Any photographers on here?

[Wee Bold Davy]

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Love your work, just a little surprised that you don't put a faint watermark on your images online, there's plenty of people out there who won't hesitate to use your great work without your permission. I had my own photographic business for around 7 years starting around 1987. It survived without advertising, just by word of mouth. I hadn't planned to start a business it just happened as a result of doing 'little jobs' which soon took over my full-time job! Of course that was in the days of Kodak, Fuji and Ilford films ........ no safety net, no room for error!
I moved from Scotland to Wales 19 years ago to help my wife look after her mother and immediately realised how much freedom I'd taken for granted in Scotland regarding access and freedom to roam. With landscapes, I soon felt as though I was doing my hobby with one hand tied behind my back, the fun soon went out of it. My other love, portraiture was still possible, so I set about trying to find work as I had previously in Scotland, but I knew no one and the little bit of interest I did get around 2008 thought I was charging too much, despite the fact I was asking the same as I was charging in Scotland in the early '90s which I was told then was too cheap!! I don't suppose the banking crash helped either!

Along came digital, my wife bought me a Nikon D70 so as I always have done I bought a 2nd identical body (as with back up film cameras!) In 2014 I upgraded to (2) Nikon D7000s which I still have but rarely use since I changed my job. I retired early last year as I struggled with my mobility, so it may be a chance to blow the dust off my 105mm Nikon Macro lens which I bought originally to photograph jewellery for a client with my studio lights and possibly relight my passion!!

 

[MacroMad]

Love your work, just a little surprised that you don't put a faint watermark on your images online, there's plenty of people out there who won't hesitate to use your great work without your permission. I had my own photographic business for around 7 years starting around 1987. It survived without advertising, just by word of mouth. I hadn't planned to start a business it just happened as a result of doing 'little jobs' which soon took over my full-time job! Of course that was in the days of Kodak, Fuji and Ilford films ........ no safety net, no room for error!
I moved from Scotland to Wales 19 years ago to help my wife look after her mother and immediately realised how much freedom I'd taken for granted in Scotland regarding access and freedom to roam. With landscapes, I soon felt as though I was doing my hobby with one hand tied behind my back, the fun soon went out of it. My other love, portraiture was still possible, so I set about trying to find work as I had previously in Scotland, but I knew no one and the little bit of interest I did get around 2008 thought I was charging too much, despite the fact I was asking the same as I was charging in Scotland in the early '90s which I was told then was too cheap!! I don't suppose the banking crash helped either!

Along came digital, my wife bought me a Nikon D70 so as I always have done I bought a 2nd identical body (as with back up film cameras!) In 2014 I upgraded to (2) Nikon D7000s which I still have but rarely use since I changed my job. I retired early last year as I struggled with my mobility, so it may be a chance to blow the dust off my 105mm Nikon Macro lens which I bought originally to photograph jewellery for a client with my studio lights and possibly relight my passion!!

Thank you, Underwater Macro photography is our (mine & my wife) passion, my first digital wS a little Sony 2.1 mp in a plexi housing we bought in HK on our 1st round the world.
After that i bought a Nikon D70 & s then progressed up the models to owning two D3X’s, my lens of choice underwater is the Nikkor 60 micro although i did have a 105, too much mucky water between subject and lens for the 105.
We spent a lot of time, close to twenty years photographing Nudibranch’s around Indo Pacific and South China Sea’s

 

[makems]

Carcassonne taken using an Apple iPhone 13

 

[makems]

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[Wee Bold Davy]

Thank you, Underwater Macro photography is our (mine & my wife) passion, my first digital wS a little Sony 2.1 mp in a plexi housing we bought in HK on our 1st round the world.
After that i bought a Nikon D70 & s then progressed up the models to owning two D3X’s, my lens of choice underwater is the Nikkor 60 micro although i did have a 105, too much mucky water between subject and lens for the 105.
We spent a lot of time, close to twenty years photographing Nudibranch’s around Indo Pacific and South China Sea’s

I had to look up what Nudibranch’s actually were! They look very diverse, fascinating and beautiful but very invisible to more than 99.9999% of the population! I would imagine (correct me if I'm wrong) that you study them too. I can't even start to imagine how much hard work and time, not to mention expense involved in getting your wonderful images.
I've kept freshwater tropical fish for most of my life and if I had my life to live over I would have spent it searching the Amazon Basin or Lakes Tanganyika and Malawi for new, undiscovered species of fish which absolutely fascinate me.
Saying that, there's not too much in my life which I would have changed, it's been great!

I must say that I'm envious of your work. There's nothing quite like being able to do what you enjoy doing and to have a partner who shares your passion, wow!

