I am a 43-year-old amateur photographer from Chester, Cheshire UK. I took up digital photograpy a couple of years ago after hitting 40. See it as my mid-life crisis. Unfortunately, unlike, say, forming a band, having a tattoo or buying a motorcycle I have come to realise that the particular hobby I have chosen as a means to escape the drudgery of the day job is probably one of the most expensive. On May 12th 2009 I spent a marvellous informative day with professional photographer Stewart Randall. This has prompted me to take my photography more seriously and, although I don’t expect it to lead to a career change, maybe sell or license some of my images so that I can fund my hobby. I hope you like the images I post and please feel free to comment. All constructive criticism is welcomed. This blog will document my attempts to get to grips with the digital medium and see if I can get some wider recognition for my images.
All my images are copyright Mark Nelson. To steal any of them would be very rude. Please contact me if you would like to license any of my images. Similarly, my images are available for publication. Please contact me by leaving a comment or via e-mail: mrnelson@talk21.com
I now have a simple website up and running. Please use the contact form here if you would like to purchase a print or enquire about commercial photography
Also, you can follow/contact me via Twitter. Please follow @Zardoz67
January 26th, 2010 at 5:49 am
Hi, I love your cricket photo, my I include it on my blog about cricket tips http://www.somebasicsofcricket.blogspot.com. Tip #38. Enjoy your cricket and reflect …
I will remove it of course at any time just email me to say so.
keep up your good work!
Thodi
January 26th, 2010 at 10:14 am
Hi Thodi
Of course you can include it in your blog! Please could you link it back to mine or give me a photo credit – Copyright Mark Nelson
Thanks
Mark
February 9th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Love the profile description. I’m just newly 40, and am exploring photography, studying graphic design AND planning on a tattoo and another couple of piercings, all part of my own personal midlife crisis!
Hope I can pull my own M.L.C. with as much class as you are!
February 19th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
same age, same music taste. interesting. I had my midlife in a slightly different way. over now.
took up photography after that.
August 11th, 2010 at 5:26 am
@Mark:
I’m a fellow photographer and I’ve created a blog site where WordPress members can share cool links, promote one another’s stuff, and share other interesting photography related articles and sites. Go to http://photolinksrus.wordpress.com and start posting today. If you don’t want to post, then just enjoy the shared links. I’ll do what I can to help promote your site(s) if you post your links.
Happy Shooting!
January 2nd, 2011 at 9:12 am
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February 18th, 2011 at 6:58 am
Hi Mark.. Love your photos! Glad that I stumbled upon your site. Photography is indeed quite an expensive hobby but isnt it oh so rewarding in many ways ?
July 17th, 2011 at 1:36 am
Enjoyed visiting your site and seeing your photos! Look forward to seeing more
March 25th, 2012 at 8:06 pm
From one 40-something who just decided to take up photography to another who is a bit ahead of me, I am inspired by your work and by the fact that you have developed such an eye and talent in such a short amount of time. I literally just began on my new found quest and it encourages me to see how quickly your skills can build if you put the time in. Thanks so much for sharing your skills and new found “hobby”.