CAMERA Club member Paul Mynors is 63 and lives in Frinton. He has worked in the motor industry all his life, as a vehicle technician, service advisor, workshop controller and now as a warranty administrator. His wife of 36 years, Anne, is a digital records officer for the NHS. They have a son and two grandchildren, aged seven and eight.
Why did you take up photography?
Photography has been a hobby since my teens. Lately, though, it's been more of an extension to my hobby of ornithology. I love trying to catch an image and sharing what I see.
Why do you love taking pictures?
Any sort of photography is great, in terms of capturing memories and things that would otherwise be forgotten. My wildlife photography is a great chance to show and share images of the wildlife right on people's doorsteps.
Where is your favourite place locally to take pictures? How about further afield?
My favourite place, where most of my images are taken, is at Walton and Hamford Water. When able, I like exploring our wildlife trust reserves at Wrabness, Fingringhoe and Abberton.
What equipment do you use?
I use a Nikon D7500 and D3300 with a Sigma 150-600mm lens and a Nikon 70-300mm lens. Not forgetting an iPhone 6 (the camera that's always with you!).
What is your favourite picture you've ever taken?
This is a very difficult question as I have so many pictures of wildlife that I like. I suppose I'll always like the close-up picture I took of a cuckoo, as it was so unusual to be able to get as close as I did on that occasion.
Why did you join our Camera Club?
I guess the main attraction is the possibility of seeing your images in print.
If you could photograph anyone or any place in the world, who/what would it be?
Although I'm not a landscape photographer, I've seen more of the Italian lakes than I have our own, so would love to spend some time in our Lake District.
What advice would you give anyone who wants to get into photography?
It's a well-known photography saying that the best camera you have is the one you have with you. Nowadays everyone has a phone in their pocket with a camera on it. Start with that until you decide what field interests you most and then upgrade equipment accordingly. Also think about joining your local camera club, which is a great source of advice and information. I belong to Clacton Camera Club, which always welcome new members.
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