Adrian Triggs

Q How long have you been interested in Photography?
Since I was a teenager and given a Kodak Instamatic camera for a birthday.
Q Why did you start taking pictures?
I enjoy creating an image and capturing a moment in time.
Q What was the first picture you took, that you can remember?
Some old black and white family shots.
Q Have you any photographic awards?
I was fortunate to gain a bronze medal in last years RPS International slide exhibition. I intend to go for a PAGB award in 2004 hopefully a DPAGB.
Q Have you any other interests?
Motorsport and travel.
Q What was the first camera you owned?
The first decent one was a Practica MTL3 SLR.
Q Which piece of equipment could you not live without?
My polarising filter.
Q What equipment do you use now?
I still use my trusty old manual focus Minolta X700 SLR, Sigma 28-70, Tokina 70-210, Vivitar 19mm lenses together with Fuji Sensia slide film. I scan slides into my PC using my Minolta Scan Duel film scanner to produce colour and black and white prints manipulated in Photoshop 7.
Q Here is a blank cheque, what piece of equipment would you buy?
Probably a Canon Digital SLR such as the 10D + lenses and other related accessories.
Q How long have you been a member of OPS?
Must be about 8 years now.
Q What are the rewards of being a member of OPS?
Sharing an enthusiasm and passion for taking and creating pictures. Also the motivation and friendships that this brings. (Not to mention the evenings after club nights spent down the pub listening to all the stories!)
Q Have you been a member of other camera clubs?
Yes but only briefly.
Q What would you say was the hardest picture you ever took?
Probably night time shots as the exposure can be hit or miss.
Q What is your most successful picture?
Must me my burnt out derelict car with Didcot power station in the background!
Q What was the worst picture you ever took?
A lot of them are pretty bad! I am getting more selective these days on pressing the shutter.
Q What is your favourite film?
Fuji Sensia 100 slide film for its all round versatility.
Q What are your favourite subjects?
Pictorial shots, particularly wide angle. I like subjects such as dereliction and seaside locations.
Q If you could take a picture again which one would it be?
Probably some of the shots I took at Petra in Jordan, which was a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Q Who are your favourite photographers?
Tom Mackie, Joe Cornish and Billy Stock.

 

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