Back to Lego today (and possibly tomorrow!) as Darth Vader and R2-Q5 check on Vader's ship.
Sunday, 3 March 2013
Maintenance
3rd March 2013
Back to Lego today (and possibly tomorrow!) as Darth Vader and R2-Q5 check on Vader's ship.
Back to Lego today (and possibly tomorrow!) as Darth Vader and R2-Q5 check on Vader's ship.
Hillsborough
2nd March 2013
This is the first picture I haven't taken on my DSLR for this project. Had a busy weekend and never got near my camera. I snapped this at the game between Wednesday and Forest. Sadly wasn't the outcome I wanted. I've processed the hell out of this a bit but I figure I'm allowed the odd indulgence right?
This is the first picture I haven't taken on my DSLR for this project. Had a busy weekend and never got near my camera. I snapped this at the game between Wednesday and Forest. Sadly wasn't the outcome I wanted. I've processed the hell out of this a bit but I figure I'm allowed the odd indulgence right?
Purse
1st March 2013
Not much to say about this one It's an owl riding a scooter on a purse... Looks like he's enjoying it
Not much to say about this one It's an owl riding a scooter on a purse... Looks like he's enjoying it
Pine Cone
28th February 2013
I'll be honest, taking today's picture slipped past me a little so I hurriedly snapped this just before bed. I quite like the patterns you find in nature if you look closely enough
I'll be honest, taking today's picture slipped past me a little so I hurriedly snapped this just before bed. I quite like the patterns you find in nature if you look closely enough
Enjoy Your Film
27th February 2013
Went to see Die Hard 5 tonight. It's exactly what you'd expect from the fifth Die Hard film. If your expectations are about right, you'll enjoy it. The sticker on my Malteasers was very polite (I moved it to my jacket though).
Went to see Die Hard 5 tonight. It's exactly what you'd expect from the fifth Die Hard film. If your expectations are about right, you'll enjoy it. The sticker on my Malteasers was very polite (I moved it to my jacket though).
Wrapping Paper
26th February 2013
Today was very much an aftermath of clearing up from birthday festivities. This is the wrapping paper some of the presents were disguised in
Today was very much an aftermath of clearing up from birthday festivities. This is the wrapping paper some of the presents were disguised in
Giraffe Print
25th February 2013
For my daughter's actual birthday, we went to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster. It's actually a great day out and since I last went, they've added a few species of animal, including some wonderful giraffes. This is a close up of the print from one of them.
For my daughter's actual birthday, we went to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster. It's actually a great day out and since I last went, they've added a few species of animal, including some wonderful giraffes. This is a close up of the print from one of them.
Robin
24th February 2013
Took my daughter to a tropical butterfly house near Sheffield today. I think I've posted a picture from there before, but instead of the tropical and exotic, I decided on this robin for today's snap. He let me get right up to him for this.
Took my daughter to a tropical butterfly house near Sheffield today. I think I've posted a picture from there before, but instead of the tropical and exotic, I decided on this robin for today's snap. He let me get right up to him for this.
Bad Seeds
23rd February 2013
I'm a big Nick Cave fan and whilst I wait for the prolonged delivery of the new album (it's becoming a farce), I ordered myself the B-Sides & Rarities album which is quite frankly, brilliant!
I'm a big Nick Cave fan and whilst I wait for the prolonged delivery of the new album (it's becoming a farce), I ordered myself the B-Sides & Rarities album which is quite frankly, brilliant!
Decorations
22nd February 2013
I ended up making 3 cakes for three different parties this week - here's a close up of the decorations that I liked
Butterfly cake
21st February 2013
It's my daughter's 3rd birthday soon and I baked this cake for the party she's having with a few toddler friends ahead of the big day
It's my daughter's 3rd birthday soon and I baked this cake for the party she's having with a few toddler friends ahead of the big day
Tickets
20th February 2013
Having done some press shots for a friend of mine and his new single, I got hold of some tickets to the single launch in Wakefield at the end of March. Can't wait!
Having done some press shots for a friend of mine and his new single, I got hold of some tickets to the single launch in Wakefield at the end of March. Can't wait!
Sleepy
I'd taken my daughter out for the day and by the time we got home, she'd succumbed to sleep in the car. Fairly standard sleep face I think...
Monday, 18 February 2013
Button
18th February 2013
This is a spare button from some jumper or other I own. Not particularly exciting but it's pretty rare I see a button with some motto on it. It appealed to me a bit for some reason. So here you go - "Cut from a different cloth"
This is a spare button from some jumper or other I own. Not particularly exciting but it's pretty rare I see a button with some motto on it. It appealed to me a bit for some reason. So here you go - "Cut from a different cloth"
Sunday, 17 February 2013
Gandalf Arrives
17th February 2013
Back to Lego again (it's so easy to do given how much fun it is to shoot) and another Tolkien inspired picture. Tried to recreate the scene from The Hobbit where Gandalf knocks on Bilbo's door...
