My name is Clive, resident in Cape Town, South Africa. I am an amateur photographer who has been enjoying the medium in a more serious manner since 2003.
I took a trip to the UK armed with a Minolta Maxxum 7000 that I had inherited from my Dad.
Out of the holiday snaps, I managed to get a few that I felt were quite good, but had no idea of how I managed to get them 'right'.
Since then I have done a couple of courses in the darkroom and joined a local photographic society where I was on the committee for a while.
Hopefully I am getting it 'right' more often these days.
I have a Minolta Maxxum 7 and being tied into the lens system, the Sony A100 DSLR was my introduction to the digital world. This has recently been upgraded to the Alpha SLT-A55 and I have to admit that I have shot more digital in the last five years than film!
My daughter Kristen (Kris10) and son Sean (fotoSean) have accounts here too, in the hope that they will learn too and share my passion! Sadly they have been rather quiet of late, much like their dad...
August 2015 marks the end of my 3 years as coordinator for the Photographic section of Renderosity. What a wonderful time of my life that I thoroughly enjoyed! Thank you all for the opportunity!
Keep the smile alive,
Clive
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Comments (13)
awjay
sad times
durleybeachbum
How interesting! I've never had occasion to walk past there.
jayfar
Lovely shot and POV Clive. Have seen this a few times now.
Crabbycabby
I walked up there, years, many many years ago when it was open.
kgb224
Superb capture Clive. God Bless.
qrud
Cool good capture.
T.Rex
When I was there 1969 there was only a single "bobby" (police) standing outside the door. How times have changed, or shall I say people have changed for the worse. Must be dreadful to be a ruler and have to cower behind barred doors, etc... But, it's been like that before. Nice photo of a famous address. Keep up the good work! :-)
debbielove
Extremes.... There is this! Then the fact he goes for a jog every day along the streets.. lol There are bodyguards panting beside him yes, but still.. Makes you wonder who the gates are for..? As gooder shot as you can get Clive, I know! Rob
Faemike55
Great capture Clive; interesting comments by those who live in the area - they really add to photo
MrsRatbag
I haven't been by here in all my trips...but I'd have a heck of a time getting rid of all the people in this shot. Great capture, Clive!
auntietk
I have never understood the mentality that makes people stand around hoping for a glimpse of a famous person. So ... maybe you see them ... and then what??
angora
too bad... heard the tea is great over there ;-) 2nd what Tara said btw
bmac62
Extremists have changed things for us. But do like seeing the current surroundings. Good looking ironwork.