old fart,but young at heart and enjoying life.
Have come back to photography after several years gap.
Am interested in wildlife,mainly birds and insects and also wild flowers.
I am retired but now work as a Volunteer Ranger with the National Trust at Quarry Bank at Styal
I am also a moderator with :-
Flowers or Insects Macros only
Flowers or Insects Macro -Elite
Secret Forest-Macros Only
I am an Admin for the following groups
Everything Good in Nature
Everything Good in Nature - Premium
Golden Nature
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Proud Member Of / All Nature's Paradise (P/1 C/5)
Proud Member Of Auto Focus (P/1 C/5)
the top contributors 2011 thank you very much
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Administrador 
Díaz de Vivar, Gustavo
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- JoinedJune 2009
- OccupationVolunteer Wildlife Ranger
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Claylaner (Derek) has a great eye for the macro shot, envious of many! He has a wide range of topics on his flickr page, from macro flowers and birds to scenes. Derek is a moderator for the, Flowers and Insects Groups and Everything Good in Nature Groups. Derek is always happy to help, advise and pass on his knowledge … Read more
Claylaner (Derek) has a great eye for the macro shot, envious of many! He has a wide range of topics on his flickr page, from macro flowers and birds to scenes. Derek is a moderator for the, Flowers and Insects Groups and Everything Good in Nature Groups. Derek is always happy to help, advise and pass on his knowledge to those who are interested. Derek has also had quite a few photos EXPLORED!! and published in the local newspaper, national publications (Bird Watching magazine) and the local National Trust posters.
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