Photoportunity

Closed. Shut. Vamoosed. Gone.

2010-11-26T09:30:00.001Z

I guards Alpacas, I do. And I does it well., originally uploaded by Photoportunity.

I have moved and left my friend here to guard my old content. (He loves treats though so don't be fooled by the snarl)

My blog is now hosted on my main site at http://photoportunity.com, please update your RSS reader.

All the very best, Steve

World pyjama market falls after launch of Apple Facetime for The Mac

2010-10-21T13:15:00.001+01:00

Industry Spokesperson

The market for stuff you wear to bed (The Lingerie 500) fell to new lows today after the launch of Apple Facetime for The Mac (http://www.apple.com/mac/facetime).

A spokesperson for the industry claimed that 80% of all pyjama purchases are made by or for homeworkers - who will now need to wear 'something sensible' to appear in front of the camera.

A government source claimed that there was no case for further quantitive easing as most pyjama trousers had elasticated waists.

Bitton Needs You

2010-04-24T05:49:00.003+01:00

Bitton Needs You, originally uploaded by Photoportunity.

I took on the lead in fundraising effort, or at least the start of it, for our clubhouse (more at http://sites.google.com/site/rebuildtherec) some 2 months ago after much delay and frustration.

For many years the building has been slowly decaying and something needs to be done for the sake of our community and for the people who use The Rec on a weekly basis.

We're now on our second attempt to find funding for a feasibility study and, once that's through, the big task starts: public consultation, planning applications and of course the drive to find the capital funding for the new build.

Wish me luck and if you have time , sign up at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rebuild-The-Rec/358962930229 and leave us a comment.

NEW "CLOSER GROOVED" 78 R.P.M. RECORDS THIS WEEK'S 18 SONG PARADE HITS

2010-04-09T08:16:00.001+01:00

NEW "CLOSER GROOVED" 78 R.P.M. RECORDS THIS WEEK'S 18 SONG PARADE HITS, originally uploaded by spuzzlightyeartoo.

Closer grooved CDs to come?

On being British

2010-02-20T08:08:00.001Z

On being British, originally uploaded by Photoportunity.

Interesting. What does it mean to be British?

Malmaison Reading

2010-02-18T08:08:00.000Z

The noise that stopped me from sleeping. Changed rooms but in the end
I had to sleep (sleep?) with a pillow over my head

Light Sabre Flashmob Cabot Circus 1 pm 0682

2010-02-13T15:04:00.001Z

Light Sabre Flashmob Cabot Circus 1 pm 0682, originally uploaded by Photoportunity.

I went to Cabot Circus today to pick up a valentine's card for Karen. As we reached the main concourse we noticed how many had gathered and at 1 pm a whistle blew and... well, all hell broke loose.

Mannequin

2010-01-16T19:06:00.001Z

Mannequin, originally uploaded by Photoportunity.

I know it's not just me. These are strange.

I don't do wildlife

2010-01-08T19:56:00.001Z

Fieldfare | January 2010 | 7585, originally uploaded by Photoportunity.

... but after Karen pointed out all the birds feasting on our crab apple tree, I had a go.

I, Horse│ November 2009 │4074

2009-12-12T09:20:00.001Z

I, Horse│ November 2009 │4074, originally uploaded by Photoportunity.

Travel can be a bind especially if you don't have your favourite photoediting stuff installed on your work laptop.
Finally finished the last 8 of the shots from my photoshoot with Dizzy out at Bathford.
This one I love. I know the background's messy but, to me, it somes up Dizzy's gentleness and her soul-piercing eyes.

Hands and Horse│ November 2009 │4021

2009-11-29T10:37:00.001Z

Hands and Horse│ November 2009 │4021, originally uploaded by Photoportunity.

After shooting Nardo in October, I received an invite to shoot Nardo's friend Dizzy some two weeks after. This is the first of a series of shots featuring Dizzy's head and the hand or hands of Sally, Dizzy's owner.

As soon as I saw them in the LCD I knew I had something to treasure. Not being familiar with horses, I wondered how I could capture the obvious affection between Dizzy and her owner and best friend. This - I think - says everything.

