I'm very much a people person and like to make new friends.........I think photography, words and music often can bring out the best in us........may'be even enlightening and provoking emotions that may not otherwise have touched us.

 

In my images I try to get the feeling of the moment, what it's like to be there, and how I felt at that moment of clicking the shutter!

 

I like to use film and digital, I believe they both can live side by side! and both have their merits!

 

Please feel free to comment, as this can only help to improve my images...............thanks in advance.

 

A thought for everyone!............................................

  

'Desiderata' by Max Ehrmann.

  

Go placidly amidst the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.

 

Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

 

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

 

Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism.

 

Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.

 

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

 

Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.

 

And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its shams, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful.

Strive to be happy.

  

Some Of My Explored Pictures.

 

1. I Won't Leave You!, 2. Give Us A Kiss!, 3. Hawks Eyes, 4. 12:12: ...... and 26 seconds!, 5. Amy, 6. 'Moon, Moon Shining Bright', 7. Heron,

 

8. The Handle Turn, 9. Foggy Park, 10. Monolith, 11. End Of The Line, 12. On The River, 13. Eight, Nine, Ten....I'm Coming!!!, 14. "Come Through To The Garden", 15. Raging River,

 

16. Oulton Park, 17. The Lake Panorama, 18. 'Flying', 19. He Was A Great Ape, 20. Daisy And Tommy, 21. Feet Of Endurance (Explored), 22. The Driver, 23. A Thorough Gentleman,

 

24. The Picture That Walked Away With The Prize!!, 25. "Come Through To The Garden" [and Explore ;)], 26. Driftwood, 27. In The Eye Of A Swan, 28. Pilot Boat, 29. Breitling Wing Walkers Display Team, 30. 12:12: ...... and 26 seconds! (Explored), 31. Perch Rock Lighthouse,

 

32. Liverpool Waterfront, 33. Afterglow, 34. We Circle The Sun, 35. Ullswater - Panorama, 36. Exotic Peacock, 37. The World Of Brewing Beer, 38. Pleasant Conversations,

 

39. Milo, 40. Thorough Gent [2] [not sure about the alien though], 41. Ian Hughes, 42. Water Power, 43. Off The Ground,

 

44. The Perfect Fisherman, 45. Widnes Side Of The Bridge, 46. The Panama Canal It's Not!, 47. A Bolt From The Blue, 48. BMX Tricks,

 

49. Toxic Iron Men!, 50. Jeff [four for one], 51. A Self Portrait, 52. Pooch On The Mooch!!, 53. Iron Man, 54. Daisy's New Hairstyle

  

A better way to view my work I think is through flickriver.

 

 

flickriver.com/photos/51789932@N02/popular-interesting/

 

One last point, All photographs posted belong to me, and are copyright they may not be used, reproduced or copied without the consent of the author. The right of © G8lite (Ray Wood) to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted by him.All rights reserved.

None of my photographs may be used without my written permission, including copying, reproducing, storing, publishing, duplicating, or transmitting by any other means. The use of my photographs in other web pages without my written consent is prohibited.