Alan Westbrook's Page

I was added as a friend by Nemo Sandman today (Merci Nemo) and as I do, before accepting, (I still haven't got the hang of being added without being accepted !!!) I took a look at his page to see what sort of photos he was showing. I don't want to waste anyones time having me as a friend if I'm never going to look at their photos if their style is not my thing. For those I have rejected, nothing personal, just that images are of a different taste to mine. Two things were immediately apparent t… Continue

Isn't it amazing! When you scan through your photos for something good or interesting to upload and you realise that you only have about 13 out of 3,700 that you think are good enough to display on this site, it really makes you realise just what sort of photographic skills you possess, or in my case, apparently DON'T possess. That being said, if I don't get out and take some more photos soon, that may be all there is. Scott Kelbys Digital Photography Books Pt 1 & 2 arrived today and at firs… Continue

Last night, after trolling around MSS and being thoroughly impressed with a whole lot of photos, I decided that I'd get up and go to the Torrens near the city and see what sort of images I could capture on sunrise. I run and ride on the paths that surround the area and was often taken by some of the scenes that could be captured if only I had my camera with me. I was there at about 0640 and proceeded to snap 39 shots over the course of an hour or so and it was like meditation. I can't recall th… Continue