Back to Lego again (it's so easy to do given how much fun it is to shoot) and another Tolkien inspired picture. Tried to recreate the scene from The Hobbit where Gandalf knocks on Bilbo's door...
IKEA
16th February 2013
I spent Saturday at IKEA. There's little else to say to be honest - I'm sure a lot of you have had that particular "pleasure" before. The only thing that struck me was how recognisable a piece of IKEA furniture is just from the product label...
I spent Saturday at IKEA. There's little else to say to be honest - I'm sure a lot of you have had that particular "pleasure" before. The only thing that struck me was how recognisable a piece of IKEA furniture is just from the product label...
Friday, 15 February 2013
Luke meets the Emperor
15th February 2013
Back to Lego today and a recreated scene of sorts from the Lego Death Star. Here, Luke meets the Emperor.
Back to Lego today and a recreated scene of sorts from the Lego Death Star. Here, Luke meets the Emperor.
Chocolates
14th February 2013
It is, of course, Valentine's Day today so little inspiration needed for today's picture. I decided to snap a picture of the chocolates I bought my wife.
There's also a few other Valentine's day shots (including cake, flowers and Lego) which you can see in this Flickr set if you're interested.
It is, of course, Valentine's Day today so little inspiration needed for today's picture. I decided to snap a picture of the chocolates I bought my wife.
There's also a few other Valentine's day shots (including cake, flowers and Lego) which you can see in this Flickr set if you're interested.
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Paradise
13th February 2013
I recently saw that this t-shirt was being auctioned on ebay and I was lucky enough to win it. Slow Club are a band from Sheffield that I love and Paradise is the name of their second album released in 2011. If you've not listened before, I suggest you give them a whirl!
I recently saw that this t-shirt was being auctioned on ebay and I was lucky enough to win it. Slow Club are a band from Sheffield that I love and Paradise is the name of their second album released in 2011. If you've not listened before, I suggest you give them a whirl!
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
Pancakes
12th February 2013
Perhaps the least surprising photo in this project so far. Pancake Day is one of my favourite days of the year and today didn't disappoint. Blueberry pancakes with strawberries and a drizzle of chocolate sauce!
Perhaps the least surprising photo in this project so far. Pancake Day is one of my favourite days of the year and today didn't disappoint. Blueberry pancakes with strawberries and a drizzle of chocolate sauce!
Monday, 11 February 2013
APS
11th February 2013
I spent yesterday going through some old photos I'd taken about 10-15 years ago back when I was still on a film camera. I had one of the "revolutionary" APS cameras at the time and getting a huge box with this logo on the front was always an exciting time
I spent yesterday going through some old photos I'd taken about 10-15 years ago back when I was still on a film camera. I had one of the "revolutionary" APS cameras at the time and getting a huge box with this logo on the front was always an exciting time
Sunday, 10 February 2013
Rainbow Cupcakes
10th February 2013
Whilst the apocalyptic snow that was forecast never actually materialised, we'd decided it wasn't worth venturing out today. My daughter and I tried our hand at some ambitious rainbow cupcakes. They weren't bad for a first attempt, but I think we've learned we don't need to be so stingy with the food colouring next time
Whilst the apocalyptic snow that was forecast never actually materialised, we'd decided it wasn't worth venturing out today. My daughter and I tried our hand at some ambitious rainbow cupcakes. They weren't bad for a first attempt, but I think we've learned we don't need to be so stingy with the food colouring next time
Saturday, 9 February 2013
York Minster
9th February 2013
I was back in York today accompanying my daughter to a birthday party. It's the first time I've been back in about 18 months (having lived there for over 10 years previously). I still can't help but be amazed by the Minster every time I go into town. I loved the sun shining on the Rose Window this afternoon.
I was back in York today accompanying my daughter to a birthday party. It's the first time I've been back in about 18 months (having lived there for over 10 years previously). I still can't help but be amazed by the Minster every time I go into town. I loved the sun shining on the Rose Window this afternoon.
Scones
8th February 2013
I had my family over in the afternoon so indulged in a bit of baking for some afternoon tea. Scones are my Achilles heel!
I had my family over in the afternoon so indulged in a bit of baking for some afternoon tea. Scones are my Achilles heel!
Thursday, 7 February 2013
Pampas Grass
7th February 2013
Managed to get out of the house while it was daylight today and took this picture of this pampas grass. I always think it's very photogenic and don't think it's disappointed here
Managed to get out of the house while it was daylight today and took this picture of this pampas grass. I always think it's very photogenic and don't think it's disappointed here
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
Washing Up
6th February 2013
Sadly every night can't be macro shots of flowers or close ups of Lego minifigs. Today's picture is one of the more regular parts of life - the washing up.
