SmugMug Corner #19: David Beatson

It's Friday, and you know what that means, don't you? It's time for another SmugMug Corner. This week we meet Scottish taxi driver, David Beatson - and wow... how can you not want to visit Scotland after seeing these photographs!

Name: David Beatson
Website: http://www.beatsonphotography.co.uk


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Tell us a little about yourself.

My name is David Beatson age 62 and I am lucky enough to live in Scotland where I work as a Taxi driver and spend my spare time with my camera.

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What is your background/training in photography?

I have no formal training in photography and have just learned through a desire to become a better photographer and hope that I will never stop learning.

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How long has photography been a passion for you? When, where and how did it start?

I have always had an interest in photography for as long as I can remember. And now I try my very best to capture some of the beauty and also the nature of Scotland.

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What equipment is in your camera bag? What piece of equipment will be added to the collection next?

I own a Nikon D2X with a Nikon 300mm f2.8 vr and the 12-24 2.8 and my next addition will be the new D3.

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What are your favorite places/subjects to photograph? Why?

I just love shooting landscapes on the West coast of Scotland as it has a magic quality to the light and is totally un spoilt by man.

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Who are your biggest photographic influences? Why? What about their work influences your work?

Ansel Adams. Need I say more?

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How long have you been Smug with your photographs? What features do you most enjoy with your SmugMug account?

I have been with SmugMug for almost two years now and like all their features and the way that they look after my interests.

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If you had do sum up in 50 words or less the impact SmugMug has made on your photography/photography business, those 50 words would be...

SmugMug has enabled me to show my pictures world wide and get some, always welcome feedback on my work.

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If you had to give one piece of advice to those wanting to pursue photography, what would you tell them?

Go out end enjoy.

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Posted by Tim L. Walker on Fri, 2008–01–18 12:44
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