— INFORMATION ABOUT MYSELF —
Hello and thank you for visiting my galleries. My photographs are perfect examples of what can be achieved when you really get to know the location well. Photography has been like a 'bug' in my system for well over 20 years now.— I guess I like static subjects because are easier to photographs than humans.
I am originally from the beautiful and peaceful country of Chile. But, due to a brutal and bloody dictator called general Pinochet, we had no option but to escape from this evil animal (Please note that this murderer was fully supported by the U.K. and U.S.A. government at the time). My-self, brothers, sister and parents, and many other Chileans in the same situation had to run from torture, political imprisonment, disappearance and many other human rights abuses. — In exile, we are the lucky ones, I will never forget those who were left behind.
Since late 70's Rotherham has become my adopted home and I thank you all for your hospitality...muchas gracias! — Most of my photographs are from the local area and so I have named my web site Rotherham-images.co.uk. This will be my vehicle to promote my work and services.
It is difficult for me to explain what did triggered my interest in photography but whatever it was, it was gradual and not planned at all.— I am not a full time photographer by any means. My main job as a mental health worker sometimes results in photography becoming an occasional occupation.
Most of my photographs cover the local area, which often means I can easily return to the same spot time after time to seek out those fleeting moments, capturing images evocative of a hidden Rotherham often missed by visitors and residents alike. –— Why do I shoot in black and white? I guess I prefer the effect of it, the minimised distraction, and the simplicity of the image coupled with the 'bug' that keeps my inspirations going. But what is important is that you like my photographs.
MY photographic equipment is quite vintage compare to others but ultra reliable as I treat my cameras like babies. All my shots are taken using the Canon A-1 and Canon AT-1 cameras (both cameras over 20 years old), these items shared the Sirius 18mm-28mm wide angle lens. I also have a Canon 70-210mm lens but this little beast is hardly used in my outings. The negative is developed locally and scanned at home. — Up until recently, all my work used to be in the darkroom, now I am much happy to seat in front of the keyboard using Paint Shop pro 8, in my experience this software is the most simple real-life darkroom 'simulator'.
All my photographs on the galleries are primarily intended to show and promote my work. I welcome cross-examination even from the most preliminary enquires.
I hope you enjoy looking through the photographs on the site and now urge you to return the favour and take five minutes to send me an e-mail with your comments. Positive and negative observations are most welcome. Thank you