Sadly every night can't be macro shots of flowers or close ups of Lego minifigs. Today's picture is one of the more regular parts of life - the washing up.
Tuesday, 5 February 2013
Gandalf
5th February 2013
Short on time so another Lego picture today. This Gandalf set was my first LOTR set and is one of my favourites.
Short on time so another Lego picture today. This Gandalf set was my first LOTR set and is one of my favourites.
Monday, 4 February 2013
Casual Friday
4th February 2013
Jim was about to learn the hard way that novelty hats weren't the done thing on Casual Friday...
Jim was about to learn the hard way that novelty hats weren't the done thing on Casual Friday...
Sunday, 3 February 2013
Christening
3rd February 2013
Today was my niece's christening and I snapped this picture of the top of the order of service.
Today was my niece's christening and I snapped this picture of the top of the order of service.
Saturday, 2 February 2013
Wednesday
2nd February 2013
I've not quite plucked up the courage to take my DSLR to Hillsborough yet (and I'm not sure if I'm allowed anyway) but I did snap this picture of today's matchday programme when I got home this evening.
I've not quite plucked up the courage to take my DSLR to Hillsborough yet (and I'm not sure if I'm allowed anyway) but I did snap this picture of today's matchday programme when I got home this evening.
Friday, 1 February 2013
CDs
1st February 2013
I often forget that some of the simplest photos come from taking pictures of the most everyday objects. One of the blocks on my CD rack is full of Beatles albums and I snapped this picture this afternoon.
I often forget that some of the simplest photos come from taking pictures of the most everyday objects. One of the blocks on my CD rack is full of Beatles albums and I snapped this picture this afternoon.
Thursday, 31 January 2013
Eyes
31st January 2013
Well I managed the first month which is a little surprising if I'm honest. Only 334 more days to go. I got a Darth Vader Mr Potato Head for Christmas and I decided on a close up of the eyes for today's shot. Not quite as menacing as the original Darth but still pretty cool.
Well I managed the first month which is a little surprising if I'm honest. Only 334 more days to go. I got a Darth Vader Mr Potato Head for Christmas and I decided on a close up of the eyes for today's shot. Not quite as menacing as the original Darth but still pretty cool.
Wednesday, 30 January 2013
Poker Face
30th January 2013
Apologies I've been relying on Lego a lot these last few days - it's been a busy week and I'm not getting much chance to plan these more thoroughly. Anyway, today I found a tiny poker table keyring I got given as a present some years ago, and thought the Stormtroopers could use a game to relax
Apologies I've been relying on Lego a lot these last few days - it's been a busy week and I'm not getting much chance to plan these more thoroughly. Anyway, today I found a tiny poker table keyring I got given as a present some years ago, and thought the Stormtroopers could use a game to relax
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
New Recruits
29th January 2013
One of the new recruits didn't look cut out for this line of work, but Darth wasn't sure quite sure which one...
One of the new recruits didn't look cut out for this line of work, but Darth wasn't sure quite sure which one...
Monday, 28 January 2013
DAFNE
28th January 2013
I'm using my 365 Project for a number of things really. Mostly it's to improve and practice my photography, but it's also to document the year as best I can. Today I went on the first day of a week long DAFNE (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating) course relating to my insulin pump. This is the front of the course material.
I'm using my 365 Project for a number of things really. Mostly it's to improve and practice my photography, but it's also to document the year as best I can. Today I went on the first day of a week long DAFNE (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating) course relating to my insulin pump. This is the front of the course material.
Sunday, 27 January 2013
Chicken Joke
27th January 2013
I've not taken a Lego picture for a while (which is pretty criminal given how many Lego people and things I have). I recently acquired the chicken man and couldn't resist a variant on the age old "Why did the chicken cross the road?" joke
I've not taken a Lego picture for a while (which is pretty criminal given how many Lego people and things I have). I recently acquired the chicken man and couldn't resist a variant on the age old "Why did the chicken cross the road?" joke
Saturday, 26 January 2013
Sledging
26th January 2013
After another 4 inches of snow last night, this morning was the perfect opportunity to head to the park for some sledging. This is a shot I captured looking across the hill. There's also a panaroma shot from the top of the hill which you can see on my Flickr feed
After another 4 inches of snow last night, this morning was the perfect opportunity to head to the park for some sledging. This is a shot I captured looking across the hill. There's also a panaroma shot from the top of the hill which you can see on my Flickr feed
Friday, 25 January 2013
Wentworth Village
25th January 2013
Down the road from yesterday's afternoon tea destination is a village called Wentworth. The inspiration for today's photo came from the gift card that the afternoon tea voucher came in. I popped back up today with the right lens on my camera to take this picture.
