Saturday, 1 August 2020
Finally
With all the computer problems I've had over the past few weeks I think I have reached some sort of result after spending loads of time and loads of money.
Just because the computer had given up on me it did not mean that I had to call a halt to my photography. The wildlife seems in my garden seems to be on holiday, nothing much has been appearing on camera except Mum and Junior who rarely miss a night. As for the kingfisher below I know its not real but I haven't done colour for such a long time and as this was an early birthday present I thought it might brighten up the post a bit.
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About Me
- Mike Attwood
- Evacuated during the second world war to a village in Yorkshire where I lived in the home of a good photographer for more than five years who taught me the basics and a great deal about nature. Well past retirement age I have been a wildlife photographer for more than 30 years. Red Kites have been my speciality for much of this period. I did spend several years snapping wheelchair athletes and organizing the British Road Race Championship. In the year 2000 I was awarded a distinction by the Royal Photographic Society for my portfolio on wheelchair athletes. Most of my pics are digital, using Sony cameras and Sigma lenses. I used to spend many weeks each year with friends in Wales which is close to the Elan Valleys where I got many of my raptor pics. I now get these pictures more closely to home, specially red kites and peregrines. I support my pension by selling my pics, cards, coasters, fridge magnets and key rings etc. at craft fairs, something I wish I had done much earlier in life. I give illustrated talks to clubs and societies on wildlife and other branches of photography that I have been involved in.
Good to have you back online Mike. That Kingfisher certainly does bring some colour to your post. Looks very nice indeed.
ReplyDeleteIt has been a worrying time Marc and costly but alls well and I am back in business. Take care. Mike.
DeleteFor a second there I thought the Kingfisher was for real. Good to hear that your PC is normal. Unlike the world at large.
ReplyDeleteIt is avery good image except whoever painted the beak got it the wrong way roung and a drop of black paint was used to make look right. Take care Phil. Mike.
DeleteSo pleased to hear that you're sorted now, even if it was expensive and time-consuming, Mike. Yet another fabulous Fox image, and that Kingfisher sculpture is delightful.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes - - - Richard
I am not sure that it was worth the money yet, only time will tell. A new set up takes time to adjust to. Thanks Richard, stay safe, Mike.
DeleteHi Mike... Lovely kingfisher :-))))
ReplyDeleteHave a great week and stay safe...
Thankyou Ana. Its a shame that its not a real one. Take care and stay safe. Mike.
DeleteSo pretty.
ReplyDeleteThankyou for those two kind words. Stay safe. Mike.
DeleteHi Mike,
ReplyDeleteGood news you are back on line, these pc's are wonderful when they work but as soon as we have a problem it's a disaster as a blogger, love the Kingfisher, a belated Happy Birthday.
You sat safe.
John
Hi John, Yes I think the nightmare is over. Thankyou for your birthday wish. Stay safe. Mike.
DeleteHi Mike
ReplyDeleteI always see the foxes in almost the same places, wherever there is delicious food, they always like to come back ...
Greetings Frank
Hi Frank, Yes, they are creatures of habit, following the same paths arriving at roughly the same time each evening. This heatwave has put them off. Like the hedgehogs they don't like the sun baked ground. So the hoses came out this afternoon and gave the garden a good soaking. It has been very quiet for several days so I hope that will make a difference. Stay safe. Mike.
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