Comes from the Doric “far aboots” aka “Furry Boots” which means “Where are you from?” (Far abouts do you come from).
Seeing as I am based in Aberdeen and most of my photo’s are of Aberdeen, it made sense when the name was suggested to me.
Having pottered about with a camera most of my adult life with a few forays in my teenage years, I started getting more serious with my photography after my dad died, and joined a Photo-a-day group where I have been inspired and encouraged with my photography, also making lots of friends on the way.
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