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Josh Dury Photo-Media (AKA Starman), is a Recognised, Award-Winning Professional Landscape Astrophotographer, Presenter, Speaker and Writer from The Mendip Hills Super National Nature Reserve in Somerset, United Kingdom. His work recognised by the BBC, ITV and CNN alongside Major UK Photography and Newspaper Titles. X2 Shorlistee The Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year Competition (2017/2023), Overall Winner of Historic Photographer of the Year (2023). 3_R8B1850-2 Total Lunar Eclipse Composite: This image captures the sequence of the Total Lunar Eclipse from Somerset, United Kingdom in 2015. Callanish Stone Circle and The Northern Lights This image captures the drama of the Callanish Standing Stones against the backdrop of the Northern Lights. Isle of Lewis, United Kingdom. 3_R8B1850-2 1/8 Josh Dury Photo-Media AKA 'Starman' (B.A. FRAS), is an Internationally Acclaimed, Award-Winning Landscape Astrophotographer, Presenter, Speaker, Best-Selling Author and Writer from The Mendip Hills AONB in Somerset, United Kingdom. His images having received endorsements by NASA, APOLLO 11 Astronaut - Buzz Aldrin, The European Space Agency (ESA) + British Astronaut - Tim Peake, The World At Night (TWAN), PPOD, BBC & CBS amongst others. He also acts as a Delegate of Dark Sky International for Bristol, UK. 52 ASSIGNMENTS NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY: FIND OUT MORE A mission brief - designed to inspire more of us to look up and photograph the night-sky. Available in U.K. from early May. U.S. from early September*. 2025. ORDER YOUR COPY NASA'S ASTRONOMY PICTURE OF THE DAY (APOD): PERSEID METEORS OVER STONEHENGE: MONDAY 12TH AUGUST 2024: NASA.GOV ARINGA ORA O TE TUPUNA: TUESDAY 5TH NOVEMBER 2024: NASA.GOV ECLIPSE PAIR: FRIDAY 3RD JANUARY 2025: NASA.GOV PERSEID METEORS FROM DURDLE DOOR: WEDNESDAY 21ST AUGUST 2025: NASA.GOV ENDORSEMENTS BY APOLLO 11 ASTRONAUT, BUZZ ALDRIN SEE POST HERE SEE POST HERE ENDORSEMENT BY EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY BRITISH ASTRONAUT, TIM PEAKE: SEE POST HERE FEATURED BY THE SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL, NATURE SEE POST HERE SHORTLISTED | PEOPLE & SPACE | ASTRONOMY PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2024 SHORTLISTED | SKYSCAPES | ASTRONOMY PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2023 OVERALL WINNER | HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2023 IMAGES THAT TELL A STORY OF SCIENCE. WHERE YOU MAY HAVE SEEN MY WORK... 2026 CALENDAR THE YEAR OF THE MOON ORDER NOW WHATS IN MY CAMERA BAG? SIGMA CREATOR 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. NISI AMBASSADOR 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. 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. MOVESHOOTMOVE Over the past few months, I have been very fortunate to collaborate with MoveShootMove - to test out their latest portable star tracker, the NOMAD. 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: ONE ASPIRATION. TO HEIGHTEN PUBLIC AWARENESS THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY OF OUR EVER CHANGING 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

Josh's recent appearances in Television and Video featuring recent interviews and sponsorships. 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. BELOW ARE SOME OF JOSH'S RECENT TELEVISION APPEARANCES AND INTERVIEWS: Josh is interviewed by ITV News West Country highlighting some of his photographic successes to date. In interview with Alex Lovell and Sabet Chowdry, he discusses his NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day and his journey to becoming an Internationally Acclaimed, Award-Winning Landscape Astrophotographer. Josh is interviewed by Sky News discussing his image, "Perseid Meteors over Stonehenge", which was selected as NASA's Astronomy Picture Of The Day on Friday 9th August 2024. He discusses with Gareth Barlow how he took the picture the the endorsements it had so far received. Award-Winning Landscape Astrophotographer, Josh Dury is interviewed by CBS News in the United States about his viral image, 'Perseid Meteors over Stonehenge', which was selected as NASA's Astornomy Picture Of The Day (APOD) with accolades by Apollo 11 Astronaut, Buzz Aldrin and ESA British Astronaut, Tim Peake. 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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Portfolio of Landscape Photography by Josh Dury Photo-Media. 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 Sear ch 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

