My interest in taking photographs emerged since getting a 'bridge' camera and joining Flickr in November 2006. Prior to that I just used automatic settings and did not know a thing about apertures, exposures, shutters and the like. Now I am learning a new vocabulary and, hopefully, a new skill. I enjoy experimenting but most of my photos go straight into the recycle bin.
My big love in life is the countryside, insects, birds and plants; so I mainly take photos that have a nature theme (as you might notice) and love the details that show up in macro shots.
I now have a Canon R6 (though had an Olympus E-M1 for many years). I also post photos from my iPhone at times.
Constructive comments are always welcome and really appreciated !!
Thank you for looking.
Polly
I am Administrator for this group:
www.flickr.com/groups/butterfliesofsussex/
My WAB Gallery can be found here: www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/pictures/showgallery.php/cat/5...
- JoinedNovember 2006
- OccupationRetired
- HometownEast Sussex, England
- CountryEngland
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Polly's love of nature shines through in all her shots. Her photostream is a delight to look at. She is a very generous person and I'm pleased to be able to call her one of my Flickr friends. Thanks, Polly!
It's hard to realise that a year ago Polly did little more than take the occasional holiday snap. All the time, there was a quite wonderful talent completely unrecognised, untapped and just awaiting the opportunity to literally blossom. I've watched her grow from someone who glazed over when I tried to explain about … Read more
It's hard to realise that a year ago Polly did little more than take the occasional holiday snap. All the time, there was a quite wonderful talent completely unrecognised, untapped and just awaiting the opportunity to literally blossom. I've watched her grow from someone who glazed over when I tried to explain about apertures and depth of field, to someone who can't bear to move without her camera and who captures the most wonderful images, seemingly without effort. It is my privilege to know her and be able to call her my dearest friend. She has enriched my life with her encouragement, her positive criticism and her wonderful photographs. She is quite special and a wonderful asset to the flickr community.
Read lessI must say, having Polly as a friend is one of the best things ever happent to me, here on Flickr. She always comments on my photos and now and then she writes a mail just to say HI or to follow up on some things from the last korrespondence. Her photos are always a pleasure to look at. They can both be funny and pr… Read more
I must say, having Polly as a friend is one of the best things ever happent to me, here on Flickr. She always comments on my photos and now and then she writes a mail just to say HI or to follow up on some things from the last korrespondence. Her photos are always a pleasure to look at. They can both be funny and pretty. Polly knows photography can be fun and not just a competition. I have the impression that Polly always has her camera with her. We have seen photos from other countries, gardens, inside the house and her own garden. I allways look forward to see what Polly postes next...
Read lessIt has been my pleasure and an honour to be Polly's contact for a few months now. She has grown into quite an excellent photographer and has a great eye for the often overlooked things in nature. Take some time to discover her work in her photostream--you won't be disappointed. Apart from that she is a very warm and… Read more
It has been my pleasure and an honour to be Polly's contact for a few months now. She has grown into quite an excellent photographer and has a great eye for the often overlooked things in nature. Take some time to discover her work in her photostream--you won't be disappointed. Apart from that she is a very warm and giving person and has been nothing but kind and generous with all she comes in contact with on Flickr. I look forward to every new photo Polly posts. Keep up the great work Polly.
Read lessPolly is really a gifted photographer. Ever since I joined Flickr, her breathtakingly beautiful photographs have caught my attention and I've been in awe of her work since then. It is a pleasure to have met her here on Flickr, and I hope she continues to post wonderful photos for the Flickr community to enjoy. … Read more
Polly is really a gifted photographer. Ever since I joined Flickr, her breathtakingly beautiful photographs have caught my attention and I've been in awe of her work since then. It is a pleasure to have met her here on Flickr, and I hope she continues to post wonderful photos for the Flickr community to enjoy. Thank you my friend :-)
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