Raggety Ann

2009-11-27T07:44:00.001Z

Raggety Ann│ November 2009 │3920, originally uploaded by Photoportunity.

Sunday the 15th I had the opportunity with Stef Wakeman, a new model. New to me anyway.

The idea was to produce a Skinhead Girl shoot based on Claudette's 'Queen of The World' but the shots we took that have a more natural feel are turning out to be some of my favourites.

No lights, just a gold reflector (note to self: figure out a way to hold a reflector in a high wind, don't clip to tripod and watch the whole thing fall over busting a flash).

The Devil is in the...

2009-11-20T08:43:00.001Z

The Devil is in the..., originally uploaded by Photoportunity.

One of my old bosses, Michael von der Nuell (sadly no longer with us), was fond of saying to me "Steve, the devil is in the detail" every time I discussed an aspect of how we were doing.
And it is. Michael taught me to look beyond the surface info in a report or set of data for what's really going on. Take nothing at face value.

Retro - inspirational stuff - campery for a Saturday morning

2009-11-14T10:10:00.002Z

Perfect for for the working on the Lily Belle photos to

3 feels with no-budget light modifiers

2009-11-05T13:17:00.007Z

On Sunday I was lucky enough to attend the huge Bristol Strobist Meetup at Ashton Court and 2 work with Louise as a model and Declan as my honorary lighting assistant. With the bare rudiments (a stofened gridspot and a pringles tube), we managed to create 3 'looks' in 30 minutes (actually. there's a 4th which has a Juergen Teller feel but I'm still working on it)
Inspired by Joy Division's She's Lost Control
The second very much a Film Noir attempt

and this, a simple Caravaggio shot

Equus Sum

2009-10-12T08:04:00.001+01:00

Equus Sum 3439, originally uploaded by Photoportunity.

2 weeks ago, I received a mail through the website to take a photograph of Bernardo, a horse with a terminal condition. On Sunday I went out to Staverton in Wiltshire and spent two hours with Bernardo and his owner working in the practice ring whilst Nardo took his exercise.

I came away having made a new equine friend and feeling that I'd been in the presence of a one of nature's gentlest.

Trails 0128

2009-10-03T06:47:00.001+01:00

Trails 0128, originally uploaded by Photoportunity.

Leaving KPS yesterday evening having brought my camera to show CHDK installed on a G9, I decided to capture few experimental shots by deliberately moving the camera whilst shooting long exposures. Karen doesn't like this at all but I think I do.

Daredevil 2898

2009-09-28T17:46:00.001+01:00

Daredevil 2898, originally uploaded by Photoportunity.

from Scott May's Daredevil Stunt Show Keynsham RFC August 2009.

By 9 pm, I had put away the flashes and was working with high ISO and whatever natural light was available. The stunt worked as designed so, though this looks bad, the outcome was planned. The stunt? One man running into a burning barrier and breaking it with his head.

For some reason, this shot makes me uncomfortable. I like it but it makes me uneasy

Flaming hell mate

2009-09-27T14:53:00.001+01:00

Daredevil 2837, originally uploaded by Photoportunity.

I finally finished the editing on the Scott May Daredevil shots today. Two more to post but this is my current favourite.

Daredevil 2835

2009-08-31T10:08:00.001+01:00

Daredevil 2835, originally uploaded by Photoportunity.

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!

Nicholas Cage & Knowing

2009-08-23T18:08:00.001+01:00

Bounteous heart be with me, originally uploaded by Photoportunity.

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.

Steamdaddy saga, Episode 2

2009-08-22T18:54:00.001+01:00

Got no pockets full of pretty green, originally uploaded by Photoportunity.

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.

One sip makes me immortal?

2009-08-16T20:24:00.001+01:00

One sip makes me immortal?, originally uploaded by Photoportunity.

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.

Bye Bye Baby

2009-08-07T12:25:00.001+01:00

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.

Six @ La Rochelle

2009-08-02T09:52:00.001+01:00

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.

Cold callers of the world beware

2009-06-27T08:03:00.001+01:00

... the next time "Nigel" calls offering me a double-glazing...

Promenade des Anglaises 7.30 a.m.

