Profile
My Journey
I have been interested in photography for many years now, ever since I first borrowed my father's SLR camera and started developing my own black & white pictures in our bathroom. Luckily, my first ever print of our pet dog came out really well - and I was hooked !
After graduating at University with a degree in Computer Science, I have worked within the IT industry in a variety of roles. When digital cameras began to explode on the scene I decided to see what all the fuss was about. What a revelation - the idea of being in complete control of how an image is developed and printed seemed too good to be true with the added bonus that I didn't have to rely on the often poor results of commercial processing labs.
Luckily my first ever print of our pet dog came out really well
It was, therefore, a natural progression to combine my work with computers and hobby of photography to go fully 'digital' and I can honestly say that I have never looked back.
A few years ago, I invested in some equipment and began to take my hobby more seriously. I created this website to promote my images and also started selling a selection of cards and prints through a variety of local retail outlets.
My Take
For me, photography provides an escape from the routine of everyday life. It gives me the opportunity to explore and interact with the natural world in the quest to record those 'special' moments.
I tend to have a wondering eye and enjoy taking pictures of most subjects. My calling is equally as strong whether I am shooting the architecture of a cathedral, a swan in flight or a sunset by the coast - hence the variety of subjects in my image library - and it is for this reason that I prefer not to label myself as just a 'landscape' or 'wildlife' photographer etc.
Like others, I am drawn to the magical light of sunrise and sunset but will still shoot at any time of day, often turning my attention to different subjects. I try to capture the drama and emotions involved and where possible try to include a sense of movement - particularly from any surrounding water or clouds. It is for this reason that I am particularly fond of seascapes.
... you learn to appreciate the world around you ...
The quest for new subjects makes this a very personal journey, one that presents a wide range of engaging experiences and mini-adventures. Whether it is seeing new things for the first time or just making new friends #45; you learn to appreciate the world around you and in turn strive to seek out the brighter and more positive experiences to feed the soul.
Of course, there are highs and lows, but when it all comes together, the sense of achievement can far out way the early morning starts and the long hours spent bashing on a keyboard. It also makes photography highly addictive and a way of life.
My Pictures
Now, I am pleased to say that my pictures have been published in magazines (more recently Amateur Photographer & PhotoPlus), national newspapers, books, corporate brochures and websites. I also undertake commissions for private and commercial use and I am represented by several international stock libraries including :
The images shown on this website can be supplied in a variety of different formats including greetings cards, prints and framed/mounted/canvas pictures or electronically for publication.
... none of the pictures I take ever seem to get hung up !
All of this has not been possible, I hasten to add, without the encouragement and continued support given by my wife Judy. I am eternally grateful to her in so many ways, not least because she has to share our house with a multitude of camera bags and tripods, but for putting up with bare walls as none of the pictures I take ever seem to get hung up !
I do hope you enjoy browsing through the images on my website, these represent only a small proportion of my collection and I will be updating this site regularly - so please visit again soon !
Nick Cable BSc
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