The seals were pupping at Horsey Beach, but I couldn’t take my eyes off these year-old youngsters play-fighting in the frothy sea. It’s one of the few shots I got where the seals weren’t completely covered in foam.

Namibia gives you glowing dunes, empty deserts, skeletal trees, abandoned towns and some of the clearest night skies anywhere on Earth. It’s a playground for minimalists, wildlife lovers, astro shooters, landscape photographers… or anyone who loves a striking backdrop.

Over the past 35-odd years as a photographer, I've accumulated a fair amount of gear (camera bags are my weak spot 🙄). But there are certain accessories I wouldn't be without – and they don't necessarily cost a fortune. Here are my top 10 gift ideas for the photographer in your life...