About Me
In the media...My pictures of BASE jumping have featured prominently of late across the broadsheets (Daily Mail, The Times, Daily Express, Daily Telegraph, even The Sun!). More detail to be found in Project BASE and in my Journal section - and in online news outlets...
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6935787/Mount-Snowdon-base-jumper-breaks-mountain-record.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6720199/Ben-Nevis-base-jump-gruelling-10-mile-trek-Britains-highest-mountain.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6935787/Mount-Snowdon-base-jumper-breaks-mountain-record.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6720199/Ben-Nevis-base-jump-gruelling-10-mile-trek-Britains-highest-mountain.html
I am a lifelong traveller and adventure pursuits advocate, as well as a cognitive scientist 'by day'. I have been priveleged to have many adventurous experiences around the world: from Arctic to the desert, mountains and jungle. I have climbed in the Alps, skiied in Greenland, rafted in Central America, and dived all over the world, from the frigid waters of Svalbard to the dragon-infested lands of Indonesia!
My particular focus in all this, other than to enjoy all that the world has to offer, is to understand and communicate about the psychology of adventure. This means delving into how the brain operates, adapts and functions optimally within different environmental contexts, to educate and inspire and provide a novel take on adventure photography.
The CognitvExplorer is the persona that epitomises the combination of perception and exploration. I seek to inspire others to immerse in the wild and at the same time learn more about how this enriches one's perceptions of the world out there..
My particular focus in all this, other than to enjoy all that the world has to offer, is to understand and communicate about the psychology of adventure. This means delving into how the brain operates, adapts and functions optimally within different environmental contexts, to educate and inspire and provide a novel take on adventure photography.
The CognitvExplorer is the persona that epitomises the combination of perception and exploration. I seek to inspire others to immerse in the wild and at the same time learn more about how this enriches one's perceptions of the world out there..
As a photographer I seek out different environments that sometimes require a vessel (kayak, boat), specialist equipment (ropes, SCUBA gear) to allow me to fully immerse and explore unique perspectives. I am a passionate ambassador for the adventurous opportunities offered by North Wales which is on my doorstep, with it's tremendous coastline and mountains. I also seek to promote the evocative beauty of the English Lake District and Scottish Highlands. A major project I am involved in is documenting BASE jumping in the UK across these regions, in conjunction with MountainManBASE - Extreme Action Media platform with exciting developments ongoing.
As a scientist I explore how the marvel that is the brain, controls the tools of perception and action, and how these processes may be disrupted or enhanced by exposure to nature and wilderness experiences. This understanding can generate principles to help enhance motivation, wellbeing and resilience to the stresses of life. The message from this is that adventurous activities and exposure to nature can enhance cognitive functioning and personal growth.
As a scientist I explore how the marvel that is the brain, controls the tools of perception and action, and how these processes may be disrupted or enhanced by exposure to nature and wilderness experiences. This understanding can generate principles to help enhance motivation, wellbeing and resilience to the stresses of life. The message from this is that adventurous activities and exposure to nature can enhance cognitive functioning and personal growth.
You can check out my adventure photography page on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/davegallagheradventurephotography/
https://www.facebook.com/davegallagheradventurephotography/