2009-06-21T09:22:00.001+01:00

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,

phoenix - lisztomania brat pack mashup

2009-06-07T08:21:00.001+01:00

4 minutes and 2 seconds of the 80s. Put a huge grin on my face this morning. Strongly recommended.

Jetking - Theories To Suit Facts ... is out!

2009-05-26T19:02:00.001+01:00

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.

Untitled Film Stll SC-2459

2009-05-16T08:04:00.002+01:00

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.

It's okay... I think I can make it

2009-05-15T18:25:00.001+01:00

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.

Spike Island - A little bit Bristol-trying-to-be-Hoxton?

2009-05-04T20:16:00.002+01:00

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.

A Modern Miss Havisham

2009-04-19T08:05:00.001+01:00

A Modern Miss Havisham
Originally uploaded by Photoportunity

From yesterday's shoot at an abandoned Naval Base in Corsham, Wiltshire

His heart was broken and no-one even saw

2009-04-13T09:41:00.001+01:00

His heart was broken and no-one even saw
Originally uploaded by Photoportunity

On the way out on Saturday

Four For Twig The Wonderkid

2009-04-12T07:05:00.001+01:00

Four For Twig The Wonderkid
Originally uploaded by Photoportunity

A shot taken en route from Crimes Of Passion at the RWA in Bristol.

Peg

2009-03-22T08:10:00.002Z

Peg, originally uploaded by Photoportunity.

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.

John Jones - Rudy Mills

2009-03-07T17:40:00.001Z

This is something from my teen years that influences my musical tastes still. A wonderful wonderful sound.

The T-Mobile Dance

2009-01-19T20:50:00.001Z

wonderful. the watcher's reactions are life affirming.

Holly Andres at Quality Pictures

2009-01-12T08:07:00.001Z

Cerys says "I just don't feel Christmassy"

2008-12-21T09:48:00.001Z

Cerys says "I just don't feel Christmassy", originally uploaded by Photoportunity.

Cerys is our 8 year-old Irish Wolfhound.

Rushing around yesterday to try to get ready to go out to The Mall for my wife's present and get home in time for the football (and the less said about the football at Ashton gate yesterday the better), the only family member totally unperturbed by the chaos was Cerys. When it comes to lifestyle choices, dogs have a headstart.

O'Reilly Webcast: Digital Night Photography

2008-12-14T09:37:00.001Z

Strobist Meetup December 13th 2008

2008-12-14T08:42:00.000Z

Shots taken yesterday

Bristol city vs Liverpool FA cup 1994 at anfield

2008-12-05T16:34:00.001Z

I was there. Warms the cockles this one.

Woodcuts and Watercolours Bristol Museum

2008-11-28T17:30:00.001Z

Woodcuts and Watercolours Bristol Museum, originally uploaded by Photoportunity.

Girl with the Red Hat

2008-11-23T13:05:00.001Z

Girl with the Red Hat, originally uploaded by Photoportunity.

A seasonal shot of our niece Maizie.

The Convocation

2008-11-22T13:55:00.001Z

The Convocation, originally uploaded by Photoportunity.

On Tuesday November 18th, our daughter Aime graduated with a B Sc in Applied Genetics from The University Of The West of England.

This was one of the proudest days of our lives. We count ourselves blessed that we have children who each are happy in their chosen path.

ST_MARYS_RFC_1230

2008-11-16T15:12:00.002Z

Right now Flickr Uploader seems to be soo slow and is letting upload one image at a time. Given the rain and the amount of people on the touchline, I went back to the drawing board and tried to create lighting effects in post production

ST_MARYS_RFC_1280

2008-11-16T14:47:00.001Z

ST_MARYS_RFC_1280
Originally uploaded by Photoportunity

Taken in the cold and rain on November 9th for a charity calendar.

When you're strange, people remember your name...

2008-11-01T09:37:00.001Z

When you're strange, people remember your name...
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

Last night my niece and nephew, Archie and Maizie turned up trick or treating. Karen said get your camera so we dragged the kids outside for 15 minutes and shot this.

the first cut is the deepest

2008-10-25T18:24:00.001+01:00

the first cut is the deepest
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

Shot from today's meetup of the local strobist group today.

