Somewhat bemused would-be pre-Raphaelite seeks refuge at the beach and - when time, finances and fuel quantities permit - the hills. Would like to be able to take decent pictures and to travel the world to take them.

Love my university-attending son, my wonderful family, my unbelievably supportive friends and even my stinky dog! Hoping for a brighter future (camera in hand, ready to capture the moment) because my friends tell me I deserve so much better than the recent past [twice - we romantics never learn and hearts are broken once again]...

... and a D700 for good measure [well, if you're going to dream, dream big and it's come true - just acquired one second hand and now need to learn to use him!] ...

... and trying to teach myself to Photoshop ...

... comments gratefully received: I'm on a steep learning curve here!!!