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A long delayed introduction!

AllanD

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Apr 13, 2003
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Location
UK
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Hi. Just a short note to introduce myself. I am what I would call an occasional photographer, but with an obsessive tendency. The result of this is that I have dabbled in various aspects of analogue photography to a degree that may well have been counter productive. However, I have had my moments, having sold a few prints in my time.

I have a darkroom and a small collection of cameras, ranging from a tiny Pentax 110 up to a 6x9 (2x3”) view camera. I suffer from G.A.S, but not too badly, as I am generally a cheapskate! I can home process both C41/RA4 and B&W. Sometimes I make up my own B&W film developers from scratch, but only to published recipes - a cook, rather than a chef!

While I dabble with digital, I can’t help but treat it as a snapshot medium. I still love the analogue process, especially when the required result is a print.

I first joined APUG way back in 2003, but photography has been “on the back burner” for quite a few years, i.e. I am in need of practice. Shyness and a general awkwardness has always held me back from making much of a contribution, but that could change!
 
That's one of the earlier Join Dates I've seen. I'd say welcome, but you were here 23 months before I was.

So I guess it's welcome back?



Ken
 
Welcome back to APUGland, Brother Allan....nice to have you with us!
 
Welcome back, Allan!
 
Welcome back to APUG
 
Where do you live in Wiltshire BTW? I lived in Tisbury till 2006
 
Where do you live in Wiltshire BTW? I lived in Tisbury till 2006

Hi Black Dog. I'd rather not be specific, but I will say that it is in a large town somewhat to the north of Tisbury; well known for being the most average town in England!
 
Thanks for the welcome everybody! I am hoping to improve on my 7 posts per year average. I might even find the courage to post some pictures, but only if you all promise not to laugh
 
Trust me on this, Allan. If they haven't laughed at my silly pictures, you're home free.



Ken
 
Every day is like Sunday

Hi Black Dog. I'd rather not be specific, but I will say that it is in a large town somewhat to the north of Tisbury; well known for being the most average town in England!

....you can still make interesting photos wherever you are though!