Photo Exhibition at HMS Raleigh
01st August 2007
Release Date: 3 August 2007
Release No: RAL 08/07
For Immediate Release
FLAGSHIP STAFF DISPLAY THEIR ARTISTIC TALENT
Three photographic enthusiasts employed by Flagship Training Ltd at HMS Raleigh in Cornwall showed off their artistic talents with an exhibition of their work during the training establishment’s Open Day, attended by around 2,500 members of the public.
Dave Sherfield, who is employed as the official photographer at the base, along with graphic designer Paul Morgan and Colin Grace, an IT support technician, put on a display of 10 pictures each, taken mainly in the local area around Devon and Cornwall. The photographs included stunning views of Dartmoor and Whitsand Bay.
A former RAF photographer, Dave became fascinated by photography in the 1970s when his younger brother was studying the subject at 6th form. After 22 years in the RAF, travelling the world and ‘shooting’ everything that moved or otherwise, Dave left the Service in 2001. He became Raleigh’s photographer in October 2005 and has made a major contribution to the PR output at HMS Raleigh covering both the Royal Navy and Flagship. Dave said: “Technology has changed so much over the past few years, more so recently, but I still get the same buzz when I download my compact flash card onto the PC and peruse the latest batch of pictures. Landscape photography, my latest passion, has become the direction in which I seem to be moving. I find this type of work exciting and so challenging - there are so many variables to consider. If I get a couple of usable shots from a shoot I'm pleased.”
After 26 years in the Royal Navy, Colin began his second career in 2005 when he joined Flagship as an IT Support Technician in 2005. He became interested in photography in the early 80’s when he bought a Pentax ME Super. Colin said: “I still have that camera, though it just gathers dust now. Through the 90's my photography interest died but was resurrected again with the advent of digital. With the purchase of a Nikon D70 DLSR the interest has very nearly turned into an obsession. The main camera I use now is a Nikon D200 and my foremost interest is landscape photography, especially around Dartmoor as I love to capture the beauty of the moors.”
Paul is the new boy of the photography trio. He only took up the hobby last December when he purchased a top of the range Canon digital SLR camera. Paul said: “I wanted to try and do things on a professional level. My focus is seascapes mainly, and landscapes. I think we take the local beauty around us for granted and it’s nice to keep a record to show others. Due to the “digital age”, I’ve now got hundreds of pictures.”
As well as the beauty of the local area, Dave, Paul and Colin also draw inspiration from each other. Dave said: “Between us we have a great forum, showing and critiquing each others efforts. This inspires us all to think, experiment with ideas and learn from each other. It was wonderful to be given the chance to exhibit our work to the members of the public attending the Open Day and our own workmates. We had some very positive feed-back. It’s great to be able to share our images, rather than just keep them in a drawer.”
Anyone wishing to view Dave, Paul and Colin’s work can do so on the following websites; www.davidsherfieldphotography.co.uk, www.blurredvisionz.com, www.dartmoorimages.co.uk
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Editor’s Notes
Company Information:
Flagship Training Ltd was formed in 1996 when a 15 year contract was signed with the UK Ministry of Defence for a unique partnering agreement with the Royal Navy. Flagship’s initial role was to market the Royal Navy’s training capability to overseas navies, related maritime customers and to industry as a whole. This role later grew to encompass the provision of a full range of support services to the Royal Navy training establishments.
Today, Flagship has evolved into a total training solutions provider, delivering a wide range of capabilities, including training technology solutions, support services, facilities management and construction services.
Flagship is a joint venture between BAE Systems and the VT Group and is head-quartered in Portsmouth, Hampshire. We currently employ 1,600 staff and have reported annual revenue in excess of £128 million. Further information can be found at www.flagshiptraining.co.uk
For further information, please contact:
Julia Dixon, Head of Communications
Flagship Training Ltd
Shore House
Compass Road
North Harbour
Portsmouth, Hampshire
PO6 4PR
Tel: + 44 (0) 23 9233 9000
Fax: +44 (0) 23 9233 9001
E-mail: Juliadixon@flagshiptraining.co.uk
Or visit the company’s website on www.flagshiptraining.co.uk
Release No: RAL 08/07
For Immediate Release
FLAGSHIP STAFF DISPLAY THEIR ARTISTIC TALENT
Three photographic enthusiasts employed by Flagship Training Ltd at HMS Raleigh in Cornwall showed off their artistic talents with an exhibition of their work during the training establishment’s Open Day, attended by around 2,500 members of the public.
