Daily Photo #608

My lovely assistant!



Always ready to lend a hand during a photoshoot.

I have realised I haven't written anything of substance here of late, possibly due to being majorly busy with work and trying to stay away from computers during weekday evenings and during the weekend. To be honest, I haven't felt much of an urge to write as there is nothing nagging away at me or making me that cross that I just have to comment/rant/seal my disdain with a choice set of words.

I have been prepping for a major work thing that will take me to London in a couple of weeks, that's really been consuming my thoughts as it is legal stuff that I've been carrying out/doing the investigative duties. I guess this could make or break me. Hopefully the former...

Daily Photo #607

Eye candy!



What better way to view a Saturday. Now, I need to do another shoot with Linds..haha!

Just got back from doing some shots with Lou, our friend in the Midlands. I had better get processing them soon!

Daily Photo #606

In the honour of the new Wolfenstein game as released today.



Something vaguely military.

Daily Photo #605

I think the wasp adds to this one...



...although they are annoying and serve little purpose in the grand scheme of things. Is it Friday yet?

Daily Photo #604

I just like this shot.



Half way through the week and am working towards that Friday feeling ;)

Daily Photo #603

I've been meaning to do more of this but looks like I will hold my macro stuff for the Autumn.



Roll on berries, water droplets and vivid colour!

Daily Photo #602

Have you ever wanted to be a native New Yorker?



Even when they're waiting for the subway there is an air of coolness about them.

Daily Photo #601

Off to see the GI Joe Movie so...



...here is Linda doing her Baroness impression!

Daily Photo #600

I like this tree.



Looked like it was waving at the people passing by.

Daily Photo #599

Linda and Sinderella.



Off to make chilli now, laters!

Daily Photo #598

I just like this one as it has a bleak view.



God bless the industrial sites in Birmingham!

Daily Photo #597

Magnetic fridge cat poetry by Linda.



She hasn't written one in ages, will have to give her a nudge.

Daily Photo #596

I just had to post another one!



Had such a great time shooting these that I am still smiling!

Daily Photo #595

One from the planned Sci-Fi style shoot with Linda and Sinderella.



Great fun was had but as this was a first shoot, I was a little nervous and held back a little but Sinderella is a fantastic model and hopefully we have another shoot planned soon with a better location than our house I hope. So this was a warm up. Had a blast shooting these, I think the humour shines through on them!

Thanks Sin!

Daily Photo #594

It's Buffy!



Did the shoot, will spend the next 24 hours processing them. Jewels and Linds were fantastic!

Daily Photo #593

Blue skies are back!



Hopefully this will stay in place for the weekend!

Daily Photo #592

Something for the weekend?



If all things go to plan :)

Daily Photo #591

It's almost Friday!



And we have a photo shoot planned this weekend :D

BRING IT ON!

Daily Photo #590

Back at work, although I have lots of flex time so I escaped a little earlier than is the norm.



Anyway, something random and spooky today. Not sure what it is or what it is meant to be.

Daily Photo #589

For some reason this photo has been most popular this week.



Can't think why...?

Feeling much better now, had a chat with my doc and all is well.

Oh yeah, my bluray of the Watchmen Director's Cut arrived today. All the more reason to celebrate. Now to get Linds a Silk Specte II costume ;)

Daily Photo #588

Feeling a little under the weather today. I either had a horrid physical reaction to meds or have some kind of bug which has made me a little poorly.



Anyway, here is a curvy looking building to distract yourselves with while I head back to bed.

Daily Photo #587

Inspired by some wonderful art on Funnycute, I'm going with the Gerry Anderson/UFO theme today.



So much so that I may have a lazy day around the house and watch some UFO with Linds and the cats. Ah, laziness is gooooood.

Daily Photo #586

A very rare self portrait.



Shot on Ilford XP5 and printed on Ilford papers for a University assignment circa 1998.

Linda is the "hand model" in this shot and is tearing a photo of me. As I suffer migraine/depression - the tearing of the image is quite symbolic. How pretentious am I?

Daily Photo #585

Speedy!



No Keanu or Dennis Hopper in sight!

Daily Photo #584

Back after 2 days in Devon/Cornwall/Bude and Penzance doing work type stuff.



I am tired, hungry and need some sleep as hotels are a bit crap when you're used to having someone next to you at night.

So, to cheer myself up this is one from Cardiff!

Daily Photo #583

Still rainbound here, here's a pic of something more sunny!



Grand Canyon.

Daily Photo #582

Rather excited about this year's Artsfest



Last year's was fab and I got to go back stage and photograph this rather charismatic chap!

