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!
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!
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 (14)
helanker
Yeah, I see what you mean and he has been living a great life with you for 40 years. That is a LOOONG time. But still.. I am sorry for your loss, Andrea. He was a very beautiful bird.
skyvendik
very nice phc, sorry for parrot
giulband
Very very well taken !!
TECHNISTRATIONS
Beautiful bird... so sorry for your loss Andrea...
blinkings
Sorry for your loss but what a great innings he had with you.
Faemike55
your relationship with him lasted longer than a lot of marriages - sorry for your loss
jendellas
So sorry to hear you have lost Byron.
devoisback
i remember him well...
Kordouane
A beautiful bird, the problem with our pets, they're a little bit like our children and when they leave, we're very unhappy, courageous.
T.Rex
A most beautiful photo of Byron. When I see parrots I wonder, how much do they understand of what we say? Can they talk and make sense of what they are saying? That makes for an even closer bond to the bird. When I had my 3 rats I knew they would only live 2 to 3 years, but STILL I was so sad when they passed on, one by one. I still miss Blackie though I have my cat Kitty. And now I'm also thinking how long she will live. For my part, I'm 67, Kitty's 5 years old. So, yes, I understand your loss, especially after 40 years! If you have more photos, please post. He seems a very beautiful bird. :-)
Katraz
He was a lovely bird and living that long makes it harder when they go.
wysiwig
A handsome lad. Don't recall seeing much of him. This is a wonderful portrait. I could swear he's smiling.
goldie
He certainly was a handsome fella. 40 years is a very long relationship--he was very much a part of you and your life--I am so very sorry for your loss.
anaber
I am so sorry Andrea! I remember him so well and your concern, some time ago. Pets connect with us and they become part of family. 40 years is a LIFE!! Much love and joy is shared and you both were lucky to have each other for so long in good health. Certainly is very hard for you, but it was a blessing that it was a short illness. I still 'feel' my dogs, my cats and my canary around.. and they never will be replaced. Each one is unique. I feel deeply for your loss, Andrea.