Photography has become a big part of my life over the last few years. It started as a way of documenting where I had visited and walked in my spare time along with my dog Tess.
I bought a Nikon D40x which was an ideal camera to start with and taught me the basics and now I have a Nikon D90.
I live in a rural area of North Derbyshire and have many locations in which to walk and take landscape photos.
Also as I was once a gardener and nurseryman I like to photograph plantlife and often take shots of things which I have grown in my garden.
As I realised how much more to photography there was than I had ever imagined so I became more and more hooked and so the range of things I found to photograph widened.
Flickr has been essential in giving inspiration not just about what to photograph but how to do it.

The friendship and warmth that flickr members show has quite taken me by suprise. I previously thought that the idea of web communities was an odd one but now I see the value in the sharing of not just the images but the experiences that accompany them.
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    Theresa Elvin says:

    "Well what can I say that hasn't been said? Ditto?! :o)
    Andy is an inspirational photographer who generously shares his wanderings over the beautiful Derbyshire countryside with us through his perceptive photographic eye. When I look at your work , it is as if I'm just two steps behind you ( and possibly quite a few behind Poppy!). Thank you for your flickr friendship, advice, generous spirit and smiles. I wish you many happy roamings and spectacular light :o)"

    7th April, 2012

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    Karen Brodie Photography (slowly catching up) says:

    "Andrew is a stunning photogragher with some remarkable shots a pleasure to look at every time, his shots never cease to amaze me, wonderful. His portfolio consists of his little darling Tess who is no longer here but lives on in Andrews portfolio of fab photography. A new arrival is Poppy ~ and what a fab story of a beautiful puppy that I look forward to in Andrews stream. A wonderful and close Flickr friend too, thanks for all your wonderful comments Andrew xx"

    8th April, 2011

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    softlight1728 says:

    "Andy is a fantastic photographer , he shows his beautiful surroundings and makes such colourful and outstanding shots full of nature and landscapes.
    His flowers close ups are gorgeous and utterly beautiful I bet , his skills in previous job as gardener very useful for knowing plants and showing the beauty of even simple flowers in a special way.
    Among all of it he is such a good friend and fantastic person too.
    He always leaves useful and cheerful comments on my stream. Thank you Andy for your friendship and always looking forward to see your comments under my pics...always make me smile...;-)))
    Elle"

    25th May, 2010

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    wisenicesam says:

    "Andrew is one of the best photographers I have in my contact list here. I feel "angle" is a big factor in photography as it makes an ordinary scene to excellent and I think Andrew play with it very nicely. I loved his landscape and macro pics. Hope to see many more great pics in future. All the best Andrew!!"

    29th April, 2010

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    Throwgnilloh Lien says:

    "I have known Andy for about a year now - well at least through Flickr. I was surprised when I looked that I hadn't written my friend here a testimonial so I thought I had better correct it.
    Andy is one of those Flickr people that I think you could call robust, friendly and dedicated. He has a relentless and obvious passion for photography and it is always a delight to view his photographs from his many walks in the Peak and other places and to see Tess appear as the star too. A great photographer bringing shots in front of me that make me know that I have been there done that and realise actually that Andy has made a much better job of the shot than I ever did.
    So thanks for being a great Flickr friend Andy and it is always a pleasure to see your pictures and your comments on my stream too. Thanks mate."

    12th March, 2010

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    floato says:

    "I always look forward to looking at Andrew's shots and seeing somewhere else I recognise ( or somewhere I have yet to visit ) in this beautiful part of the country.

    His crisp, clear, well presented landscapes bring the scenes he photographs, to life."

    17th February, 2010

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    awhyu says:

    "I made Andrew as a contact after finding him through George Bayode's contact list. Andrew is a very talented photographer of England's landscapes, the way he is able to capture the 4 seasons of the English countryside and portray rural England is something to to be admired. By following his works on flickr, I have learnt alot on how to try and photograph landscapes.

    A good contact to have as he always gives constructive feedback on ones work!"

    13th January, 2010

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    Jim McGovern Photography says:

    "Andy is a genius when it comes to taking classic landscapes with a fresh and original twist. I am familiar with some of the Derbyshire landscapes and always enjoy looking at Andy's refreshing interpretations of the scenes. There are so many classic photos in his stream that I would be hard pressed to find a favourite, although I am a big fan of this one: www.flickr.com/ph...

    Andy is also a great contact and regularly comments on my posts with genuine interest, which really means a lot to me. Keep on shooting, Andy!"

    28th December, 2009

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    Richard0 says:

    "Andy is what Flickr is all about: great, imaginative photography balanced with a commitment to giving positive and honest support to your images. From his photos I think Andy lives an idyllic life surrounded by beautiful scenery and I for one follow his adventures thorugh the countryside with the ever faithful Tess with continued admiration.
    I've learnt a lot from Andy and hope to continue my photographic education with his support and inspiration."

    21st July, 2009

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    Helen Beresford says:

    "Andy is a talented photographer and a fantastic Flickr friend! He has a love of the natural world and this shines through in his amazing photos. I am always drawn to the colour in his stream and the diversity of his work...you really should take 5 and have a wander through his photostream, you won't be disappointed!
    Thanks for your humour and your warm comments Andy...keep those amazing photos coming :0)"

    7th June, 2009

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    Davek Reed says:

    "I also should have written this a while ago mate :)
    Andy is a talented photographer who`s wonderful images of the Peak District and beyond are an insight into the beautiful part of the country he lives in (with Tess, his dog)
    He has a great knowledge of plants and trees and is always able to help (the lesser green fingered amongst us) with identification and names.
    I always look forward to his next shot, and his constructive, encouraging and witty comments.
    Andy has a wicked sense of humour and is definitely one of my valued friends on flickr.
    Cheers for that Andy :)"

    15th April, 2009

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    Loose Canon 1972 says:

    "Thought I should probably get around to doing this ... Andrew has a great talent. I very much look forward to viewing his stream and frequently gain inspiration for my own photography. And, as if his photographs weren't enough, he also takes the time to view and comment on my stream - comments which I value greatly given the talent that he has for seeing the beautiful things in the world. Thanks mate!"

    16th October, 2008

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    MartinTheHat (Martin Lowery) says:

    "Andrew has a great enthusiasm for photography , his posts reflect this and are regular and diverse. His photos act as a visual diary to his life and I look forward to seeing what he has been up to and where he has been visiting.

    He is a great (reliable and witty) commentor on my photos and a very valuable and treasured contact."

    29th September, 2008

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    gobayode photography...times says:

    "I work in Derbyshire, UK. I am glad I made Keartona a contact! He has taken photographs of places in Derbyshire that I have not seen before. He has done them very well. I'd now like to visit these places that he has recorded so well and emulate his inspirational shots!. Thanks for sharing mate!"

    15th August, 2008

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