Photographer Seeking Help Near Hull

[mjthomason 2]

Hi there,

 

I'm Mike, a photogrpaher from Hull (North Ferriby specifically) and I'm interested in photographing unusual pastimes - activities that people wouldn't usually see unless they'd been brought up with that tradition. One of my few experiences with hunting and field sports came as a child in Scotland. The people I was on holiday with knew some ferreters and they took us along with them for the day. I remember that they were real characters and being fascinated with the ferrets and the way in which the rabbits were eventually dispatched - quickly, and with a lot of skill.

 

I'd really like to spend a day, or even longer if convenient, with anyone who ferrets in or around East Yorkshire taking pictures of the process and talking about different ways of going about ferreting. I'd happily give you any of the pictures you like (I shoot on film so it will take a little time to process the negatives and then scan them) and buy you a few pints (or soft drinks!) for your trouble. I think it would be really fascinating to try to document the passion that you have for ferreting and learn about a way of life I have very little experience of. If you agree please get in touch!

 

You can see some of my photos on the website 'Flickr' here. Please feel free to e-mail me if you're interested: mjthomason@gmail.com

 

all the best,

 

Mike

[Col_c88 41]

Nice photos mate.. good luck finding someone

 

tho, might be better looking for someone in the winter since most people stop ferreting around about now.

[The one 8,483]

Aye most will have packed up by now but someone might still help you out . What do you do with the pictures sell them to the sporting papers ?.