Behind the Lens

I am an amateur photographer based in Suffolk, England. I concentrate mainly on shooting landscapes, seascapes and street photography/people. However, I like all genres of photography and have started recently to do a bit of wildlife and ICM (Intentional Camera Movement).

I first started photography when I was about 18 (many years ago), when I spent my savings on a Yashica FX3. It was the days of film so I had to learn the fundamentals of photography and the exposure triangle. At university I had the opportunity to pick up some basic darkroom techniques. However, a full-on career and busy family life followed, meaning that for many years my photography became limited to holiday ‘snaps’ and taking pictures of the kids as they grew up.

However, having recently retired, I have decided to buy some new gear and try to develop my photography skills further, after many years of telling myself I didn’t have the time.

I am really enjoying getting out with the camera at every opportunity, editing and sharing my photos and developing my own style. I do it primarily for my own enjoyment, but I hope someone out there likes my images and gets some enjoyment from them as well.

Gear (last updated 28 June 2023)

Cameras: Fujifilm X-T5, Fujifilm X-E2

Lenses: Samyang 12mm AF f2, Fujifilm XF 16mm f2.8, Fujifilm XF 23mm f2, Fujifilm XF 27mm f2.8, Fujifilm XC 35mm f2, Sigma 56mm f1.4, Fujifilm 16-80mm f4, Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f4-5.6, Fujifilm XF 1.4x Teleconverter.

Vintage Lenses: Yashica ML 50mm f1.7 with C/Y to Fuji X adaptor, Hoya HMC tele auto 300mm f5.6 (C/Y fit) with C/Y to Fuji X adaptor, Pentax M SMC 135mm f3.5 with Pentax K to Fuji X adaptor

Tripods: K and F Concept SA255C1, Manfrotto Compact Action

Flash: Godox TT350F

Bags: Tenba Solstice 6l sling, Tenba Fulton 10l, Tenba Fulton 16l

Editing software: Capture One Express Fujifilm

Printer: Epson XP-970