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*~MacBern~* aka Argyll
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Thought it was about time for an icon change.... :-)
"Being related is simply an accident of DNA and provides no guarantee of affection or loving behavior. Rotten relatives are the reason we have friends."
I am a quotes snitcher!!! Snaffled this one off Nori's flickr profile because it sums up why i truly love my friends, they are the family we choose for ourselves!
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Capturing a moment for whatever reason is important to me and mine....after all, what happens now is history a few minutes on.
I love my casio, its simple, and its been my closest companion over the last 3 years - its now gone boots up, sadly i may need a new compact. The reason being it can be in places a DSLR cannot go. I record those moments of life that hit, and the moments with friends, family, happiness etc
I went to art college, did my foundation year and found a friend through the press of a button and the 'B' side of a camera.
*UPDATE*
Funds and good luck allowed Santa to bring me a new dslr on Christmas day....Olympus E 300 with 2 lenses!!!! Well, you HAVE to believe in Santa....
So, I am off on a new learning curve....
*UPDATE ON THE UPDATE*
Sound the death knell, I think my wee casio has popped its pictorial cloggs! Sadly, 3 years plus of close friendship has gone. *sighs* My Oly is great and i have procured an E410 body and so I have to learn techy stuff again. Watch this space....
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"There is only you and your camera. The limitations in your photography are in yourself, for what we see is what we are.”
Ernst Haas {from Wildcardpoets profile.
I read this on the above profle after saying to a friend that i am too cautious in my photography, that i try too hard....this is a summing up and a vow to let imagination and error happen.
I have been snooping again....
"❝ What happens inside your mind can happen inside a camera. ❞"
Arno Rafael Minkkinen{Found in Wildcardpoets profile, he has the most amazing collection of quotes, there are more ....}
"Every day I choose to be happy. I wish more people would do the same".
Taken from Little Capers writings, she's right - everyone has a choice, a lot of times we fail to see we have. Thanks Jenna.
Rightly so ....
And the days are not full enough
And the nights are not full enough
And life slips by like a field mouse
Not shaking the grass.
Ezra Pound
The above means that my memory card in my cam is never full enough of everything i wish to see, take with me, may like my friends to see or to hold forever.
*courtesy of Des*
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To everyone who has added me as a contact, you definitely need your bumps read....when i view your stream,i am in awe. Big shout out to you guys. I have learned heaps, been inspired and romped merrily through your pics gleaning info and tips, its a Flickr thang and i am appreciative.
I think, from now on, i might rename myself as an aspiring photographer. The reason being, when i ask someone may i take their pic, they ask me right back, 'Are you a photographer?' And you know what? I think i might just be that! *Heres my card*
MacBern's Most Interesting Photos on Flickriver
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Because i mooched on a stream, this was there, and it applied so.....if the hat fits...?
EQUIPMENT
Olympus E300 & E410 bodies, the first being farmed out to my elder brat whose stream is here
2 x Kit lens
Sigma 55 - 200mm
Zuiko 35mm macro
AND i have a BIG wish list....
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35mm Film Format.
Konica FS1
Konica TS1
2 x zoom (1 macro)
40mm lens
If you would like to use any of my images, to trade or to purchase, drop me a Flickr-mail or shout me on the email below. Please do NOT use without asking, I honestly don't bite. Use without asking and I shall nip your heels!!
Trying this one out....
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Testimonials (10)
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shaire productions says:
"I adore MacBern's photostream. It gives you an intimate look into her colorful world and that is a rare treat. She is generous in her gift and the variety of her style is an inspiration in itself. Thanks MacBern!"
14th June, 2010
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ifido says:
"I first met Bernie in Pottinger’s Entry, Belfast, where she was taking a macro of a Carlsberg Special on some wet cobble stones. She was good enough to share her half bottle of Mundies with me and she got to telling me all about photography and how there’s just as much escapism in its imagery as there is in the demon plonk. So together, fuelled by the booze, we mugged another photographer who said he preferred Ipernity to Flickr and nicked his gear. Since then we have been snapping away happily, avoiding police cars. She has taught me so much about clouds and sheep never realising myself that they are the same thing in different jumpers. Thank you Bernie, you’re a star and you saved my life, now who could that be banging at my door…?"
19th February, 2009
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DavidPoh says:
"I may have never see you personally, or talk to you face to face, but I thank you for your friendship that you have shared! Thank you for your encouraging comments and your warm wishes! Im glad I met you. Its been a year knowing you as a Flickr friend! =)
I want to wish you all the best in this New Year! May you have fruitfulness, success, and prosperity and that you will excel in everything you put your hands into!
- Some people make the world a much better place, just by being in it -
David"9th January, 2009
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Sam Knox says:
"Bernies photos always illicit the same response from me. A big loud simple "WOW!".
Bernie captures the face and soul Norn Iron in all it's moods, and her photos always make me feel homesick.
Bernie should be paid a commission by EasyJet, Flybe, Stenna Line and Norse Irish Ferries, because every time I see her photos, I want to hop on a plane or boat and come home for a visit."20th November, 2008
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stepbar says:
"Bernie's photography is quite outstanding! She brings a fresh eye to an old art, and doesn't conform to the norm - in a good way! If you're looking for a well observed image, look no further."
22nd August, 2008
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JulesCanon says:
"What can I say about Bernie that's not already been said. She's dead on (in otherwords, very very very friendly and nice!) and is very very witty.
From her street photography and her ability to capture fellow moochers and the confidence that she has to walk up to a total stranger and ask if she can take their photo (which i wish i could do!!) to her countryside and derelict buildings you'll find a gem in this photostream wherever you look.
I thank you for your friendship Bernie, your inspirational comments and support and remember to come down for that cuppa and lighthouse photospree!! Keep up the outstanding work that you do... and being the star that you are!
Jx"20th August, 2008
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dunjachapman says:
"I love your photos, Bern :) *mwah*"
18th August, 2008
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E.L.A says:
"Bernie is a very talented and a lovely,warm hearted friend.She has a great eye seeing beauty even in the simple subjects.Her photostream is full of creative photos.I look forward to all of your shots Bernie!!!Best wishes :)"
27th June, 2008
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*Little Pink Weeble* says:
"Ahhh...Bernie. Bernie found my photostream, and has been nothing but supportive and funny and encouraging and a great friend on flickr ever since! Her "sheep in silhouette" series cracks me up every time I see it. (Really, check this stuff out, she must be a sheep whisperer because they're very cooperative for photos!) Her comments are always thoughtful or funny. Thank you, Bernie, for helping to keep my life on flickr interesting!"
4th June, 2008
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Color Lover says:
"My Buddie Bernie ^_^
Im really getting to know Ireland through her through all her wonderful talent. From the stunning Ireland countryside to sheep butts, you get it all here ;)
and not to mention my son Kevin is crazy about her adorable daughter who now starting to get the flickr bug ^_^
Keep a look out for me Bern.. ill be running away to Ireland here in the near future ;)"26th March, 2008
- Joined:
- July 2007
- Hometown:
- Larne
- I am:
- Female and Taken
- Occupation:
- Admin
- Email:
- bandsmc [at] hotmail.com