Daily Photo #581

Back to work, worst luck.



Although, this pic always cheers me up.

Daily Photo #580

I do wish they would bring the weather flower back to brum!



It was awesome! Also, had a great evening yesterday night with Jewels, San and Andy. Wicked.

Daily Photo #579

Happy Saturday!



I just like this shot, I seriously need to do a shoot with Linda soon and have one planned with Julie, a great friend :)

Better charge those camera and speedlite batteries soon!

Daily Photo #578

One of my favourite views ever.



Only a few more months 'til we return!

Daily Photo #577

The heavens opened halfway on my journey home...



Unfortunately my brolley wasn't as cool (or as large) as this one so I got pretty soaked. Summer = 1. Chris = 0

Daily Photo #576

This stone at Little Rollright really freaked me out.



Can you see an almost human quality to it?

Daily Photo #575

I promised something shiny via one of my last tweets.



And I always try to keep my word.

This was take in NYC. Requests are now being noted for themes/ideas when we return to the Big Apple!

Daily Photo #574

Looks like the sunnier times might be returning,



..but it wasn't this nice.

In other news, this arrived in the post for me today :)

Daily Photo #573

The weather is somewhat unpredictable today.



Probably not this overcase in reality.

Daily Photo #572

Roar!



Grrr!

Daily Photo #571

I love paid time/annual leave days! So far I have cleaned, hoovered, tidied, cooked and organised. Go me!



I could have used the help from one of these today but mine's at work, worst luck!

Chilli is cooking and it's fab, slowly simmering for the next 4 hours should tenderise the rump steak I've utilised for this recipe. And I've used red wine instead of cider this time. All in the name of science!

Daily Photo #570

Was feeling a little run down so took some short notice leave from work! Yay! After a nap this afto my batteries feel somewhat recharged.



Anyhow, the warm weather is bringing these little beasties out. If it's sunny tomorrow I might make the best of it and do some more macro shots.

Daily Photo #569

Taken in Morocco.



This guy is a "restaurant" cat. We met many during that week but I really wanted to take this one home. One of the most charismatic cats *ever*

It broke my heart when we had to leave without them.

Daily Photo #568

This has an almost Eraserhead/Lynchian feel to it.



I think it was taken in Solihull nature centre.

Daily Photo #567

They look like little planets.



*cute*

In other news, leaping into Monday is like taking a cold shower with a dose of reality on the side. Today has been spent doing investigations which can be both tricky but rewarding. Come 3pm today I was feeling a little more cynical than is the norm.

Daily Photo #566

In a similar theme to yesterday's shot, it's another Linda portrait.



But, in all fairness I am being inspired in today's choice due to the latest Joe R. Lansdale novel, Vanilla Ride.

I have to admit, I was hooked after reading the first page and I'm now over 100 pages in. It's the sign of a good read when you just don't want this one to finish. Also, chicks with guns are the hotness. Mr Lansdale certainly has a wonderful way of describing his ladies and this one doesn't skimp a bit. God bless the characters of Hap and Leonard. I just wish Joe would write one of these every year as they just get better and better.

On a side note, is it just me or would anyone else like to see Joe take up the late Charles Willeford's Hoke Moseley character? Lansdale and Willeford have this unique and laconic voice which would mesh perfectly to create new situations and stories for this much loved character.

Daily Photo #565

I think weather has put our foodshow plans on hold.



Unless Linda goes dressed like this, I think rain is going to prevent us from doing too much this weekend!

Daily Photo #564

It's the Taste of Birmingham show over le weekend.



Hopefully there will be om nom nom over tomorrow afternoon.

Daily Photo #563

I'm all about the landscapes this week.



I feel a little jolt of excitement everytime I think about Manhattan.

Daily Photo #562

I'm cooking a Moroccan Lamb Tagine tonight!



No camels in this dish though ;) Just lamb!

Daily Photo #561

A random shot.



I thought this made Linda look most thoughful and aloof to a degree. Although, if you ever met her she comes across as one of the most down to earth people one could ever come into contact with.

Daily Photo #560

Shame the weather wasn't this nice today!



Rain, sun and more rain has been the order of the day.

Daily Photo #559

We've just gotten back from Little Rollright to see the standing stone circle.



Even during the daylight it's a little macarbre. No wonder it was used as a location for the 1978 Doctor Who story, "The Stones of Blood". It was fun to walk in the footsteps of Tom Baker and Mary "Romana Mark 1" Tamm. Utterly great weather, very warm and very few tourists.

Lunch consisted of heading to Moreton-in-Marsh for a crafty cider and a ploughman's lunch here.

All in all, a great day!