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A lensography is a compilation of all the things about a lensmaster/mistress.
(Well all the things they want the world to know about ... we usually leave out the bits about Baby Oil and Vanilla donuts)
How about you settle down nicely in a cumfy chair with your favourite drink and I'll tell you a story ?
So This is how I defeated Adolph Hitler ...

New Polaroid

Is that really you with two Cheetahs ? 

Well yes it is

I wanted to put in the picture of the eight lions attacking my car but I was a bit busy at the time ... more of that later.
The Cheetahs were in a Wildlife and Cheetah breeding park on the Garden Route in South Africa and they were very friendly and hand-reared.
I am Keith and I'm a travel and Stock Photographer and have done that for a long,long time. (I won't tell you how long as you will then be able to guess my age.)
I was born In Birmingham England at a very early age.I wanted to be near my mother...
In 1945 I was part of a cunning plot to defeat Adolf Hitler.
I posed as a baby (I was only 1 at the time..cunning or what ?)and waited in my pram until a Messerschmidt machine-gunned my pram.
I then Stood up and threw my secret weapon (aka Teddy Bear) Straight at the pilot who was obviously horrified by the expression on his face - He flew straight back to Germany and reported that even the babies in England were prepared to do battle without fear or favour.
They promptly capitulated.
I'm still waiting for my medal.
That is (apart from the cunning plot) quite true... the machine gun incident really happened. Years passed until I eventually discovered Girls... that was fun and has been a lifelong fascination ever since.
I was rudely forced to leave school and seek honest emplyment. As a Bank Teller job only offered the opportunity of being a bank robber without the danger,I sought emplyment elsewhere.Failing that I went to work for the Government about which I cannot mumble
or tell anyone about the Official Secretive Act save only for the fact that I was shot twice (thankfully by appalling marksmen who were supposed to be protecting me.)
I then entered my Commercial life where I became a photographer photographing beautiful women,tropical beaches and weimeraners ( not all at once). I had a good time doing this.
I visited lots of different countries,met some really great people and a very few miserable **** (most of whom worked for Government departments).
I have been banned from Tahiti (for telling an imigration man how ugly he is in French),
Among my less well known achievenments are getting stuck on top of a Mexican Pyramid, flying helicopters over the Iguassu Falls,Hawaii,Tahiti,Ayers Rock and the Great Barrier Reef- all truly unforgettable and fun things to do.Also I've piloted a Nile Ferry, Spent 2 weeks as a beach Photographer in Jersey, learnt to paint watercolours and oils and finally settled down with a truly amazing Lady named Ann ( really she is Patricia but ..didn't like it !) She puts up with an astounding amount from me and hardly complains. I'm really lucky. Except in gambling every since I had 47 grand on an accumulator at 12 to 1 on a horse that limped in 3rd. I have not gambled much since.

My favourite things in the World 

My Wife of Course.
My two Spaniel puppies Jade and Saffi .

I love good food and wine (and Scotch Whisky) and have been known to snaffle the odd Begian Chocolate or six. I am quite a good cook and make excellent Choc-Chip Muffins and Casseroles. I live just outside Kenmare in Western Ireland where the people are really friendly . We also run a B&B Called Rockvilla. Very reasonable prices and great food !
It does rain a lot here though but on the plus side we get a lot of rainbows !

I still travel and take photographs (now on a digital camera) I'm an expert on stock photography (I was once introduced as the Grand Old Man of stock photography - I kicked his ankle)

iI now write articles and Squidoo and BANS lenses in the hope of making a little money from the Internet.
My favourits music is by Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash - but my dogs howl when I sing (I'm not sure if its a protest or joining in).
I used to sing fairly rude songs around pubs and folk clubs and fall off stages a lot (an act which has been copied by several of my contemporaries)
My favourite holiday Spots are Southern India and Las Vegas. My favourite Sports are indoors.
I read a lot and collect old photographs and engravings.
A few people have called me a renaissance man but I think the word tinkerer would be more apt.
(Especially when I play guitar).
I have a hankering for either an e-type jaguar or a 1030's American car with lots of chrome silencers and gadgets. I find playing with Rat Rods is fun and I'm saving up for a Harley Davidson Motorcycle.
(I have 7 euros already - since Christmas !)

Here's a HUGE list of the Squidoo lenses I have made :

I'm nearly famous 

Well my Ancestor is ....

My Aunt did our family tree and through the Welsh side, she wandered up the Morgans till she got to Sir Henry Morgan The Privateer .
A Privateer was allowed (even encouraged) to attack the ships of the enemies of the State and to share the booty with the State. This was under license.
He was not a very nice guy though but I am a direct descendant.
Only 38 people have to die and I'll be the Earl of Tredegar ! (Sorry make that 36 - I just went to Wales - its a JOKE !)
There's a picture of him here - notice the handsome features that run in the family - notably the strong jaw and BIG nose !
Well noses always did run in our family ....

All my Current Groups and Lenses on Squidoo 

With thanks to Fluffanutta for the RSS Feed !

There are quite a lot of these .. sorry about that !

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What have you done lately Keith ? 

Lots of pictures of Ireland !

I flew to Amsterdam to photograph the tulips but it snowed all over them ...
I want to visit Egypt and Thailand & South Africa again .. that would be nice.
Last time I was in South Africa in the Sandton Lion Park, eight lions attacked my car ... aren't Toyotas well built ? I'll happily give them a recommendation.A Lion is VERY big from a distance of 8 inches head to head !
Or shall I go to to South India.... its so lovely there ......

About Charity 

I donate a percentage of all my sites incomes to charity

Please consider doing the same for your lenses.
Its a very worthwhile thing to do and its very easy - just click on the button that says Payment Options
Keith

GIANT SQUID ! 

A Great Honour for ME !

I was very surprised to be made a Giant Squid...
I have lots of lenses and have tried to help others to make theirs. Its fun.
I am no longer a Squdoo addict and now limit myself to one lens a day !
Try making lenses on subjects other than your hobbies and you'll have fun !
Visit SqidU for a HUGE amount of information on Squidoo and lensbuilding. Kelly Stone has a great ebook on Squidoo and I could not have managed all I have done withut the helpful advice from Fluffanutter.

Keith

My Favourite Books : 

Travel Photography: Tread Your Own Path

Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 11/27/2009) Buy Now

On a Shoestring to Coorg: An Experience of Southern India

Probably the nicest place outside of Shangri-La ... go there and do NOT **** it up !

Amazon Price: (as of 11/27/2009) Buy Now

A Thousand Splendid Suns

A book that may well change your life ..

Amazon Price: $17.13 (as of 11/27/2009) Buy Now

South Africa (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)

How not to get lost in South Africa and places you really SHOULD visit.

Amazon Price: $16.50 (as of 11/27/2009) Buy Now

The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2

Lots of hints nand tips about Phototographing the World with a digital camera.

Amazon Price: $16.49 (as of 11/27/2009) Buy Now

A Few of my Photos 

Its Ireland (But i do have loads more !)

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IMPORTANT NOTICE 

No aardvarks, Dolphins or redheads were harmed during the manufacture of this lenography
In fact I quite enjoyed it.
I am a redhead (did you know that all redheads trace their dna back to the same 12 Vikings ? )
Another fascinatng and quite useless fact.

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