LIGHT + ARCHITECTURE = PICTURE

Driving along Southsea front when the light on the pier leaped out at me. Just had to stop and take this image. I expect the same picture has been taken '000's of times before, but I find it quite satisfying.

PATIENCE AND SUPPORT

This lady was sitting waiting for her husband to return from the D-Day Parade in Whitehall, and it struck me that things never change. Men are out there and women wait patiently and in hope of their safe return.

EVERYDAY HEROES

HERE COME THE BOYS....AGAIN

Had a great weekend out with the camera taking the pictures I like taking, people.
Saturday joined the Liverpool Supporters in their protest at the lack of justice they feel they have had concerning the Hillsborough tragedy.

Sunday I was privileged to be amongst the members of the Normandy Veterans when they paraded in Whitehall to mark the 65th. anniversary of D-Day. All in their 80's and still displaying all the comradeship, humour and discipline that must have seen them through a very harrowing experience on the beaches of Normandy.

I think the picture above shows that grit and determination that makes them all heroes.

EXHIBITION ACCEPTANCES

" THE GRIN"

A couple more Exhibitions have accepted prints from my portfolio for inclusion in their events.

The Photographic Alliance of GB have accepted 1 print, "Street Performer" for their National Exhibition, and the Cotswold Salon 2009, two prints, "Alien Abduction" and "The Grin"

Quite chuffed really!

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BORED!

Read an article about borders in B+W magazine and decided to have a try. Not too sure about the outcome.

HARSH SUMMER LIGHT

Summer's finally arrived accompanied by the harsh sunlight that makes thing so contrasty. Gone is that low light that makes things moody and lends itself to lengthened shadows with modelling on landscapes and architectural images.

Went out with the camera for the first time in a fortnight last Saturday, having spent most of the time printing and mounting for the Havant CC and the Cotswold Salon. Paper and ink running low, new supplies on way from the Channel isles, hopefully in time for the Edinburgh later this month.

LONDON SALON OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Delighted to hear that one of my prints, Rabbis, has been accepted for the 2009 London Salon of Photography Exhibition.

A DAY TO REMEMBER

Yesterday I had the privilege and great pleasure to meet and shake the hands of two brave men.

Havildar Lachhiman Gurung VC (on the left) and Tulbahadur Pun VC. Two Gurkha soldiers who won their VC's serving with the British Army in the Far East in WW2.

Their exploits can be seen described on

http://www.nepalesekhukuri.com/vcs.html

Aged 92 and 86 respectively these two old soldiers wore their medals with justifiable pride, and both retained a military bearing.

What I found quite moving was the action of a group of Red Berets, who by the medals on their chest were no strangers to conflict, standing to attention in front of the two Gurkhas and smartly saluting them. All brothers in arms.

The day turned even more memorable when the House of Commons voted to reconsider the shameful restrictions that had been placed on the Gurkhas seeking to remain domiciled in the UK.

A G20 MOMENT

THE FOUR HORSEMEN BEFORE THE APOCALYSE

This image was taken near the Bank of England where the main body of protesters was "kettled" by the police. Soon after the picture was taken a double line of helmeted police with shields and batons placed themselves between us, who were merely onlookers, and then menacingly advanced towards us and cleared the street.

Strange and ominous.

CLUB EXHIBITION OVER FOR ANOTHER YEAR

Richmond & Twickenham PS have had a successful annual exhibition at The Landmark Arts Centre in Teddington.
An old converted church, the Arts Centre affords plenty of space for the exhibition which is not selective and all club members are given the opportunity to display whatever images they like. As a result some 30-40 panels each with six images are on view, with a wide variety of images and subjects on display.

The public are encouraged to visit and some 600+ attended.
The club workers put a tremendous amount of time and effort into the exhibition and are to be congratulated for such an excellent event.