Thursday 24 November 2022
Faithful Foxes
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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.
Beautiful couple of photos Mike. Take care.
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Thankyou Marc, they are the only thing for me to photogrph these days and they do me proud.
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Good morning, Mike:=)
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like fun in your garden, with all the different creatures getting on together. Your two photos are lovely, especially your first capture where he is looking right at you. I hope my comment gets posted as it looks very different here.
Hi Sonjia,
DeleteThankyou, most of the comments are arriving as anonymous but there are subtle hints that give the writer away. Take care,
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Mike, that last comment was from me Breathtaking.
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I'm so pleased to see you back here after such a long absence, Mike. Thank you for the treat of showing us your beautiful Foxes. You're a wildlife hero!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes - stay safe - - - - Richard
Thankyou Richard, I am feeling my age a bit but my animals boost me up a bit. Take care,
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Hi Mike
ReplyDeletethe foxes are loyal to you, nice to see, a true friendship..
Greetings Frank
There is something that connects us to wildlife Frank and I think we both have that quality. Take care and good luck.
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Unas fotos fantásticas de tu ilustre vecino, me encantan. Un fuerte abrazo desde el norte de España.
ReplyDeleteThankyou German, They really have become great friends, they visit every night and now spend time playing on the grass. One day I am hoping to join in.
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Ha ha Mike. I just can not imagine the cat joining in the evening fun. I wonder how many times that has been observed elsewhere?
ReplyDeleteHi Phil, I have had as many as four species of animals in my garden at the same time and they all tolerate each other.
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Nice images Mike... I love Foxes...Happy week and Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteHello Anna, Sorry for the delay in answering but I have been without a computer for several days. I am just trying out my new set up.. Happy Christmas to you too.
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Nice images Mike, Hope you are doing well.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for 2023!
Greetings
Lasse
Sweden
Hi Lasse, I am in a turmoil at the moment. Computer destroyed itself two weeks before Xmas. Been struggling with a new one ever since. Nice to hear from you with loads of good wishes for the New Year. Mike.
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