Out of Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  and into France!

 

Out of Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and into France!

 

 

"Laugh, and the world laughs with you. Weep and you weep alone!"

Ella Wheeler Wilcox - American author and poet

 

How can I best describe myself? Made in England with French connections (wife) and a dash of Irish (blood that is!).

 

I have been living in France since 1970, twenty five years in Paris and the rest of the time in Royan, a small seaside town in the south west of France.

 

I have always been interested in painting and in the distant past when I was young and fit I did quite a bit of scuba diving. And when I was too old for that I took up fossil hunting.

 

Now alas I'm reduced to walking the dogs, computer keyboard finger exercises and camera-button press-downs! My favourite TV programme is Télématin which is a French breakfast TV programme you can watch while you're still asleep!

 

However, I have recently discovered the fascinating world of insects. Down on my hands and knees studying at close-range the antics of these little creatures I sometimes feel I'm prying like a little girl peeping through the window of her doll's house.

 

Enough of this sentimentality! ;-)

 

I'm a newcomer to Flickr and to photography for that matter. My experience is therefore very limited as is my equipment (batteries being the only accessories I have for my little pocket camera).

 

Actually, I don't really know what I'm doing here lost in a forest of artists and photographic heavyweights. My only aspirations are to try and bring a touch of light-heartedness into an otherwise serious world.

 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those very talented people who, with their generous comments, have encouraged me to stay on a little longer (if that's alright with Flickr!). Hope to see you all soon.

 

 

1966 and all that*

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This is me in the good old days. I included this shot for my profile to illustrate that I was once young and fit. Incidentally, I'm the one standing up with all the hair! The picture was taken on a Royal Navy inshore minesweeper (courtesy of the Admiralty) during a scientific expedition and a search for sunken treasure off the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, England in 1966. only days before England won the world cup! And that last comment is to show that even in exile one can still be patriotic!

 

Oh dear! It is rather long isn't it? It's quite amazing, don't you think, just how much you can squeeze into these little boxes!

 

February 2006

 

 

 

kittymax - View my recent photos on Flickriver

  

My gear as of December 2007 ...

 

The Gear!

 

... and still going strong after 12 years of loyal service! - September 2019

 

 

View my photos at bighugelabs.com

  

BLOOD GROUP A+ - In case you're after my blood! (ツ)

  

My sincere thanks go to all you nice people who have left behind such lovely testimonials.

I am truly honoured and grateful.

  

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  • JoinedFebruary 2006
  • OccupationStayin' alive and counting my blessings
  • HometownPortsmouth, England
  • Current cityRoyan
  • CountryFrance
  • Emailkittymax@gmail.com
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Sincere Spoon (deleted)

Y a de la vie, il y a une histoire, il y a quelqu'un...

March 16, 2022
Jazzy Bushes (deleted)

BEAUTIFUL DYNAMIC CREATIVITY IS QUIET EVIDENT,ITS AWESOME SITE

November 17, 2021

My first impression on seeing your fantastic photostream was that it is so neat and tidy. Then, exploring its content, I found your pictures to be varied, appealing and of very high quality despite the size of your little camera. The stories you tell, were a joy to read even though they are sometimes rather sad. The ad… Read more

My first impression on seeing your fantastic photostream was that it is so neat and tidy. Then, exploring its content, I found your pictures to be varied, appealing and of very high quality despite the size of your little camera. The stories you tell, were a joy to read even though they are sometimes rather sad. The adventure as a whole was well worth the time spent.

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November 5, 2020

Love your work my wife and I love your dogs great stream I have not taken al lot of Photos at the moment been to busy at our caravan very soon we will be lock down again due to this virus hope you are all well keep safe at the age of 74 I have to be more careful. Please keep me up dated with your work with the camera p… Read more

Love your work my wife and I love your dogs great stream I have not taken al lot of Photos at the moment been to busy at our caravan very soon we will be lock down again due to this virus hope you are all well keep safe at the age of 74 I have to be more careful. Please keep me up dated with your work with the camera plus I need some instructions how you do your close up work on the bugs,

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October 24, 2020
Riki Metz says:

Absolutely outstanding photos, presented with unique style and an infectious joy for living!

April 19, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. Brilliant in concept, brilliant in execution. Bravo Maestro!

March 5, 2020

awesome and marvelous gallery full of humour, technic ans sensitivity necessary visit !!

December 23, 2019

Hello, you do works of art, just document, but thank you for getting to know us!

December 13, 2019
H PF says:

Great gallery, great pictures and the best macro-photos I ever have seen!

