[F11]

I became interested in photography comparatively late in life when the pressure of bringing up two daughters who had fled the nest left me with the time to be able to channel my energy into something for myself. It happened for me by chance really when I bought a camera that gave me really good results with my floral portrature, that coupled with my father's great tehnical knowledge led me down a path where I have never looked back. For me I think it is trying to achieve something technically excellent where I can excel as an individual. I'm rather kack handed and composition doesn't come easy for me so I really have to work hard at it. The biggest buzz for me is making other people happy. One of my grandson's competed in the regional karate championships and when the other parents got wind that my images were quite good they asked if I could do some of their children. The result was that 30 of my images now appear on the website for the club and 3 boxes of chocolates and thank you cards followed. During September I went as the alternative photographer at a Wedding, had two cameras on the go and the bride and groom said they felt my shots captured the event better than their hired photographer. Just this week I compiled a collage for them which they are over the moon with. Several reasons for me really. Just love it.