Studied at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Dundee, completing a four year degree course in Fine Art in the department of Drawing and Painting in 1986. During the foundation year at Art College I was introduced to 35mm film photography and given the opportunity to learn developing and printing techniques.

I really enjoyed these classes and was lucky enough to be taught by Joseph McKenzie, regarded by many as the ‘Father of Modern Scottish Photography’. I have continued to be interested in photography ever since - and now enjoy exploring the creativity possible using digital techniques.

Photography has renewed my wonder in the detail found in nature - it always challenges your preconceptions and constantly surprises you with its beauty.

My images can also be seen at:

• dabi on Flickr


• David Bird


• The Royal Photographic Society

 

I mainly use a Konica Minolta Dynax 5D SLR for landscape shots. For close-up nature shots, I tend to use a Konica Minolta Z5 compact - mainly because it is small and almost silent in operation (which the Dynax is not!) and can be fitted with close-up lenses such as the Nikon 4T.

I have in the last few months also been experimenting with a Canon Powershot A640 compact digital camera. By fitting a Hoya R72 IR filter, I have found this to be a great camera for digital infrared photography.

 

I am the owner of all images on dabi. None of these images may be used elsewhere without my permission. Please contact me to discuss any intended use.

 

All images on this site are not to be dowloaded, copied, altered and/or reproduced without written permission (licence) of the photographer. Commercial interest in any of these photographs is welcome.