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Having pursued a variety of careers, from investment management and starting a jewellery company to managing a country estate, I now have the time to indulge my passion for photography and explore an ever-widening range of subjects.
My photography typically encompasses landscapes, seascapes, cloudscapes, machinery and people. However, I’m rarely drawn to the straightforward or easy shot. I thrive on a challenge and enjoy pushing the boundaries of my photographic repertoire to capture something a little different.
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I administer the following groups on Flickr
Spectacular
Perfect Jewellery
Shining Through
Devonia
HDR & Photoshop
Cresta Run
Polzeath Beach
Friday 13th
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My photos are copyrighted material and 'all rights are reserved'. This means that they are not available for use on websites, blogs or other media without my explicit written permission. You must have permission to use the photos in any way that does not fall under the limited rights granted by the "fair use" clause of copyright law. (for non-commerical I will probably say yes BTW)
The bottom line: you have to ask me if you want to use my images. I have had to 'release' my pet copyright lawyer attack dogs before, you will not enjoy it!
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- JoinedJanuary 2007
- Occupationlotsadifferentthings!
- CountryUK
- Websitehttp://www.ashcombe.co.uk
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There is no doubt this man. If there was an aggregate count award on FlickR, Ralph would win it hands down. His stuff improves not by the week but by the hour. I have been watching his stream from time to time over the past 4 to 6 months and it is now at a level that I hope to be at in a few more years. His latest offe… Read more
There is no doubt this man. If there was an aggregate count award on FlickR, Ralph would win it hands down. His stuff improves not by the week but by the hour. I have been watching his stream from time to time over the past 4 to 6 months and it is now at a level that I hope to be at in a few more years. His latest offerings with the train series is a true sign of crossing into the realm of pro photography - not only on a subject level but on a post production control level. It is hard to find the balance in shooting and post production. And IMHO … Ralph’s got it. The HDR balance ani’t easy Well done mate – love your work! Dash
Read lessRalph is an amazing photographer with an awesome photostream! Definatley a Professional. Make an excellent HDR!! He is a true inspiration. Best regards for you and your loved ones.
Having spent 30 years designing and making high end jewelry, I can appreciate these jewelry photos that are well lighted, concise and correct, not an easy thing to do. Nevertheless, it's the rest of his photo stream that is so fascinating with his particular eye and extraordinary talent for finding and framing ordinary… Read more
Having spent 30 years designing and making high end jewelry, I can appreciate these jewelry photos that are well lighted, concise and correct, not an easy thing to do. Nevertheless, it's the rest of his photo stream that is so fascinating with his particular eye and extraordinary talent for finding and framing ordinary things (sometimes not so ordinary) and turning (and burning those wonderful HDR's) them into spectacular images. You should know that my sometimes lack of individual comments does not mean that I ignore your almost daily postings, all are viewed and appreciated. Clarke Seattle
Read lessRalph Rayner is my new friend !!! amazing shots, amazing designer of jewells.