Early September it was my pleasure to do a photo shoot with Rocket. He was the winner of the ‘best in show’ class at the Inkerman Buzz fair this summer, the prize was one hour photo session. He’s a very cheeky fun filled little pup with a personality of dogs twice his size, within minutes of meeting him he was bringing me toys to play with…it was quite hard not to give in and play with him!
Pet photo sessions are available please visit the Pet Photo page for more information.
Day 179 A&B – ‘Resting doves’ I’m currently staying at my parents house for a fortnight to look after Gen while they are away on holiday. One afternoon I was looking out of the front bedroom window at nothing in particular when I suddenly spotted this pair of doves. After shooting several photos I returned my camera to the bedroom and spotted them again at the back of the house.
Day 180 – ‘Vivid clouds’ On our afternoon walk around Ashover rock while Gen decided to explore a side field I thought I’d get a few pictures of the clouds on the cheap & cheerful Fuji point and shoot, I didn’t expect to get anything good but was amazed when I got home and saw how vivid the clouds were.
Day 181 – ‘Another early morning!’ (thanks to Gen) I do try not to repeat anything on the photo a day challenge, though sometimes it’s difficult when a better view presents itself. This is the same view as Day 173, but much more stunning.
Day 179A – Take a break
Day 179B – Less than a minute later…
Day 180 – Vivid clouds in Ashover
Day 181 – Another early morning (same view as day 173)
I’m proud to announce that I have my own stall at the 2013 Inkerman Buzz fair on Sunday 14th July 2013.
Free admission and open to the public from 11am – 3pm
Featuring community groups, craft stalls, dog show, food, entertainment and local traders.
Located on Inkerman Park, Just off Ashgate Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
More details will follow over the next few weeks, though I can say I will be offering special prices for all pet photography sessions booked at the show.
This will be my 2nd year attending, though the first representing my own business. The fair is an enjoyable day out for the family.
Current information can be viewed on the Friends of the Inkerman site by clicking here (opens new window)
Day 143 – Watching the world go by / On guard II
Day 80 – I’m published once again. Thank you
The weather has finally turned pleasent and spring has finally arrived here in the UK (just in time for the start of summer) Having a 4 day break from work, I’ve naturally been out everyday with Gen and my camera.
Day 150 – ‘Crooked Spire’ The Saint Marys and all Saints church in Chesterfield has a spire which is twisted and leaning by 45 degrees. The sky was also an amazing mixture of perfect blue and black clouds.
Day 151A – ‘Dandelion’ I was walking Gen around Williamthorpe ponds and wanted to capture a dandelion blowing in the wind.
Day 151B – ‘Scared of water!’ Having such a thick double coat Gen was struggling in the heat. I cut the walk short but took her to the stream for a drink. Unfortunately being the only dog that hates water she scared herself and scuttled away.
Day 152 – ‘What to do?’ I couldn’t decide if I wanted to read the excellent Prozac Nation once more or watch some good old fashioned British slapstick in the form of Bottom.
Day 150 – Crooked Spire close up (see comments below for more info) WordPress seems to have recompressed this image!
Day 151A – Dandelion at Williamthorpe Ponds
Day 151 B – Scared by water!
Day 152 – What to do?
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Day 98 – Light trails.
Today’s update was quite a rushed attempt to be honest. Usually with this type of shot I would spend time getting the perfect image, however here in the UK the temperature hasn’t gone risen above 1c for several days. Standing on the frosty bridge with a icy wind blowing around me I found it hard to focus on the task and after 20 minutes called it a day.
Usually working in these conditions doesn’t present a problem and I have shot some of my best pet photography stood in ice covered fields with chapped hands, a playful dog and a desire for a tasty hot chocolate.
Day 98 – Light trails
Day 97 – Sunday
I was asked to work today as we were going to be short staffed, which meant I didn’t have much day light left to get today’s image. I originally intended to venture out in to one of the many country parks that surround Chesterfield and hopefully get a snow themed picture had I been free for the day.
97A – Walking home at 4pm I took a detour and came across this traditional looking door with a cast iron style letter box, the actual colour of the door is a very bold red but sadly my Fuji point & shoot couldn’t capture this in the fading light.
97B – Passing through the yard of the World famous Crooked Spire church (Saint Mary and All Saints – Reverend Michael Knight!) here in Chesterfield I couldn’t resist another snow covered shot of it. The spire really does lean quite a lot and it’s an amazing sight to see. Also featured on day 37.
Day 97A – Red letter day
Day 97B – The Crooked Spire (St. Mary and All Saints Church) Chesterfield
In place of today’s 365 image I’m returning the Lost | Gold feature for the first time since December 2012. This image was taken in October 2008 at Padley Gorge, sadly it only exists in a low resolution form now but I hope to return this spring to update the album.
The unnatural looking colours are totally untouched thanks to the low autumn sun that afternoon and a very spongy moss type grass.
This weekend I spent my Saturday night watching a couple of bands at Real Time Live. A music store below during the day and also a live music venue during the evenings. Both images were shot just a few hours apart on my Galaxy SII phone which is why the are very ‘noisy’
Day 91 – Saturday. I’d was invited to watch a friends husbands band called Bad Robot play at Real Time Live and was amazed just how much I love the night. The 2 bands I saw rocked the place and it was such a friendly atmosphere.
Day 92 – Sunday. Walking home after midnight I passed this electricity sub-station which has had this piece of graffiti drawn on it for a few years and I’ve always wanted to use it in some form or other. As it was after midnight and technically a new day I thought this would make a perfect inclusion especially as it summed up just how friendly and chilled all the people I’d met were.
Day 91 – Real Time Live
Day 92 – Hey you guys!
Day 55 is another multi photo update. I couldn’t decide which photo I wanted to use most, though 55B is my favourite.
55A – Enjoying the snow. We had yet another covering of snow today (Wednesday 13/2/13) and I took Gen for a short walk on Grassmoor country park. Even though she’s aged around 13 years old she acts like a raggedy puppy in the snow.
55B – 1 hour later we were back home and Gen drifted off to sleep on one of her rugs as we watched tv.
Day 55A – Playing in the snow
Day 55B – 1 hour later / Sleeping dogs lie…
I was bored today.... 