Charmiene Maxwell-batten

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I do appreciate the kindness of writers and photographers here on RB in giving me helpful tips about improving my work.

I am a self-published author of 8 non-fiction books about travel, spirituality and philosophy.( I’ve also written a fictional and inspirational book about a fairy who comes to planet earth to share her perspective on both dimensional worlds. )
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My father was a photographer. I remember spending hours watching how he developed his negatives, hung them up in his darkroom and then printed his photos – using traditional methods in those days. He was at peace in his dark room. We grew up in East Africa and my father took marvllous photos of the wildlife there – even when he went crocodile hunting! When we moved back to England, his love of photography continued.

I started with an inexpensive phone camera 2 years ago, then an inexpensive dijital point and shoot and now I am the proud owner of a compact point and shoot LUMIX panasonic, with a Leica lens.

I didn’t develop a big interest in photography until about two years ago when I needed photos for my books – and then suddenly I loved it! I started off just taking photos with a very inexpensive phone camera – and suddenly loved the new ‘world’ I was in. I now have a fairly ordinary dijital camera…….my camera goes with me now wherever I go.
My travels to India, Thailand, Alaska, Hawaii, Greece in past years – were great opportunities for photography and sunsets – but at that time I was more interested in the experience itself. I wish I had been interested in photography during those journeys!! I also lived in Zurich, Switzerland for 15 years – but didn’t take photos even though my ex-husband was obsessed with the perfection and quality of Leica cameras and Leitz lenses.

My husband and I love to go on driving trips with our dog, and taking photos of scenery.

I very much appreciate your comments and critiques about my photos, thankyou so much for visiting!

I am also a Medical Herbalist and Naturopath.

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I am also in TRILLIUM GALLERY HERE
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Take a look at MARJORIE’S art and writing she is such a gifted artist as well as a dear friend and an incredibly caring human

My husband is also on RB with his lovely photos
we both have fun with our cameras when we go out for the day

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