Photography

[duff]

I bought a digital camera on my birthday last year. Just thought I would treat myself to something, never owned one before.

Nearly a year on and I've found myself a great new hobby. Perfect for me, it's a solitary pastime, no need for other people to spoil things. For years I always felt that something was missing from my life. I had hobbies but they never got me out of the house much and I didn't do any travelling at all. Every year I would say to myself 'go on an holiday this year' - but I never did, didn't seem any point. Nobody to go with and they seemed no point in going places and have nothing to do. Taking photo's is the perfect excuse !

I spent most of last year taking photo's of my own city. Last October I took a trip to a nearby city, enjoyed it and now I have plans to goto many more places. I have no transport so travelling is expensive and time consuming but I have been away a couple of times this week and really enjoyed myself. I'm off work next week as well so planning more trips.

So anybody feeling stuck or bored then I do really suggest photography as a great hobby to get you out of the house and in the fresh air !

 

[Cavey]

I second this.

I started walking every day in an attempt to regain my physical fitness and maintain my mental fitness, but like you I have no transport and there's only so many times you can walk down the same streets/paths/walkways before it starts to get very old. I got myself a new camera and now I spend time taking pictures of my walks to break up the repetition.

I wouldn't say it's really my hobby and my photos are rubbish, but it's certainly something I enjoy.

 

[painter's radio]

Can't count the number of times I have recommended photography to people who are depressed, lonely, or generally feel something is missing from their lives.

 

[Felix]

That's great, is nice to have something fun to do outside. I've done it too in the past while feeling lonley, and I even got 2 or 3 really good pics xD

 

[duff]

I second this.

I started walking every day in an attempt to regain my physical fitness and maintain my mental fitness, but like you I have no transport and there's only so many times you can walk down the same streets/paths/walkways before it starts to get very old. I got myself a new camera and now I spend time taking pictures of my walks to break up the repetition.

I wouldn't say it's really my hobby and my photos are rubbish, but it's certainly something I enjoy.

On my weeks off work I would play golf a few days and then the other days I would be stuck for something to do. I would go in town looking around the shops but it seemed so pointless. I would end up by the Friday laid on the couch falling asleep. And then it would be back to work.

Last week was so much better, I went to places I've never been. Most of my photo's aren't that good either but I do enjoy the process of taking them. Yesterday I went to this place, it's only a mile from where I live, I didn't even know it was there. I walked along the bank of the river and saw all this stuff, wrecked boats, old docks, a ferry waiting to go off. It was great !

 

[Sci-Fi]

Post some of your pictures anyway. It's always nice to see the pictures people take.

 

[duff]

Post some of your pictures anyway. It's always nice to see the pictures people take.

I will

 

[WildernessWildChild]

Never really thought about it but going out and shooting different things I see does alleviate feeling alone.

 

[EveWasFramed]

*refrains from making a "shooting different things" joke*

 

[WildernessWildChild]

* refrains from making a '* refrains from making a "shooting different things" joke'*comment*

I think I just jumped the shark.

 

[EveWasFramed]

* refrains from making a '* refrains from making a "shooting different things" joke'*comment*

I think I just jumped the shark.

LOL! Maybe.

 

[duff]

Went to a lovely little village called Robin Hoods Bay today !
Took some great photo's !
I also find people are more friendly in villages / countryside. People are always saying 'hello' - I spoke to this woman while I was waiting for a bus ! (she was 65 plus of course !)

 

[Cavey]

I went up into the mountains at the weekend and found an old derelict (mostly flattened) mine. I'd love to go inside, but there's a giant steel door preventing access. Unfortunately, I went with someone else and neglected to bring my camera along, but I'm planning on returning with it as soon as I get the chance; there's some wonderful scenery up there.

 

[WildernessWildChild]

I sent Kid an email showing her what zoom lens I want for Fathers Day.

- I also sent her my Amazon account and Visa card info....just in case her piggy bank is empty.

 

[EveWasFramed]

I sent Kid an email showing her what zoom lens I want for Fathers Day.

- I also sent her my Amazon account and Visa card info....just in case her piggy bank is empty.

I totally get that.
For Mother's Day, I took Jaylen to Target to shop for a Mother's Day gift, lol. I told her I was fine, I didn't need anything but her, but she insisted.

 

[Naleena]

Post some of your pictures anyway. It's always nice to see the pictures people take.

