About
 In summer 2003 I went to visit my sister in Ecuador. I didn't own a camera and thought before I left - it doesn't matter I can just use my new camera phone (640x480, plastic lens, one focus fits all). As expected, I had a cracking time and saw lots of amazing scenes. I thought my shots were great at the time and was really excited about getting back and showing everyone. Unfortunately it only stored about 20 photos and what was worse the battery went flat before I could use them all up. When I finally uploaded them it was only to disappointment. To rub salt in the wound, a friend Emma I was working with got out her Ecuador album which was absolutely packed full of amazing shots. I finally bought a proper digital camera in 2004 - and in 2005 after I uploaded my first photos to flickr I was hooked! Flickr has been a a great way of gauging if a photo works or not, and getting to see how others have done it (better usually!). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I was born and brought up in Dumfries and Galloway (the real D&G) and hopefully I can convince you it has some stunning locations. I have lived in Dundee and Glasgow between 1996 and 2007. I have now returned from 16 months non-photography related research in New Zealand and living and working in Aberdeen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Equipment I work with an SLR having recently moved to full frame with lenses spanning focal lengths from 16 to 300mm. Other important pieces of kit include ND filters to balance the exposure, a circular polariser to selectively filter out unwanted light, and a study tripod to ensure my images are sharp. My kite work was done with a 5MP compact attached to a sutton flowform 16 kite. ---------------------------------------------------- Photographic achievements. Minimal to date but include progression from novice through advanced to salon grade at Auckland Photographic Society (where due to travel distance I can no longer attend) and 2008 winner of the digital aggregate points end of year trophy. I am now a member of Bon Accord Camera Club, Aberdeen -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- and you can see those superb Ecuador shots here:- http://www.flickr.com/photos/krmuir/sets/222671/ |
