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Don't get a fright. You are visiting Paul Indigo's blog. I've decided to update the look. Consistency is good but every now again you need to freshen things up.

I have added labels and other new features will follow soon. I intend to write even more articles in 2007, lots of useful stuff and more strong opinion pieces too like the article I published earlier tonight. You may see a slight change in the style of my writing too. My blog is going to be short, sharp and to the point.

When it comes to giving advice I am going to ensure maximum clarity. If anything is unclear then please let me know. I realise that for many readers English is not their first language. Please tell me if there is something you do not understand.

Besides opinion pieces and advice, I will make this blog more interactive by sharing the thoughts of other leading photographers and the opinions of experts with you.

I hope you like the new look and you will continue to visit my blog.

All of the very best,
Paul
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Chris Shepherd said…
All the best blogs have a black background ;)

I can see how busy you've been now 106 blogs last year. Nearly 1 every 3 days! amazing.
18:39
David Toyne said…
Boo! All the best blogs are white and blue ;o)
00:24
Yo mismo said…
I do not know if i prefer this one, anyway the real meaning of my visits are your pictures and words.
Kind regards
08:18
Beyond the obvious said…
Thanks for the taking the time to comment on the design. I'm delighted to hear it's the content rather than the wrapper that counts :))
09:08
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