I will

I'd love to see everyone's pictures too! Here is one of mine. I absolutely love taking nature photos. I want a decent camera when I am able to afford it. This pic was taken at a retreat I was at. I always go off on my own and take pics. I'm such an introvert..lol

 

[duff]

I went up into the mountains at the weekend and found an old derelict (mostly flattened) mine. I'd love to go inside, but there's a giant steel door preventing access. Unfortunately, I went with someone else and neglected to bring my camera along, but I'm planning on returning with it as soon as I get the chance; there's some wonderful scenery up there.

hope you have a nice time !

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I went up into the mountains at the weekend and found an old derelict (mostly flattened) mine. I'd love to go inside, but there's a giant steel door preventing access. Unfortunately, I went with someone else and neglected to bring my camera along, but I'm planning on returning with it as soon as I get the chance; there's some wonderful scenery up there.

hope you have a nice time !

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I went up into the mountains at the weekend and found an old derelict (mostly flattened) mine. I'd love to go inside, but there's a giant steel door preventing access. Unfortunately, I went with someone else and neglected to bring my camera along, but I'm planning on returning with it as soon as I get the chance; there's some wonderful scenery up there.

hope you have a nice time !

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I went up into the mountains at the weekend and found an old derelict (mostly flattened) mine. I'd love to go inside, but there's a giant steel door preventing access. Unfortunately, I went with someone else and neglected to bring my camera along, but I'm planning on returning with it as soon as I get the chance; there's some wonderful scenery up there.

hope you have a nice time !

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I went up into the mountains at the weekend and found an old derelict (mostly flattened) mine. I'd love to go inside, but there's a giant steel door preventing access. Unfortunately, I went with someone else and neglected to bring my camera along, but I'm planning on returning with it as soon as I get the chance; there's some wonderful scenery up there.

hope you have a nice time !

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I went up into the mountains at the weekend and found an old derelict (mostly flattened) mine. I'd love to go inside, but there's a giant steel door preventing access. Unfortunately, I went with someone else and neglected to bring my camera along, but I'm planning on returning with it as soon as I get the chance; there's some wonderful scenery up there.

hope you have a nice time !

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I went up into the mountains at the weekend and found an old derelict (mostly flattened) mine. I'd love to go inside, but there's a giant steel door preventing access. Unfortunately, I went with someone else and neglected to bring my camera along, but I'm planning on returning with it as soon as I get the chance; there's some wonderful scenery up there.

hope you have a nice time !

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I went up into the mountains at the weekend and found an old derelict (mostly flattened) mine. I'd love to go inside, but there's a giant steel door preventing access. Unfortunately, I went with someone else and neglected to bring my camera along, but I'm planning on returning with it as soon as I get the chance; there's some wonderful scenery up there.

hope you have a nice time !

http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii539/putter65/IMG_0750_zps2189
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[Naleena]

I went up into the mountains at the weekend and found an old derelict (mostly flattened) mine. I'd love to go inside, but there's a giant steel door preventing access. Unfortunately, I went with someone else and neglected to bring my camera along, but I'm planning on returning with it as soon as I get the chance; there's some wonderful scenery up there.

hope you have a nice time !

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I went up into the mountains at the weekend and found an old derelict (mostly flattened) mine. I'd love to go inside, but there's a giant steel door preventing access. Unfortunately, I went with someone else and neglected to bring my camera along, but I'm planning on returning with it as soon as I get the chance; there's some wonderful scenery up there.

hope you have a nice time !

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I went up into the mountains at the weekend and found an old derelict (mostly flattened) mine. I'd love to go inside, but there's a giant steel door preventing access. Unfortunately, I went with someone else and neglected to bring my camera along, but I'm planning on returning with it as soon as I get the chance; there's some wonderful scenery up there.

hope you have a nice time !

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I went up into the mountains at the weekend and found an old derelict (mostly flattened) mine. I'd love to go inside, but there's a giant steel door preventing access. Unfortunately, I went with someone else and neglected to bring my camera along, but I'm planning on returning with it as soon as I get the chance; there's some wonderful scenery up there.

hope you have a nice time !

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I went up into the mountains at the weekend and found an old derelict (mostly flattened) mine. I'd love to go inside, but there's a giant steel door preventing access. Unfortunately, I went with someone else and neglected to bring my camera along, but I'm planning on returning with it as soon as I get the chance; there's some wonderful scenery up there.

hope you have a nice time !

