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This years Guernsey Velo Club MTB Tour of Guernsey represents an impressive 25th time it has been run... or should that be ridden?

Once again it will be a busy and tiring week for the riders as they take on varied tracks meaning the winners will have to master all sorts of conditions.

Indeed the Day-1 event was very challenging in some sections after the overnight rain made for some very slippery areas.

But it was impressive that most competitors still had smiles on their faces even after uttering a few expletives when seeing some of the new downhill sections!

Everything is in place for a very enjoyable week. Keep returning to this website for the updates.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PICS OF THE 2021 TOUR OF GUERNSEY

Well you shouldn't always believe what it says on the tin.... or in this case the Facebook invitation!

I was looking forward to popping down to the Vazon Bay sands to photograph an event that was headlined 'Sunset Surf Tri'.

This ticked most of my boxes as the Triathlon events are always great fun to photograph... and add in a nice sunset as a background = happy photographer!

Sadly the early evening start was fairly chilly but more importantly the anticipated sunset was replaced by an offshore sea mist. So no chance of capturing the warm glow of a setting sun.

But in the end my pics had a different feel with the even light giving a more high key look to the pics and I still managed to enjoy photographing this new event.

I've added two galleries of pics with the Juniors one needing a password from me to gain access. There is a link on the Junior gallery thumbnail to allow you to request the password.

Maybe next time I photograph this event I'll be able to tick all the boxes, including the sunset!!?

Follow this link to view the pics:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SUNSET SURF TRI PICS

Last night I covered the Guernsey Softball Association Slow Pitch League game at Beau Sejour - Rangers Softball v Barber Blue Jays.

This game took place in perhaps the most difficult conditions for a photographer... especially one who wears glasses!

The light level was low and a heavy fine drizzle was being driven into the camera lens and my face making visibility really hard.

Luckily the camera seemed to have more luck handling the challenge than I did and after completing the edit I was actually quite pleased with the results!

It's just a shame that the pics give little idea of the discomfort I had when taking them!!

I've added a new Gallery featuring my pics of the game:
CLICK TO VIEW PICS OF THE DAMP SOFTBALL GAME

This Sunday my morning started in a more relaxed style than a week ago when I awoke late for the Triathlon.

It's never a good way to start a day when you are still in bed when you are meant to be taking pics of the start of an event.... in 25 minutes time!!

I did actually make it to the start line last week but my equilibrium was trashed for the rest of the morning!

No such problems though this morning. My internal body clock told me to wake at six and I even had time for breakfast before heading to Chouet for the Guernsey Velo Club Criterum.

The morning was dry but the cloud cover meant that the light was subdued and the colours were saturated. That'll do for this photographer.

The racing was great as the total circuit only took maybe less than eight minutes so there was always something happening... not like the eight MILE long circuits where you get to see the action just three of four times.

More action.... that'll do nicely for this photographer!

I've just added a new gallery of my pics. Follow this link to view them:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PIC OF THE GVC CHOUET CRIT

Recent weekends have been really busy for me.

I've been covering the Guernsey Press photographic assignments whilst they fill the post left vacant after Adie Miller took a deserved retirement after decades in the job. I won't embarrass him by putting a figure on it but he must be way old!!!

Sadly I'm even older!!!

But with us enjoying a lovely spell of dry and sunny weather it has been a real pleasure to photograph some of the events taking place all around the Island.

I must find the time to put a few galleries online featuring my pics as they would illustrate just how much there is for all of us to see and do.

The 'There's nothing to do over here' brigade please be silent!

For now I've added a few pics of Sunday's Triathlon and Round 6 of the Karting championship. Follow these links to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW THE TRIATHLON PICS
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 6 OF THE KART CHAMPIONSHIP

This evening I enjoyed a relaxed hour in the warmth of the disappearing sun at Beau Sejour.

I was photographing the Guernsey Softball league game between the Rookies and Buccaneers.

This sport has a long history as I recall my father telling me he used to watch games when he was a youngster living near Amherst School.

There is something special about the pace of a Softball game. Firstly, it's all over after an hour. The action proceeds steadily with dramatic highlights when a batsman connects and runs for home. It's also a game that works well with mixed gender teams.

The final result had the Rookies taking an impressive win... 18-3 over the Buccaneers.

I've added a new Gallery featuring some of the action:
CLICK TO VIEW PICS OF SOFTBALL ROOKIES v BUCCANEERS

Well it's safe to say that Guernsey is buzzing again with action and entertainment!

I've had a non-stop weekend but its been fantastic fun in the Sun.

Everything has revolved around taking pics at twelve different events.... so the edit has begun!

Us Guerns have been taking full advantage of our Covid free Island and the variety of entertainments, sports, attractions and scenery available to enjoy in the sun is really something special!

