David Sherfield Photography
Welcome to David Sherfield Photography - a newly created website to showcase my work as a Photographer.
I have been a Professional Photographer for over 30 years and work locally in Torpoint for the Royal Navy, although i was classically trained by the RAF and served 22 years in a different blue suit.
Being fortunate enough to live and work on the Rame Peninsula, a lot of my inspiration for images are drawn heavily upon this wonderful county.
Thank you very much for browsing my site, I hope you enjoy the images.
Please visit me again, I try to update the content regularly.
Best Wishes
David.
Photographs and Content © David Sherfield
News
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23/06/07
Launch of David Sherfield Photography website.
My new website is launched with the help of the excellent Photium team - Thank you.
I hope you enjoy my images, please feel free to comment if you wish.
Thank you for your visit.
Regards
David.
01/08/07
Photo Exhibition at HMS Raleigh.
Release Date: 3 August 2007
Release No: RAL 08/07
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; David Sherfield Photography, Blurred Visionz, Dartmoor Images.
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 Flagship Training.
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 Flagship Training.
01/01/08
New Year - New Makeover.
A New Year, a new re-vamp of my site.
It's been 6 months since the launch and i decided it was time to give it a bit of a facelift. I have added some new material, tried some different ideas and generally had a bit of a tidy up.
Quite pleased with the result, i hope you enjoy the images also.
Wishing you a very Happy & Prosperous 2008.
Best Wishes
Dave
31/01/08
Images of Bristol Rugby Club tackling HMS Raleigh Sinking Ship Simulator.
12/04/08
VT Flagship Managing Directors Award for Excellence.
The SW Public Relations Team at HMS Raleigh and Brittania Royal Navy College, Dartmouth have been given this prestigious award for The Lord High Admiral's Parade at BRNC.
HM The Queen was the guest of honour for the day and took the General Salute of the graduating officers.
05/11/08
Picture of the Day - MOD website.
HMS Raleigh Firework Extravaganza. 05 Nov 08.
23/07/10
Image of the Day - Defence website.
HMS Monmouth Board & Search Training.
30/08/12
Website face-lift.
Well, I've been putting it off for too long now and the site was looking tired; needs a lift.
August 2012, the new site is getting a face-lift with new images and a general clean-up.
Hope you like the new look.
David
05/11/16
Website Mobile-friendly.
Welcome to the 21st century Dave - Mark@imagen8
Gallery
Click on the links below:
Creative Photography
Destination Anywhere
HMS Ardent Association
All photography by David Sherfield Photography ©
Landscape Photography
A host of golden daffodils
All photography by David Sherfield Photography ©
Architecture Photography
Through the arched window
England expects that every man will do his duty
St. Pol De Leon Cathedral
All photography by David Sherfield Photography ©
Trains and boats and planes Photography
All photography by David Sherfield Photography ©
Portraiture and Weddings Photography
All photography by David Sherfield Photography ©
The Natural World Photography
Secrets of the hedgrow
All photography by David Sherfield Photography ©
Guestbook
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By bob fancy: Hi Dave, great site with great images. Hope you wont mind but I've added a link on my site.
By shirley: Hi Dave great pics xxxxx
By Sue: Dave spent a morning photographing our two dogs for a supprise present for my partner. The photos were brilliant and once chosen Dave went above and beyond helping me get it printed onto canvas and framed, I couldn't have asked for more, great guy, brilliant photos and so so helpful.
By Phil Baldwin: Hi Dave, brilliant pictures, every one of them, the best photo website I've ever seen - a consistent and special quality to the entire colleection. Cheers, Phil.
By Brendan Hickey: Wonderful pictures, very inspiring - intend to take up photography again after 20 year break ! keep up the great work Brendan (Torpoint)
By Sarah Casey: Dave...I have scrolled through all your work, and, as always, your images are truly beautiful - there is something poignant and moving in each image that only a true professional, with a big heart and an open mind, could ever capture.
By shirley: darling, I have just looked at your photos, iam very impressed really good work. we must go out again soon to add to your website. Ilove the beach huts in shanklin.A must have.love you big shirley.xx
By Lily: Wow!! very good uncle david :] I like the shepherds delight one. Very good!! Love x
By David Sherfield: Some very nice pictures in your gallery which I came across by accident - I should think we must be related somewhere along the line!! Regards from Dave Sherfield
By Peter: Glad I took the time to re-visit your site. You are a great photographer - keep up the good work!
By Kelly: heyyy!!! my loving father who will be getting me a new phone 2morro!! haha yes and you will be giving me £10 now wont you!! just thought i'd let you know that you're a fantastic photographer and that I am very proud of you. xxx love you xxxxxxx
By Paul Johnson: Dave Some cracking lanscapes, look forward to seeing more in the future. Paul
By Denise & Paul: Hi Dave, we had such a lovely weekend and it was great to meet up after far too many years! Your photographs are stunning and we still cherish our wedding pics you took in 1986. Love to Shirley and hope to see you sooner rather than later!! x
By Steve Lewis: Just checking out your phots, Wing Commander!!!! Nice job.
By Sir Martin Thomas, SW Webmaster: Nice phots as always. A joy to work with you when the opportunity arises, we always end up with quality phots. Website needs a little work!!! Lol
By Peter: Glad I took the time to re-visit your site. You are a great photographer - keep up the good work!
By Benson: Hi Dave, Some lovely images mate, good to see you have not lost it. Take care
By Sue: Wonderful photos David. The photo of Hannah really took me back - wonderful memories. Make sure you put more of your photos on the site. xx
By Sam Lewis: Your new photo's look really cool, what absolutely stunning children-hahaha!!! Mum had a fantastic b'day and the photo's bought a tear to her eye. She loved all of them, Thank you. We'll be in contact soon to check out some for ourselves. Take care, Sam, Steve and the gorjus ones.
By Vallack Wilton: David the photo taken for our day is great i am glad it has been included on your web site it has always been my favourite photo of the day and i enjoyed being the best man on the day for charli and chris keep up the good work and thank you
By Paul Wheeler: A wonderful, professional looking site containing some inspiring images. I have enjoyed viewing your photography. Superb!
By Peter: Excellent work, it is about time your talent was displayed to a wider audience
By Rachel Sherfield: Hello there Uncle David, Just been looking at the site and your amazing photos that you have taken! I actually found the photos amazing, your well skilled! I hope we can see you soon...it's been ages once again. I hope your ok and keep up with the ace photo work! :) Lots of love, Rachel xxxx
By Lily Sherfield: Hello Uncle David!! Your photos are brilliant!! You are really talented!! I think you could be a big hit! Wahey for Uncle David! Love you and good work x] Lily x x x x x
By Colin Grace: A great site Dave with some wonderful images. look forward to seeing more of your work in the future.
By Lynne: Good on ya Dave. Lovely website Lynne x
By Mark & Sarah: Brilliant mate, looks great and your work is fantastic (as always). I always said your work was stunning and now eveyone else can see for themselves. I didn't see any DTL's or MER's though. God Bless!
By Paul Morgan: Hi Dave, some nice new additions on here mate, cracking stuff! Rgds Paul
By Stephen Manlow: Some gorgeous emotive landscapes David, with some real creative composition. I look forward to seeing more and possibly buying one for my house. Best of luck with this...Stevie.
By Jeanie: Some beautifully breathtaking and touchingly emotional photographic work. Left me feeling invigorated and alive, thank you so much. This world benefits from someone like you. Jeanie x
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