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Photos of the 2024 Haute Capelles School Charity 'Ladies Night' Catwalk Show in support of the Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation are now online.

A full evening of entertainment had been organised offering the opportunity to 'Buy a Night' in one of the foundations three flats.

All the 'pre-loved' dresses were on sale after the show and combined with a meat draw and raffle draw hundreds of pounds were raised for the PPBF. What a great success.

A donation to the PPBF will be made from any picture sales made on my website.

Click here to view the Gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2024 PPBF CATWALK PHOTO GALLERY

A HUGE well done to St James Guernsey for organizing the two nights of the Decibel Weekender. Gig goers were treated to a great line-up of bands including many top visiting artists.

The venue has been busy over the last couple of years working on the performance space. Clearly a big investment has been made in state of the art sound systems and the acoustics are sorted with new curtains. And to top it off there is new lighting..... just to keep the photographers happy you understand!!

Keep an eye on the St James diary for the next events... there are many!

I did my bit and took a few photos of both nights. Click the link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2024 ST JAMES DECIBEL WEEKENDER PHOTOS

Photos of the Finals night of the Guernsey Badminton Association's 2023 Closed Tournament at the Rohais Badminton Centre are now online.

What was going to be a quick visit for me turned into a more relaxed affair on Friday evening.

I was due to grab a few photos of the finals of the Guernsey Badminton Closed Tournament before the dash to Blanche Pierre Lane for a few Football pics too.

But the footie was cancelled due to damaged floodlights so I was able to photograph four of the Badminton finals instead.

Those photos are now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE GUERNSEY BADMINTON CLOSED TOURNAMENT FINALS

It was quite a hectic weekend for Sports photography.

In my case the weekend started on Friday as the first event the cameras came out for was the Guernsey Dinner Boxing Club's November 'Boxing at the Park'.

It was a very competitive night with the visitors from Hull bringing a very strong team. This led to a night full of action with Guernsey managing an overall win... but only after a fight!

I photographed all ten Bouts and the photos are now online. Click the link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW DINNER BOXING - GUERNSEY v HULL

After the first two nights of Battle the Guernsey School of Popular Music relaxed a little for their 'Music for Everyone' event on the Sunday afternoon.

In some ways I think this could be my favourite event of the three. The format sees one or two students on stage within a band made up of SoPM Tutors. This way solo musicians and singers get a chance to experience what it is like to be in a band.

Then, as a bonus for the audience, after the performance the students take part in a short interview where we learn a little about their passions for music.

I really enjoy the format and so do the students judging by the smiles.

My photos of the event are now online on my new website. Follow the link to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2023 MUSIC FOR EVERYONE EVENT

Day two of the Guernsey School of Popular Music's 2023 'triple-header' at Beau Sejour saw the 'longer established' musicians get their turn to go into battle.

Titled as the 2023 Corporate Battle of the Bands the competition was tough for the honour of lifting the trophy.

The five bands showcased a mix-up of some recognisable faces together with a host of 'first-timers'. It would be easy to expect little from such an arrangement but as in previous years the standard of performances was really impressive.

At the end of the night there were plenty of smiles to be seen... even on the losers faces. A testament of just how much fun had been had by all.

My Galleries of photos are on my new website and they can be viewed by clicking this link:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE 2023 BATTLE OF THE CORPORATE BANDS

This was the first of a 'three-header' covering the latest Guernsey School of Popular Music's events at Beau Sejour.

Once again I had the chance to photograph the Under 18's Bands as they went into battle for the coveted BotB trophy.

What a pleasure it is to see such young talent coming through the SoPM training. It really is a credit to the tutors for developing such skills. But there is more to it than just that as the students also showed a high level of 'professionalism' in the way they presented themselves in front of a full Beau Sejour theatre.

Well done to all those who were involved.

