AndyPo: A Lensography

Kew Gardens are probably the best and most famous botanical gardens in the world and the model on which many others are based. There are several interesting buildings including a royal palace and large glasshouses ranging from a few years old to sev...

Richmond upon Thames is beautiful and historically fascinating borough in west London. Richmond Park was the royal hunting grounds and deer still roam free; Richmond Hill has the best view in London, loved by Turner and many other artists (and home...

Twickenham is famous as the home of British rugby, the location of the international Rugby Stadium and Rugby Museum, but it is also an ancient town, which features in the Doomesday Book. It is just a mile from Richmond, over the bridge, or or a slig...

My Consulting Company: Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Consultancy based in Richmond Upon Thames, London, UK. An EDA consultancy company specialising in CMOS and Bipolar integrated circuit design, simulation and verification. 20 years of analogu...

This article is about travel-photography all over the world including Brazil, China, Peru, USA, Canada, UK, Morocco, Mexico, Egypt, India, Thailand. I have published several travel photography articles, which I have listed below with some of the ph...

Wildlife Photography from all over the world: I have been travelling the world taking photographs of animals and nature for many years, so here are some of my photographs and some of my experiences, travel tips, recommendations and advice. I have w...

Africa is a very varied continent with a huge contrast between the northern countries and sub-Saharan African countries; whether you want a beach vacation, cultural or historical trip to Morocco or Egypt, a traditional safari or the more specialist s...

A selection of my hotel reviews from all over the world: Africa, Asia, India, Europe, America (North, South and Central) and links to other travel articles giving advice, recommendations and travel tips for a variety of world-wide holiday destinatio...

Brazil is a huge country with a wide variety of things to do for a tourist, from city breaks in Salvador and Rio de Janeiro to the beautiful waterfalls at Iguacu and for the more adventurous traveler, the jungle near the Amazon and Rio Negro rivers...

What is the best classic car? Which ones can really be used and which one can you just look at? How difficult and expensive are they to own and run? Which cars are reliable and economical and how much do the parts cost to replace? How frequent and...

I have written a few articles which are published elsewhere (i.e. not just on Squidoo) This lensography is a link to these other articles and web-sites. Some have also been published here, but with additional photographs. Travel diaries, car reviews...

I am a semi-professional travel photographer (i.e. I once sold a few photos) and semi-retired consultant physicist (i.e. unemployed boffin) but with a keen interest in finance (i.e. how to get rich quick) I live in Richmond-upon-Thames in West Lond...

The Canon Powershot G10 is a top of the range compact digital camera from one of the best producers of photography equipment. It is aimed at users of SLR cameras who occasionally need something a bit smaller, but still need good quality photographs a...

Digital photography is now so good, why would anyone still use film? Surprising a few people still do. The days of 35mm film photography may be numbered, but there are still some reasons to persevere with the old technology, even if you are just goi...

There are so many good digital SLR cameras on the market now, with a wide range of prices and specifications, but which one should you buy and from which manufacturer? Why should you buy an SLR instead of a compact? What other features should you lo...

Do you still use a film camera, or do you have lots of 35mm negatives, slides or photographs from years ago that you want to get onto your computer? This article is about my experiences with digital film/slide scanners, a couple of scanner reviews,...

Wake up to the smell of freshly baked bread. There are many advantages to making you own bread: fresh bread always available; no need to go shopping regularly; you know what is in the food you are eating, e.g. no preservatives; you can adjust the re...

Have you ever been stuck for investment ideas? What should I invest in at the moment? Which stocks are good value? Which markets or investment vehicles should you invest in?This article attempts to cut through some of the jargon and provide some safe...

Financial Engineering is a complex process used by large companies to ensure that they can fulfill their financial obligations at certain times in the future. It is however just as relevant for individuals and small companies. We cannot accurately...

If someone was to mention Bournemouth to you, what would come to mind? If you live outside of the UK, probably not a lot, since Bournemouth isn't on the list of main attractions that you find in the tourist brochures, especially for visitors from...

My first home was above a Fish and Chip shop. My Grandparents owned a small chain of 'chippies' from the 50's - 70's and I have happy memories of those days. Through this lens, I'd like to share with you the alure of Fish and Chips and why they're s...