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Hiya folks.
Ages since I posted any images on here, so I thought I'd get some new stuff up.
Saying as it's a Sunday morning, I thought it would be a good time for a little bit of Philosophy! (As you do!).
Just wondering what everyone's reasons for taking photos are? Having spoken to lots of friends on this matter - the key reasons tend to be money or pleasure (aren't they always?).
However, I think there are lots of different reasons - and it's interesting to hear what everyone thinks.
For me personally, it's as much about documenting as it is pleasure. Living nearly 200miles away from mine and the wife's parents, I tend to use my camera a lot to document our son growing up - and then email pics to the grandparents.
The 10,000 or so images that I have of him so far, will, I know, be looked back on over time .. with the classic "Ah, do you remember when ...." comment.
Obviously I also enjoy photography for pleasure and the odd paid wedding / portrait shot always helps!
Anyway, having had 2 glorious weeks off work (Easter Hols -
) - I have had a little time to get lots of images and upload them - so I'll give you an insight into my life over the past few weeks.
Although these are mainly snaps, I am a big enough lad to take any criticism (and compliments ) you want to chuck my way about the images. Also very interested to hear your own reasons for photography!
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So, I'll begin at the end of March. Our son, Samuel, was 2. He's Thomas The Tank Engine Mad - so what better way than to have a Thomas Cake? Don't you just love party food ? I must've sat and 'nibbled' for hours that day - in between having a few cans and unwinding those annoying wire things that they put on the packaging of kids toys, off Samuel's presents.
Ironically, despite the Thomas Tank Engine track, vehicles, books and t-shirts, one of Samuel's favourite present was a £1 bubble maker!!! Cue dancing around the room popping bubbles and screaming!!!! (Note for parents - it hurts when it pops in their eyes!)
As we were staying up in Newcastle, what better way than a visit to the farm / adventure playground? Luckily, big cousin was there to guide Samuel safely down the slide !
As any self-respecting Geordie will tell you ... seeing the bridge when returning 'home' always fills you with pride ... saw a walk along the quayside was on the cards.
I should also like to take this opportunity to point out that having your football team promoted (back) to top flight football also fills you with pride. There are however no photos of that as cameras, beer, more beer and 50,000 partying (and drunk) Toon fans are not the best combination!
One of the things I miss most about living where I do, is the distance to the nearest coast. Therefore, every time I visit the north east, I try and get a surf/walk along the beach. A few shots here from St Mary's lighthouse Whitley Bay - note - Whitley Bay FC also won that day - now playing in the FA Vase Final at Wembley
Think I'm only allowed to upload 6 images per post (Only got a few more - so hang in there) - I will continue in another post.
Thanks for reading so far!
Anth.
Ages since I posted any images on here, so I thought I'd get some new stuff up.
Saying as it's a Sunday morning, I thought it would be a good time for a little bit of Philosophy! (As you do!).
Just wondering what everyone's reasons for taking photos are? Having spoken to lots of friends on this matter - the key reasons tend to be money or pleasure (aren't they always?).
However, I think there are lots of different reasons - and it's interesting to hear what everyone thinks.
For me personally, it's as much about documenting as it is pleasure. Living nearly 200miles away from mine and the wife's parents, I tend to use my camera a lot to document our son growing up - and then email pics to the grandparents.
The 10,000 or so images that I have of him so far, will, I know, be looked back on over time .. with the classic "Ah, do you remember when ...." comment.
Obviously I also enjoy photography for pleasure and the odd paid wedding / portrait shot always helps!
Anyway, having had 2 glorious weeks off work (Easter Hols -
) - I have had a little time to get lots of images and upload them - so I'll give you an insight into my life over the past few weeks.Although these are mainly snaps, I am a big enough lad to take any criticism (and compliments
) you want to chuck my way about the images. Also very interested to hear your own reasons for photography!__________________________
So, I'll begin at the end of March. Our son, Samuel, was 2. He's Thomas The Tank Engine Mad - so what better way than to have a Thomas Cake? Don't you just love party food ? I must've sat and 'nibbled' for hours that day - in between having a few cans and unwinding those annoying wire things that they put on the packaging of kids toys, off Samuel's presents.
Ironically, despite the Thomas Tank Engine track, vehicles, books and t-shirts, one of Samuel's favourite present was a £1 bubble maker!!! Cue dancing around the room popping bubbles and screaming!!!! (Note for parents - it hurts when it pops in their eyes!)
As we were staying up in Newcastle, what better way than a visit to the farm / adventure playground? Luckily, big cousin was there to guide Samuel safely down the slide !
As any self-respecting Geordie will tell you ... seeing the bridge when returning 'home' always fills you with pride ... saw a walk along the quayside was on the cards.
I should also like to take this opportunity to point out that having your football team promoted (back) to top flight football also fills you with pride. There are however no photos of that as cameras, beer, more beer and 50,000 partying (and drunk) Toon fans are not the best combination!
One of the things I miss most about living where I do, is the distance to the nearest coast. Therefore, every time I visit the north east, I try and get a surf/walk along the beach. A few shots here from St Mary's lighthouse Whitley Bay - note - Whitley Bay FC also won that day - now playing in the FA Vase Final at Wembley
Think I'm only allowed to upload 6 images per post (Only got a few more - so hang in there) - I will continue in another post.
Thanks for reading so far!
Anth.