December 7, 2019

Take a stroll through Colin's photostream. You will not be disappointed! His humor, photographic skills and an eye for the intriguing creates a joyful and aesthetic collection of images. I enjoy his views of his dogs and sunsets, but what I really love is his macro collection! His up close and personal view of arthropo… Read more

Take a stroll through Colin's photostream. You will not be disappointed! His humor, photographic skills and an eye for the intriguing creates a joyful and aesthetic collection of images. I enjoy his views of his dogs and sunsets, but what I really love is his macro collection! His up close and personal view of arthropods from an amazing shot of Colin holding a monster in 1966 to his portraits of various insects, can turn the casual observer into an entomologist in no time! Thanks for sharing your eclectic interests and skills with us, Colin!

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August 4, 2012

Il y a un peu plus de six ans, j'ai vu "débouler" sur mon stream un délicieux gentleman, si merveilleusement amusant, enthousiaste et généreux que je ne l'ai plus quitté depuis. Si vous connaissez un peu Colin, vous admettrez avec moi que "l'essayer, c'est l'adopter" sans réserve ! En tant que "plus vieille amie" et … Read more

Il y a un peu plus de six ans, j'ai vu "débouler" sur mon stream un délicieux gentleman, si merveilleusement amusant, enthousiaste et généreux que je ne l'ai plus quitté depuis. Si vous connaissez un peu Colin, vous admettrez avec moi que "l'essayer, c'est l'adopter" sans réserve ! En tant que "plus vieille amie" et fondatrice de ton fan club, je veux rendre hommage à ta gentillesse, à ton merveilleux sens de l'humour... so british ;-) à ta délicatesse, à ta fidélité... et à tes savoureux commentaires ! Pas de photoshop à la truelle ni de traitement d'enfer ici, juste de jolies photos toutes simples qui racontent tes émerveillements, ta passion pour les insectes, pour tes chiens, ton amour de la nature, ton affection pour les tiens... oui, des histoires toutes simples, mais très belles, que tu nous présentes avec beaucoup de sensibilité et de pudeur. Merci d'être un si merveilleux ami mon Colin, et n'oublie pas qu'un délicieux Pomerol ça se partage ! Il t'attend ;-) Mille bisouX. A little more than six years ago, I saw a delightful gentleman turning up at my stream , so wonderfully funny, enthusiastic and generous that I did not leave him any more since. If you know Colin a little, you will admit with me that " to try him is to adopt him " without reserve ! As " older friend " and founder of your fan club, I want to pay tribute in your kindness, in your wonderful sense of humor... so British ;-) in your tactfulness, in your faithfulness and in your amusing comments ! No Photoshop with a trowel nor hellish processing here, just beautiful simple photos that tell your wonders, your passion for insects, for your dogs, your love of nature, your affection for yours... yes, very simple, but very beautiful stories that you present us with a lot of sensibility and modesty. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend my Colin, and do not forget that a delicious Pomerol has to be shared ! It's waiting for you ;-) One thousand of bisouX Anne-Marie

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February 22, 2012

100F Photographer! Here you find highly attended pictures. Quality on highest level. –– 100F摄影! 在此您可找到深受关注的相片。 最高水准的质量。 –– ¡Fotógrafo 100F! Aquí encontrará imágenes muy apreciadas. Calidad al más alto nivel. –– Fotógrafo 100F! Aqui encontra imagens que receberam muita atenção.Qualidade ao mais alto nível. –– Photograph… Read more

100F Photographer! Here you find highly attended pictures. Quality on highest level. –– 100F摄影! 在此您可找到深受关注的相片。 最高水准的质量。 –– ¡Fotógrafo 100F! Aquí encontrará imágenes muy apreciadas. Calidad al más alto nivel. –– Fotógrafo 100F! Aqui encontra imagens que receberam muita atenção.Qualidade ao mais alto nível. –– Photographe 100F! Vous trouverez ici des clichés très recherchés. Qualité au plus haut niveau. –– 100F Photograph! Hier finden Sie viel beachtete Bilder. Qualität auf höchstem Niveau. –– 100F Photograph! Qui trovi immagini molto guardate. Qualità al massimo livello. –– 100F 사진! 귀하는 여기서 아주 우수하게 평가된 사진들을 찾을 수 있습니다. 최우수 수준의 질. World100F – QualityGroup – Marco

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May 29, 2008

What can I say..... an absolute sweetheart with an awesome sense of humour :) If I have one word of advice for anyone it would be to waste some time browsing through his stream. It really is an absolute pleasure. :)

October 12, 2007