Week No. 43 - Saturday, 29th October 2011

Shadows

This week's theme has been trick(y) to capture but luckily I was treat(ed) to some nice strong sun one dinner time and managed to snap me and Zac on his walk. I've used my bat phone and it's not too bad although I'm not usually over the moon with pictures I take on it normally.

Ok ok, enough of that. Have a scary but fun Halloween everyone!!

Week No. 42 - Saturday, 22nd October 2011

True Beauty

All little (and big) girls are beautiful I know but here's a picture of two that really warms my heart. It's my niece Eva with big cousin Hope at her Thanksgiving ceremony/4th birthday party. Eva is one brave little girl, she is doing so well and never stops smiling. I love this picture, especially their smiles and joined hands. I think it is probably one of my favourite photos that I have taken.

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