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"I started taking photography more seriously around 1999. up until
then i enjoyed taking photos, but it was much more of a point and shoot
method of recording. I am still very much a learner, but i reckon i always
will be. It's been a gradual process, an exploration. I used to be happiest
looking for landscape shots, and being very isolated in myself, working
alone. I suppose with experience comes the confidence to attempt new challenges,
so my latest work has included some concert portrait photography of a
friends band. In between, there's been architecture, wildlife, abstract
and macro...guess this means i've yet to find my niche. Until i do, then
i'll just keep shooting and enjoying!
Over
the years the equipment i have used has graduated through manual focus
film slrs to autofocus and the latest digital slrs. I still dabble in
the "Dark Arts" every now and again and I can be found in the
darkroom, but most of the images you will find here are digital. The grey
area that is digital manipulation will be a debate that will rage for
many a year. Most, if not all of the images exhibited here will have some
"enhancement" through photoshop, i try to keep any manipulation
to a minimum and aim to follow through techniques that can be reflected
in the traditional darkroom environment."
Thank
you for visiting.
Stuart
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