Conkers 0944

2008-10-12T18:56:00.003+01:00

Conkers 0944
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

during the last week of our holiday, Karen decided that there being a horse chestnut tree in the garden dropping so many conkers onto the ground, a conker tournament was needed. She won. Even though our friend Glen tried to cheat by baking his in the oven the night before (did you know conkers explode if over heated? ... very impressive mess they made too).

Descent and Dignity

2008-10-11T10:30:00.001+01:00

Descent and Dignity
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

Another grab shot taken whilst on holiday. Istria was beautiful and in September, quiet. A region at peace with itself. Highly recommended.

Message into space

2008-10-09T08:24:00.001+01:00

Bebo users send messages into space, see http://www.bebo.com/amessagefromearth.
That has to be the largest ever friend request. I'm just worried that we'll get a response back that says "you're a minger and we're not speaking to you!"

Waiting at Buje

2008-10-02T19:29:00.001+01:00

Waiting at Buje
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

Taken in Buje in Istria on a glorious Wednesday afternoon walking around the old town with my wife, Karen.

Nachtwey

2008-09-30T12:22:00.000+01:00

Ferry Not Tunnel

2008-09-12T06:24:00.002+01:00

Boots

2008-09-06T18:37:00.001+01:00

Boots
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

Boots after putting the Marquee up at the Fete this morning

Jesus Is My Friend

2008-09-06T13:07:00.001+01:00

Never mind The Specials AKA, this is wonderful!

Cruella wants the puppy

2008-08-31T20:21:00.001+01:00

Cruella wants the puppy
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

Publicity shot for England's finest village Fete at Bitton Saturday 6th September 2008

Busy busy busy

2008-08-31T12:51:00.001+01:00

Busy busy busy
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

All this effort for something so ephemeral that will not last until the next storm

Red Balloon

2008-08-30T19:49:00.001+01:00

Red Balloon
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

Red Balloon

Shot just as evening is coming in today

My bootfair bargain

2008-08-27T18:11:00.001+01:00

I bought this Casio CW-75 at a bootfair on Sunday. I saw a blog post last week about a new CD labeler and thought that it would be great to give people something more professional looking. When I saw this on the stall I was really eager but managed to walk around the bootfair again before buying it for a whole pound. Woohoo! My favourite price is free but a pound is close.

Gonna sit right down and write myself a letter...

2008-08-24T09:17:00.001+01:00

Gonna sit right down and write myself a letter...
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

From yesterday's 1940s day at Avon Valley Railway

Tropicamera

2008-08-23T17:23:00.001+01:00

Tropicamera
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

Thought I'd design another camera

In my garden today

2008-08-23T17:17:00.001+01:00

In my garden today
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

Just playing

Our room was not as advertised. "Let's try a Luxury B&B" I said. Didn't even like the Full English...

2008-08-22T10:48:00.001+01:00

Our room was not as advertised. "Let's try a Luxury B&B" I said. Didn't even like the Full English...
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

"I want to go to Ibiza" said the kids. Holidays like this are character building.

Big Dog Love 7426

2008-08-18T19:55:00.001+01:00

Big Dog Love 7426
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

A grabshot at 6.30 tonight. Bria, my brother-in-law's Dobermann does not like to sit still but she can do 10 seconds if there is a treat in the hand above my head. Shot with 2nd hand Zeiss Ikon lens and an Opteka wide angle adaptor on my old Canon 20D.

If I Read Her Letter Again, Maybe The Words Will Change

2008-08-16T08:04:00.001+01:00

If I Read Her Letter Again, Maybe The Words Will Change
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

One of my first shots with the G9, shot on a recent business trip to San Francisco.

I came out of SFMOMA and was wandering around Yerba Buena Gardens getting back to the Lomo-style just shoot frame of mind when I saw this gentleman lost in thought reading a letter by the water-fall.

John Davis 0844

2008-08-16T08:00:00.001+01:00

John Davis 0844
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

My father-in-law, John Davis. Who very kindly agreed to pose for me at a recent reshoot

James Cox's show reel

2008-08-16T02:29:00.001+01:00

My son's show reel.

