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Looking back over the last few days the one theme tying them together probably has to be the RAIN!

So it was lucky and good timing on Saturday when Guernsey Athletics held Race 1 of the new FNB Cross Country Series. The circuit was at L'Ancresse on the 'Doyle Loop' and it was DRY!

I find photographing Cross Country quite challenging... that is until the Juniors have their moment. Then the photos come to life with their expressions and eager efforts to beat the others!

I've added a new Gallery featuring the latest photos here:
CLICK TO VIEW RACE 1 OF THE FNB CROSS COUNTRY SERIES

Motocross racers like it messy and muddy... but there are limits too.

Photographers also like it messy and muddy... but for different reasons.

So when the mess and mud turn up in perfect measure we are all happy. The riders can slide about to their hearts content and me, as a photographer, can go home with a few interesting photos.

My photos of Saturdays MX meeting are now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE LATEST MOTOCROSS PHOTOS

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

As the GK&MC 2023 Kart Championship nears the end the competition is close and open with the podium places still up for grabs.

I was down at The Track today to photograph some of the racing and the action didn't disappoint. There are a few 'new guns' featuring in the racing and this excites me for the future. Have we got a future champion in the making?

I've added a new gallery of my photos here:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ROUND 9 OF THE KART CHAMPIONSHIP

What a wet and miserable morning! What would be the perfect assignment then? How about an indoor shoot in Beau Sejour?

So this is how I found myself photographing fencing for the first time in years. The annual event I covered has been running for over fifty years - that's an impressive record by any standard.

My photos of the Sarnia Sword Club team competition against the Royal Navy are now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW FENCING - SARNIA SWORD CLUB v ROYAL NAVY

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

This was my second try at finding new angles of view at the revised Motocross track. It was dry and dusty and I ended the morning covered in fine powder!

But I'm starting to work out a few decent positions. You can check out my photos if you like:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE LATEST MOTOCROSS PHOTOS

A late goal coming from Ashford Town meant another defeat for Guernsey FC at Footes Lane on Saturday.

It was a close fought game with Guernsey having plenty of chances but they couldn't convert any into that elusive win. The next chance to bring some points home will be against Hanworth Villa on Saturday. Good luck guys.

You can view photos of the GFC v Ashford Town here:
CLICK TO VIEW PICS OF GFC v ASHFORD TOWN

Well it wont last.... it never does!

But we enjoyed another dry and bright day for Round 2 of the Autocross Club Winter Banger racing championship.

The racing surface of the sand looked to be in good condition but something took its toll on the cars and drivers as the heats saw many cars drop out with reliability issues.

Proof of the racing wisdom... 'to finish first, first you have to finish'. So true!

The new gallery of pics can now be viewed here:
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 2 OF THE AUTOCROSS WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP

Another of this weeks evening assignments was of a different fast moving indoor sport. This time it was Table Tennis in front of my lens.

The event was the Lions Senior Tournament at the Hougue du Pommier. Like the previous nights action in the Basketball League, Table Tennis challenges a photographer by the speed of play and the lighting that is never as bright as we would like!

But as the winter approaches we can't have it all our own way... sometimes it's just nice to be inside, dry and warm!

I've added a Gallery featuring a few of my photos here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE LIONS SENIOR TABLE TENNIS

As the evenings grow darker I've found myself back indoors for some of my Sports photography.

With the winter months creeping closer it can be nice to have a warm and dry place to 'run to' when things turn inclement outside! The bonus is that I really enjoy the challenge of photographing the fast moving sport of Basketball.

One of this weeks assignments was to cover the start of the new basketball league at Beau Sejour. I managed to photograph the Women's Oracle Diamonds v Ravenscroft and Canon GSY Expats v Concept Interiors.

I'm sure I'll be back for some more of this (in comfort!) action photography.

Photos can been seen by clicking this link:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE 2023 BASKETBALL LEAGUE

I've had a timely reminder that I hadn't yet uploaded my pics of the last Trials bike event... so I've now sorted that out!

Check 'em out here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE LATEST TRIALS PHOTOS

Petit Bot Hillclimb in perfect dry weather.... is that even a thing?!?

Well in 2023 that was what we had and with competitors having a chance of 10 runs there were plenty of opportunities to practice the fastest lines.

So records were lowered when racers realized that this was a moment to make hay whilst the sun shines. No-one knows what the 2024 annual visit to Petit Bot hill will bring... but we now know it doesn't have to always rain!!

I only had the morning available to be at the hill as I was booked to photograph the Guernsey Press 'Pride of Guernsey' Awards.

However I still managed quite a few pics. They're online here:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF A DRY PETIT BOT HILLCLIMB

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

It wasn't only the Motocross racers who had to learn the layout of the new Motocross track.

With so many changes I've lost most of my old 'photo positions' which meant I had to recce the area before starting to work.

The new design has removed a few of the jumps and my first impression is that the racing has much more 'flow'. But maybe this will mean fewer 'dynamic' photos? I reserve judgement for now.

My first attempt of capturing the action at the new track is now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE LATEST MOTOCROSS PHOTOS

The last 'Terres hillclimb of the year and there was no holding back the record breakers!

We know that records are there to be broken but isn't it amazing how every season some of them get nudged down a little lower. Will that ever end? Who knows!

I've added a new Gallery featuring the GK&MC hill here:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE LAST TERRES HILLCLIMB

After a hectic day yesterday, this morning I found myself in a picturesque scene at Pleinmont for Round 7 of the GVC Enduro Gravity Series sponsored by Adventure Cycles.

My time was limited as I had to get along to the Tennis Centre to photograph the Island Singles Finals but there was time to grab a few action shots.

Click this link to view the Gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 7 OF THE ENDURO SERIES

*JUST A REMINDER* Don't forget that ALL new photos are being added to the new website ONLY. That's the place to look for all the updates:
ALL NEW UPDATES ARE HERE