About

Hi and thanks for taking the time to view my blog, a collection of images that I’ve taken over the years.

I believe that no subject matter should be considered outside the realm of photography; it’s how well you represent that subject matter that’s the important thing and I hope you’ll see that attitude reflected throughout the blog.

Photography has been both a profession and a hobby of mine for nearly thirty-five years, the first twenty-five of which were spent working with film. Having been a little resistant at first, I made the switch to digital over ten years ago. Now I really enjoy the creativity that the digital medium affords and it’s great to see my work evolving so readily from concept to print. I also love learning new techniques, just as I love looking at new work on the internet.

Just to add that I was born and live in Cardiff – that’s in South Wales for those of you not in the know. It’s not the biggest city in the world but as the capital of a small nation, with heavy recent investment and a dynamic industrial past, there’s more than enough to keep me focused on when I’m not on my travels or working in the studio.

I hope you like my work and I really appreciate ‘Likes’ and/or Comments and endeavour to reply to all comments sent.

Darrell.

Blog Established: February 2011. 

Photographers deal in things which are continually vanishing and when they have vanished there is no contrivance on earth which can make them come back again…
Henri Cartier-Bresson.

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    1. What a surprise or as we say in Wales,”Beth yw suprise”!

      Thanks http://adrianpym.wordpress.com/ for the award.

      Wow, I inspire you? This is a very kind gesture and I’ll accept the award very gratefully and yet humbly.

      Below are a few blogs that I enjoy.

      http://theboudoirplace.wordpress.com/

      http://riverunderwater.wordpress.com/

      http://edenrellisphotography.wordpress.com/

      http://photobotos.com/

      http://rubicorno.wordpress.com/

      http://docular.wordpress.com/

      Hope I’ve followed the protocol correctly, if not let me know.

      Thanks again.

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  14. Thanks for your Like! You have a unique way of photographing still-life which I like. Interesting section on the bio of other photographers. Welcome back to my Blog.

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  17. Greetings from Australia Darrell,
    Met some lovely Welsh people while I lived and worked for five years in the United Kingdom. Would have loved to have spent more time in Wales though. Take great care and all the best in expressing your life long passion with Photography.
    God bless

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  18. Darrell, you are an amazing artist and I am ecstatic to see the wonderful work you have done. Thank you for following my blog, and I look forward to seeing more of your outstanding work!

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  19. Darrell, Thank you very much for passing by my blog. I am new to this so still trying to figure out the other things. I was going through with your wedding and some other photos from 2012. Great work!! I just started following you and looking forward to see some more amazing photos from you.. 🙂

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  25. Thanks so much for following my blog! I appreciate it very much. I’ve enjoyed my visit here and I look forward to following your posts. 😀

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    1. My pleasure. I loved looking through your site and look forward to your future posts. I agree that its very inspiring looking at the works of great photographers and maybe, just maybe, I can be one too! (well I can dream) lol. Thanks again.

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  35. I’m certain to enjoy many visits here – it’s a pleasure to meet you. I greatly admire photographers for their ability to see things in the world where the rest of us walk on by; wonderful talent.

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    1. Its a pleasure to meet you too.
      Your blog is very interesting and I’m really enjoying some of your Korean war posts especially as my late farther served in Korea with the Royal artillery. I’ll look forward to future posts.

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      1. If possible, add your father’s story on my site sometime. In the comment, put his unit etc or a funny/sad story he’d told you.

  36. Thanks for following Storyteller. I like the Nikkormat you are holding. I think your switch to digital from film happened about the same time that I made the switch. — Ray

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  38. Its always nice to have another follower!, Thank you I really appreciate it 🙂 I’ve had a quick look at some of your images and they are very good, now I’m going back to look more closely. I look forward to exploring your site

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  39. Hello Darryl,
    Thank you for visiting and following my site recently!
    Do you still have your Nikkormat camera? Hopefully you’re putting it to use and that it hasn’t become a paperweight!

    Look forward to reading future posts.

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    1. No problem Aimee, I’ll look forward to your future posts. The Nikkormat sits gathering dust on a shelf in retirement I’m affraid, he had a busy life! Thanks for the comment.

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  42. Darrel, I came here to thank you for following my blog, Petals Unfolding and I ended up following you. I am indeed honored that you and I will be in each other’s lives. Many Blessings, Amy Rose

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    1. No, thank you Nico! I really enjoyed your blog, you have some good images and I’ll look forward to your future posts. I loved the cheeky shot of the seal looking straight into the lens, good work!

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  53. Thank you for following WordBowlbyMsCharlieS.com (hope to see a word from you) and thank you for introducing me to your powerful, evocative photography! Look forward to seeing more from your point of view!

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  54. Merhaba Darrell…

    Here’s a little New Years message from Türkiye to say “thank you”. I appreciate your recent ‘follow’, knowing how many interesting and entertaining blogs there are out there.

    Blogging since June 2013, my little corner of the world tries to offer an eclectic smattering of posts, from basic amateur photography, to sharing my travel adventures over the decades, as well as day-to-day happenings here on our fruit farm in southern Turkey. I also throw in a few of my observations on life and lighter-hearted stuff for good measure.

    You are more than welcome to have a look around, stay a while and have a trawl through my collection. There are plenty of categories within the drop-down menus to help in said digging process. Of course, if you have any comments, suggestions or concerns, feel free to let me know – I’m not easily offended 🙂

    Hope you have a great day and even better 2015…

    UNCLE SPIKE
    uncle.spikes.adventures1@gmail.com

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  57. Thanks for following The Immortal Jukebox Darrel. I hope you will enjoy the wide variety of music featured and perhaps make some discoveries. I usually post once a week and your comments are welcomed. Regards and good luck with all your projects. Thom

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