NEVER let it be said that there is NOTHING to do!!

For starters I've added the GVC Frie Baton Long Circuit pics. They can be viewed here:
CLICK TO VIEW PICS OF THE GVC FRIE BATON ROAD RACE

KGV was alive with youthful energy, excitement and passion for the game of football when the Rangers Super Seven Tournament hit the turf... and all weather pitches.

I was assigned to capture some of the action and atmosphere for the Guernsey Press. This was the most enjoyable job for me. The only disappointment was that I had a full list of assignments meaning there was a very limited time slot to complete the work.

However with games lasting just eight minutes it really was none-stop action!

This gallery displays my pics...
CLICK TO VIEW THE RANGERS SUPER SEVEN GALLERY

I was originally booked to only take pics of the final game in the 2021 men's basketball championship. But at the last minute an earlier job was cancelled so I arrived at St Sampsons High just in time to capture a few pics of the final ladies game of the season.

The concluding game of the 2021 Ladies Basketball championship began in the knowledge that Ravenscroft were already champions. As the game progressed it was clear that they were worthy winners as they took an impressive lead over Le Mont Saint.

But the spirit within the Le Mont Saint team kept them smiling and it was clear that the players were enjoying their freedom in Guernsey to live a sporting life 'as normal' and Covid free!

The main game was between Mayside and Skipton men's.

This was a crucial end of season game with Mayside needing to win by a sizable margin to get their name on the trophy. But ultimately it was Skipton who showed the extra commitment and skill to take the win and the seasons championship.

I've added two Galleries featuring action from these two games:
CLICK TO VIEW PICS OF THE END OF SEASON BASKETBALL GAMES

Sylvans scored an impressive 5-2 win over Belgrave Wanderers when they met at St Peters in the 2021 Guernsey FA Cup quarter-finals.

I'm guessing that the early 18:15 start was to ensure that the daylight would last until the end of the game as the pitch up at St Peters doesn't have any lighting.

Of course this was just what the photog's ordered... none of us fancy trying to capture the action under poor levels of light!

As a special bonus the early evening was blessed with glorious warm illumination and once I was perched low down and sheltered from the strong wind I was in a 'happy place'!

My pics are now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE SYLVANS v BELGRAVE WANDERERS PICS

I was assigned to pop along to the Guernsey Table Tennis Association's Island Singles event by the Guernsey Press.

The brief was pretty simple. I just needed a few pics of the likely champions. It should have been a quick in and out visit.

However I really enjoyed watching the fast paced action with several of the games being very close.

So I was easily distracted and ended up watching through to the end!

I did still manage a few pics though and they are now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE SINGLES TABLE TENNIS FINALS

In the 'long gone' days when I had a social life a Sunday morning was sure to see me rise with a hangover after a heavy Saturday night. Back then an early morning fresh, biting and chilly northerly wind would have been welcomed. Indeed it would have been just what the Doctor ordered.

However as time has passed I no longer (at least rarely) need such 'medicine' on a Sunday. It is far more likely that at 6am I am tucked up cozily in bed and reluctant to move!

But thankfully I'm still invigorated and motivated by what I do... that's taking pics if you haven't noticed! to find the will to go out searching for the latest sporting action whatever the weather.

So I was wrapped up against the wind when I was down on the west coast to photograph the GVC Road Race on the Coudre Circuit.

My pics of the event are now online here:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW MY PICS OF THE GVC COUDRE CIRCUIT ROAD RACE

It was an early start for me this morning to allow me to get 'out west' to L'Eree for the final event in the Guernsey Velo Club PVK Easter series.

The Road Race had a good size entry with riders enjoying much more comfortable weather conditions compared to the previous morning!

Many supporters also turned out to take advantage of our return to normal life after the lifting of the Covid lockdown.

The smiles and chatter at the finish line suggested that we are all aware how lucky we are to be able to resume our chosen pastimes.

I've added a new Gallery featuring some of my pics:
CLICK TO VIEW PICS OF THE GVC EASTER ROAD RACE

Normal service is beginning to return to our Island home.

I popped along to the Hougue du Pommier Table Tennis Centre to photograph a little bit of league action as this popular Island sport returned to its fixtures after the lifting of the second Covid lockdown.

I only had a few minutes between assignments but I managed to capture some of the action.

Follow this link to view the Gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW THE LATEST TABLE TENNIS ACTION

Rovers took a step closer to picking up the Jeremie Cup in 2021 when they beat the Northerners at Blanche Pierre Lane. 24-03-2021.

The Club has never won this 119-year-old silverware and now only have to win against St Martins in the June final. I guess that many 'neutrals' will be wishing the Rovers good luck in their historic quest!

Jake Stephens made a dream debut for Rovers by scoring the opening goal in the 2-1 win, so playing an important part in making Club history.

