Morning all

after my shocking weekend failing my exam and feeling very low I was uplifted by the support of friends and fellow team members words of encouragement, it’s so easy to make someone feel better with just a few words, we should all try it, and as  the saying goes “A man is not finished when he is defeated, he’s finished when he quits” Mr Richard Nixon hhmmm, still it does apply to how I now feel, build a bridge and get over it comes to mind. I now have 3 months more cramming to the re sit and this time I will do it.

Today’s shot from Rhosneigr again, I know but it’s where I’m meant to be, can”t help myself and we have so many friends there. This is probably one of the best storms I have seen there, I got absolutely soaked but I’m sure you’ll agree it was well worth it. I have managed quite a few saleable images out of this shoot and still have a few more to process and upload to the web.

Off on a commission shoot later in the week, weather permitting as its a shoot for the local authority to highlight a walking route so I have to make it look inviting and family friendly, no pressure then!

Stormy had her 1ts scan yesterday and it was -tive for puppies  but we have a second scan next week and they could be hiding up under her ribs, so you never know, she’s certainly acting strange but it could be a phantom pregnancy so she’ll need to be kept a close eye on.

Adrian

Cool Sunset

Hi all

it may not look it but it was a freezing night when I took this sunset, a very icy breeze washing cold sea spray onto my face and hands, can’t beat it!

So so busy today lots to get through and a busy weekend getting the drive ready for the new caravan then Sunday morning doing the shots for our Woodhead MRT Trigger race in The Peaks followed by some more ground works on the drive. Love being busy it makes you appreciate your quiet time more.

hope you all have a great weekend, wrap up warm its going to be a cold one

Adrian

Rhosneigr Sunset Wash

Ahh Rhosneigr, my spiritual home and place of many friends. Can’t believe its been 6 weeks already, I’m in desperate need of a sea fix so be ready for a visit very soon, got a few other things to sort out on Anglesey too and a permanent  exhibition…more on that later.

Bit dreary here in Barnsley and I’m still made up with cold which has decided to move from my head to my chest, and yes I know I should man up but it’s getting on my nerves now, 2 weeks of this and no signs of it getting better, is everyone else suffering the same? and what is your best cure?

Waiting in for my 20 canvasses to arrive and then getting kit ready as we’re doing a video shoot at the weekend for a clairvoyant which will be really interesting and I can’t wait to do this.

Adrian

Crystal Peaks

Well I’m part way through getting the shots ready for the Civic exhibition, 20 canvasses ordered yesterday, Printer guy is primed and ready and 8 shots ready to go, need to have another good session at it today.

Canon Hall exhibition comes down tomorrow well Thursday  and has given me a couple of very nice commissions so has been well worth while, generally exhibitions just work for getting your name known so it’s always a bonus to make something from them occasionally.

First job of the day though is cleaning the Jet Ski, have a guy interested in it, will miss it but I haven’t used it for nearly 2 years.

Todays image from Wales and is of my new crystal, a pressie from my mum in law Anne, nice when you get pressies you like and can use isn’t it?, mind you she’s pretty good at sorting them, husky, camera related things are always appreciated.

Adrian

Port Y Post – Sunset Glow

Yet another from my Port Y Post visit, must admit I think it’s one of the most productive shoots I have done, think it must be the place rather than me, I have never felt so much a kin to an atmosphere and location. literally had to force myself to leave, may take the little tent there next time.

Weathers turning cooler and dryer now which is great, frosty mornings and even some snow may be on its way, looking forward to a great weekend out with mates and a big fry up Saturday morning…yum yum.

I may get one more in later or tomorrow, stuck getting shots ready for clients and exhibition work, wish I was out filming.

have fun

Adrian

Crystal Sunset

A flash of mist as the sun sets captured in my trusty crystal, should bring a smile to a miserable day, rain and mist around today so its a catch up with processing day and having suffered the indignity of having our caravan stolen last weekend while I was away with MRT we have to go through it all with the loss adjuster this afternoon, hopefully we’ll get things sorted sooner rather than later, need my sea fix real soon, little tent may have to have to run out to Anglesey short term.

This shot, 99% in the sea 1% cleaned on MAC……100% passion

Canon 1DS MKII

24-105 f4 @f 16

1/4s

Singh Ray reverse grad

Lee .9 soft grad

Every Angle

Just goes to show, if you wait long enough after sunset the light changes to your advantage. I’d almost given up on this night as the storm persisted  with heavy rain and thunderous clouds but experience has taught me that after a storm the clouds and sky can be at their most beautiful and breathtaking….this night was no exception. The waves were still quite strong 1-2m high and the wind was almost knocking me off my feet but the sky lit up with some beautiful colours and the waves made sea claws over the rocks. This was the last shot of the night and certainly one of my favourites from the whole trip.

Big training this weekend with  Woodhead Mountain Rescue, its our 1st Aid course, really looking forward to this, learned so much over the last few months, one of my best ever choices in life to join, great team, great work..nuff said. Please do spare a thought for us guys and girls as winter approaches, we depend wholly on charity for our gear and safety equipment. If you can spare anything at all please donate HERE

Have a great weekend

Adrian

Sea Mist

During a pretty heavy storm I was able to grab this shot, there was a sea mist and then the heavens opened,  I had to hold on to my tripod as it was in danger of going over and the waves were getting more and more violent spraying my filters making the shots near impossible. All too quickly the sun disappeared beyond the horizon and darkness fell….I hobbled off the rocks with my torches on and made for a well earned cuppa.

Why would you watch TV when you can have this for FREE

Funny how some music works for me while I stand in the sea but the embedded song “Devil in Me” by Natalie Duncan was on my Iphone while I stood there, it just did it for me, see what you think

Adrian