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SHOCKING NEWS, sometimes a photo doesn't tell the whole story! (Sorry for the click-bait headline)😁

I photographed Round 5 of the GVC Downhill Racing Gravity series this morning and I have to say that I'm disappointed that my pics don't reveal how wet and uncomfortable it was at Ronez and the Guet!!

So you'll just have to take my word for it. Soggy doesn't even get close!

You could also take a look at my photos and use your imagination.
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 5 OF THE GVC 2024 GRAVITY SERIES

As the Chaos Festival fog clears and my beer count has been tallied (it wasn't a record year) I've started the massive edit.

Unfortunately when I combine having a great time, live music, beer and photography at some point I end up with a lot of photos!

So there's no shortcut, I just have to plod through... but its fun looking through the memories again.

I've already uploaded a load of photos which you can view if you click the link. Please share and tag to get the word out.... thanks.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2024 CHAOS FESTIVAL PHOTOS

At last weekends Cricket Inter-Insular Cup T20I Series it was a case of being in the right place at the right time for me.

Sadly Guernsey were beaten by the old enemy in the first two matches of the series but luckily for me Guernsey took the win in the final match.... and that was the one I was assigned to cover!

So it was a win, win from my perspective. I've added a new gallery featuring my photos if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2024 CRICKET INTER-INSULAR PHOTOS

Having completed my photography of the Triathlon early on Sunday morning the day was still young!

So I had booked in another assignment to fill the rest of the morning... it would be a shame to waste that time!

So it was straight off to The Track to photograph Round 6 of the GK&MC Karting Championship. As expected there was some fantastic, competitive and close racing.

Those photos are now online on the link below.

But once the Karting was done that still left the afternoon for more action! Check back later to see how I filled that time too!
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 6 OF THE KATING CHAMPIONSHIP

Few things get me out of the front door at 06:30 on a Sunday morning!

But that's what happened when I headed off to Amarreurs for the start of the latest Guernsey Triathlon Club race.

Oh, and just in case you get the wrong idea.... NO, I wasn't taking part, just taking a few pics of those who were!

The gallery featuring my photos is now online if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW THE LATEST GUERNSEY TRIATHLON RACE

Saturday was a busy one for me as I started the day at the Guernsey Kart & Motor Club hillclimb at Le Val des Terres.

The afternoon saw a change of venue and Sport as I headed to North Field.... no, not for football but boxing.

I was covering 20 BOUTS! Yes 20 BOUTS of the Boxfit King of the North event. As you can maybe imagine I think that edit will take a while!

But to keep up to date the link below will take you to the GK&MC Hillclimb photos:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GK&MC HILLCLIMB PHOTOS

It was an early start to Sunday morning but it was worth it.

Guernsey Triathlon Club were down L'Ancresse for their Pembroke Sprint, Super Sprint and Aquathlon Series.

By 7am the sun was already rising well above the horizon promising a beautiful Guernsey summers day and it was most enjoyable spending a couple of hours photographing the competition.

I've uploaded a gallery of my photos if you want to see what these guys get out of bed for....
CLICK TO VIEW THE TRIATHLON PHOTOS

Vazon Bay entertained the GMC&CC Sandracers once again on Saturday afternoon.

This Sport seems to be facing a challenge to keep the number of entries up at the moment which is a great shame.

Every Sport has its ups and downs and the long local history of Sandracing in Guernsey will surely guarantee its future.

The thrills (and tumbles) on the wide open sands of Vazon Bay offer racers a chance to slide and speed without obstruction!

I encourage any frustrated 'road racer' to pop down to Vazon Bay and maybe sign in to marshal the racing. By being 'close to the action' you will get a far better idea of the speeds on the beach.

You might even find yourself wanting a slice of the fun... whether you are on two wheels or four!

You can also get a feel for the racing if you take a look at my latest gallery here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE LATEST ACTION ON THE SANDS

My edit of the 2024 Guernsey Together Festival is complete, yay!

I've said this before but it's always fun and interesting 're-living' an event through the photos. Oddly, sometimes I don't even remember watching a band or photographing a group of people.... and before someone else makes the comment, yes maybe it was because of the beer!!

So with the edit finished the last galleries are online featuring the Day 2 bands and also an extra gallery offering a feel of the atmosphere and characters.

Click the link to view:
CLICK TO VIEW THE COMPLETED 2024 GUERNSEY TOGETHER GALLERIES

My workplace this morning definitely beat a 'desk job' as I photographed the GVC Adventure Cycles MTB Gravity Series Enduro ROUND 4 at Pommare.

But I'll let you into a little secret. My job's not all outdoors, sun and action as, sadly, I then have to complete the edit of my photos.... and you guessed it. That's a desk job!!

But the job's done and photos are now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 4 OF THE GVC GRAVITY SERIES

The Guernsey Together Festival fills a gap in the local calendar of events and has now established itself as a 'must go to' for many.

The 2024 GTF was blessed by good weather... apart from late on Saturday eve by which time everyone was in festival spirits anyway!

It is noticeable to me that the majority of the crowd is made up of families and people who aren't regulars at the VEF, Chaos or Sarkfest (when it existed).

The GTF festivalgoers are attracted by a lineup of mostly 'middle ground' popular tribute acts and cover bands. This is not a criticism as the thousands attending prove that there is great support for the concept.

Every act that I saw received an enthusiastic reception. The overwhelming comments from those I spoke to was that they had had a great time and maybe this 'first' taste of a festival format will encourage them to add one of the other local festivals to their calendar as well.

