Postman Allan holds photo exhibition

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http://www.flintshirestandard.co.uk/eve ... 3953414.jp

By Matt Sims
A SNAP happy village postie who carries out his morning rounds complete with camera is gearing up to hold the first ever public exhibition of his work.
Allan Potts, who delivers in the Ceiriog Valley, says being a postman gives him a unique opportunity to see things that might otherwise be missed.

In the past his dramatic photos of mountaintop fires have been used by the BBC on their website – now 21 examples of his finest work are on display at the Pandy Mill Gallery, in Glyn Ceiriog, until April 27.

"I've been taking photographs for years," said Allan.

"My dad took me climbing when I was four and I started off with the old box Brownie. But this is the first time I have done an exhibition. It was my family who asked me to give it a go."

The 49-year-old, who has been a postman for 20 years, says the early mornings g
ive him a unique view of the world, so his camera is never far away.

"Being a postman helps because you see things you might not otherwise see," he said.

"I take the camera with me when I'm on the rounds – I carry it with me in the van.

"That's the one problem with doing it that way – it does tend to get bashed up a bit if you're carrying it with you when you are out and about!

"It is only a hobby really but it would be nice to do a lot more."

The exhibition at the gallery, which is open at the weekends between 11am and 4.30pm, features a variety of scenes from villages around the Ceiriog Valley.

He said: "It's scenery mainly, but there are also wonderful birds of prey.

"It's pretty much local stuff – there are pics from Llangollen, and from the Ceiriog Valley."

Examples of Allan's work are available by logging on to his website at www.eaglesnestphotography.co.uk.

The full article contains 328 words and appears in Evening Leader Wrexham newspaper.
Last Updated: 07 April 2008 1:25 PM

[norbert]

Been in the right place in the right time there ! : -He wants to get himself a decent picture agency , the silhouette shot of the boy on the bike could sell , shots are well metered and edited .

What I don't agree with is some people giving their best shots to the BBC , OK you get the glory and the kudos but it does noone any favours in the business by giving your pictures away for nothing .

[Darren Bent]

He might attract attention from right people by marketing his work. So it might not be a bad idea.