Week No. 46 - Saturday, 19th November 2011

Over the Top

What a good way to watch the parade through the city centre today, it was the 9th/12th Royal Lancers, Derbyshire's cavalry regiment returning home from Helmand Province. It was great to watch and brought a real lump to my throat.

Week No. 45 - Saturday, 12th November 2011

Book Title - Bite Me!

Seemed appropriate to use one of my favourite chocolates to represent one of my favourite books, especially as the new film is coming out this weekend (so excited). Ok so the teeth aren't brilliant but you get the idea. Unfortunately, I had to eat 6 chocolates to get the right look - honestly! Been to the dentist tonight as well, thank the lord for soft focus as it has covered up my terrible photoshopping skills a treat!

Week No. 44 - Saturday, 5th November 2011

Muted Tones

With the weather dull and grey, I noticed that the vibrant red leaves that we have had through September and October all seem to have turned a golden yellow (those that haven't decided to fall to the ground and drive Zac mad - he loves chasing rustling leaves!).

The competition theme next at Camera Club is abstract so I am attempting 'panning' to get an abstract picture that doesn't look like I have it on the wrong setting or just about to trip over!!

NOT EASY - MORE PRACTISE IS DEFINITELY NEEDED

Happy Bonfire night x

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.