Many of my Dorset shots, and some of my macro images, are available as prints at www.beckystares.co.uk . If you wish to order any images from my Photostream that are not yet in the gallery, please let me know. :)

I live in Dorset, but work in Swansea - so I get to take photos in both places, which is ideal! I got my first DSLR two years ago, and since then I've become pretty obsessed with photography.

My favourite subjects are landscapes - the cliched sunsets and seascapes in particular, and 'abandonment' - old machinery, derelict buildings, etc.

I love HDR, but I have a kind of 'guilt' associated with it, as so many people say they don't like it. I like the bold, saturated colours it can give though, and the surreal effect that it sometimes produces.

I particularly welcome helpful criticism on my photos, so please feel free to make constructive comments, even if they're negative. I won't be offended. :-)