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A new team in the Ile-deFrance

Morning All,Just to let you know about an exciting development in and around Paris. A small enthusiastic team has come together wanting to create a branch of CSF in the Ile-de-France. Inorder to help the team, I shall be in Paris next weekend making a short presentation about the association. This will be on Saturday 14th at 10am at the American Church, 65 quai d'Orsay. If you would like to know more about the association, or if you think you might be interested in supporting the development of…See More
Apr 7
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Linda Shepherd replied to Linda Shepherd's discussion Cancer Support France in Paris in the group Paris If You Please
"Morning All, Just to up-date you on this development - I shall be in Paris next weekend making a short presentation about CSF. This will be on Saturday 14th at 10am at the American Church, 65 quai d'Orsay. If you would like to know more about…"
Apr 7
Linda Shepherd added a discussion to the group The Darkroom
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Photography club in Angoulême (16)

Hi Everyone,We are hoping to create a photography club in Angoulême (16), led by a local professional photographer, Anne Darling.Our first get together will be on Monday April 23rd 12 noon until 15h00 at Gallery XXlV, an English run gallery where we may also be able to work towards exhibiting work!The cost will be 16€ per session. This includes Anne's fee and tea and cake in the afternoon. We need a minimum of 6 people to use the gallery as Monday is Dawn's day off, and eventually a minimum of…See More
Mar 30
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Linda Shepherd commented on Steve Morton's group The Darkroom
"Thanks for your encouragement! To answer your questions: Body is Nikon D3100 - entry level dslr; Lens AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm  f/4.5 - 5.6G 1F-ED It is a wonderful tool! I have come to the conclusion that the auto focus is a pain!…"
Feb 27
Linda Shepherd commented on Steve Morton's group The Darkroom
"What lens are you using Stuart? How are you setting your focus? Are you doing any processing afterwards? I guess the reason I don't like high ISO is because of the noise it renders! Here are two of mine - using 70-300mm Nikkor. Cropped and…"
Feb 26
Linda Shepherd commented on Steve Morton's group The Darkroom
"Cute Stuart! I'm still working on this topic! Struggling to get right ration with shutter speed and aperture to get birdies well focused! It has been suggested that I use a higher ISO! Usually set it to 100... Hope to get a nice new tripod this…"
Feb 26
Linda Shepherd replied to neil whitehead's discussion Winter Wonderland in the group The Darkroom
"It's just about gone here -thankfully! Ten days is enough...Here's an unusual scene - The River Charente froze! Have some better ones still in the camera. The dogs thought the whole thing was wonderful! "
Feb 15
Linda Shepherd replied to neil whitehead's discussion Winter Wonderland in the group The Darkroom
"It has been an interesting photographic challenge these last couple of weeks! First attempting to get good shots in the snow without too many blown out highlights - learning to use exposure compensation + when too bright and - when too dark; then…"
Feb 15
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Jan 30
Linda Shepherd added a discussion to the group Paris If You Please
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Cancer Support France in Paris

Hi Everyone,I am really pleased to tell you that a small team of enthusiastic volunteers has come together to create a new affiliated association in Paris. We are now actively seeking volunteers who would be interested in joining the group.What%20is%20CSF.doc This document explains what the association is and what sort of…See More
Jan 30
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Linda Shepherd commented on Catharine Higginson's group Discover Poitou-Charentes
"Do we have any fungi experts? I have taken some interesting photos of a number of different specimens locally, but I am having difficulty in identifying them!  Here is the link to the first few I have uploaded to…"
Dec 7, 2011
JULIA ELIZABETH HALL liked Linda Shepherd's discussion CSF Awareness Week 2011
Oct 9, 2011

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Web/Blog Address
http://songbird-musicalmusings.blogspot.com
Length of time in France?
More than 10 years
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I am a keen amateur photographer, looking to learn more about digital photography.
Kit: Nikon D3100 + Nikon DX lens: AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G
Flickr photostream:http://www.flickr.com/photos/35904964@N02/
I am also a keen cook, and enjoy producing and eating indian food. Had the great joy of an Indian restaurateur spending a day in my own kitchen teaching me!
Music is my other passion - I try to play the guitar and I try to sing! Have been having singing lessons here in France, and discovered the joy of Jazz-swing. One day I may find the courage to take part in an open-mike night!
Garden, house, dogs, cats all clamour for attention. How do people get bored! I need a few more hours each day......
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Dual - English-French

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CSF In search of an Editor

Posted on December 12, 2010 at 22:08 1 Comment

CSF (Cancer Support France) is a network of afillniated associations dedicated to supporting English-speaking people affected by cancer in France. There are thirteen associations in all! (You will find a small CSF group on this network)

In order to keep in touch with members and friends we have a bi-monthly newsletter called Touchlines - most recent copy is attached.…

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At 15:45 on August 30, 2011, Richard Dubieniec said…
Hi Linda
glad you liked the prints. If you provide files for full size images at 300dpi i will leave a larger white margin so you can trim back to your frame size. This is good practice....should the paper edge get squashed in transit its a protective edge.
At 17:36 on May 13, 2011, Jeannie Clark said…
Hi Linda - that sounds like good fun! I will have a look at the CSF Charente site for details. I have spoken to Pat about another matter, and found her very helpful.
At 16:07 on September 11, 2010, David Sass said…
Hi Linda - yes back UK now but coming back and looking for long term rent / house sit early next year - also pity we didn't meet as I could be the guitarist u r looking for! Just working with UK lady on some light Jazzy numbers:)
At 23:30 on August 19, 2010, Martin Parker said…
Hi Linda, welcome to SFN
At 13:43 on August 19, 2010,
AdminCatharine Higginson said…
Hi Linda
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