Hi, I'm Andrea, and I'm interested in creatures and plants both wild and tamed, and people of all sorts. I only use a compact digital camera ,as I love being able to get it into a back pocket, and not have to cart heavy kit about. I carry a Panasonic Lumix TZ series, binoculars and a hand lens almost everywhere.Most of my outings are with the dogs so I only use point and shoot.
I am getting the hang of Photoshop, thanks to some very kind folk on RR!Â
I have a wildlife garden in Bournemouth, Dorset, in the UK, and spend a lot of time there . I retired from teaching art to teenagers a while ago.
I'm now getting some good results with my digi compacts; it took me a while to make the switch from my old film camera, an 1960 ish Pentax Spotmatic, but the mistakes are much cheaper! Â
I have 4 lodgers, 3 dogs and a parrot who, as at 2017, I have had 40 years.
I has so far had 19 dogs, mostly rescues.
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Comments (37)
alanwilliams
great, and lots of fun
Feliciti
looks great and funny too !! Happy Birthday to You !! :) wish you all the best !!!
jayfar
I am sure it does you great justice, I hope you soon recover and I wish you a very happy birthday. Thanks also for putting up with some of my stupid comments none of which are meant to offend!
greyone
Wonderful self portrait Andrea. I hope you are feeling better soon. Is your bday the 9th or 10th? I have a bday list and not sure if yours was yesterday or today. Either way happy Birthday. :)
anaber
Happy Birthday Andrea:))))))))Hope yu get better soon !! This nose tell how you must feel, yes!!! Is a great doodle..i like how drawings can describe so well the things!And you do that so well, always!!! Wish yu a great day with all the best!! ALL THE BEST! Cheers Andrea:)))))
Juliette.Gribnau
poor you !! looking so bad on your birthday !! I sure love the drawing, and of course : I wish you a happy birthday !
dochtersions
Your drawing is amazing good. But I 'hate', you feeling such 'rotten'! You should not sit on the PC, but lie in bed. Reading a book, occasionally looking out upon your beautiful roses and other flowers. Call a friend who makes soup for you, so you will enjoy pampering, while your friend must keep her mouth shut. :D. A speed recovery for you : feast-beast (poor you)!
helanker
OHH Andrea :-) This makes it very clear of how you feel those days. I do so hope you will feel better very soon and Happy Birthday once more :-D Ana once said to me, that hot chicken soup should help fast. I believe her... and it tasts wonderfully.
Faemike55
Hope you feel better soon, Andrea meantime, if you can, have a Happy Birthday
jmb007
beau portrait,bon courage!!
Hendesse
Great portrait, I like it very much. Happy Birthday to you and get well soon!!
tizjezzme
Excellent work ... :) HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
auntietk
What a drag to be sick on your birthday! Take good care of yourself and feel better soon! A chest infection is nothing to trifle with.
myrrhluz
This is a marvelous drawing! She looks like she feels pretty sick, with a red nose and why me oh lord look in the eyes. I'm sorry you're feeling so miserable. Take care and get better!
barbdennist
I love the humor in your portrait and wish you felt better. How awful to be sick on your birthday. I hope you are getting lots of doggy kisses to make you feel better. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
pat40
Excellent work.
emmecielle
A picture really interesting! I hope you heal soon! A happy birthday, dear Andrea! :)
jendellas
You so make me laugh Andrea, I love her :o) Sorry you not well, take care & get better soon. xx Sorry I didn't know it was your birthday, hope you can have a happy one with a chest infection. xx
mariogiannecchini
Very beautiful design ! happy birthday , Andrea !
Glendaw
Great doodle. She does look a bit frazzled. Chest infections can zap one's energy real quick. Sorry your not feeling well. Take Care and Get Well Soon!! What a sad way to spend your birthday,however your sense of humor is awesome and they say that is a good remedy..
tommorules
The answer is alcohol dusting; empty all the little odds & ends around the home into a glass, consume, & call it housework. It will make you feel better & tidy up at the same time. Get well soon!
goodoleboy
Picasso, eat your heart out! A riot of stellar effects in this, a self portrait of sorts, I would assume. Sorry about your debilitating ailment and symptoms, Andrea. With time and proper care, you should be hopefully back to your normal self.
Blush
A great drawing But a bummer to be sick on your birthday Oh well you can have a make up day...like the kids at school LOL Get better soon...can't have your camera jumping in bed LOL Hugs Susan~ I am not the only one sick I see.........
blondeblurr
What a priceless portrait - streaming waterfall and all !!! thank heavens nothing too contagious for us to pick up from you here @ Rendo ... but I do wish you a speedy recovery Andrea - BB I have got a runny nose and itchy eyes as well - but mine is of the allergy-kind, cutting the grasses and pruning trees - YIKES
Katraz
Great work Andrea, hope you have got over that chest infection.
sandra46
GREAT WORK
kgb224
Sorry to hear you are not feeling well Andrea. May The Lords Healing Hands touch you. God Bless.
jocko500
this is wonderful
beachzz
LOL--hope you feel better soon!!
evielouise
ha ha ha ha ha ha funneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee u made my day hahahahahaha= lol