Hobbies and Interests

Gemmology

Gemmology is the science of identifying and evaluating gemstones. Short of destructive testing, which would be pointless to say the least, it is not possible to positively identify a gemstone using a single test. The process is one of elimination and even when a particular stone is identified, its origin and the possibility that it could be a man made crystal have to be considered.

Photography

My father sparked my interest in photography on trip to Darjeeling India at the age of six. By the age of 12 I had my own darkroom and was entering school competitions.

ISSF "Olympic" Pistol Shooting

No I am not talking about Rambo or Dirty Harry but the ISSF precision pistol disciplines as practiced in the Olympic Games. The ability to place a projectile, into a small circle, at distance, repeatedly, consistently, and under pressure.