Master Photographer Association Finalist 2010
Great News just in!
I just received a letter that one of my still-life/product images has been shortlisted in the Master Photography Association’s 2010 Awards which will take place at the Hilton Metropole close to the NEC in Birmingham.Their letter reads:
"Your photograph will join others from across the world that will adorn the new ‘Wall of Fame’ at the forthcoming Awards Dinner and presentation ceremony that takes place on Sunday 17th October. The overall ‘Master Photographer of the Year’ will be chosen from these short-listed entries.The Master Photography Awards are the most prestigious awards for photography in the UK and feature the cream of today’s photographic talent"
I’m absolutely blown away that I’ve reached the MPA finals for 2010, especially as this is the first year that I’ve entered my images into any competitions.
To have achieved this recognition is an honour and to celebrate this fantastic news, I’m offering a discount on all bookings placed before the end of October.
To request further information or for bookings please call or drop me a line.October discount closed
Separated at Birth 6
Bit of weekend humour for you.
Separated at birth….? Whiskey MilkBaileys Irish CreamDavid Bailey
JDM AllStars Wembley 2010
The place ….. Wembley Stadium
The event ….. the JDM AllStars Drift series – round 4The scene is set.
For 2 days in late August the locals around London came to watch the 2 day specticle of a bunch of men skidding in their pants.I say that, but one of the skidders was just a boy …. of 13 (I kid[sic] you not).
I went along to see what was occurring ….. waved my golden ticket (aka my NUJ card) at an Oompa Loompa, donned my fluro jacket and chased the cars up and down the carpark like a 14yr old chav princess looking for a DSS handout.
Ok, not quite, but while I was there I took some shots of the action. Got some shots as well as totally drenched in a downpour … thank you Nikon engineers for creating cameras with better water sealing than a fish’s butthole.
Did a small accompanying video … 5 minutes of HD goodness. Grab a cuppa and a biccy and enjoy 🙂
As always – feedback and/or comments welcomeIf for some reason the video doesn’t show below, refresh this page or go directly to the video …… here
Otis the Guide Dog
image from Guide Dogs for the Blind Quick post today …..
This handsom wee devil is Otis.
Otis is a puppy with the Guide Dogs for the Blind that I helped sponsor with all the proceeds I received from the Sun newspaper of Ian Tomlinson during the G20 protests.Otis is now in his second stage of training as he graduated from ‘puppy school’ early and is now on the lead with his new trainer Ian and is ahead of his training schedule.
I get regular updates from GDFTB and it’s good to be reminded on occasion of the things we’re doing to help others are making an impact. Even if I only sponsored 1 paw of a complete dog, it’s a great feeling to be part of something special and it’s something positive following the G20 protest.