henroben

I've entered a few photos into a 'british weather' competition, doubt I'll get any where but you never know!

The final, judged 'proper' competition is in October, but there's a weekly prize based on public votes. If anyone fancies taking 30 seconds to vote I'd be most grateful

Luckily you don't need to register or anything irritating like that, just click if you like one... or not, as the case may be

Photos are:

A Touch of Colour
Highland Bridge
Stormy Seas

Am finally back home after a grueling 6 days driving and photographing in Scotland and Northumbria over the Easter break.

I spent two terrible weeks on the Isle of Skye when I was a student, mapping various geological structures in the worst recorded weather for 150 years. Since then I've always wanted to return and see the island with my camera, preferably in better weather! I had my chance this Easter, and as I and a friend had driven up we decided to break our return with a stop over in Northumbria to try and photograph a castle or two...

Given that I could only go over the Easter weekend, so had no control over the weather or tides, I think we were remarkably lucky with how it went. We got 4 out of 5 sunsets and 3 out of 5 sunrises, only really losing 1 1/2 days to rain - that's pretty good going for April weather in Scotland I feel

I'll be uploading shots as & when I get a chance to go through them, hopefully you'll find one or two you like!

My interview has been published, along with 4 of my photos, in issue 93 of Digital Photography Magazine. I picked up a copy the other day and had a read through - pictures look good, although a touch darker than they actually are, and I think I've more or less managed to avoid sounding like an idiot in the interview. So overall pretty good

Have also redesigned my website to coincide with this, although naturally have not actually managed to finished it - that would be too good! Still, it is live and (more or less) working so feel free to have a look

I've been contacted by Digital Photographer magazine wanting to interview me for an article on coastal photography!

I haven't the faintest idea what to say and the fact I'm going to be in as a 'featured expert' isn't filling me with confidence either

I only really have one piece of advice... and that's to always take a spare pair of socks with you! Somehow I fear they'll want a bit more than that little pearl of wisdom...

Still, flattering to be asked & all that

I've been taking a bit of a break from photography, but this morning decided to have another go.

After my 4:30 am start so far today I have:
1. Got lost (car)
2. Got lost (on foot)
3. Been chased by farm dog
4. Fallen in a ditch
5. Got stuck in mud
6. Got lost (on foot)
7. Had to walk an extra 3 miles to get back to my car
8. Almost got run over and...
9. Fell in large patch of brambles whilst avoiding being run over.

I didn't even get any good photos either!

Stupid hobby, maybe I should take another break

On the plus side the location did show promise, so I think I'll just write this morning off as a scouting trip.