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I have been interested in photography for nearly 58 years, started with a Kodak Brownie Cresta,(which I have now picked up again from a Carboot Sale, just for the Nostalgia and time travel I get holding it) Then Agfa Isolette 11, ( also now back in my collection) Yashica Minister 111 and my first SLR a Mamiya Secor 1000 TL.
Finally went Digital 5 years ago, with a Minolta Dimage 200 but I missed the Control you have with an SLR and so this year splashed out on my Dream camera a Pentax K20D (Now a Pentax K5).Also started using Photoshop Elements6 this year 2008.
I think it is amazing what you can do now with Raw and editing software, really think there is now Photography(recording Images) and Photo Art (creating Pictures using Photographs and Computers) + quite a bit in between.
I like to find something to capture that is a bit out of the ordinary like Back lit,or Mist, Low sunlight, Short DOF, Long DOF.
Now joining FlickR and looking at some of the Photostreams on here I am amazed how many really good Photographers there are about now and enjoy looking through as many as possible in the hours I dare spend sat at the computer. I have recently started collecting old SMC Pentax lenses which work very well with my DSLR and I am very impressed with the quality of image I get with them, I have
smc Pentax-M 20mm f4 (now sold)
Pentax Takumar 28mm f2.8 (now sold)
smc Pentax- A 50mm 1.7 (now sold)
smc Pentax-M 100mm 2.8 (now sold)
smc Pentax-A 135mm 2.8 (now sold)
smc Pentax-K 200mm f4 (now sold)
Update in 2009
Though I found those old Manual Focus lenses Superb to use they did make for quite a heavy bag to carry around, so I sold them to part finance the purchase of two zooms that I read gave as good quality image as those Primes
November 2011 I think I have now found what works best for me, I like to go walking with The K5+Bigma+ BushHawk Shoulderpod over one shoulder,and my other K5 attched to my 16-50 in a holster bag over the other shoulder and a selection of the rest of my gear on a belt around my waist. I think like this I shall be rarely changing lenses and the weight of my gear is nicely spred around my body.
Pentax K5+ Sigma 50-500mm (Bigma)
Pentax K5+DA*16-50+DA10-17+DA*50-135+Sigma 70mm Macro+DA35 2.4
smc Pentax-A 28mm f2.8 oldie but goodie
Raynox DCR-250 Super Macro Convertion Lens
BushHawk Shoulder Pod
Slik Pro 700DX Tripod.
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Bill was one of the very first people who welcomed me to Flickr, and he has been a fantastic friend to me ever since. He comments thoughtfully every day, and he's helped make Cozy Corner my Flickr "home" :0) His landscapes are probably the most beautiful on Flickr, and not just because he lives in the paradise that i… Read more
Bill was one of the very first people who welcomed me to Flickr, and he has been a fantastic friend to me ever since. He comments thoughtfully every day, and he's helped make Cozy Corner my Flickr "home" :0) His landscapes are probably the most beautiful on Flickr, and not just because he lives in the paradise that is Wales--his eye and his attention to detail make every photo incredible, and memorable. Every image is flooded with light and color, and while looking at his work, you being to understand what Eden might have looked like. Thanks, Bill, my friend :0)
Read lessBill has been my Flickr friend for over a year now. He comes into your life as a warm and wonderful presence and stays there in exactly that same manner. Though you meet him without ever shaking hands or really hugging, you sense the warmth and sincerity... and trust him. You learn to love his life and family as if the… Read more
Bill has been my Flickr friend for over a year now. He comes into your life as a warm and wonderful presence and stays there in exactly that same manner. Though you meet him without ever shaking hands or really hugging, you sense the warmth and sincerity... and trust him. You learn to love his life and family as if they were your own relatives and to care for them. He lives in a land of adventure and magic, but I believe he is the true wizard. What he brings to photography is not measured in pixels or clarity or tones or composition... although all of that is professionally present. He beckons you into his world with scenes that I thought were lost with overpopulation and "progress". I feel like I'm stepping into a different land full of clean air and farmland and rivers and bridges built by the hand of man... and gentle people living life at a slower, less hectic pace. His photography and words welcome you with a robust hug that always leave you coming back for more. Don't take my word for it... walk through his photos and by all means, view each one in the large size. It is well worth the effort. Whatever kind of day you are having, his photography will make it better. I'm honored to be a friend of Bill's and love the cozy community he has created.
Read lessThere´s not many people in Flickr like Bill. He is such a great Flickrfriend and has always time to comment on others photos. His own photos are fabulous! I love how he gets that special light into his images as well as all those million tones of green that is SO beautiful! I Really appreciate having him as my contac… Read more
There´s not many people in Flickr like Bill. He is such a great Flickrfriend and has always time to comment on others photos. His own photos are fabulous! I love how he gets that special light into his images as well as all those million tones of green that is SO beautiful! I Really appreciate having him as my contact! :O)
Read lessI was first attracted to Bill's stunning images of Llandderfel, "the most beautiful place on earth"! However, it wasn't long before I discovered that Bill is so much more than a talented photographer. He has a great imagination, a special ability to see dragons, a sense of humour, and perhaps most importantly, a wa… Read more
I was first attracted to Bill's stunning images of Llandderfel, "the most beautiful place on earth"! However, it wasn't long before I discovered that Bill is so much more than a talented photographer. He has a great imagination, a special ability to see dragons, a sense of humour, and perhaps most importantly, a warm and friendly manner. I'm so glad I met Bill here on Flickr and I dream of one day taking a seat in his swing chair. Spend a while in Bill's "Cozy Corner" - you certainly won't regret it.
