Hi all,
I've a few things about my current state of mind that I wanted to get off of my chest as such and I thought this was the best place to do it.
First off- University;
I can't stand this course I'm on at the moment and due to our recent trip to Strasbourg, I've had my eyes opened to the dreadful organisation of the University and to be honest, when you're paying well into three figure sums each year, that can't be allowed to happen in my opinion; it's a shame, but it does happen. Anyway, the course itself is highly regarded by the BIPP (British Institute of Professional Photographers) and for the 'arty' people who like the theory side of it, it's no more than perfect. However, as I regard the technical knowledge and knowhow as more important in getting a career in Photography rather than pretentious lectures on the history and histories of the subject. I've come to the decision, that I am going to do my best at transferring to a University in Blackpool which houses the BA Degree (hons) course specialising in Wildlife Photography- I can't think of anything more perfect for me and passion. There are lectures on field studying, lectures on life sciences and field trips to Nature Reserves. Now that, to me, sounds excellent. So we'll see where it goes from there!
Secondly- Easter Holidays, Home Life, and my lady
I had a beautiful 2 weeks of Easter Holiday
The first week of it, I spent at my Father's house with my Sister and our parents and it was lovely to have some family time together. I went out with my Grandad to Lakenheath Fen to check it out for Birds in the summer. We also had a wander around that area of the Brecks, turning over logs. It was a pretty wet day, so the camera didn't come out much. When I returned home, my Bigma had arrived, along with my new Manfrotto legs and head
I was a happy Bunny. So I spent the rest of the week watching Shrike, testing the Bigma on the Wrens in the garden and just generally 'chilling out'.
Very Early Monday morning (4.30 to be precise), I awoke to drive and pick up my girlfriend Elle from her house 65 miles away. It was her Birthday on the Easter Sunday, so I gave her the little Diamond necklace I bought her
We had previously planned for her to spend the whole week at my Mother's house in Rural Norfolk
So I picked her up and we spent the week talking, walking, looking at the birds and just generally spending the whole week together. It opened my eyes to how happy I am with her
PLUS! She's not a nature buff and she's slightly unaware of certain aspects of nature that ring beauty, so I showed her the birds and the hares in the field. As the week progressed, she was shouting "Look! The greenfinches are back!" or "Nick, there's a Male Chaffinch there, get the Bigma"
I'm very proud of her in the least patronising way possible
We went for a meal in Norwich on Friday, which was absolutely divine, and on Saturday, I took her to Norwich to help her choose me a coat. Unfortunately, we didn't find a coat, but she bought me a Wildflower book and herself a Bird Book
So all's not bad in my mind. Quite complicated, but good
Ahhh, that feels better
Nick