Stairway, MOMA, San Francisco

2008-08-09T11:00:00.001+01:00

Stairway, MOMA, San Francisco
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

I love the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. The angles and lines and curves of the building make it such a beautiful tranquil place but it seems not for everyone see Thomas Hawk's blog .

Some people are natural pillocks, others - like the officious official mentioned - abuse the privilege.

Abi 0790

2008-08-03T14:22:00.001+01:00

Abi 0790
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

Taken at Kingswood PS studio night.

NSFW Don't F*** with Love

2008-08-03T10:40:00.001+01:00

Wonderful. Listen and Watch (without Mother)

On sustainability

2008-07-31T15:25:00.000+01:00

Evening Standard today says that Spain aims to have 1 million electric cars on the road by 2014, why don't we remove road tax and VAT immediately from sales of electric cars to stimulate buyer behaviour ?
-- Steve

ecphoto 0753

2008-07-30T12:08:00.001+01:00

ecphoto 0753
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

Whilst in SFO on business I was able to get along to the bay area strobist mini-meetup in Alameda. Evan Cate, pictured here, is a lighting genius who kindly brought his kit along and posed for a photo.

IBYP? More anti-photographer behaviour

2008-07-30T10:03:00.001+01:00

Quizzed over terrorism... and all for taking this photograph - Portsmouth Today.
This is silly. When did we adopt the Napoleonic Code for Photographers: again it seems, we are guilty until proven innocent.

Got your tickets yet?

2008-07-23T07:00:00.001+01:00

If you don't and you are a photographer, you'll regret it.

clipped from kps.purefineart.co.uk

One Day photographic convention with International World class photographic speakers, Print exhibition of all the KPS members work, a six week photographic exhibition of a variety of work, coffee table books of KPS through the 60 years, and audio visual displays. Also stands for our sponsors with the latest in photographic products and services.

Sunday 19th October 2008 from 10.15 am to 4.45 pm
The Pound Arts Centre, Corsham, Wiltshire SN13 9HX, Click for map
Click here for the Pound Center website

Tom Stoddart

Photoportunity on Technorati

2008-07-18T12:40:00.000+01:00

Photoportunity on Technorati Fame at last. I am ranked 4,447,622th on Technorati.

Ideas for the next shoot

2008-07-16T11:30:00.000+01:00

Just read an article on Clockwork Orange and am considering something entitled 'Pardon me, brother'
-- Steve

Ten Songs about Photographs - Shoot The Blog

2008-07-15T07:26:00.002+01:00

Ten Songs about Photographs - Shoot The Blog
apt but I can think of others:
Ringo Starr - Photograph
The Who - Pictures of Lily
Flock Of Seagulls - Photograph of you

This Is The Modern World 0734

2008-07-13T07:01:00.001+01:00

This Is The Modern World 0734
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

One of set of images from which I've picked one for the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait competition. It's not the shot that I went for but one that I came back to after waking up with the image in my head.

Pete Sheppard 0719

2008-07-12T11:56:00.001+01:00

Pete Sheppard 0719
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

Audition shot for a reshoot of a duty well done

Ovation TV | CloseUp: Photographers at work

2008-07-11T17:40:00.001+01:00

Another great vid thanks to that man at strobist.com

A Duty Well Done

2008-07-11T05:19:00.001+01:00

A Duty Well Done
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

This is the final version of the shot below. The background was overlayed with a texture ( a section of an 11th C stone plinth) and some dodging and burning done to age the subject.

A Duty Well Done 0647

2008-07-06T09:49:00.001+01:00

A Duty Well Done 0647
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

Shot for CD cover art for A Duty Well Done (c) Richard Whitehouse and Des Henly, Release August/September 2008

I was working to a tight brief to create an image based on the song which talks of a fighting's man's loss of dignity. The rage a hero feels when his country apparently abandons him to fate and what little care there is. When sometimes so much is owed to so few, how do the few receive it?

English Children: Life in the City (1949)

2008-07-05T10:19:00.001+01:00

I was born in 1955 but my childhood life was similar. It's strange that change accelerated during the period post-1965. Who put their foot on the gas?

