Saturday night, I was lucky enough to gain a press pass that allowed James & I to be in the centre of the arena at Scott May's Daredevil Stuntshow whilst it was in Keynsham.
What an evening, what a privilege, what a nice bunch of people and what a show. I can't recommend it enough. If they are in your neck of the woods, get along and see them!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Daredevil 2835
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Nicholas Cage & Knowing
Just wasted 90+ minutes of my life watching this movie. I know I won't get it back. Depressing. All shadow no light.
Halfway through I got bored and went out into the garden to photo a single strawberry caught by one of the rays of the sun that sneak around the corner of the house at the end of the afternoon.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Steamdaddy saga, Episode 2
Spent an hour this afternoon with Mike testing the latest prototype of Steamdaddy II, a selective focus gadget that doesn't cost the earth but does do things that I want to (like allow me to select a a part of the subject to stay sharp and create loads of bokeh @ F5.6).
Mike's done a great job and though the effect is not flattering, I am pleased with the end result. Hopefull we'll be done,done next week.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
One sip makes me immortal?
Karen's pond has a beautiful water-feature constructed (by Karen) from a blue plastic tub from Ikea. Watching the water run through this evening, I thought I try to capture the calling effect of the sound.
The net result reminded me of the films I've seen where the baddies are always searching for the Fountain of Youth.
Friday, August 07, 2009
Bye Bye Baby
Cerys says "I just don't feel Christmassy"
Originally uploaded by Photoportunity
This morning at 11.50 we lost Cerys after a short illness. Bye Bye baby. The perfect little angel dog.
Sunday, August 02, 2009
Six @ La Rochelle
Six @ La Rochelle
Originally uploaded by Photoportunity
I got back from holiday Friday night last week. As usual I overpacked taking the 5D, my G9, flashes, controllers, etc.
Of course all I should have taken is the G9. It's smart, simple, produces great crisp images when I want them.
Even though the day was overcast and the building in shadow, I love the way the G9 has captured the onlookers of La Rochelle's Bastille Day celebrations.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Promenade des Anglaises 7.30 a.m.
Promenade des Anglaises 7.30 a.m.
Originally uploaded by Photoportunity
I've spent the last week working in Nice. A very hectic event but really productive (thanks Paolo, Herve & Alan!). All went well but the cough I thought I had turned out to be bronchitis.
Nice is a beautiful city with wonderful warm people. Promenade des Anglaises is unique, an exercise area, a tourist attraction, the world's longest catwalk, a place for the young (and not-so-young) to see be and be seen. Wonderful for people-watching with every moment providing a tableau of something unique.
On my way out of the hotel yesterday morning to pick up the bus for the airport, I saw these two artists taking advantage of the beautiful stormy sky and had to drop may bags on the pavement and grab my camera from my bag,
Sunday, June 07, 2009
phoenix - lisztomania *brat pack mashup*
4 minutes and 2 seconds of the 80s. Put a huge grin on my face this morning. Strongly recommended.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Jetking - Theories To Suit Facts ... is out!
JETKING-1712
Originally uploaded by Photoportunity
It's a buzz to see your work in print, especially when you've worked such a great people as Jetking to produce it.
Their first album is available now via Amazon.co.uk and my work is on the inside!
See http://myspace.com/jetkinguk for more on this great band.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Untitled Film Stll SC-2459
SC-2459
Originally uploaded by Photoportunity
My face is a mask I order to say nothing
About the fragile feelings hiding in my soul.
-Glenn Lazore (Mohawk)
I was fortunate enough to spend May 3rd in the dappled Wiltshire sunshine with New France Old England, a historic re-enactment group. As the troup were leaving for rehearsal, I was fortunate enough to capture Span watching as they marched from the camp.
Friday, May 15, 2009
It's okay... I think I can make it
It's okay... I think I can make it
Originally uploaded by Photoportunity
Sometimes a change can really be as good as a rest. After editing for hours I spent 20 minutes in the back garden with my little G9 and took this and a few others.
Monday, May 04, 2009
Spike Island - A little bit Bristol-trying-to-be-Hoxton?
Keep me in the loop?
Originally uploaded by Photoportunity
The annual jaunt to Spike Island Open Studios today. Usually we try to spot someone up-and-coming with real talent but nothing tickled our fancy.
It's all gone White Cube. A little bit of Bristol trying to be Hoxton and pricing stuff accordingly. Dumb move.
Artists should recognize they need to start somewhere and not price the simplest smallest print at £50. The market pays what the market wants and if banksy and Nick Walker are facing lower prices then maybe beginners need to think on.
ps: one major exclusion from this rant. The work at Art+Power rocked. Stunning stuff from the collective.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
A Modern Miss Havisham
A Modern Miss Havisham
Originally uploaded by Photoportunity
From yesterday's shoot at an abandoned Naval Base in Corsham, Wiltshire
Monday, April 13, 2009
His heart was broken and no-one even saw
His heart was broken and no-one even saw
Originally uploaded by Photoportunity
On the way out on Saturday
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Four For Twig The Wonderkid
Four For Twig The Wonderkid
Originally uploaded by Photoportunity
A shot taken en route from Crimes Of Passion at the RWA in Bristol.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Peg
Having bought the Hot Shoe Diaries, I decided to try using the A setting with a flash just like Joe whilst in the garden yesterday. I have to say I'm pleased with the result.
Saturday, March 07, 2009
John Jones - Rudy Mills
This is something from my teen years that influences my musical tastes still. A wonderful wonderful sound.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
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