David was a valued member of Visions Camera club for many years.  It is clear from the following comments how fond people were of him.
As an accomplished photographer, David often entered our internal challenges and represented the club at the regional Grampian Eye competitions.
He was always happy to share his knowledge with others who were just learning and always participated fully in events even if it was just washing the floor. (see photo)

In Spring 2018 David had a foray into PhotoCrowd – on online site where photos are entered into competitions and judged by their fellow photographers. He achieved a crowd 1st place for his shot of Slain’s castle at Twilight, and an expert commendation for his shot of a Gondolier in Venice. 
https://www.photocrowd.com/photographer-community/121377/awards/

In January 2020 David achieved a Top Ten place in the Evening Express ‘Capture the North East’ competition.  He was rightly proud of this achievement.

https://www.visitabdn.com/blog/capture-the-north-east


David regularly posted on the club Facebook page, showing his own photos, but also offering help and advice to others.
Here are some of his posts:

March 2018 – Riders of the Storm
December 2019 – Sky Replacement
2019 – Forvie

Comments from our members:


David was invited to join us on 7th November 2013. We had been trying to get him along a few times that year but work took him away a lot. We met David during a photography project called ‘Surfing the Don’. David was a warm and caring person who was very easy to get on with, and clearly had the photography bug common to Visions. – Gregor and Kirsty

I always think of David when I see the waves crashing over the breakwater. He took some fabulous photos there. - Annette

He was always keen to help anyone to get the best photo. I just remember him being really supportive when I started the club -  Sharron


His pics where he added dragons were amazing – Pamela A


Such a kind, warm gent who would happily help any of us.- Susan


Lovely, lovely man. – Pamela S


Every week his coat was left behind – Pamela A


Whenever he was at the the club I had a chat with him. Always very cheerful and positive. A very thoughtful he quite often sent me links to my messenger on what he thought might be of interest to me – Graeme


He was a lovely man who always tried to help people. He was very willing to share his knowledge and expertise with Visions members and often went out of his way to give me a lift home. – Trevor


He was the kind of person who was very approachable. He was kind and easy to talk to. I’ll miss him. – Rob


David was one of the first people I spoke to when I joined Visions - his friendly manner made me feel very comfortable and welcome. – Lynda


Always easy to talk to and keen to share his experience  - Kirsty