My Gallery of photos are now uploaded on my new website. This link will take you there:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2023 U18's BATTLE OF THE BANDS

With fifteen bouts of boxing crammed into the night it was non-stop action at the Guernsey Amalgamated Boxing Club's October Fright Night.
Once again the event took place in the David Ferguson Hall at Beau Sejour so there was plenty of room for the supporting crowd.
The visiting RAF & St Pauls team proved to be a strong opposition as the bout wins were nearly shared on the night - 6 for us, 7 for the visitors. Our boxers stood toe-to-toe against the opposition and did us proud.
Just in case you think I can’t count. The first two bouts were non scoring for the novice fighters.
My photo galleries cover every bout and you can view them by clicking this link:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2023 OCTOBER FRIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS

I've just noticed that as well as being slow I'm also late with my coverage of the 2023 Vale Earth Fair.

In fact I actually added VEF Galleries to the new website a few weeks ago but failed to add links to them... bad,bad boy!!

Somehow there have still been thousands of views! How does that work, eh?

But better late than never... I hope. So here's a link if you are interested. So far there are about TWENTY GALLERIES!!
CLICK TO VIEW MY 2023 VALE EARTH FAIR PHOTOS

Guernsey based Zedra is a leading financial services Company that has supported the Guernsey Athletics 'X Challenge' for several years.

This event brings Schools teams from across the Island to compete in a Cross Country with a difference.

The Athletes race in Year groups and School Teams with a points system sorting a winner at the end.

I was asked to cover the 2023 event at Footes Lane and I was suprised by how busy the afternoon was! The racing was none-stop and it ended with me having quite a workout of my own as I chased around trying to keep up with the youngsters. Let's be honest, that was never going to happen!

I did manage to get some good photos though. They are now all online here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE ZEDRA X CHALLENGE 2023 PHOTOS

As the festival fever fades I've been editing a few more Vraiceaters pics.

So far the bands include Back in Vraic, Guerns N' Roses, Maiden Guernsey, Spectre and Steve Against the Machine.

That's quite a lineup I think you'll agree.... and there are a few more to come.

Click this link to view the Galleries:
CLICK TO VIEW THE VRAICFEST

This week I've enjoyed photographing the future.... you need an extra long lens to achieve this!!

I looked into the future of competitive football in Guernsey and I have to say that it looked pretty good.

This is the time of year for some of the Junior Cups to be contested. As I mentioned in the previous Blog the enthusiasm shown by the young teams was an inspiration.

The second Cup action I photographed this week was the Le Vallee Cup which is for Under 14's. The series of games leading to a final was held at Blanche Pierre Lane and on this occasion it was Rovers name that will be engraved on the Cup. Well done to them.

A Gallery of pics is now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2023 LE VALLEE CUP PHOTOS

I photographed a full evening of Duquemin Cup Under 16's football action at North Field on Wednesday.

I think it is this age group of players who really start to show their skills learnt in the younger years. There was some real talent on show and the overall commitment was very impressive.

Congratulations to Sylvans on winning a closely fought competition. However it did take a tense penalty shoot-out to decide this result over North.

I've uploaded a Gallery of photos here. Just click this link:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2023 DUQUEMIN CUP PHOTOS

The GVC MTB riders were back on the slopes of Petit Bot for Round 6 of their Gravity series on Sunday.

I was also out enjoying a very pleasant morning following the action.

The high contrast between shadows and sun spots made my work 'interesting'.... but I think the riders had it much harder as the exposed roots kicked quite a few from the saddle!

The pics are now online in a new Gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW THE MTB GRAVITY PICS ON THE NEW WEBSITE

Football, Floodlights and Rain.... welcome to winter.

But hold on, it's still only August! And they wonder why we talk about the weather so much!

I braved the conditions to photograph the Martinez Cup game at The Track. Rovers 2 - North 1. Thankfully no penalties to extend the misery!

My pics are now online on the new Website:
CLICK TO VIEW PICS OF THE 2023 MARTINEZ CUP

The Guernsey Rounds of the 2023 Motorsport UK Avon Tyres National Hillclimb Championship included several memorable highlights.

It was certainly special because of the impressive performances of our top local drivers. Nick Saunders led the way by qualifying for both Rounds with his best performance in Round 20 when he stood in third place on the podium. Tim Tulie and Andy Bougourd also showed the visitors how it is done on the 'Terres by qualifying for the Run-offs.