Read lessI like Bill and his wife Jill so much. They are very friendly and I think, they live in harmony, in harmony of little mountains and woodlands. It´s a beautiful landscape in Wales. You can see it on his fantastic pictures. They so magical and perfectly for a relaxing break. He is really a friend, a trusted friend! I… Read more
I like Bill and his wife Jill so much. They are very friendly and I think, they live in harmony, in harmony of little mountains and woodlands. It´s a beautiful landscape in Wales. You can see it on his fantastic pictures. They so magical and perfectly for a relaxing break. He is really a friend, a trusted friend! I was cordially received. Hugs Valentina
Read lessBill is my favorite kind person on Flickr, Take a look at his photostream, you will be envious! He sniff out in every detail a dragon . His Highness is a great landscape photographer. I love the work of art his Excellency. Bill are truly my best flickr friend ! Thank you for everything ! Pawel aka Gaz … Read more
Bill is my favorite kind person on Flickr, Take a look at his photostream, you will be envious! He sniff out in every detail a dragon . His Highness is a great landscape photographer. I love the work of art his Excellency. Bill are truly my best flickr friend ! Thank you for everything ! Pawel aka Gaz
Read lessBill (Pixellie) has some amazing photos in his stream , you can have a wonderful tour in the nature by visiting his stream , his amazing photos of nature made me a dream to visit the place he lives , what an mazing work , morover that he is a very good flickr friend of mine , he is always in my stream to encourage my w… Read more
Bill (Pixellie) has some amazing photos in his stream , you can have a wonderful tour in the nature by visiting his stream , his amazing photos of nature made me a dream to visit the place he lives , what an mazing work , morover that he is a very good flickr friend of mine , he is always in my stream to encourage my work by his beautiful words i am very happy to have you as my freind Bill, and thanks for being a very good flickr freind , keep posting your magical work , i love the way you describing the beauty of nature, may be not only all of who has visited your stream , thanks again....
Read lessBill is a phenomenal photographer; he has one of the best eyes for shots that I've ever encountered. At first I thought he had an unfair advantage for living in such a beautiful land, but having known Bill now for a few months, and having seen shot after breathtaking shot, I understand that it's Bill's talent for fram… Read more
Bill is a phenomenal photographer; he has one of the best eyes for shots that I've ever encountered. At first I thought he had an unfair advantage for living in such a beautiful land, but having known Bill now for a few months, and having seen shot after breathtaking shot, I understand that it's Bill's talent for framing and composition and waiting for the shot to be JUST right that is to be credited. He is a bonafide talent. But my words don't do him justice. Just look at his photostream and see for yourself. You'll be glad you walked with Bill. I know I am.
Read lessWow, where to even begin with so much to write about. When I first seen one of Pixellie's images a few months back, I was totally placed in fairytale land. The image was like no other I had ever seen. Little did I know that this would continue along with a wonderful friendship, the world that he shares with us is ca… Read more
Wow, where to even begin with so much to write about. When I first seen one of Pixellie's images a few months back, I was totally placed in fairytale land. The image was like no other I had ever seen. Little did I know that this would continue along with a wonderful friendship, the world that he shares with us is captured and posted in most unique way. He presents to us a land that is of rolling green hills, full of so much beauty and light. Seeing his world thru his eyes has been not only incredible, but an inspiration. Just stop and take a look at his photostream, I have no doubts that you will completely and whole heartedly agree! It is an honor to be amongst his flickr world of friends and family!
Read lessthis man knows where house the sun is im very proud to know him :)
William Spalding es un hombre retirado que nos enseña unos paisajes llenos de paz y tranquilidad, unos paisajes muy parecidos alos que tenemos en nuestro PaÃs Vasco. Por eso me gustan esos verdes tan hermosos, esas nieblas entre los árboles, esa mezcla de humedad y frescura que nos presenta en sus imágenes. A Willia… Read more
William Spalding es un hombre retirado que nos enseña unos paisajes llenos de paz y tranquilidad, unos paisajes muy parecidos alos que tenemos en nuestro PaÃs Vasco. Por eso me gustan esos verdes tan hermosos, esas nieblas entre los árboles, esa mezcla de humedad y frescura que nos presenta en sus imágenes. A William Spalding también le gustan por lo mismo mis paisajes. es uno de mis fans. cada foto que sube está dispuesto a guardarlo entre sus favoritas. Gracias por tus visitas, tus comentarios, por... TODO. Un abrazo. Jabi
Read lessRegards Bill Spalding has become one of my favourite photographers here on flickr. He is a multisided photographer with amazing shots in his stream in witch you can see his love to his home-region. Watch his photos and feast your eyes on his ability to capture all kind of scenes ! It's always a pleasure to view you… Read more
Regards Bill Spalding has become one of my favourite photographers here on flickr. He is a multisided photographer with amazing shots in his stream in witch you can see his love to his home-region. Watch his photos and feast your eyes on his ability to capture all kind of scenes ! It's always a pleasure to view your work dear my friend."
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