Description The New Forest was created in 1079 by William I (known as William the Conqueror) as a hunting area, principally of deer. It is a unique area of historical, ecological and agricultural significance, and retains many of the rural practices conceded by the Crown in medieval times to local people. Principal of these is the pasturing of ponies, cattle, pigs and donkeys in the open Forest by local inhabitants known as Commoners. The New Forest has also been an important source of timber for the Crown.
Decent Exposures, Somerset, England Member Since February 2007 Artist Statement Born in Northern Ireland, I went to college in England and ended up staying there (well for the time being).
I took up photography only a year ago when Santa brought me a DSLR (Nikon D50). I have been adding to the lenses ever since and trying to get to grips with all the buttons and settings!
This gallery is a sample of what I consider to be my better work and I would appreciate your thoughts and comments.