Daily Photo #650

Mind the oranges, Marlon!



Still in geek mode from yesterday. A (virtual) prize to anyone who can name the comic strip this line came from ;)

Daily Photo #649

Off to the Birmingham International Comics Show.



I hope to see more madness such as the above.

Daily Photo #648

One from London the other week.



I really need to get out of the house today, so much to get done!

Daily Photo #647

My office at home.



Where I write all this nonsense from. I had a great day yesterday and was most overwhelmed by all the facebook and email messages. Thanks to everyone for the lovely thoughts.

Daily Photo #646

Woo hoo! It's a special day today. Well not that special but I'm one year older.



Hopefully the next year will bring more photo shoots like the above! Also had lovely presents from both the ladies in the above shot. Now, off to do some fun stuff to fill up the day.

Daily Photo #645

On annual leave for the next few days!



Have a flower peeps!

Woop!

Daily Photo #644

Linda looking serious and maybe a little sinister.



Feels like ages since I last shot anything. Gotta break the cycle :)

Daily Photo #643

I think Linda would have made a great cop.



As kid she wanted to be a cop, librarian or army type person. She chose the middle one but I think she has a few regrets here and there.

Daily Photo #642

I thought this bear had an evil stare.



Not the kind of thing to buy as a present, methinks.

Daily Photo #641

Thank god it's Friday.



Angry Cat is Angry.

BTW, if you want to make me happy. I have an impending birthday soon but instead of buying me a pressie (if I know you in RL, that is!), please donate some cash here. These guys really need your pennies.

Daily Photo #640

Still a little under the weather. May retire back to bed and read or watch a movie.



I think I may watch Barbarella, again. This shot certainly inspired me.

Daily Photo #639

I just adore a dramatic skyline.



My dreams have been most strange of late, probably due to mild fever and anti-depressant meds but not unpleasant. There has also been a high degree of lucidity in them, akin to directing my own little movies. No zombies thankfully but a lot of NYC and some old, missed and long gone friends. I'm not feeling melancholy in the slightest, it's good to have memories of old but one has to move on and generate new experiences.

Salut, old friends!

Daily Photo #638

Mostly been doing this...



...with an extra side order of zzzzz's. Feeling a little more human now.

Daily Photo #637

A little under the weather with a bad ear and nasty throat so most of today was spent asleep feeling rather poorly.



So, more fruit for me at some point to get the cold and nasty germs out of my system!

Daily Photo #636

Had a fantastic night yesterday evening. I am so tired right now.



So here is a random macro shot! Time for moar sleep.

Daily Photo #635

I think this shot is awesome!



I just love the expressions. Total SciFi glitz and cheese :)

Daily Photo #634

Meeting up with Sin, San and Andy tomorrow.



Should be fun! Not sure if there will anything to photograph but it's always good to meet with friends!

Daily Photo #633

Having some macro based fun!



yay for fresh figs!

Daily Photo #632

I love doing candid shots in the street...




Even more so when in Manhattan!

Daily Photo #631

Curvy!



I just liked the way the light reflects on this shot.

Daily Photo #630

The weather felt a little more Autumnal today.



Which is good, it's my favourite season.

Daily Photo #629

I gave the Twilight homage shot a second pass.



I wanted the emphasis more on the apple. The connotations of this piece are almost eden-like. The concept is the offer is often tainted with some kind of hidden price or cost - if the person receiving the apple concentrates more on the gift than the giver, there is a price to be paid. Hence the hands coming out from the shadows and the darkness that envelopes the person offering the gift.

I didn't even realise the closeness of my image to the original book cover. I've had this image in my head for quite a while, a couple of years maybe. Anyway, on a different tangent we're off to IKEA to look at shelf type things. Will be good to get out of B'ham after the disappointment of yesterday's SnoozeFest.

Daily Photo #628

Brum Artsfest this year is to be honest, a bit crap. Very samey, no provision for photographers and the like (apart from a select few who have "assimilated" all the duties for that and not left it open, or at least seemingy open).

No innovative stuff, lack of interesting music and a dearth of politically correct stores has made for more of a snooze fest than an Arts Fest.



So, here is a memory of happier days and much less pretentious stuff.

Here's hoping they get their act together next year (on both the performance and photo opps side)

Daily Photo #627

The lovely Ingrid in London yesterday.



Not in her catwoman guise this time around ;)

Daily Photo #626

Back home from London, second time in a week...



...after spending the day with the lovely, gorgeous and positively sexy Ingrid! God, I'm knackered though after a day of walking and good wine!

Daily Photo #625

Half way though the week, thankfully!



I just thought was too cute not to share. Linda does love her Sanrio characters!

Daily Photo #624

Back from London...



...having done worky stuff. Spotted the "Gherkin", "Millenium Dome" and saw a bit of Greenwich from the train before heading to Kent. Home now. It's been a long day.

Daily Photo #623

I haven't been near the Selfridges building of late...



..but given the nice weather today I was tempted to head into town and do some shots.

Daily Photo #622

Off to see a Sci Fi movie today!



But can we see a return to the retro styles of the 50's/60's/70's. There were some real gems in there. Hell, give me Barbarella over Twilight or the like anyday!

Daily Photo #621

So much done today! Wellesbourne, comic books, town and some shopping for supper (pseudo Tapas with chorizo, brie and other yummy things)



Managed to fit a quick photograph in aswell!

Daily Photo #620

It feels like winter is approaching.



Gosh, it was cold today!

Daily Photo #619

Almost Friday!



I've lined up a shoot with Linda over the weekend, if time constraints aren't too bad!

Daily Photo #618

One of my favourite views



..from NYC.

Daily Photo #617

I still have that photoshoot in mind, a kind of a homage to the evil queen from Sleeping Beauty at the back of my head (but a little more abstract)



Still, I have to badger Linda into the shoot this weekend.

Daily Photo #616

Not at all sure what to do today!



Not sure about Warwick, as this is where the picture above was taken as it will be full of tourists today.

We were going to head to Derby/The Peak District but the weather is not too fab for that. (It was meant to be a trip inspired by this movie, I was really looking forward to tracking down the locations it used during shooting)

Not at all sure what to do now!?

Daily Photo #615

Highly appropriate...



...as I have been utterly consumed by this game!

Daily Photo #614

I finally managed to get into the garden and do some more shots!



God bless my 2.8 100mm lens :)

Daily Photo #613

I do like taking candid snaps.



Linda looks most amused in this shot. And so she should be, given the circumstances that it was taken. Dressed as Catwoman in a forest during early winter, much to the entertainment of many passersby.

Daily Photo #612

It's been a strange day as work goes. Roll on the weekend.



If I can manage some photographic enthusiasm, I want to get out into Brum and shoot more stuff around the library area as there are some good sights. This was taken of Linda in wintertime. I like the way she's frozen in time yet it was sooooo windy!

Daily Photo #611

Passion Fruit.



Definitely one of my favourites!

Daily Photo #610

Inspired.



I have an idea for a photoshoot involving Linda in this outfit. Although, it will be a flipside Evil Universe version of her. Watch this space over the coming weeks.

Daily Photo #609

The rain was almost this heavy this afternoon.



So I skipped my lunch and left early today. I'm a rebel, non?

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!