I spent the two days wandering between the two stages (and the bar) and I've added a Gallery featuring the Saturday lineup.

Click the link if you want to view my photos:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF SATURDAY AT THE GTF

When I spoke to several riders at the Guernsey Motor Cycle & Car Club 'Twisty Sprint' event at The Track I had a different response each time.

My question was... Do you like having a Twisty Sprint in the Club calendar?

Of course everyone answered with a 'Yes'.... this was pretty obvious as they were all there taking part!

But it was the additional comments that 'split the pack' as some said they'd love a Twisty Sprint several times a year as they got so much racing... and it was so different to other events.

Another response was that they didn't really love the event but they were certain that by the end of the day their riding skills would be improved after negotiating the tight and twisty track so many times!

For a photographer I also enjoy the event as it is different. Sadly though it conflicted with another assignment limiting how much time I could spend at The Track.

Luckily I didn't have too far to go for the next job. The Guernsey Together Festival was literally just across the road!

I've now added a new Gallery featuring a few Twisty Sprint photos and I'm about to begin the long edit of two days of Festival pics!

Click this link to view the Twisty Sprint photos:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2024 TWISTY SPRINT PHOTOS

There was a family theme on Tuesday evening at Blanche Pierre Lane at the Lewis Laine Shield football final. The game was between Sylvans U14's v Rangers Black U14's.

What made it a family event was that my grandson Anton was joint Captain of the Rangers. Also there in support was his father Ric and his uncle Steve.... and of course me taking the pics!

It's safe to say we had a most enjoyable time. A 5-1 win for Rangers helped a bit! Well done guys. Great football... but I want you to work on your celebrations for next time, ha, ha 😉⚽️🍾🥇

My photos are now online.
CLICK TO VIEW THE LEWIS LAINE SHIELD PHOTOS

There was a great turnout for Round 1 of the GVC Ian Brown's MTB XC event at Delancey Park on Sunday morning.

The enthusiasm, toughness and endurance on show, particularly from the juniors, was very impressive.

The course consisted of multiple gradients mixed with longer straights and twisty corners which all worked together to make it hard for the riders to find any rhythm.

This championship promises lots more close racing. I hope to be there to give full coverage of all the action.

Photos of Round 1 are now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 1 OF THE 2024 MTB XC SERIES

It seems there's never a shortage of people wanting to face the challenge of a Triathlon!

But how do you know if you can complete such an event?

Well the Guernsey Triathlon Club offers the chance of a 'taster' in the form of their 'Try A Tri'.

I covered the event today for the Guernsey Press and I've added a gallery of my photos here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2024 TRY A TRI PHOTOS

So as I write this it seems that we are back to the rainy season!

There is a lesson to be learnt from this and that is to really make the most of the good stuff when it happens!

This is what thousands of Islanders did on Liberation Day 2024 when we enjoyed a beautiful sunny day in Guernsey.

I spent my time up at the Last Post where the entertainment was great. I took a few pics too. They are now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2024 LIBERATION DAY ENTERTAINMENT

After experiencing a box full of smiles at the 'Ronez MTB Mayhem' I popped along to the GMC&CC Hillclimb at Le Val des Terres.

Here there where less smiles around. Why was this you ask?
Well there is one easy way to spoil a Hillclimbers day.... and that is rain!

You guessed it, the hill was damp from showers.

This also managed to wipe the smile off my face too as in those conditions it becomes so hard to capture 'dynamic' photos as the racers, understandably, play it safe!

But I still took a few pics and they are now online here:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE GMC&CC HILLCLIMB PHOTOS

It was another sporty weekend for me with a chance to photograph a Sport that demands a different approach.

I was at the Ex-Servicemen's Club to cover the 2024 Snooker Inter-insular against Jersey. I made two short visits as I needed team shots and some of the action.

This sport is one that benefits from the new mirrorless cameras as my older Nikon DSLR's were notorious for their loud 'clatter' when taking a shot.

You can imagine that this is not good in a hushed room at a critical moment in play.

It's great to vary the Sports I photograph as it keeps me motivated!
OH, and well done to the Guernsey team for a dominant win.... what a shame the Jerseymen forgot to bring the trophy with them!!

There's a new Gallery online featuring my work:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2024 SNOOKER INTER-INSULARS

Congratulations to Vale Rec on winning the FNB Priaulx League.

After waiting two decades to return the trophy to their cabinet I was expecting a lively celebration... and Vale Rec certainly didn't disappoint me!

When trying to capture the joy and delight that follows collecting a trophy a photographer just has to accept that when the 'champagne' spraying is over all the cameras will need a wipe down and your clothing will stink of cheap sparkly!

I guess this is all part of a normal days work for a Sports photographer!

There's a full gallery of the celebration highlights on my website here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE VALE REC PRIAULX LEAGUE WINNING CELEBRATIONS

The Guernsey Dinner Boxing Club held their last 'Boxing at the Park' before their summer break at St Pierre Park Hotel. They welcomed a Yorkshire Select team that proved to be strong.

This led to every boxer having to dig deep and stand toe-to-toe in the ring against their opponent.

I think that for me the most impressive bouts were the first few on the bill. Each of these featured youngsters and they received huge support for their bravery and energy. Well done guys!

I've uploaded the nights photos to a gallery on my website. Click this link to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW GUERSEY v YORKSHIRE SELECT DINNER BOXING