Dr Richard Roscoe

Born, 1971, in England.  Moved to Munich, Germany, in 1980.  Degree in Biological Sciences followed by PhD in microbial genetics, both at Leicester University, England.  Employed in Munich since 1997 in the patent field.

Primary photographic interests are volcanoes and wildlife, in particular penguins and other seabirds. First "lava-contact" was at Kilauea volcano in Hawaii.  Since then, visits to numerous erupting volcanoes, including Stromboli, Etna, Soufriere Hillls, Erta Ale, Santiaguito, Colima, Semeru and the fascinating and unique volcano Oldoinyo Lengai in Tanzania. First "penguin-contact" was on the Falkland Islands, followed by visits to the Antarctic, Argentina, New Zealand and South Africa.

Interest in photography was triggered by wish to document holidays.  Gradually, became the main focus of travels.  Photographic skills were picked up on the road but also by critical study of own photos and the work of other photographers. 

Exhibitions, Competitions, Colaborations:

Affiliated to commercial german stock photo archive "Vulkanarchiv" (Volcano Archive) since 2005.

Participation in exhibition "Die Vulkane der Welt" (The Volcanoes of the World), organized by Daniela Szczepanski, May 2007, Forum Daun, Eifel, Germany.

Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2007 - 4 photos in semi-final stage

Natures Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards 2007 - 1 photo in final

Publications:

Photos in travel and wildlife magazines, museums, various internet sites

Photos in Intl. Assoc. of Volcanology & Chemistry of the Earths Interior (IAVCEI) calender in 2006 and 2008

Contributions to Smithsonian "Bulletin Global Volcanism Network" (e.g. in BGVN Vol.32, No.12, Dec. 2007; Vol.33, No.6, June 2008)

Public Appearances:

Featured "Volcano Chaser" in "Gethin Jones' Danger Hunters: Volcanoes" (Produced by Summer Films. First screened on Virgin 1 (UK) on Nov. 5, 2008)