Gamekeeper turns photographer: Amazing pictures by 'Dr Dolittle' who's so at one with nature he can snap Britain's wildlife from just a few feet away
Adam Tatlow has affinity with nature allowing him unique access to wildlife
These charming images were taken right next to his trusting subjects
These charming images were taken right next to his trusting subjects
Built up stunning portfolio of snaps of rarely-seen birds and animals
By AMANDA WILLIAMSA gamekeeper has become so at one with his charges that he has become the real life Dr Doolittle, and can even photograph some of Britain's most endearing animals from just a few feet.
Adam Tatlow's affinity with nature has allowed him to get so close to the creatures, that many of the resulting charming images, taken in the Cotswold countryside, look as if they have been taken with a zoom lens - but were actually taken right next to their trusting subjects.
The 46-year-old's trusty camera is never far from his side as he goes about his work as a gamekeeper on a countryside estate.
Beautiful: A gamekeeper has become so at one with his charges that he has become the real life Dr Doolittle, and can even photograph some of Britain's most endearing animals from just a few feet
Rare close-up: A grounded Swallow taken by the real-life Dr Doolittle. Gamekeeper Mr Tatlow can even photograph some of Britain's rarest birds from just a few feet
King: Mr Tatlow has even managed to get close to a Kingfisher thanks to his amazing connection with his wild subjects
At one with nature: His charming images include this picture of a pheasant in a flap (left) from just a few feet away, and a winter robin perched on a branch (right)
He has built up a stunning portfolio of snaps that lift the lid on rarely-seen birds and animals found in forests throughout the country.
The 46-year-old's trusty camera is never far from his side
Mr Tatlow's subjects have included timid fox cubs, bounding hares, inquisitive hedgehogs and colourful kingfishers.
He is so at one with nature that he knows how to call animals to him.
They are so comfortable with him that he often gets within 30ft of them.
The father of two, is from the village of Guiting Power.
He said: 'I have had a love of wildlife and nature ever since I was old enough to be out of the house on my own.
'I would spend all day out in the woods and would only come back when it got dark - I built up I built up a real affinity for it.
'I got into photography when I was about 16.
'But I have always considered myself far more of an animal person than a photographer.
'That carried on with my job as a gamekeeper.
'I know how to get close to animals and how to get them close to me.
That's the key to being a good wildlife photographer, and it's just what I've done all my life.
'When I'm at work I always keep my camera close to hand.
The kit I use is quite rudimentary - my camera is just a basic digital SLR with a 70mm-200mm lens.
'Most of my shots are taken within 30ft of the animals. In fact, sometimes the animals get so close the lens can't focus.
'Half of the shots I take are completely opportunist, but I also know where and when to find animals to photograph.
'I know how to call the animals so they come closer to me. 'I don't wear anything special, just my work clothes.
'I love to show people what's out there, often right under their noses but unnoticed.'
Nosey: An inquisitive fox cub looks out near its hole. The incredible photos may look like they have been shot from miles away - but amazingly Adam Tatlow is actually just feet away from his wild subjects
Picture perfect: Mr Tatlow can 'talk' to the wildlife to get their attention to get the perfect shot. Here he's photographed a deer starring directly at him
Snap happy: The Cotswold gamekeeper shoots amazing pictures of British wildlife - including these fluffy cygnets - without the aid of long lenses and elaborate techniques
Chilly: The 46-year-old's affinity with nature has allowed him to get up close and personal with some of the UK's most endearing wildlife. Here he's snapped a rabbit in the snow
He has built up a stunning portfolio of snaps that lift the lid on rarely-seen birds and animals found in forests throughout the country
Beautiful: He is so at one with nature that he knows how to call animals, and often gets within 30ft of them
Collection: He has built up a stunning portfolio of snaps that lift the lid on rarely-seen birds and animals found in forests throughout the country - such as these fawns, pictured snuggling into the grass
Prickly: An increasingly rare hedgehog seems to be striking a pose for his photoshoot with the real life Dr Doolittle
Hares in the snow: Mr Tatlow's trusty camera is never far from his side as he goes about his work as a gamekeeper on an estate in the Cotswolds countryside
Sleepy: A tiny fawn snuggles down into the grass. Mr Tatlow's subjects have included timid fox cubs, bounding hares, inquisitive hedgehogs and colourful kingfishers
The father of two, from the village of Guiting Power, said he has had a love of wildlife and nature ever since he was old enough to be out of the house on his own
He said: 'Half of the shots I take are completely opportunist, but I also know where and when to find animals to photograph'
A partridge perched on a dry stone wall seemed oblivious to the fact it was being photographed
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