I've added a small Gallery of pics here:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PICS OF THE ROVERS v NORTHERNERS JEREMIE CUP SEMI-FINAL

Guernsey is a small Island community which makes the best of the surrounding seas for leisure and Sports.

One of those Sports takes to the seas when the wind speed rises. The Kite Surfers are a hardy breed! I spent an hour or so down on the Vazon Bay sands trying to capture some of the fun that a group of Windsurfers were having yesterday.

These Galleries present some of the highlights that I captured as they flew high and surfed at wind assisted speeds...

Follow this link to view the latest pics and please consider buying a favorite... you will enjoy a higher resolution pic without the horrible watermark and also encourage me to pop along again!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE WINDSURFING GALLERY

Whatever 'your thing' is it is likely that some of your best memories have been made whilst participating in an event, sport or endeavor.

As you will see if you spend a few moments (could easily run to hours!) scanning my picture galleries I have photographed hundreds and hundreds of different occasions.

I'm grateful that I've been able to sell many of my pics featured in the galleries and many sales are of traditional prints... always a good choice, and the bigger the better if you want to enjoy the detail.

But the modern world seems to favour the Digital version of an image. This does make sense of course as you can load the pic onto your phone and you can carry it with you everywhere.

But I want to try and tempt you if you are considering buying a couple of pics. Maybe you should consider selecting a few favorites and let me design a Framed Montage for you.

The end result - after you OK my design - is an impressive image that will hang on the wall to remind you of that 'special moment'. You will see extra detail in your Montage and everyone else can see it too.

If I've tempted you there is an easy process to ordering your very own custom designed Montage.

When you see a pic that you would like in your montage just select it using the option in the Buy Now button below each pic. Make sure that you choose your preferred 'Main' picture first then simply use the 'add to Montage' button to build the Montage.

The most successful and popular designs usually include five or nine pics but I'll try any design you favour. After I make a design you will be emailed a proof for you to OK.

So next time you are thinking about buying a couple of pics remember to consider ordering a Montage. The end result could be much more memorable!

If you need a little inspiration follow this link to see some of my previous Montage designs:
CLICK TO VIEW SOME PREVIOUS MONTAGE DESIGNS

As we keep our fingers crossed that in (maybe) two weeks time life can return to a ‘New Normal’ in Guernsey I can reveal what some of you have been doing during Lockdown v2 together with a special offer on my pictures.

Firstly I’d like to thank those of you who have been visiting my website as it has logged millions of new picture views since January! The running total now exceeds 31 MILLION!

The way I analyze this is to reckon that surfing the web has helped fill a few of your empty hours... it has certainly worked for me! We all know that the novelty of being free of the 9 to 5 job soon wears off!

I also think that some of the visitors have wanted to reminisce about the good times... when life went along unrestricted. A stroll through my picture galleries reveals so many of your enjoyable moments playing Sports and attending Gigs and social events that maybe the pics have helped ease some of your Lockdown frustrations?

So as a thank you for the massive interest in my work I’ve decided to (prematurely) celebrate the better times ahead by offering new discounts on the sales of multiple items from my galleries... Anything from 10% to 25% OFF!

The offer is for Framed Prints, Bevel Mounted Prints, Standard Prints and Digital Files. If you place any order online the discount is automatically deducted as you complete the sale in the Shopping Cart.

So THANKS AGAIN for the continued interest in my work. I'll see you again as soon as we are released!

We had to pinch ourselves to be sure that we weren't dreaming as the late winter weather at Vazon Bay was glorious.

It was still a couple of days before the seasonal change from Winter to Spring but you will see from the amazing light in my pics that it felt more like a summers day.... and I'm not complaining about that!

The whole island seemed to be out enjoying the day. The roads were congested with walkers and cyclists, but I headed to the beach...

I dusted off the long lens for this photo-shoot as you can never get as close as you would like to the action. As the sports photographer's mantra says.... 'get as close as you can to the action, then take one step closer!'

Lucky I had my wellies on!

Take a look at this Gallery to see my pics:
CLICK TO VIEW THE LATEST SURFING PICS

It was great for riders & photographers to be out having fun on a dry day... and about time too!

The Guernsey Velo Club had a good entry for their MTB XC event at Le Guet. A long course had been marked out and this made full use of the slippery slopes and challenged the endurance of all competitors.

This is a link to the new gallery which showcases some of my pics of the racing.
CLICK TO VIEW PICS OF THE GVC MTB XC RACING

Whilst I'm on here I'd like to thank the many regular visitors to this website as you have enabled me to crack 30,000,000 (THIRTY MILLION!) views. This milestone clocked up just before Christmas.

Since then another HALF A MILLION views have been registered which is pretty special.

Once again thanks a lot.