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Notes From the Road


Published Work-Wanderlust-Costa Rica Pt 1.jpg

First National Publication With Wanderlust Travel Magazine!

Alex Metcalfe January 31, 2019

Piggybacking on my recent trip to Costa Rica, I’ve just landed my first national publication with a five-page spread in this month’s Wanderlust Travel Magazine.

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In News, Editorial Tags Wanderlust, Travel, Magazine, Publication, Costa Rica
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Rufous-Tailed Hummingbird. La Fortuna, Costa Rica.

Return From Costa Rica

Alex Metcalfe September 6, 2018

I finally made it back from Costa Rica. Wow, what a country! There was wildlife everywhere. 

During in a brief pause between heavy showers I finally managed to snap this little guy in mid take off as he paused whizzing between flowers. Even at rest I saw his little chest heaving up and down. It’s no wonder he was tired, hummingbirds can beat their wings up to 3000 times a minute as they visit up to 1000 flowers in a day on loops.

I'll be posting more Costa Rica shots in the next few weeks so stay tuned!
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Shot on OM-D E-M5 II + 40-150 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO
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La Fortuna de San Carlos Waterfall, Costa Rica

In Travel Tags Rufous, Tailed, Hummingbird, Costa Rica, La Fortuna, Wildlife, Birds
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Past Posts

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Austrian Alpine Club (UK) 2023 Photography Competition Results
September 13, 2023
Austrian Alpine Club (UK) 2023 Photography Competition Results
September 13, 2023

Stoked to hear that I've won the Austrian Alpine Club (UK)'s best People/Portrait and General Image categories in their 2023 photography competition.

Read more about the results here.

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September 13, 2023
January Talks: Expedition to Tajikistan
January 7, 2023
January Talks: Expedition to Tajikistan
January 7, 2023

Happy New Year beautiful people!

I’m kicking off the new year with a series of talks on my recent exploratory expedition to the Pamirs Mountains in Tajikistan. More details below. If you’re in the area come say howdy ho 👋.

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January 7, 2023
Expedition to Tajikistan 2022: The Plan
June 22, 2022
Expedition to Tajikistan 2022: The Plan
June 22, 2022

When I received a phone call from Tom earlier this year asking if I wanted to return to Central Asia and climb a new objective this summer I couldn’t say no. With only two days climbing out of a planned 12 during last year’s trip it felt like we had unfinished business in Central Asia.

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June 22, 2022
Newsletter • March 2022
March 31, 2022
Newsletter • March 2022
March 31, 2022

As I write this newsletter the rain is drumming relentlessly against the climbing hut window here on the west coast of Scotland and I am feeling resigned that maybe, just maybe, the Scottish winter climbing scene is finally over.

This month I’m sharing the perfect film to get excited about Scottish winter skiing, a book to think differently about wealth and thoughts on how finding a mentor can appear in places least expected.

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March 31, 2022
Newsletter • February 2022
February 28, 2022
Newsletter • February 2022
February 28, 2022

Winter is finally here and in full swing. I’ve been making the most of every opportunity to get out on the hill and practice my skills.

This month I’m sharing the perfect film to get excited about winter climbing, a book to get the most out of your ski touring and thoughts on why achieving your goals can take longer than you think.

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February 28, 2022
Newsletter • January 2022
January 31, 2022
Newsletter • January 2022
January 31, 2022

So, I finally moved to Scotland and now happily ensconced on the East coast. I can’t believe I didn’t move sooner. I’m six miles from the sea and 20 miles from the Cairngorm Mountains. The outdoor fun potential here is limitless. I’ve come up here for a few months to shoot winter projects for Montane and Olympus and prepare for a guiding qualification.

Captured at Ciarngorms National Park on 02 Feb, 2019 by Alex Metcalfe Photography.

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January 31, 2022
Kyrgyzstan Expedition 2021 Trip Report
December 12, 2021
Kyrgyzstan Expedition 2021 Trip Report
December 12, 2021

Trip report from the team’s exploratory climbing expedition in the Kuiluu Valley in the Tian-Shan Mountains, Kyrgyzstan.

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December 12, 2021
Newsletter • December 2021
December 6, 2021
Newsletter • December 2021
December 6, 2021

The time in Kyrgyzstan was a real breath of fresh air and welcome relief to the ongoing drama of COVID for the team. As you can imagine the attitude towards the pandemic was relaxed over there, and it was in ways, a return to normality. Unfortunately, the trip did not go to plan with the team climbing only two days out of a planned twelve due to our basecamp being attacked.

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December 6, 2021
Newsletter • June 2021
July 1, 2021
Newsletter • June 2021
July 1, 2021

I just got back from a mega training weekend in the Ogwen Valley and it was a very, very welcome break. Just being able to get out of the country, talk to new people and do a great deal of walking and climbing was a spiritual boost for me.

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July 1, 2021
First Front Cover With the OWPG
June 11, 2021
First Front Cover With the OWPG
June 11, 2021

I think every photographer aspires for a magazine front cover shot and I finally landed my first on The Outdoor Writer Photographer Guild’s 2021 summer journal.

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June 11, 2021

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