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20-08-2007, 01:24 AM
| | Active Member | | Join Date: Aug 2007
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| | | Returning to the U.K
Hi All,
I left the UK around 16 years ago in which time I've had varied and wonderful adventures. I work predominantly as an underwater camera operator but also for most types of natural history filming, so long as I don't need to film people I'm happy. Anyway to cut a long story short I'm due shortly to return to the U.K in keeping with contractual obligations for a new and longterm filming undertaking.
I've always had a deep fascination for all things wild and look forward to discovering the beauty of the natural World in my own country.
To get an idea of my work you can check out my web presence at: Mark Thorpe a.k.a. CamDiver www.oceanstockimages.com
Thanks,
Mark Thorpe. |
20-08-2007, 09:36 AM
|  | Officer of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jul 2007
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Just been on your sites Mark great stuff.
You will have to get some on WAB please.
Welcome back,from mike. |
20-08-2007, 10:40 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: N.Yorkshire
Posts: 1,910
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Hi Mark and welcome back to Blighty!  |
21-08-2007, 06:56 AM
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Yeah, I think its gonna be a lot colder than I'm used to. Time to break out the fleece jackets. I'm actually looking forward to it all, in a strange kind of way. There's something about the early morning mists in forests and woodland that give the UK countryside that special feel.
Cheers,
Mark. |
21-08-2007, 07:05 AM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ijmuiden, Holland
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Hello, it might be pretty tame coming back to England after all your wonderful adventures. Welcome to WAB, I am sure you will love the site and have lots to contribute - see you around  . |
21-08-2007, 07:18 AM
|  | Member of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brighton
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Sounds like you've had a pretty raw deal up till now, my every sympathy 
Actually, you're one of those people that make me wonder about the career path I've taken, ('If I'd done it just a little bit differently....'.)
Welcome back to the UK, and welcome to WAB. Looking forward to seeing the fruits of your labours while you're here.
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21-08-2007, 08:12 AM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Derbyshire
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A big warm welcome from me!
jen xxx |
21-08-2007, 09:19 AM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lancashire.
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Hi Mark,
A warm welcome to WAB, looking forward to your posts and photos.
Carol.
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21-08-2007, 01:50 PM
|  | Active Member | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: turriff
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welcome back mark and welcome to WAB.
brian. |
21-08-2007, 02:29 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Scotland
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Hi Mark,
Welcome to the forum. Visited your site, great images |
21-08-2007, 05:38 PM
|  | Wild Member | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 151
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Hi Mark and welcome to the forum and back to the UK as well. |
21-08-2007, 07:24 PM
|  | Officer of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
Posts: 732
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A big welcome Mark. Your websites and the pics on them are fantastic. How lucky you are to have such opportunities. Enjoy WAB and your return to the country. |
21-08-2007, 08:14 PM
|  | Member of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 381
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Hiya Mark. Welcome to the WAB forum, I'm sure you will enjoy it? What an interesting job you have? See you on the boards soon?
Welcome back to the UK! |
21-08-2007, 10:00 PM
|  | Member of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fareham, UK
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Hi Mark, welcome to W.A.B. Prepare to become addicted to this site (it sneaks up on you without you knowing!)
I know what you mean about early morning mists - I love this country for its huge variety of weather and whilst I would not miss the constant rain I would certainly miss it in other aspects, such as mists / fog.
Welcome home
Purplepixii |
21-08-2007, 10:54 PM
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Wow,
Overwhelmed by the response. Made to feel very comfortable here and I'm still in the Pacific. I'll be planning to dive and film in waterways, rivers, coastal environments and lakes to bring British marine life to life in the near future. I'll be spending a lot of time out of country though on commissions and projects but rest assured, my time at home will not be wasted.
Cheers,
Mark. |
22-08-2007, 08:00 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Milton, Hampshire
Posts: 3,034
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Hi Mark. |
23-08-2007, 08:28 AM
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Hi Deer Stalker,
Fond memories of tracking down and watching Shrews in ditches lining the country lanes around your area. As a kid my Grandmother used to live close to Highcliffe. I'd take my bike and lose myself for hours around the forrests there. Fantastic.
Cheers,
Mark. |
23-08-2007, 07:06 PM
| | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Milton, Hampshire
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Hi Mark,
Highcliffe is only a few minutes away. We used to mess around in some woods & fields near Bashley as well as the New Forest. | | |
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