While it might seem as though every inch of the planet has already been photographed, the universe is one subject that remains under-explored and full of mystery. Ever since he was a child, astrophotographer Josh Dury has been interested in astronomy and celestial events.
“I was inspired by children’s science fiction programmes, dreaming of life on other planets and I wanted to be closer to them,” he says. “So I pursued astrophotography during my education and then took a degree in it, documenting our place within the universe.”
Dury graduated with a first-class honours degree from the University of the West of England (UWE) and, today, is an established award-winning landscape astrophotographer, displaying his work and sharing advice across many outlets, from magazines (including Digital Photographer) to TV and radio programmes as well as lectures and podcasts.
Dury is also a delegate for the International Dark Skies Association, representing Bristol and southwest England. “I use my photography as a platform to inspire audiences and to visualise the impact light pollution has on our environment,” he says. “I’m also a fellow of The Royal Astronomical Society (RAS), which allows me to engage with parliamentary activities to support these initiatives. That’s where my voice becomes reality.”
I meet Josh at the DP offices in Bath
