Debbie Black

An interview with..... me

Posted 5 days ago

Snappydave posted a journal wanting replies to his interview questions. I thought it might be a good idea to post my own answers here too – just to give you a little insight!

1. What is the model and make of your most used camera and what is the preferred lens type (if an slr)?
In my folio? Canon EOS 350D with Canon 18-55mm but recent usage Canon EOS 450D with 55-250mm IS

*2. If you w…

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"The Twelfth"

Posted 7 days ago

So what’s it all about? My latest images are from one of the many “Twelfth of July celebrations” that are held all over Northern Ireland each year. But for those of you who don’t hail from our “wee provence”, it might be a little confusing – bands, banners, “orangemen” in sashes and bowler hats….

Click the link to find out more about the day.

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Parisian Adventures?

Posted about 1 month ago

Well, it’s confirmed Paris won’t know what’s hit it on 20th October – for five wonderful nights I’ll be soaking up all things Parisian! Woohoo!

Any suggestions on places to go, things to see, where to eat etc etc are really appreciated! :) (Oh and no suggesting the obvious please – e.g. eiffel tower etc etc!!!!)

Ooooh my new camera will really enjoy this little adventure…..

The Gift of Art

Posted 2 months ago

Please add the gallery The Gift of Art to your watchlist and help us raise funds for vital Cancer Research.

New artwork is being added on a regular basis so check back often!

Contributing artists to “The Gif…

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My New Toy - an update!

Posted 3 months ago

Well, for those who read and commented on my entry yesterday about the horrendous service I received from purelygadgets.co.uk, here is the latest update….

After ordering from Warehouse Express mid afternoon, I have just signed for the parcel, before noon, the following day. That’s less than 24 hours from order to de…

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purelygadgets.co.uk

Posted 3 months ago

Just had the worst online shopping experience of my life with this site. My advice would be steer well clear!
I ordered my new camera when site said “In stock”. Received confirmation that my order would be shipped and delivered within 2-3 days.

So, when 2-3 days were up, payment had been taken from my account and my order still showed as “processing” I dropped them a friendly bubblemai…

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A major Blip....

Posted 3 months ago

Ok so I had been told about this fun, challenging, innovative site well over a month ago (thanks Beckie! ) but only just got round to signing up on Sunday!
Blipfoto that is!

So, the idea is: you take one photo every day, it can be virtually anything you like but it has to be taken the day it is uploaded to represent!

i.e. you can’t take 2 pho…

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Vision, Opinion and Oppression

Posted 3 months ago

This is the post:

“The Vision is an ideal, a goal if you like, for future achievements….

Opinion will differ on how to achieve the vision...

Oppression of opinion cannot be allowed to curb the ultimate vision...

Now, I have my reasons for posting this, not to spark debate, but more to point out that we will not all agree with hosts and/or other members. Is it not true,...

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One a Month Club - April 2008

Posted 3 months ago

Well, another month another card…. ok cards !!!!

This month I chose:

Suitcase 1519 by Alan Hutchison

If I smile, will you walk me…......

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Sold!

Posted 3 months ago

Just sold a Medium Canvas Print of Alone in Paradise

Thank You! :)