As promised here are some of the shots I made at Scoverston Fort....

See you soon....

Coming back from a long weekend visiting an old friend and fellow photographer over in Fishguard, I was welcomed by a freezing fog on the platform. I watched the train head of into the misty gloom and was very glad to walk through the door of a warm house to be greeted by my wife.

I got back on the case today contacting some interior designers, with whom I had positive conversations and am looking forward to catching up with them in the new year. If any of you know any interior designers please send them my way, I am looking to build my portfolio in that area so deals can be done and agreements made.

I wasn't sitting on my bum doing nothing while out in Pembrokeshire, Ed and I had a couple of adventures. The first was to Abereddi, where the recent Red Bull cliff diving event was held. The sun was out and although a little windy it was a lovely place to visit, I could have happily pottered around the cliffs for hours....

Having recently invested in a big stopper 10 stop nd filter I was itching to use it and can't wait for a good day to get some buildings and fast moving clouds, hopefully not long until the opportunity presents itself for that.

Continuing my new found interest in venturing into derelict places, I had done a bit of research and found Scoverston Fort. We went there and after walking around the lip of an overgrown abyss having failed to see the path in where we had started (believe me this place is thick with brambles and matted growth). We finally made our way to the rusty gate, through this and into a long tunnel through witch we found what remains of the fort. I have some pictures and will post soon, you'll just have to wait a day or so for the rest of the tale.

It has been a long time coming but I have started a bit of a new hobby. Urban exploration, all a nit hush hush and that as it involves sneaking around empty buildings. Here's an example of the first adventure...

I guess it is in-keeping with my move into Architectural photography and also lets me have fun with my 24mm pc-e tilt and shift.... 

For sometime now, in-fact ever since studying photography at college I have been drawn toward architecture and architectural photography. I still have a passion for portraiture, I think my fascination with people, humanity and character will never wane. 

Architecture effects us all, with this in mind I believe that it is natural for me to move toward photographing it. All around us is a history of social growth, aspiration, taste and design. As with portraiture I endeavour to capture the personality of my subject, I can translate this approach directly to architecture. Whether it be the architect who designed the building/structure or the additions made by those who have lived in it.

Here are a couple of examples, I hope there will be plenty more to come.....

So to all you architects and interior designers out there, if you need your projects photographing (big or small) get in touch......

  

I've been away for a while from my blog, sorry got a bit busy. I am back now and other than shooting for Study Groups Sussex graduation Mr's L and I went off to my folks for the weekend. I took the oportunity to make a portrait of Winni.....

 and also use the light painting technique on an E-Type Jaguar.....

Don't forget, if you need a good photographer, or know someone who does get in touch....

I have been back in the UK for 10 days or so and in that time I have not been sitting around. Tonight I have a shoot for Study Group in Brighton covering the graduation ceremony for their students, should be fun.

I have also been shooting some pieces in the studio with Amee, here are a couple of the shots from that....

There are plenty more to work through so I best get cracking......

I have to get back into work mode...haha. It is a bit difficult when I have all these beautiful photographs I shot in Myanmar. This fantastic Super Golden 5 Star Construction is something I can look at over and over.

This Grocer had some wonderful fruits for sale all beautifully presented and no doubt delicious...

This is the view that greeted me every morning, the stunning Inya Lake...

Everywhere you go there are interesting faces, I wish I could have sat and spoken with this Locksmith, I bet he has seen so much in his time....

This mother and her daughter are wearing Thanaka. Thanaka is a root which they grind and claim it cures most ills, it also protects from the sun and keeps your skin in great condition...

This red bus (local buses made from pick up trucks) driver wears a Buddhist t'shirt. To us in the west this symbol holds dark connotations. I think it is time it became associated with Buddhism where it belongs....  

Visiting the Schwedagon Pagoda is a must see when in Yangon. Brilliantly lit at night it's grounds are filled with temples and shrines of all sizes, no shoes allowed and the monks are only to happy to talk...