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[MacroMad]

Our hobby was borne out of wanting to do something together, my wife organised a scuba diving (Padi) course for both of us.
I was 49 at the time but thought i would give it a go.
To cut a very long storey short, first we bought a 3 chip digital video so as to get decent quality stills from.
After a while i wanted something "better", so we bought the Sony 2.1 mp.
We dived the UK, every week without fail, even boxing day, broke the ice to get in and then we ventured further afield, Pacific islands, Japanese sunken fleet in Chuuk Lagoon, our favourite place was an old floating oil service platform in the South China Sea, we would go there sometimes 3 times a year for 4-5 weeks. Since 2009 we have dived the Philippines every year (amongst other places) where we would spend 2 months diving everyday searching for new species of Nudibranchs, we have close to 700 species catalogued, a good few of them un named species.
Yes it is not cheap, camera and housing = 16kg + all our own diving equipment, close to 100kg
Flying from the UK long haul, 7 weeks diving and accomodation + all meals +plus hotel at the beginning and end to chill out for a few days all adds up.
A good job i had a good job.
I post just a few of what we have found.
Enjoy.

 

[Wee Bold Davy]

Our hobby was borne out of wanting to do something together, my wife organised a scuba diving (Padi) course for both of us.
I was 49 at the time but thought i would give it a go.
To cut a very long storey short, first we bought a 3 chip digital video so as to get decent quality stills from.
After a while i wanted something "better", so we bought the Sony 2.1 mp.
We dived the UK, every week without fail, even boxing day, broke the ice to get in and then we ventured further afield, Pacific islands, Japanese sunken fleet in Chuuk Lagoon, our favourite place was an old floating oil service platform in the South China Sea, we would go there sometimes 3 times a year for 4-5 weeks. Since 2009 we have dived the Philippines every year (amongst other places) where we would spend 2 months diving everyday searching for new species of Nudibranchs, we have close to 700 species catalogued, a good few of them un named species.
Yes it is not cheap, camera and housing = 16kg + all our own diving equipment, close to 100kg
Flying from the UK long haul, 7 weeks diving and accomodation + all meals +plus hotel at the beginning and end to chill out for a few days all adds up.
A good job i had a good job.
I post just a few of what we have found.
Enjoy.

I think I'll need to read up on Nudibranchs, there must be something really fascinating about them to get so involved!
Being fortunate enough to being able to spend so much quality time away from work every year, let alone being able to afford to do so is everyones dream I think that everyone should have a hobby which fullfills them and they can be proud of taking it to another level, I've been there and it defines you as a person. Too many folks just seem to float aimlessly through life and achieve nothing. I couldn't imagine a life like that, seems so pointless.
I hope that you have the good health and wealth to enjoy your hobby for many years to come and you can add to your amazing catalogue. Who knows you may end up with a Nudibranch species named after you as happens in fishkeeping.
Saying that, the sixth image looks just like a guy who lives around the corner

 

[Dunslow]

I don't have anything fancy, just a phone, but my pup is a real diva when you take a photo of her......

 

[Wee Bold Davy]

I don't have anything fancy, just a phone, but my pup is a real diva when you take a photo of her......
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Lovely photo. You can have the best camera on the planet and not take a good photo. In this photo you've got lovely side lighting which picks out every single bit of detail on your dogs coat. If it was taken with a flash or with the light coming over your shoulder the photo would have been flat and uninteresting. Nice one

 

[pwilmo]

Just a couple of shots of my van at Shelton Mallet Motorhome Show, I loved the scenery, and one of Wells cathedral, what an experience

couldn't decide which on was best, so here's both
PS look closely at the motorhome picture, rear wheels ... I now use pump up bags for levelling they are so easy.

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[irnbru]

Cmon folks, not been a post on this wonderful thread in several months. Hopefully this will bump it back up.

 

[Poppy and Hamish]

I am a fair weather camper, so haven't been out in the MH since October, so no exciting pictures to share from trips. Dropping a day a week at work in the next month or so, so hopefully more time to get out with the camera in general.

Good shout to bump this thread though

 

[Threeracers]

Great shot Dunslow. I have a similar muse, could even be related, who puts up with me taking too many photos of him. I shoot film and often return with an unfinished roll and keen to develop it and see the results I invariably ending up taking more of him to finish it off. I think a rather large proportion of my films have the last few shots of my mutt!

Any other film photographers here? I used to develop my own and scan the results but I haven’t yet developed in my truck yet So I send away at the moment. I would be interested to hear if anyone develops on the road?

