Im Alex, 26
Havent really been in the same place for longer than 6 months for the past 3 years.

Currently volunteering as a teachers aide whilst applying for a PGCE spot next september as a primary school teacher.


I consider myself to be a serious amateur photographer.

I am always trying to improve my skills as a photographer, at the moment im into waterscapes and long exposures.

If you add me as a contact, thank you very much, I am honoured, but I will only accept you back if you [A] have good photos and [B] comment and interact with me once in a while.

Cameras:
Nikon D40
Yashica Fx3
Yashica 35 Electro GS Rangefinder
Nikon FM
Nikon FG

Lenses:
AF-S Nikkor 18-55 f3.5-4.5
Tamron 35-80 f2.8 Macro
Sigma Apo 70 - 300 f4 - 6.3

Primes:
Auto Rikenon 55mm f1.4
Chinon 55mm f1.7
Nikon E Series 50mm f1.8
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f1.4
Tamron 135mm f2.8
Tamron 24mm f2.8
Yashica 50mm f1.9
Samyang 85mm f1.4


Other:
Tripod
Extension tubes
SB 20
Fisheye converter x0.38

I think anyone can take a picture but not everyone can take a photograph.
Photography has changed the way i see things.

I enjoy listening to music as well as making it, be it on my guitar or drum kit.
I love skateboarding, surfing and snowboarding and i can juggle.
Me in a nutshell

ALL MY PICTURES ARE MINE AND COPYWRITED, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO USE ANY OF THEM PLEASE CONTACT ME FIRST.

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    Sean Rogers1 says:

    "I met and became good friends with Alex when he was a lowly temp at my previous job inbetween his jaunts around the world..

    ..After a while of him chewing my ear off about photography, i slowly started to get the bug and bought a bridge camera similar to the one he had.

    Needless to say that these cameras never quenched our thirst for photography and Alex invested in his shiny new Nikon and i was soon to follow.

    Alex never fails to impress me with his relentless pursuit of photography and his knowledge of the subject. He is constantly on the look-out for interesting shots and new ideas.

    Although this sometimes puts me to shame when i have a "night off", i would never have progressed as much, or have pushed myself if it wasnt for the enthusiasm and talent of this awesome friend.

    Thanks for passing the passion on!!"

    17th September, 2008

Name:
Alex Bates
Joined:
May 2008
Hometown:
Hessle, East Yorks, UK
Currently:
Hull, England
I am:
Male and Single
Occupation:
Traveller