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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.