My fling with photography started about four years ago. I'd always had an interest in the outdoors, nature and wildlife and decided I wanted to capture the things I saw in the form of a still image rather than just through binoculars..

Though I consider myself a novice enthusiast I do like to try being creative. My real passion lies with the nature side of things, regularly stalking and photographing all manner of insects, birds and anything else I am fortunate enough to come across. I've recently started developing an interest in studio work and portraiture. I'm interested in decay too, dereliction and abandonment, rusty old chunks of lost industrial heritage.

Since buying my first camera my photographic interests and skills have developed and I enjoy all types and styles of creating images.

In my spare time when I am not playing with cameras I enjoy mountain biking, reading, computer games, music, movies and food. I am also a member of the National Trust and try to visit (and photograph) as many locations as I get the time for.

For those of a geeky nature who are interested in what kit I use:

• Canon EOS 40D DSLR body
• Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II
• Canon EF-S 17-85mm IS USM
• Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro USM
• Sigma 70-300mm APO
• Jessops 300AFD Flashgun
• Jessops 300D Slave Flash Unit
• Portaflash Studio Kit
• Cokin 'P' Filter System
• Manfrotto 190XB Tripod & Manfrotto 390RC2 3-way head

• Adobe Photoshop CS2
• Adobe Lightroom
• Canon EOS RAW Utility
• Photomatix Pro 3
• Portrait Professional 8.0

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