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 (20)
giulband
Absolutely a fabulous portrait!1 Congratulations !!
Chipka
Impressive. I knew a Viking when I lived in the Czech Republic: the Vegetarian Viking. Fred. John, a reenactment-specialist seems far more impressive; the photo is stunning and I love the details you bring out: the beard, the resolute expression, the wisps of hair doing that thing wisps of hair do in a breeze. The whole thing is marvelous.
pat40
Brilliant portrait Andrea
miwi
Super portrait,excellent done;like the B/W a little bit better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kgb224
Perfect for a viking. Amazing capture and post work my friend. God bless.
makennedy
Nice to see a man that has followed his heart...Nice portrait of him!!!
ArtistKimberly
Outstanding,
Star4mation
Super character portrait Andrea :)
Juliette.Gribnau
superb portrait
Hendesse
Lined by life. Excellent portrait!!
jendellas
Yes I can see him in full regalia!!!
wysiwig
Well, except for the glasses. Two outstanding portraits. They scream character. A fine example of the saying "Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional." When I was in Iceland I was informed by the natives that Vikings never, ever wore horns on their helmets. I was quite disappointed.
MrsRatbag
He really has embraced his inner viking, what wonderful portraits!
Faemike55
Both portraits are outstanding and impressive.
Glendaw
Both are very impressive Andrea. He looks so natural for the part !
moochagoo
A whole life on his face.
CavalierLady
Wonderful portrait! Yes, he would make a perfect Viking!
danapommet
He certainly has the weathered face and Viking hair! A great portrait photo!
Katraz
A wonderful portrait full of character.
irisinthespring
Awesome work!