Down the road from yesterday's afternoon tea destination is a village called Wentworth. The inspiration for today's photo came from the gift card that the afternoon tea voucher came in. I popped back up today with the right lens on my camera to take this picture.
(The gift card picture is below - I didn't have time to head down the path to match the shot exactly)
Thursday, 24 January 2013
Afternoon Tea
24th January 2013
I bought my wife an afternoon tea gift voucher for Christmas and we went out for mini sandwiches and cakes today. The local garden centre to us has a HUGE tea room attached to it that does great food and our tea was no exception.
I bought my wife an afternoon tea gift voucher for Christmas and we went out for mini sandwiches and cakes today. The local garden centre to us has a HUGE tea room attached to it that does great food and our tea was no exception.
Wednesday, 23 January 2013
All In
23rd January 2013
Back to the gambling theme today with a shot of some of the poker chips I saved from my Vegas trip in 2011. The Bellagio one is my favourite, and was also the first casino I ever gambled in (and I won as well!).
Back to the gambling theme today with a shot of some of the poker chips I saved from my Vegas trip in 2011. The Bellagio one is my favourite, and was also the first casino I ever gambled in (and I won as well!).
Tuesday, 22 January 2013
Daisy
22nd January 2013
Not wanting to spam the project with snow photos, I headed back indoors today for a an extreme macro shot of a daisy. The depth of field is phenomenally shallow so this is a tad out of focus, but I still like the effect
Not wanting to spam the project with snow photos, I headed back indoors today for a an extreme macro shot of a daisy. The depth of field is phenomenally shallow so this is a tad out of focus, but I still like the effect
Monday, 21 January 2013
Snow Acer
21st January 2013
Having left my camera at home today, I was cursing myself driving past numerous tress covered in snow. Fortunately the acer in the garden looked pretty special (though not as much as the forest I drove past on the way home).
Having left my camera at home today, I was cursing myself driving past numerous tress covered in snow. Fortunately the acer in the garden looked pretty special (though not as much as the forest I drove past on the way home).
Snowmen
20th January 2013
We were gripped with snow "chaos" over the weekend but instead of building a bunker and panic buying everything in a tin, my daughter and I built a family of snowmen out in the garden.
We were gripped with snow "chaos" over the weekend but instead of building a bunker and panic buying everything in a tin, my daughter and I built a family of snowmen out in the garden.
Bingo Hall
19th January 2013
I did a photoshoot for a friend of mine this weekend and one of the locations we were lucky enough to use was a a bingo hall. I'm in the process of reviewing the pictures but this was one of the test shots I did and I quite like the perspective on it.
I did a photoshoot for a friend of mine this weekend and one of the locations we were lucky enough to use was a a bingo hall. I'm in the process of reviewing the pictures but this was one of the test shots I did and I quite like the perspective on it.
Friday, 18 January 2013
Read 'em and weep
18th January 2013
When I think of photos of everyday objects, I always seem to think of cards arranged like this so I took my own shot. I think I'll try and go for a bit of a toys/games theme this week. Or gambling.
When I think of photos of everyday objects, I always seem to think of cards arranged like this so I took my own shot. I think I'll try and go for a bit of a toys/games theme this week. Or gambling.
Thursday, 17 January 2013
The Queen's Nose
17th January 2013
I mentioned a few days ago I was waiting for something before I took one of the pictures I wanted. My coupling ring came today and I snapped this extreme close up of the Queen's nose on a £2 coin. Hoping I can get some really good images with this technique
I mentioned a few days ago I was waiting for something before I took one of the pictures I wanted. My coupling ring came today and I snapped this extreme close up of the Queen's nose on a £2 coin. Hoping I can get some really good images with this technique
Wednesday, 16 January 2013
Insulin Pump
16th January 2013
Today's picture follows on from yesterday's. This is my new insulin pump and all the associated paraphernalia that goes with it.
Today's picture follows on from yesterday's. This is my new insulin pump and all the associated paraphernalia that goes with it.
Tuesday, 15 January 2013
Insulin Pen
15th January 2013
Today's picture is kind of in tandem with my the post on my other blog. After tomorrow, I won't be using the insulin pen that's been a part of my life for the last 11 years
Today's picture is kind of in tandem with my the post on my other blog. After tomorrow, I won't be using the insulin pen that's been a part of my life for the last 11 years
Monday, 14 January 2013
Bottle Opener
14th January 2013
A final return to the "stuff in the kitchen" series. I did have something better planned but I'm waiting on a delivery of a small, but crucial piece of equipment so I'll postpone that until a later date. I stand by my previous statement that the everyday things are so much more interesting viewed close up.
A final return to the "stuff in the kitchen" series. I did have something better planned but I'm waiting on a delivery of a small, but crucial piece of equipment so I'll postpone that until a later date. I stand by my previous statement that the everyday things are so much more interesting viewed close up.
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