Dave Sherfield, who is employed as the official photographer at the base, along with graphic designer Paul Morgan and Colin Grace, an IT support technician, put on a display of 10 pictures each, taken mainly in the local area around Devon and Cornwall. The photographs included stunning views of Dartmoor and Whitsand Bay.
A former RAF photographer, Dave became fascinated by photography in the 1970s when his younger brother was studying the subject at 6th form. After 22 years in the RAF, travelling the world and ‘shooting’ everything that moved or otherwise, Dave left the Service in 2001. He became Raleigh’s photographer in October 2005 and has made a major contribution to the PR output at HMS Raleigh covering both the Royal Navy and Flagship. Dave said: “Technology has changed so much over the past few years, more so recently, but I still get the same buzz when I download my compact flash card onto the PC and peruse the latest batch of pictures. Landscape photography, my latest passion, has become the direction in which I seem to be moving. I find this type of work exciting and so challenging - there are so many variables to consider. If I get a couple of usable shots from a shoot I'm pleased.”
After 26 years in the Royal Navy, Colin began his second career in 2005 when he joined Flagship as an IT Support Technician in 2005. He became interested in photography in the early 80’s when he bought a Pentax ME Super. Colin said: “I still have that camera, though it just gathers dust now. Through the 90's my photography interest died but was resurrected again with the advent of digital. With the purchase of a Nikon D70 DLSR the interest has very nearly turned into an obsession. The main camera I use now is a Nikon D200 and my foremost interest is landscape photography, especially around Dartmoor as I love to capture the beauty of the moors.”
Paul is the new boy of the photography trio. He only took up the hobby last December when he purchased a top of the range Canon digital SLR camera. Paul said: “I wanted to try and do things on a professional level. My focus is seascapes mainly, and landscapes. I think we take the local beauty around us for granted and it’s nice to keep a record to show others. Due to the “digital age”, I’ve now got hundreds of pictures.”
As well as the beauty of the local area, Dave, Paul and Colin also draw inspiration from each other. Dave said: “Between us we have a great forum, showing and critiquing each others efforts. This inspires us all to think, experiment with ideas and learn from each other. It was wonderful to be given the chance to exhibit our work to the members of the public attending the Open Day and our own workmates. We had some very positive feed-back. It’s great to be able to share our images, rather than just keep them in a drawer.”
Anyone wishing to view Dave, Paul and Colin’s work can do so on the following websites; www.davidsherfieldphotography.co.uk, www.blurredvisionz.com, www.dartmoorimages.co.uk
ends
Editor’s Notes
Company Information:
Flagship Training Ltd was formed in 1996 when a 15 year contract was signed with the UK Ministry of Defence for a unique partnering agreement with the Royal Navy. Flagship’s initial role was to market the Royal Navy’s training capability to overseas navies, related maritime customers and to industry as a whole. This role later grew to encompass the provision of a full range of support services to the Royal Navy training establishments.
Today, Flagship has evolved into a total training solutions provider, delivering a wide range of capabilities, including training technology solutions, support services, facilities management and construction services.
Flagship is a joint venture between BAE Systems and the VT Group and is head-quartered in Portsmouth, Hampshire. We currently employ 1,600 staff and have reported annual revenue in excess of £128 million. Further information can be found at www.flagshiptraining.co.uk
For further information, please contact:
Julia Dixon, Head of Communications
Flagship Training Ltd
Shore House
Compass Road
North Harbour
Portsmouth, Hampshire
PO6 4PR
Tel: + 44 (0) 23 9233 9000
Fax: +44 (0) 23 9233 9001
E-mail: Juliadixon@flagshiptraining.co.uk
Or visit the company’s website on www.flagshiptraining.co.uk