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 (24)
Glendaw
What a beautiful portrait of you and your fur kids Andrea. Best of Wishes and Happy Christmas to you too !
SunriseGirl
Merry Christmas to ou too. Thanks for sharing this Furry warm photo. You ALL look great!.
greyone
Wonderful shot of you and your clan. Thank you for sharing this delightful image. Hope the dogs get a few extra treats for Christmas. Take care and stay safe Andrea.
giulband
Beautiful portrait ! Merry Christmas to you !
TECHNISTRATIONS
Merry Christmas & Happy New Years to all of you too... and thanks so much for sharing all your talents with us on Renderosity!
pat40
Wonderful and a very Happy Christmas
anahata.c
just wonderful, Andrea, I always love your family portraits w/ dogs. And your treatment softens everything into an interior glow, like your place is very warm and welcoming to everyone. It's so cool to see the dogs so posed for the camera: Normally we see them in so many positions. And your chairs and couches are little jungles of throws and afghans and pillows and other sink-into stuff: How do you pull yourself up, afterwards? A comfy shot---love it. And I wish you a very sweet and blessed Christmas, Andrea, for you, your dogs, and all the people you love. And I thank you for your wonderful art all year, and your love and support for all of us. It's great to have your amazing, dancing wit, sight, insight and mastery with us everyday. Happy holidays to you! I hope it's a beautiful season!
bebopdlx
Merry Christmas to you Andrea.
jayfar
A great pic for the album Andrea. Have a great time.
Adobe_One_Kenobi
What a corker Andrea, they are perfectly posed, you have a great time too and stay safe.
Mark-David-Rogers
Have a very Merry Christmas Andrea and a Happy and Healthy 2015 to you and the guys... such a lovely capture.
kaward
He did a great job! An excellent group shot, I think the power and intensity of flash can destroy a gentle mood.
FredNunes
Very nice photo of you and these beauties. Merry Christmas... to you and yours.
wysiwig
A perfect family portrait although Fritz is the only one looking directly at the camera. Have a wonderful holiday, Andrea. All the best to you and your family.
kgb224
Just perfect. Blessed Christmas for you , your and our four legged friends and your loved ones Andrea. May 2015 also be filled with blessings in abundance. God bless.
jendellas
What a lovely family photo. Happy christmas to you all. Xx
Faemike55
This is a very beautiful portrait, Andrea! I wish you and your furkids and all you love ones a Very Merry Christmas
MrsRatbag
What a wonderful group shot! They are all perfectly posed, and you look so elegant!
irisinthespring
Awesome capture of you four and Merry Christmas to you too!
danapommet
A lovely family portrait Andrea and a perfect pose by all! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas plus a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!
anaber
Lovely portrait, Andrea:) You and the 'boys' look so happy and comfortable. My best Wishes to you and all your family. Happy holidays and have a great time you all.
Jay-el-Jay
A happy image.Best wishes for the New Year,also
Katraz
A super portrait of the four of you ,give them a squeeze from us.
helanker
You are right, Andrea. Your boys are having their attention to the photograph. A really sweet Christmas cart. I Love it :))) Hope you have had a wonderful Christmas too :) I am so late, but I have been very busy from 23th til 26th included.