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Been taking snaps since the mid-late 70's. My first camera was a Kodak Instamatic 126 (the one without a socket for flash bulb). Most of my pictures were blurred (nothing's changed then).

My first digital was a Minolta X20; a lovely tiny 2MP camera which took nice pictures (all my pre-2008 Valencia shots were taken with this). I upgraded to a 4MP Z3 and then a 6MP Dynax 5D just as KM pulled out of the camera business.

My X20 died on holiday so I replaced this with a Sony DSC-650, then a Samsung NV-11, and most recently a Canon G9. Carrying an SLR is often not practical for me.

2008 - I think that my photography has improved a lot this year, especially over the last 4 months. I've embraced HDR and have started to use my camera in Manual. Had one of my pictures on BBC Local News. Hopefully I will continue to improve in 2009 and I hope to finally see one of my pictures in print.

2009 - Bought a new camera, the Sony Alpha 700, and the superb Sigma 10-20mm lens. Think that my photography has definitely improved. Had a photo shortlisted in Landscape Photographer of the Year (LPOTY) and featured on nokia.com. Still waiting, but confident I'll see one of my photos in print in 2010.

2010- My photography continues to improve and I finally had my first photograph in print. I intend to devote more time to photography in 2011.

I hope that you enjoy looking at my pictures; please feel free to comment.

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