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.
Hover over top left image to zoom.
Click anywhere to exit.
This site uses cookies to deliver the best experience. Our own cookies make user accounts and other features possible. Third-party cookies are used to display relevant ads and to analyze how Renderosity is used. By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Terms of Service, including our Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy.
Comments (26)
SunriseGirl
Oh how very cheerful this photo is. Thanks for sharing the warm wishes and especially your bright personality. :)
blinkings
Same to you my friend.
Juliette.Gribnau
adorable photo; happy and healthy 2015 for you all too
Katraz
A lovely family portrait.
aksirp
happy new year, health and happiness to you Andrea, great family photo and so colorful👌🎉
jayfar
Your wishes are my wishes returned to you Andrea, have a good year.
kgb224
Happy new year to you and your pooches which is always a you to see when you share on Renderosity. May 2015 be filled with blessings in abundance. God bless.
jendellas
Lovely new year family pic.
kaward
A superb, warm and friendly "family" shot! That's quite a seat too!
kaward
All the best for 2015 to you! may your year be healthy, happy and creative!
Adobe_One_Kenobi
"No good for furtive birdwatching or candid street photography, though." But excellent for the helicopter to spot you from the air.
Faemike55
Great family photo Andrea! I wish you and yours a very Happy, wonderful & art-filled New Year
irisinthespring
Awesome, happy, photo, love it!
Meisiekind
A lovely image Andrea and all the best to you and your canine kids too! Hope to meet you in person in 2015!
Glendaw
Awesome big happy smile Andrea ! Being surrounded by your furkids adds to the joyful atmosphere ! P.S, Your jacket really suits you well ! Wishing you all the best in 2015 Andrea.
Mark-David-Rogers
What a great capture of the whole team... lovely day too. May 2015 be all that you wish and creatively inspirational.
anaber
Lovely portrait:) and thank you, Andrea . A great and healthy year for you all also.
sandra46
Happy New Year ! Great people !
wysiwig
Thank you Andrea and returning those wishes to you for a great year of health and happiness. Since I am chronically cold, the warmer the wishes the better I feel.
danapommet
An outstanding 'family' portrait - all four of you look great! Have a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year for 2015
nikolais
Amazing pack indeed!!!!
helanker
OH yes it is also good against wind. :-) Such a cheerful shot. You and your boys with sun and green grass. Wonderful :-) I Wish you a very Happy, Healthy New Year :-)
MrsRatbag
Starting off the year by sitting in the big chair...fantastic shot of the family, the jacket suits you very well!
beachzz
this is just great; love seeing you with all your furry friends---and a very happy new year to you too!!
auntietk
A cheerful and most welcome holiday card! This is delightful. You're all looking so well! :) May 2015 be filled with all good things for you and yours.
dochtersions
Such a happy looking family, 2015 seems to be one great party when I look at this perfect photo, Andrea. Love and care for this amusing group.
anahata.c
Is that your home? I love that big deep chair thing (or maybe it's a table). Love the composition, and the way you integrate the names into the furniture. ANd the layout of the dogs. And I love your jacket as well as the great colors on the shirt and---well, I can't tell if that's a scarf or you have another shirt around your neck. (In the states, tying a shirt or sweater around your neck is very common. I always smile when I see catalogs for very posh clothing, where they have these picture-perfect models with £8,000,000 cashmere sweaters 'thrown' around their necks to look casual. Like "even us rich folk can 'get down'...) Whatever it is, it's a great outfit on you. Wonderful shot, and glad you told us it was August, 'cause I was gonna say I know your part of the world is warmer than ours, but this is ridiculous! Happy New Year right back!