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les dix

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« on: June 15, 2009, 01:11:40 PM »
Hello, I  live just outside Newcastle upon Tyne, England and use 35mm and medium format cameras to shoot on Ilford B&W film which I print up in my attic darkroom.

My interests are in still life and landscape (not easy as I do not drive). I am a member of a local camera club but I only go now and again as there is such a strong emphasis on competitions and photoshop, neither of which hold my attention I am afraid.

I work as a university lecturer teaching chemistry (I buy my own chemicals-honest!). I am currently working on a series of prints of the countryside around Hadrians wall and I have to admit to being heavily influenced by Fay Godwin's book LAND.

That's all for now, I had better get back to work!

Cheers

Les
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« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2009, 01:33:37 PM »
Welcome, Les.

I look forward to seeing postings of your photos of Hadrian's wall.

Thanks for the Fay Godwin reference.  I just ordered a used copy of Land from Amazon.



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« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2009, 01:34:34 PM »
Hi and welcome!!   :)
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Diane Peterson

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« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2009, 03:52:38 PM »
I too look forward to seeing your work..especially regarding  Hadrians wall ..welcome to filmwasters..I am sure you will enjoy  it!
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LT

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« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2009, 05:37:11 PM »
Hi les. Welcome to FW.com. Hope you enjoy the site.
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« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2009, 09:45:10 PM »
Hi Les,

Another Godwin fan - great. 'Land' is a good book as is 'Edge of the Land' and 'Landmarks'. I'd also recommend her book 'The Secret Forest of Dean' but I may be biased as I grew up there.

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« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2009, 06:05:56 AM »
Welcome of course, and I look forward to a sneak perhaps from Hadrian's Wall. I can recall clambering around as a kid you see... Skj.
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