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I went up into the mountains at the weekend and found an old derelict (mostly flattened) mine. I'd love to go inside, but there's a giant steel door preventing access. Unfortunately, I went with someone else and neglected to bring my camera along, but I'm planning on returning with it as soon as I get the chance; there's some wonderful scenery up there.

hope you have a nice time !

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I went up into the mountains at the weekend and found an old derelict (mostly flattened) mine. I'd love to go inside, but there's a giant steel door preventing access. Unfortunately, I went with someone else and neglected to bring my camera along, but I'm planning on returning with it as soon as I get the chance; there's some wonderful scenery up there.

hope you have a nice time !

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I went up into the mountains at the weekend and found an old derelict (mostly flattened) mine. I'd love to go inside, but there's a giant steel door preventing access. Unfortunately, I went with someone else and neglected to bring my camera along, but I'm planning on returning with it as soon as I get the chance; there's some wonderful scenery up there.

hope you have a nice time !

http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii539/putter65/IMG_0750_zps2189
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[URL=http://s1258.photobucket.com/user/putter65/media/IMG_0864_zps1f158b70.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii539/putter65/IMG_0864_zps1f158b70.jpg

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OMG! That place is sooooooo beautiful! love the pics-especially the last two. Do you live there?

 

[perfanoff]

Oh my god. That is gorgeous.

 

[duff]

I went up into the mountains at the weekend and found an old derelict (mostly flattened) mine. I'd love to go inside, but there's a giant steel door preventing access. Unfortunately, I went with someone else and neglected to bring my camera along, but I'm planning on returning with it as soon as I get the chance; there's some wonderful scenery up there.

hope you have a nice time !

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I went up into the mountains at the weekend and found an old derelict (mostly flattened) mine. I'd love to go inside, but there's a giant steel door preventing access. Unfortunately, I went with someone else and neglected to bring my camera along, but I'm planning on returning with it as soon as I get the chance; there's some wonderful scenery up there.

hope you have a nice time !

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I went up into the mountains at the weekend and found an old derelict (mostly flattened) mine. I'd love to go inside, but there's a giant steel door preventing access. Unfortunately, I went with someone else and neglected to bring my camera along, but I'm planning on returning with it as soon as I get the chance; there's some wonderful scenery up there.

hope you have a nice time !

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I went up into the mountains at the weekend and found an old derelict (mostly flattened) mine. I'd love to go inside, but there's a giant steel door preventing access. Unfortunately, I went with someone else and neglected to bring my camera along, but I'm planning on returning with it as soon as I get the chance; there's some wonderful scenery up there.

hope you have a nice time !

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I went up into the mountains at the weekend and found an old derelict (mostly flattened) mine. I'd love to go inside, but there's a giant steel door preventing access. Unfortunately, I went with someone else and neglected to bring my camera along, but I'm planning on returning with it as soon as I get the chance; there's some wonderful scenery up there.

hope you have a nice time !

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I went up into the mountains at the weekend and found an old derelict (mostly flattened) mine. I'd love to go inside, but there's a giant steel door preventing access. Unfortunately, I went with someone else and neglected to bring my camera along, but I'm planning on returning with it as soon as I get the chance; there's some wonderful scenery up there.

hope you have a nice time !

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I went up into the mountains at the weekend and found an old derelict (mostly flattened) mine. I'd love to go inside, but there's a giant steel door preventing access. Unfortunately, I went with someone else and neglected to bring my camera along, but I'm planning on returning with it as soon as I get the chance; there's some wonderful scenery up there.

hope you have a nice time !

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I went up into the mountains at the weekend and found an old derelict (mostly flattened) mine. I'd love to go inside, but there's a giant steel door preventing access. Unfortunately, I went with someone else and neglected to bring my camera along, but I'm planning on returning with it as soon as I get the chance; there's some wonderful scenery up there.

hope you have a nice time !

http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii539/putter65/IMG_0750_zps2189
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[URL=http://s1258.photobucket.com/user/putter65/media/IMG_0864_zps1f158b70.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii539/putter65/IMG_0864_zps1f158b70.jpg

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OMG! That place is sooooooo beautiful! love the pics-especially the last two. Do you live there?

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No I live about 70 miles away.

It's called Robin Hoods Bay, a lovely place !

The misty looking pics are from Scarborough !

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this looks odd but I like it !

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