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self portraits..

I spend so much time in schools, and at this time of year its even worse, because its open night's time again. All the primary school kids and their parents flock to the high schools to see whats on offer, and the schools try and tempt them with exciting science projects and the like.

so, as usual, i have to try and make interesting and creative pictures out of nothing. Well, i suppose there is plenty to shoot, but you just have to look for it. anyway, heres a couple of students from the Art department, with their self portraits.... :o) funny how it takes people a while to realise what your trying to create, and its great to see their reactions, when the penny drops.

muck and rain...

Another day, another soaking. Squelching through the mud to photograph a Schools Rugby medallion match. it was a late booking, and i was told not to bother if i didnt want to.....

I dont shoot a lot of sport these days, and  like any skill, you use it, or you lose it, so off i went. The weather was quite bright, if a little chilly, but as soon as i waded along the side of the pitch, on came the rain. :(

Shooting with a 300mm, its always a waiting game, as there's no point in taking pics of distant players, but i thought id play with some different crops today, and entertain myself while waiting for the action to come closer.  anyway heres a couple of snaps from the game, and the muck and the rain.  and black and white, just cuz i like it. :)

Self arrangement...

It never ceases to amaze me. When you take out a camera, in certain situations, people just seem to leap into predefined stereotypes.  Here's one such example. A formal event, with the guys in black ties, and the girls in posh frocks, absolutely no direction from me......

Now what compelled the girls in this shot to pout and pose? It Certainly wasnt me! lol. Is this how the young people of today want to be seen???

Pause for thought...

Perhaps theyd rather be seen like this! LMAO....
(faces blurred)

F***ing scumbags....

Talk about a mixed up world. Was outside court this morning to get pics of two child abusers who were appearing there, and a shot of a guy who stole a car, and then killed a pedestrian....

After missing the shot a couple of days ago, due to a hood pulled over his head, i'd pulled up near the gates of the court this morning to get a pic with the long lens. The press pack were there already for the two who'd be appearing on child abuse charges, so my long lens approach went out the window. Sadly i missed him on the way in again, due to a hood over head, and an umbrella put up to hide them.

the crazy thing is, that as we snapped away, flashes blazing the couple shouted "F*** off, you F'ing scumbags"  "f'**ing SCUM"....... 

errmm?? hang on a minute, what are you in court for????

anyway, score 1-0 to me. i got them on the way out!  lol. i'll not post their pic here, but here they are with their umbrella.

hello. back again

Apologies to anyone who was following my blog. I totally suck at this! Had a bit of time off and the blog got put on the back burner.  But a new year brings new enthusiasm, so here goes for 2008!

oh, and a happy new year to you. :)