I am 55 years old, an engineer by training, and I have
worked in the Electronics Manufacturing, Automotive, Petrochemical and Telecoms
industries for more years that I care to remember. I have three grown up sons,
only one of whom still lives in the UK. The others live in Melbourne and
Nashville. I have travelled a fair amount for both business and pleasure; my
most challenging being a 6,500 mile motorcycle tour of the USA
(mikekharris.blogspot.com). I live with my partner in Leeds.
I have enjoyed photography for many years using it as a
record of places visited and events. Whilst I think I can compose a reasonable
photograph I have much to learn to about the art form. I started photography
using a Russian Zenith E camera which required the manual setting of all
parameters so I have a fair grasp of the workings of a film SLR and the its
creative controls. Understanding them however doesn’t mean they have been
mastered in any way. For a short time many years ago I printed my own B/W
images in a home darkroom, but because I could afford only the most basic
equipment the results were uninspiring to say the least.
Being an engineer I view the world in a logical, methodical
and perhaps superficial way, and I think this is reflected in my photography.
I’m hoping to gain an understanding of the art form as well as extending my
technical capabilities. I plan at this time to work towards a degree.
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