{
  "id": 6141251,
  "title": "From first light to last – this photographer has spent over 30 years capturing this very special location",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/from-first-light-to-last-this-photographer-has-spent-over-30-years",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T14:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Amateur Photographer",
    "slug": "amateur-photographer",
    "url": "https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/photo-news/from-first-light-to-last-this-photographer-spent-over-has-spent-over-30-years-capturing-this-very-special-location/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Over three decades, photographer Robert Canis has meticulously captured the essence of Elmley Marsh in his book \"Elmley – First Light to Last.\" The Kent-based artist has been drawn to this marsh since the early 1980s when he began honing his craft under the tutelage of local naturalist Ted Coleman. Once Canis learned to drive, he made the marsh his regular stomping ground, creating a visual diary of this predominantly flat and open landscape.\n\nCanis' photographs showcase the marsh from dawn to dusk, as well as astrophotography under the night sky. The diversity of scenes, from wild landscapes to serene wetlands, attests to the photographer's dedication and keen eye for detail. His approach has been to become intimately acquainted with the marsh and its inhabitants, allowing him to anticipate and capture the perfect moment.\n\nThe book's compilation has been expertly curated by former AP editor Keith Wilson, renowned wildlife photographer Alex Mustard, and renowned publisher Eddie Ephraums. The foreword is penned by wildlife photography icon Stephen Dalton. Together, this talented team has produced a work that is as visually stunning as it is informative.\n\n\"Elmley – First Light to Last\" is a must-read for photography enthusiasts, offering an intimate glimpse into the dedicated artistry of Robert Canis. The book, published by Envisage Books, can be purchased online at robertcanis.com.",
  "summary": "Robert Canis has been photographing Elmley Marsh for the last three decades – this beautiful collection makes it easy to see why The post From first light to last – this photographer has spent over 30 years capturing this very special location appeared first on Amateur Photographer .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}