My interest in photography began as a teenager when I was given a Kodak Instamatic camera for Christmas. My first SLR camera was a Praktica BMS, which was first used on a family holiday on the Norfolk Broads, and this was eventually replaced with the Nikon F75. I finally succumbed to the glossy ads and went digital in 2005 with the acquisition of a six-megapixel Nikon D100.

In 2008, I upgraded to the 12-megapixel Nikon D300 and then upgraded again in 2017 to the 36-megapixel D810. I find that the latest camera, when used with a pro lens such as the AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED, produces some of the best photos I have ever taken.

Apart from photography, my other interests include birdwatching and genealogy. I'm also a lover of rock, classical, and Celtic folk music.