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Comment on The Fuji X100… putting my money where my mouth is by John MacPherson

John MacPherson — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:08:44 +0000

At last a real photographer reviewing this camera! If I see another X100 photo of either a c/up plate of food, or an effing cat I’m going to scream. LOVELY photos, REAL photos by a thinking photographer, one who understands light. And obviously taken by someone who buys cameras to use, and knows what they’re doing. Brilliant. Thanks for taking the time to write this, I found it very informative. Thanks!

Comment on A good rule of thumb by Mary & Mick

Mary & Mick — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:15:49 +0000

Lovely pic. Mick used to have hair like that!

Comment on Phineas’ Friends – a photostory by admin

admin — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:44:28 +0000

Hi Brian, Thanks for the support. I know exactly what you mean. Some friends of ours recently had a far more harrowing time at ECH than we did (fortunately theoir daughter survived but will bear the scars for the rest of her life), and while we were there we felt at times as though we should not have been. It was only when one of the doctors said to me “don’t kid yourself – if you hadn’t brought your son in, in all likelihood he would have died” that I started to wake up to how lucky we were. That week there was an article in the Sunday Times Mag about Great Ormond Street, and I showed it to one of the nurses and remarekd on the irony (as I saw it). Her response was “no one ever writes about us”. It was that comment that started me off.
There has been good feedback from the article, and the books are selling whihc is raising money for them. Please do spread the word, and thanks again.
Michael

Comment on Phineas’ Friends – a photostory by admin

admin — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:37:18 +0000

Thanks for the comment, Sarah – I am pleased that you thought the work was worthwhile. My intention from the outset was to raise the profile of ECH and hopefully to raise some funds for it as well. The Guardian article has received a lot of response, and quite a few sales of the book and iBook, the profits from which go to the Evelina. If you think it is worth it, please encourage people that you know to read the blog and maybe to buy the book in one version or another.
I hope your daughter made a full recovery. Best wishes, Michael

Comment on Phineas’ Friends – a photostory by Brian Benson

Brian Benson — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 22:02:45 +0000

Hi Michael I just saw this in the Guardian Weekend and was minded of my own son’s time spent under the excellent care of the staff of the Evelina children’s hospital in 2008. I must say I don’t recognise any faces but my son was under ENT supervision in Picu and the time seems somewhat of a blur looking back. Congratulations on turning adversity into art and best of look. I trust Phineas made a complete recovery as did my son, but it is only on entering into these environments that you realise to have a brief visit makes you one of the lucky ones. There are a lot of children and as a consequence a lot of parents suffering and struggling in the Evelina. The high levels of care and consideration offered by the staff are amazing. I am very glad to see someone shining a light on their great work.
Best wishes
Brian

Comment on Phineas’ Friends – a photostory by Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 20:43:40 +0000

The Evelina saved my daughter’s life five years ago. I am eternally grateful to the staff, the hospital and the NHS as a whole – we can’t afford to do without any of them. Thanks for raising their profile.

Comment on The Election Project – Simon Roberts by FINDS - Harry Watts | Blue Filter

FINDS - Harry Watts | Blue Filter — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:33:01 +0000

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Comment on Serendipity 2 by admin

admin — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:07:31 +0000

Thanks, Hywel. I’ll buy a ticket, but serendipity only seems to shine on me visually rather than financially! Here’s hoping nonetheless!

Comment on Serendipity 2 by Hywel

Hywel — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:02:54 +0000

Double rations of serendipity! Have you tried the national lottery too? If you can catch a moment like that by chance then I’d say you’re a dead cert for the Saturday draw
All the best, H

Comment on Phineas’ Friends – a photostory by Francis Goodwin

Francis Goodwin — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:33:13 +0000

Hi Michael – I read your story – what a good cause to work for ; I hope all is well with you and the family.
Francis and Heather