The Astronomy Photographer of the Year Competition as commended by ITV News. Read the article here: This is Josh's article with the BBC's Sky at Night Magazine that he produced whilst studying for his degree at Bristol UWE. Walking in the footsteps of Sir Patrick Moore to revisit the Summer Solstice Sunrise from Stonehenge. In raising a profile in the UK's Climate Capital, Josh worked alongside the International Dark Skies Association; collaborating across a worldwide network of advocates as a voice to protect the night in raising a profile for light pollution amidst the climate crisis. In Josh's efforts to protect the night, he collaborated alongside the countryside charity, the CPRE - Campaign to Protect Rural England. This feature discusses the multiple impact that light pollution has not only to the night-sky, but to nocturnal wildlife as well as human health. Following his studies from the University of the West of England and the emergence of Bristol's background of Natural History, Josh focused his articles with local news agencies to continue raising awareness of light pollution and its impact to astronomy and other natural environments. He began writing for local newspapers within the Chew Valley and was recognised amongst The Chew Valley Gazette and The Mendip Times. Josh's feature below features one of his first page-spreads focusing on the impact of light pollution to the natural world. SUBSCRIBE TO THE MAILING LIST: Subscribe to the mailing list for insider news, product launches, and more. ➡ Thank you for subscribing to the mailing list.Shortly you should begin to receive the latest news and more! Josh Dury Josh Dury | Television Josh Dury | Radio Josh Dury | Writer Donate / Become a Patron Legal & Shipping Searc h Contact Info rmation Privacy Policy Refund Policy Become a Patron! Become a patron and support Josh's Photography while also getting rewarded with access to exclusive content. Terms o f Service