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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.
Still trying hard to get it right, but I am learning something new every day. One day I shall succeed.
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Hi Mike
ReplyDeletedon't give up, it gets better and better, we'll stay with you :-))
Greetings Frank
Hi Frank, There is no way I will give up, in fact I have just had a visit and I think I may have some good pics. Mike.
DeleteKeep it going Mike. Where else might see pictures of garden foxes but here on your blog.
ReplyDeleteI'll do my best Phil. These friends of mine have become my life. Mike.
DeleteHello Mike :=)
ReplyDeleteLearning something new takes time, and if you are learning something new every day, it shows you are getting to where you would like to be.
Lovely fox image!.
My best wishes
Hello Sonjia, I am learning more each day than I did at school. I enjoy this much more. Mike.
DeletePerseverance pays off, Mike. Too bad you don't have a helpful youngster to call on.
ReplyDeleteHi David, I do have a couple of young friends who are very helpful but not always around when needed.
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I feel your frustration, Mike, but you'll get there in the end, and I look forward to you being back in full-swing soon.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes - - - Richard
I feel as though I am winning. Every day is better than the last.
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