Another highlight was Wallace Menzies lowering of the Outright Hill Record previously held by Alex Summers. But this didn't come without a cost as Wallace crashed into the back just after crossing the finish line!

Nobody can say he wasn't trying hard enough!

My photos are now online. When you click this link your browser will open a new page to display the Guernsey National Hillclimb pics.

The Gallery is on my new website which is where ALL NEW PHOTOS WILL BE UPLOADED:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2023 GUERNSEY NATIONAL HILLCLIMB PHOTOS ON THE NEW WEBSITE

The Motorsport UK Avon Tyres British National Hillclimb Championship returned to Jersey's Bouley Bay Hill for Rounds 17 & 18 of the 2023 season.

Tradition (and it's a long one) is that the roadshow starts the Channel Island 'double header' in the 'other isle' before all the kit is loaded on to a Condor Ferries ferry to arrive in Guernsey for the Saturday Rounds at Le Val des Terres.

Myself, well I decided that it would be just as easy for me fly between the Islands and so I was on station at the start-line in Jersey for the first competitors run.... and then it was non-stop action all the way - except for the lunch break. Oh they are so cultured in Jersey, ha, ha!

My pics of the Jersey National Hillclimb are now online.

When you click the link your browser will open a new window to view all the Jersey National pics which are on my NEW WEBSITE.

Please note that ALL NEW PHOTOS WILL ONLY BE FOUND ON THE NEW WEBSITE:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE JERSEY 2023 MOTORSPORT UK NATIONAL HILLCLIMB

We all know that time flies. Certainly as I get older whole decades seem to pass with the blink of an eyelid!

And it is the passage of time and the continued progress with technology that has made me think that I needed a new project.

The Internet has become the dominant resource for a photographer to present his work to interested people. Tagged on the back of that is the opportunity to sell a few pics. Even a photographer needs to eat and buy beer!

So I'm announcing here that this website won't be where my new work is uploaded in the future. I have a new website under development... more on that later.

But the good news is all the Photos, Blogs and Information that features here will remain just as it is. I have built this massive record of Guernsey life... Sports, Motorsports, Gigs, Bands and Social Life and I'm keen for it to still be available. This 'old' website is now thirteen years old and has accrued nearly 50 MILLION picture views!

However with the improvement of mobile phone screens, faster download speeds and expectations of how photos display I will be uploading all new work to a new website. It still carries a title that regulars will be familiar with... TALLPICTURES.com

This is a major project for me as I hope to carry some of the old Galleries across too, but that all depends on time. Yes time gets a mention again!

I wonder what the next blink of the eye brings?

TAKE A LOOK AT THE NEW WEBSITE HERE:
CLICK TO VIEW THE NEW TALLPICTURES WEBSITE

The highly talented and polished Sleeper headlined an evening of live music at St James on Saturday night.

This gig was a master class in how to captivate an audience with quality, personality and great songs.

Well done Sleeper, we loved you. And thank you St James for bringing them over for us to enjoy.

I took a few pics of the gig and they are now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW SLEEPER PLAYING AT ST JAMES

Well that's sorted. The full edit of all the Boxfit 'King of the North' action and atmosphere is now online.

This was a great event. We were blessed with nice weather and the crowd of supporters really enjoyed a relaxed afternoon of beer, sport and sun.... not a difficult sell really!!

With twelve bouts on the bill I was kept busy following the fast moving action and there were some real highlights.

This Boxfit event is all about taking a fighter out of the gym environment and allowing them the chance to 'tick that box' by stepping into a ring in front of a rowdy crowd of supporters.

Without question, even though some of the fights are clearly not 'full on', every person who slipped between the ropes to face up their opponent showed real bravery... and maybe they have now ticked something off their 'bucket list?

Amongst the twelve bouts, however, were a few that could have been in the lineup of our local Dinner Boxing evenings. Those boxers showed enough talent to take the sport a bit more seriously. Maybe I'll be photographing them again sometime soon?

Click the link to view the full Gallery and please like, share and put the word out:
CLICK TO VIEW THE KING OF THE NORTH 2023 GALLERIES