An evening with Andy Rouse

[d70mpv]

I'll just keep it brief and I'm sure most of you are familiar with Andy Rouse's work. I know that some on this site have had contact with Mr Rouse and sing his praises very highly indeed. I wanted to know if Andy could really entertain for a full evening (personally as well as in pictures).

Just to say that we spent a pittance to go and see this master of his art at a local camera club last Friday night. The place was understandably packed. I didn't know quite what to expect (except jaw dropping green-eyed inducing photography) and wow, it didn't disappoint!

The talk was stunning, informative (from a wildlife perspective) and humourous. Oh how it was humourous. Any guy that has the metaphoricals to show a 'manhood'-shaped iceberg as his first slide gets my vote And it was downhill from there Heaven, not sure what the patrons of this particular camera club quite made of it!

Andy's passion for his subject and love of all things wild was evident in virutally everything that he said. Without wishing to cross WAB boundaries on advertising, I strongly recommend that if you get chance to see him talk, do. You won't regret it, just be sure to take a sense of humour along

[Brocker]

I am very jealous. I was meant to see Andy at a local 'Evening With' but unfortunately my work stepped in the way and I could not go. After reading your thread, I wish I had. Sounds like you had a great night. . . .

[Peter_Naylor]

Ah that sounds great, i wish i had gone to see him. not so long ago i went and saw steve leonard and it was very much the sam i guess, he was really funny and full of insight into the wonderful world of wildlife film production, those guys really do have the best jobs in the world!

[rs250man]

Jealous....yes....Andy rouse is one of the reasons why i enjoy photography and i hopefully will emulate the standard of his work....genius..

[d70mpv]

Yes, sorry all I thought I might be rubbing it in for a few! I seem to remember him saying that he's busy doing some work with the humble robin at the moment. Nice to know even one of the world's best can find something to photo in the back garden!

[Maccattack]

Yup also big fan of Andy Rouse , took my wife to see his show at Chelmsford camera club ( wife usually asleap after seeing 2 of my slides..) she was moved to tears by some of the photography ( not the iceberg) . I like the way he doesnt get precious about the wildlife .

[woollyback]

Yep can only agree been to see him twice now and he sure does entertain. Nt too bad for a West Ham man!!

Don't know what was in your shows (other than antartica) but the gorilla's from rhwanda are fantastic.

Cheers

Rob

[ron1863]

I have never seen him but have heard that he is not only a brilliant wildlife photographer but also highly entertaining and would love to attend one of his "shows"

[Hoppingmad]

Originally Posted by Maccattack

Yup also big fan of Andy Rouse , took my wife to see his show at Chelmsford camera club ( wife usually asleap after seeing 2 of my slides..) she was moved to tears by some of the photography ( not the iceberg) . I like the way he doesnt get precious about the wildlife .

I was at Chelmsford as well. Brilliant! Like the way he doesn't take himself too seriously as well. Only thing is - should I give up wildlife photography? No way I will ever reach that standard. Perhaps I won't give up though - he has inspired me to keep on trying!