I was born in London and educated in Surrey. Having qualified as a chartered Electrical Engineer, I went on to do Physics & Electronics and then spent most of my working life in R & D with the Mullard (Philips) company. Much of the early part was spent on VHF, Magnetrons, High speed flash tubes, and then into Opto Electronics, specialising in far infra-red devices including Thermal Imaging camera`s. The last 15 years were spent as Senior Project Manager for Europe for Electro Optic devices.

On taking an early retirement I went into education as a co-coordinator for RSA and then as Industrial Fellow at King Edwards 1V. School. I have been an enthusiastic photographer since I was 18 and the opportunity to travel, has broadened my many interests.

Photographically I have covered Electron Microscopy, Technical, Air, Portraits, Landscapes, close ups and Thermal Images. I worked mainly in Monochrome prints initially coupled with slide work, and then a short spell with colour prints. Finally I have turned to digitlal Image printing.

I have also had the privilege of being club president. First in 1974 to 1976 and again in 1993 to 1996.