My interest in photography began in my early teens when I saved up enough pocket money to buy a Kodak Instamatic 133 camera. This was the model that featured the revolving flash cube which plugged into the top of the camera and provided four flashes! A few years later I purchased my first 'real' camera which was a Praktica Super TL. Even though this was considered an entry level camera at the time, my purchasing decision was influenced by the fact that it was an SLR and had through-the-lens metering. I eventually upgraded to the Pentax system during the 1980's and stuck with them for many years. However, due to their slow uptake to digital tech, I moved over to the Canon system in 2013 and have been a Canon user ever since.

I am now approaching my 72nd birthday and have a little more time to enjoy my photography. My favourite genres are macro and landscape although I enjoy taking photographs of virtually anything and everything.

I have visited Flickr on many occasions over the years and love the warm, friendly vibe and the overall feel of the site. I find the lack of trolling and nastiness that is prevalent on so many social sites these days to be truly refreshing. It’s such a good feeling to know there are still so many wonderful people in this beautiful world we live in. I thought the time was now right to become a Pro member, start sharing some photos of my own and maybe make some new friends.