About Me:

I am a 56 year old ex rugby, soccer and cricket player, married to Paula. We have 2 children, Julie 31 and Ian 26.

I enjoy the outdoor life and developed an interest in photography around 20 years ago. Weymouth is a great place for a photographer to live, in close proximity to the sea and country and there is always something happening in and around the area. I have had pictures published in most of the national newspapers and three rugby magazines.

So far my best feature was when a violent squall blew up as a yacht race was underway in the sea off of Weymouth. Over 70 of the boats capsized and 150 crew ended up being rescued by the Weymouth lifeboat and the Coastguard Search and Rescue helicopter. The picture that appeared in most of the nationals, a young girl being helped ashore is in my portfolio in the On Line Gallery.

Idris Martin