Author Archives: Linda Pitkin

About Linda Pitkin

Linda speciaiises in underwater photography. "I am passionate about underwater photography because of the amazing beauty and diversity of marine animals - with patience and care you can get nose to nose with a fish."

Boost for rare fish in Ennerdale

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Linda Pitkin

Driving across misty moors last November, dodging the ubiquitous straying sheep in one of the more remote parts of the Lake District, we had been scouting streams or becks unsuccessfully for elusive salmon, but we were in luck with their … Continue reading →

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Getting fresh with mussels

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Linda Pitkin

Gail Butterill of the Environment Agency dipped her glass-bottomed bucket in the water and pointed out a cluster of Freshwater Pearl Mussels partly buried amongst the stones of the river bed.  “This is one of the largest populations left in … Continue reading →

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Diving with Trout

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Linda Pitkin

After diving with pike, I was eager to have a go at photographing more freshwater fish, so I looked around for places where I might see Brown Trout. My first attempt, was in a Devonshire river. That proved unsuccessful after … Continue reading →

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Watcher in the weeds

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Linda Pitkin

When 2020VISION asked for pictures of freshwater animals, I thought “that will be fun to try”, as I’d never done it before. I’ve been diving for more than 30 years, but always in the sea, photographing marine life with my … Continue reading →

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Dipping a toe in the water

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Linda Pitkin

I’m used to scuba diving in the sea for my photography, and over many years I have become practised at approaching and interacting with fish and other marine animals. But the freshwater ones will be rather different, and I’ll be … Continue reading →

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