Josh's recent interviews with major Radio and Podcast outlets. RADIO AND PODCAST: Josh is interviewed by The Royal Observatory, Greenwich for his shortlisted image, 'The Enigma of the North' represented in the Skyscapes Category for 2023's Astronomy Photographer of the Year Competition. Josh is interviewed by the fastest-growing podcast, The Space Between Podcast, hosted by Kolby Van Camp and Dawson Wagner. In this episode, Josh discusses the ever-changing view of the universe and the adverse effects of light pollution in relation to his documentation of the night-sky. Josh is interviewed by Radio Presenter, Steve Yabsley on BBC Radio Bristol. They discuss the celestial highlights throughout the year and some of Josh's successes and what to look forward to skywards into 2024. Josh is interviewed by Radio Presenter, Charlie Taylor on BBC Radio Somerset. They discuss the Geminids Meteor Shower, how to see shooting stars (meteors) whilst discussing where and when to see this amazing celestial display. Josh is interviewed by Radio Presenter, Claire Carter on BBC Radio Bristol. They discuss the Geminids Meteor Shower, how to see shooting stars (meteors) whilst discussing Josh's recent achievement as Overall Winner for Historic Photographer of the Year. On the build-up to The Astronomy Photographer of the Year, Josh is interviewed by BBC Radio Bristol Presenter, Paris Troy about the upcoming Super (Blue) Moon, alongside his shortlisted entry for Astronomy Photographer of the Year. Josh is invited to speak for the first time in front of the mic at BBC Broadcasting House to meet and present with Radio Presenter, Claire Carter. This interview purely focuses on Josh's achievement being shortlisted for The Astronomy Photographer of the Year Competition and what it means to him. Through Josh's conservation efforts through Photography, he was able to connect with other conservationists around the world; including Vicky Derksen based in the United States. He was later interviewed for the podcast, Night Sky Tourist - focusing on his conservation efforts to light pollution in the South-West of England. Josh has previously been invited to speak with international broadcasters, including the BBC World Service. Here he discussed the upcoming Total Eclipse in 2020 discussing the logistics of the eclipse as well as his intentions to host virtual events at this time. Josh is a regular face on his local radio channel BBC Radio Somerset; being interviewed over the years by Claire Carter and Charlie Taylor amongst others. He loves to support and engage with his local community with upcoming astronomical news and events in relation to his photography. This is Josh's first Radio Interview when he joins Steve Yabsley on BBC Radio Bristol in 2020. 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 Inform ation 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

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Josh's published writing portfolio, including physical and digital articles. PUBLICATION AND WRITING: Arranged by date: DIGITAL CAMERA | ISSUE 292 PAGE 118 DIGITAL CAMERA | ISSUE 288 PAGE 72 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHER | ISSUE 280 PAGES 14-21 OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHER | ISSUE 305 PAGE 32-37 DIGITAL CAMERA | ISSUE 277 PAGE 62-65 DIGITAL CAMERA | ISSUE 275 PAGE 22 DIGITAL CAMERA | 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 COUNTRYFILE MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2024 PAGES 58-63 AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER MAGAZINE | JUNE 2024 PAGES 42-43 DIGITAL CAMERA | ISSUE 281 PAGE 82 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 | 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

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The Celestial Lightshow - The Aurora Super Storm of Friday 10th May 2024: In the build-up to the now infamouns Friday 10th May, strange things were going on. Looking at the Sun through my eclipse glasses, I was... The Celestial Visitor: 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... Reaching the 'Holy Grail' - the moment I became an Award-Winning Photographer: 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.... Photography Talk for Future Publishing, Ltd | 27th February: On 27th February, I had the honour being invited to speak with Future Publishing Ltd; discussing my involvement as an Astrophotographer... Photography Talk with South Petherton Photography Club | 7th February 2024: On 7th February, I was delighted to speak at South Petherton Photography Club. It was lovelt to see such a mixture of Photographers... Photography Talk with Focus on Photography, Wells | 19th November 2023: After the busy period of preparing for The Photography Show and now The Total Solar Eclipse, I can finally catch up on some blog posts... We reached Totality. The Lone Star Eclipse from Dallas, Texas: It seems too long since I did a blog post!! There has been so much going on in the astronomy world and having to keep a few things under... Josh headlines BBC News! Josh headlines the BBC News and BBC News UK Social Media Channels with his image, "Symphony in Starlight" capturing the peak of the... My homelands becomes a Super National Nature Reserve! You heard it right! The Mendips Hills (AONB*) (SSI*) under the order of His Majesty, King Charles, has been recognised as a part of The... Starman hits the big smoke - The Astronomy Photographer of the Year Private Viewing: And so, the day had arrived. Through months of anticipation and excitement built up through media and news coverage, Starman hit the big... The build up to The Astronomy Photographer of the Year... When I captured the photograph that went on to be remembered as "The Enigma of the North", never did I believe it would be recognised for... Speaking for Devizes Camera Club | 12th September 2023: On Tuesday 12th September, I presented a talk to Devizes Camera Club, titled: "Astrophotography - Our Window to the Universe". What a... Welcome to my new flashy Website and Blog! Hello! Thank you very much for taking your time to have a look at my all new website!! This is something I have been meaning to do for a... 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 Sear ch 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