Mark

 

[Speve]

Taken in October at Saebø Norway sun just came out

and coming into Reine,Lofotons

 

[Threeracers]

Sometimes it can be tricky finding the perfect sized wedge to stop a table rocking, but not tonight.

iphone.

M

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[seasideBill]

Trip to North Yorks over Xmas

 

[Blaydon]

We had a zoom meeting to attend when we were away. Rather than one of those fake backgrounds we just opened the blinds. Lake Como. It drove the others mad.

 

[Blaydon]

Southern Switzerland

 

[Otter Spotter]

Surf & turf at the Lighthouse Inn Walcott complete with C&CC CS and a new Motorhome stopover called Nelson’s Patch.

Way too much food for me with 4 Prawns and a big rump steak hiding under all the other stuff

 

[irnbru]

Surf & turf at the Lighthouse Inn Walcott complete with C&CC CS and a new Motorhome stopover called Nelson’s Patch.

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Way too much food for me with 4 Prawns and a big rump steak hiding under all the other stuff

Was the stopover include free with the meal?

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[Otter Spotter]

Was the stopover include free with the meal?

No not on the CS site, £45 for 2 nights ! It has showers and toilets. The Nelsons Patch looks better but without toilets and Shower and I think is cheaper.

Nelson's Patch Motorhome Park Norfolk

Nelson's Patch, Norfolk Coast Motorhome & Campervan Park.

www.nelsonspatch.co.uk

 

[MacroMad]

Taken in October at Saebø Norway sun just came outView attachment 704762
and coming into Reine,Lofotons
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What a great trip, is it easy to find somewhere to park up at night.

 

[cyberyacht]

Surf & turf at the Lighthouse Inn Walcott complete with C&CC CS and a new Motorhome stopover called Nelson’s Patch.

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Way too much food for me with 4 Prawns and a big rump steak hiding under all the other stuff

We've only got his word for it that there's a steak under there. Might actually be the pescatarian option.

 

[Speve]

What a great trip, is it easy to find somewhere to park up at night.

We did a cruise with Hurtigruten in October however it has encouraged us to return in the motorhome we saw lots up there and there are service points even out on the Lofotons

 

[Otter Spotter]

We've only got his word for it that there's a steak under there. Might actually be the pescatarian option.

Who you calling Pescatarian, I’m an atheist

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[Wee Bold Davy]

Great shot Dunslow. I have a similar muse, could even be related, who puts up with me taking too many photos of him. I shoot film and often return with an unfinished roll and keen to develop it and see the results I invariably ending up taking more of him to finish it off. I think a rather large proportion of my films have the last few shots of my mutt!

Any other film photographers here? I used to develop my own and scan the results but I haven’t yet developed in my truck yet So I send away at the moment. I would be interested to hear if anyone develops on the road?

Mark

I've got all my cameras I bought going back to 1979 on a shelve except for my Bronica ETRS which was far too expensive to be a paperweight I used to buy two identical cameras (except for the Bronica) as I was always doing jobs, many which may require me to use different speeds of film or B&W/colour and changing film in mid-roll was a pain! My hobby 'work' was usually on slide film but found the cost of cibachrome prints prohibitive.
Digital was definitely a game changer, at least there was no more sleepless nights waiting for wedding prints to arrive

 

[Threeracers]

I mainly use a Hasselblad which would solve your need to swap film speeds as you can change the film backs mid roll. And an Olympus XA for days when the Hasselblad is too heavy to lug around!

 

[Otter Spotter]

I mainly use a Hasselblad which would solve your need to swap film speeds as you can change the film backs mid roll. And an Olympus XA for days when the Hasselblad is too heavy to lug around!

I take it that’s your darkroom behind the Bedford cab ?

 

[Otter Spotter]

I've got all my cameras I bought going back to 1979 on a shelve except for my Bronica ETRS which was far too expensive to be a paperweight I used to buy two identical cameras (except for the Bronica) as I was always doing jobs, many which may require me to use different speeds of film or B&W/colour and changing film in mid-roll was a pain! My hobby 'work' was usually on slide film but found the cost of cibachrome prints prohibitive.
Digital was definitely a game changer, at least there was no more sleepless nights waiting for wedding prints to arrive

Funny you should mention Bronica, I have just packed up my 1000s with sportsfinder and pistol grip to sell on. I have finally admitted to myself that I will not be going back to film

 

[Wee Bold Davy]

Funny you should mention Bronica, I have just packed up my 1000s with sportsfinder and pistol grip to sell on. I have finally admitted to myself that I will not be going back to film

It broke my heart selling the Bronica, but I needed the money to get my RGIT certificate at Aberdeen to work offshore

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