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My interest in taking photographs has only truly emerged since getting my 'bridge' camera and joining Flickr in November 2006. Prior to that I just used automatic settings and did not know a thing about apertures, exposures, shutters and the like. Now I am very slowly learning a new vocabulary and, hopefully, a new skill. I enjoy experimenting but most of my photos go straight into the recycle bin.

My big love in life is the countryside, insects, birds and plants; so I mainly take photos that have a nature theme (as you might notice) and am entranced by the details that show up in macro shots.

I use a Canon EOS 40D and a Canon 180mm macro lens, which I use on a monopod.

Constructive comments are always welcome and really appreciated !!

Thank you for looking.

Polly

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Lord V Brian Valentine
Mary and her... Mary
saxonfenken Ken Hircock
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Vanda's Pictures Vanda
pearceval Valerie Pearce
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Insects of The Gambia 21 photos, 3 members
West Sussex Wildlife 16,496 photos, 332 members
Butterflies of The Gambia 256 photos, 29 members
Sussex Dragonflies and Damselflies 52 photos, 10 members
Butterflies of West Africa 338 photos, 22 members
British Butterflies 5,233 photos, 309 members
Better Than Good - Level 1 (P1/A5) Sweeper in use NO PEOPLE 432,020 photos, 43,905 members
Macro Awards (Invite Only!) 40,165 photos, 11,553 members
BBC Springwatch (Official) 129,281 photos, 16,533 members
NATURE'S ELEGANT SHOTS [ Invitation Only / Post 1 - Award 4 ] 68,443 photos, 11,779 members
Butterflies 2009 1,072 photos, 177 members
Dragonfly & Damselfly Moments 23,227 photos, 2,714 members
Awesome Bugs! ** Post 1 & Award 5 10,276 photos, 3,286 members
Ultimate Shot ~Invited Images Only! POST 1/ Comment 1 48,569 photos, 12,184 members
Sussex Wildlife Trust Wild Places 3,803 photos, 282 members
Warnham local nature reserve - Horsham 894 photos, 36 members
Admin Help 1,945 photos, 1,354 members
Butterflies of Sussex 984 photos, 140 members
Dragonflies around the World 10,834 photos, 1,352 members
Top 20 Butterfly Photos (Add 1 - Delete 1) 15 photos, 389 members
Nature's Pot-of-Gold: Level 1 (p1/a5) 265,109 photos, 17,052 members
Dragonfly's and Damselfly's of the UK 6,934 photos, 438 members
Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve 579 photos, 47 members
Birds and Wildlife UK 242,985 photos, 9,564 members
Dragonfly Gallery - P1/C1 Please 32,830 photos, 4,023 members
Sussex Wild Flora 544 photos, 38 members
British Wild Flowers 18,692 photos, 1,707 members
Sussex Wildlife (England) 3,400 photos, 145 members
Lepidoptera 12,056 photos, 453 members
Fieldguide to the Butterflies of Africa 2,468 photos, 179 members
Great British Landscapes (No buildings, boats, people or animals 26,925 photos, 2,047 members
**Brilliant~Eye~Jewels** INVITED PICS ONLY! contest: Free Theme 180,061 photos, 22,627 members
Dragonflies 47,870 photos, 6,514 members
Butterflies' Elegance (invite only) 11,379 photos, 2,905 members
*THE PERFECT PHOTOGRAPHER (Open) 706,591 photos, 50,068 members
Buzz and Bugz ★ Post 1 and Comment 2 ★ 40,608 photos, 4,661 members
Caterpillars 9,841 photos, 2,699 members
British Lepidoptera 20,233 photos, 696 members
MACRO MIX ( Post 1 - Comment 5.) Comment On Any Five Please!!! 74,888 photos, 5,448 members
Butterflies 100,062 photos, 11,725 members
Butterfly Gallery - P1/C1 Please 92,905 photos, 12,992 members
NATURE'S BEST 665,431 photos, 19,364 members
Spectacular Landscapes-invited images only :-) 14,402 photos, 6,106 members
The Worlds Best Nature, Wildlife, And Macro Photography 61,778 photos, 4,938 members
Macro Marvels (Invite only) Post 1 Comment 2 65,113 photos, 10,839 members
British Insects & other Arthropods 42,614 photos, 1,632 members
Talk Photography 28,933 photos, 1,149 members
Odonata 19,887 photos, 990 members
An Awesome Close-Up (No People) 68,985 photos, 3,346 members
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Testimonials (5)

Marja G says:

"Polly's love of nature shines through in all her shots. Her photostream is a delight to look at. She is a very generous person and I'm pleased to be able to call her one of my Flickr friends. Thanks, Polly!"

12th September, 2007
suerob says:

"It's hard to realise that a year ago Polly did little more than take the occasional holiday snap.
All the time, there was a quite wonderful talent completely unrecognised, untapped and just awaiting the opportunity to literally blossom.
I've watched her grow from someone who glazed over when I tried to explain about apertures and depth of field, to someone who can't bear to move without her camera and who captures the most wonderful images, seemingly without effort.
It is my privilege to know her and be able to call her my dearest friend. She has enriched my life with her encouragement, her positive criticism and her wonderful photographs. She is quite special and a wonderful asset to the flickr community."

20th June, 2007
Kirsten M Lentoft says:

"I must say, having Polly as a friend is one of the best things ever happent to me, here on Flickr. She always comments on my photos and now and then she writes a mail just to say HI or to follow up on some things from the last korrespondence.

Her photos are always a pleasure to look at. They can both be funny and pretty. Polly knows photography can be fun and not just a competition. I have the impression that Polly always has her camera with her. We have seen photos from other countries, gardens, inside the house and her own garden.

I allways look forward to see what Polly postes next..."

19th June, 2007
Jill's Junk says:

"It has been my pleasure and an honour to be Polly's contact for a few months now. She has grown into quite an excellent photographer and has a great eye for the often overlooked things in nature. Take some time to discover her work in her photostream--you won't be disappointed. Apart from that she is a very warm and giving person and has been nothing but kind and generous with all she comes in contact with on Flickr. I look forward to every new photo Polly posts. Keep up the great work Polly."

13th June, 2007
RedYaris says:

"Polly is really a gifted photographer.

Ever since I joined Flickr, her breathtakingly beautiful photographs have caught my attention and I've been in awe of her work since then. It is a pleasure to have met her here on Flickr, and I hope she continues to post wonderful photos for the Flickr community to enjoy.

Thank you my friend :-)"

22nd May, 2007