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Name: PAul Maskens
Meaning of Handle: been called Wombat for many years (that's a long story) and when I bought a Smart car (see below) I took SmartWombat.
Dorky PR Club: Canon, Minolta, Velvia
Location: Oxford, UK - City of Aspiring Dreamers, or something.
Born: Just down the road in Swindon.
Other places I've lived: none that I remmebrShrivenham as a baby.
Lilke to Retire: the country, any country. Spain, Germany, Belgium, France, even a village 'round here
Ethnicity: you can tell from my photo.
Marriage/Family: Yes (anniversay today), stepson - he's now back in the USA.
Languages I speak: English, Geek, French (a little), German (a little), studied Latin and Greek
Education: O/A level.
Occupation: IT Analyst (professional Geek)
Religious affilitation: none
Political affiliation: "none of the above" if there was such an option. You can tell a politician is lying when his lips move.
Other hobbies: F1, Folk, SciFi, Filk, Pyrotechnics, Nature, Science.
How long have I been a photographer: 35 years
First "real" camers: Zenit-EM
How I found Photographyreview.com: Googled Canon 20D
Favorite forum: do I have to pick just one? Critique, Viewfinder, Help, Sports.
Photogatherings I have attended: none - why don't you come over here?
Favorite subjects: Cars, Nature, People (candid),
Current Gear: Canon EOS 20D, Minolta A2, A1
Other gear? Vectisx2, OM10x2, Exacta RTL1000x2, Pentax, Brownie 127
Camera I use the most: 20D
Why I prefer film or digital: Digital is cheaper, I don't pay for mistakes - and I make enough!
What I like about Photographyreview.com: it's the People, stupid ! (well he would have said that if he hadn't been so hung up on the economy)
What I am trying to accomplish with my photography: Pleaseure for the viewers (and me!), a record of my life, and one day perhaps, a living.
A few of my favorite pictures:
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