I received my first camera, a Voigtlander Vitoret from my parents when I was about 12 years old. I still have that camera and my passion for photography. Throughout my career as a Medical Scientist, I always remained a keen photographer. I'm now retired and I have the time to indulge in my passion. Bushwalking (another passion of mine) and photography go well together. No matter how hard the walk or how heavy my backpack, I always have room for my camera and rolls of film. Since the digital age arrived, I have embraced it to some degree, but for me black and white photography is real photography ! I love the luscious tones - black,white and tones in between in a well printed black and white image. (printed in the darkroom of course) Now that I have a small darkroom, I  print my own black and white images and I love the process. My intention is to display photos I have taken here in Australia and overseas as well. What better way for family, friends and anyone else interested to see what I have been doing. I mentioned that I have embraced the digital age and on recent trips I always carry a compact digital camera as well as my film camera. So this site will not be totally black and white - there is room for colour in my life as well!