Week No. 41 - Saturday, 15th October 2011

Architecture

How strange, this week's theme is architecture and at Camera Club it is the theme of the competition too. I dragged Carl out one evening last week to take a few evening shots for the competition, this is about my favourite. It is of the Silk Mill in Derby and the lit paved area just in front of it and the new bridge. I decided against using any of the picture but I thought I would put this one on my blog. The picture I have decided to use in the competition is of Sudbury Hall so fingers crossed x

Week No. 40 - Saturday, 7th October 2011

A taste for Vintage

I must admit I love old fashioned teddy bears and they are probably my favourite vintage items. This one was a present to Kirsten when she was born from my Mum and Dad and it is lovely. I have given the picture a 'vintage' treatment too to make it look more authentic. This week's theme was tricky as we live in a modern/throw-away age and even though I have been accused of being a real hoarder, probably the only other really old thing I own is a bit of jewellery.

Week No. 39 - Saturday, 1st October 2011

Man -v- Nature

I took part in the Worldwide Photo Walk today around Derby City Centre, kindly arranged and led by Barry. It was a lovely hot day (a bit too bright for photos but nice to be out and about in). I love these heads on Friar Gate and have photographed them already (last year's blog) but I couldn't resist snapping them again. Unfortunately, they are cracking and quite damaged - probably from last year's severe winter or vandalisum but the ones that are still in tact are lovely. (Told you I like funny faces).

I like how these faces have mingled with the fallen leaves to look like zombies climbing out of the base of the tree - aaaaarrrgggghhhhhh!

Week No. 38 - Saturday, 24th September 2011

It's in the Eyes!

Couldn't resist this one (it was a bit of a gift eh?) Turned it black and white to make it more Parisian!! There were loads of photo opportunities, not original but got to be done.

Week No. 37 - Saturday, 17th September 2011

Momentous Moment

For my 40th birthday I always envisioned being somewhere wonderful and making a memory that I would never forget. In the run up to my birthday I couldn't really picture what that memory would be, I have always wanted to go to Egypt and see Abu Simbel but it is a difficult place to get to even from most Egyptian resorts so I put that to the back of my mind. I quite fancied New York but that was too expensive. However, Carl, my best friend Alison and her husband Blair came up trumps and this is the memory that I made for my 4-0. Regulars to my blog know that I like statues and funny faces, well these guys didn't disappoint. The gargoyles of Notre Dame were the best, we had a wonderful weekend, saw the Catacombes (eerie), the topless dancers of Le Lido (sparkle-ly!) and the bars (pricey). We queued for this amazing view and luckily it was free (even better).

Thanks guys - I love you xxxx

Week No. 36 - Saturday, 10th September 2011

'Thirst for Knowledge'

Apologies for the lateness of this blog, it has been the title that has held me up. The girls started back to school about three weeks ago and I thought easy, I'll get a photo of them doing their homework. As with all best laid plans everytime they hit the books I'm too busy to get the camera out! Then I couldn't decide what to photograph, eventually I had some nice evening light tonight and grabbed Kirsten for this shot. I like the jaunty angle of the glass but am mostly relieved that this week is done. Right, now I want a better title to play with.

Week No. 35 - Saturday, 3rd September 2011

Lazy Cat or Smug Cat?

Meet the star of this week's blog, the theme for which is 'Lazy', or as he is otherwise known "Zac's Nemesis! He is sitting on next door's shed roof which is just in Zac's line of vision as he steps out our backdoor, flys at the wall (with a large drop on the other side) and barks his head off. This is the face that the cat pulls, he couldn't give a monkeys, or his is doing it to wind Zac up as he knows the wall is there? He was enjoying the sun this morning and luckily Zac didn't spot him so I was able to take lots of pictures uninterrupted. However, taking a white cat with the sun shining on it surrounded by dark green foliage is no mean feat and getting the camera to expose correctly for his fur and not 'burn out' the white of his coat was a challenge. This is by no means 100% but it's getting there, the sun on the leaves is nice but I have had to sharpen his face a little to get more detail into him.