Thanks to Paul's kind generosity all proceeds of the exhibition will be donated back to Geltsdale reserve.
November 1st 2021 to 3rd of January 2022
Artist statement
I have always felt at my best being in the great outdoors, weather its walking along the coast or climbing to the top of a mountain, I always take a small camera where ever I go to capture memory's for later on in life, never thinking I would ever put on an exhibition as my pictures were only just small prints from a 35mm camera and of late digital pictures on Facebook for my family and friends, one friend approached me and said I like your photos why don't you put on an exhibition, the rest is history.
Just in the last few years I have been taking photos of wildlife as I have upgraded my camera making it possible to get closer and better results, In the early part of the year I suffered with depression and the best thing for my recovery was to get out and about with my camera, I live in Brampton, Cumbria and as we had restrictions due to Covid I spent a lot of my time walking around Brampton and RSPB Geltsdale , so most of the photos are from my garden or in the local area, a few photos are from the North East or at RSPB Leighton Moss.
My Father was a great amateur photographer, he was a big influence in my life and my photography mentor, I would like to dedicate this exhibition to my dad Derek Murray who passed away in June this year.
This is my second exhibition, the first raised £200 for the RSPB, and again all of the profits will go to RSPB Geltsdale so if you like what you see please help this great charity, by buying a print or putting some money in the box.