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When I realised how rare it was that I printed, let alone printed anything of a decent size.

Paris......but you will have to blow half your budget on a stab vest and helmet.

Sean Tucker, a British Street photographer.

He was most likely wanting to know if it was his car as it is a favourite way of officials of getting a person's name and address. Its not as bad as it used to be but have to say I have to hold my tongue sometimes. The best way I described it to a copper one day (he wasn't a photographer) was...

Street photography is very popular atm as it's easy to do (as opposed to do well) and SLRs tend to be a bit in your face. For anyone wanting to dip their toes into street with a film camera plastic P&S is pocketable and can be a good starting point, but I do get your comment about the mad prices.

I often take shots with my phone when I spot something to make a note and come back later with my camera. Last week I was taking a shot of a row of chrome steel bollards outside an Aldi while my Missus was in doing some shopping when a man walked up and tying his dog to a bollard behind me...

Is the chap with the sign the one that dedicated the last ten years of his life every day to standing opposite the gates of parliament condemning the Iraq war?

That well known rural dogging spot?

"How do you Value "Mirrorless Cameras" By the clumsy drop count.

Something worth thinking about is what system a friend or relative has that will give you access to their gear. I was tempted to go with Fuji but my brother has shot Canon for years so I got a canon body and have access to all his lenses flashes macro tubes etc. When deciding it is always...

Whats the old saying..... date the camera and marry the lens?

Many thanks.

Moorfields underground station Liverpool

I am just starting with Affinity Photo so decided to get a physical guide to go with it but have found there are quite a few on amazon but all with 4.9 stars and all around the same price. Can you recommend one from your experience? Does any one stand out? Cheers

Bob Mortimer's autobiography "And anyway" Great fun and a good read. If you watch Would I lie to you you will have a good idea of some of the bizarre things that have happened to him over the years.