Home Secretary green lights restrictions on photography

2008-07-03T17:41:00.000+01:00

British Journal of Photography - Home Secretary green lights restrictions on photography

Is she absolutely stark staring bonkers? For heaven's sake

Ovation TV | Close Up: Gregory Crewdson

2008-07-03T07:12:00.001+01:00

Thanks to strobist (http://strobist.blogspot.com) for highlighting this one. Gregory Crewdson has always been a favourite photographer. His work is striking yet subtle, evocative and laden with mystery. Not all of us have the budget for a soundset but the art of telling a story within a single image should be a goal.

Hannah Cain, Daughter Of The South

2008-06-28T10:26:00.001+01:00

Hannah Cain, Daughter Of The South
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

I think that's it for this series. Now on to a shoot tomorrow for a CD cover.

Royal Corps De Ballet De Warmley 0601

2008-06-21T08:36:00.002+01:00

Royal Corps De Ballet De Warmley 0601
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

The Royal Corps De Ballet De Warmley and their performance of Swan Lake
Inimitable, formidable! If only Brian Sewell had been there to review the tribute to terpsichore. A the delicate footsteps as they trip across the stage conjuring images of elegance and grace for all to appreciate.

Laci and Bori's Stunt BMX Act

2008-06-15T07:48:00.002+01:00

Laci & Bori 0171
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

Yesterday afternoon we were privileged enough to get a behind the scenes view at John Lawson's Circus during their 2008 30th Anniversary Tour.

The greatest show on earth has nothing on these guys. This is a phenomenal performance.

Dear reader, please go along and take your family. It's absolutely wonderful entertainment.

Hope And Virgil Cain

2008-06-14T09:05:00.001+01:00

Hope And Virgil Cain
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

Getting to the end of the frames from this series but this one has been on my mind. And that's not the sky as a backdrop, it's one of our best white bedsheets.

London Salon Medal Winner 2008

2008-06-13T17:45:00.001+01:00

That's me!
http://www.londonsalon.org/medal_winner_2008_s_cox.htm

On Photographers Rights: The NYPD Harasses a Photographer at Coney Island by Sean Gardiner

2008-06-12T11:57:00.000+01:00

village voice > news > Runnin' Scared: The NYPD Harasses a Photographer at Coney Island by Sean Gardiner

More and more.

Hannah Cain is My Name

2008-06-11T15:40:00.001+01:00

Hannah Cain is My Name
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

Really proud of this one. It sums up the whole feel of the day. I wanted to convey the sense of loss, confusion and defiance that might have existed at the end of the civil war in the US. The song refers to the Danville Line so the yard at Bitton Railway station as my backdrop was really a good fit.

Classic Photoshots in Lego

2008-06-09T09:04:00.001+01:00

Classics in Lego - a set on Flickr
Funniest and most original thing I have seen in years!
Great work

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Virgil Cain is My Name

2008-06-08T20:32:00.001+01:00

Virgil Cain is My Name
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

First shot from a shoot today with Ian, Julie and Sally Coombs themed around the period shortly after the end of the Civil War.

Larry Herman Touring Exhibition

2008-06-07T08:36:00.001+01:00

Larry Herman .NET: Home
Larry Herman has a touring exhibition in the UK this year. No dates/locations yet it seems.

Aime 20point989, Scientist

2008-06-06T08:31:00.001+01:00

Aime 20point989, Scientist
Originally uploaded by steve.wannabe

My daughter at her fake birthday party bbq

On Photographers Rights

2008-06-05T08:32:00.001+01:00

MyFox Washington DC | Union Station Photo Flap

Interesting story. The same "no photography" policy applies at Bristol Temple Meads, one of the world's more beautiful railway stations. And at The Mall Bristol and, I'm sure it will apply at the monstrous lump of concrete that is Cabot shopping mall.

It seems that where photography is concerned we have now adopted the Napoleonic code where the onus is to prove innocence rather than guilt.

Should we look back in 10 years and bemoan the lack of a first decade Cartier-Bresson or Arbus or even Parr, here will lie our explanation "you can't take photographs here".