News / Blog


Hi
Please take a look at this NEWS/BLOG page every time you visit TALLPICTURES|GUERNSEYMOTORSPORT
You will find links to all the recent updates. Each NEWS item has a 'live' link to the relevant Gallery.
Enjoy....
Andrew Le Poidevin MCIJ

...

...
*** PICTURE VIEWINGS - READ NEWS FLASH HERE ***

OVER 77 MILLION VIEWS ON THIS WEBSITE BUT
ALL NEW UPLOADS ARE ON THE NEW WEBSITE
CLICK THE BOX BELOW TO SEE THEM


PLEASE NOTE: Pictures are NOT free to copy... prices start at just £6
SIMPLY CLICK THE 'BUY NOW' BUTTON BELOW EACH PIC TO PURCHASE ONLINE


...
After clicking the 'BUY NOW' button below your selected pic and selecting an option your Shopping Cart will appear at the top of the HOME page.
Payment options include CREDIT CARDS & DEBIT CARDS which use the SECURE PAYPAL system (you don't need a Paypal Account to use this option) or Guernsey based customers can pay by CHEQUE or CASH
...
PICTURES are DELETED to make space for NEW ADDITIONS....
BUY NOW before it's too late.

...
This website has over FIVE MILLION picture views a year!
MOST VIEWS ARE MADE ON PHONES HOWEVER I HIGHLY RECOMMEND USING A TABLET OR PC IF YOU HAVE ONE... YOUR PICS WILL LOOK BETTER
Thanks for the continued interest in my work, Andrew.



*** NEW FROM JULY 2023 ***
All new PHOTOS will be uploaded to a NEW WEBSITE.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE NEW WEBSITE





NEW FOR 2022: SUPPLIED DIGITAL FILES ARE NOW 60% BIGGER SHOWING MORE DETAIL ON MODERN SCREENS
...
What a Gem of a Jersey music festival......
28th July 2025

I've just discovered one of the most enjoyable Music Festivals and its future is uncertain!

This is a great shame as the landlords of the L'Auberge Du Nord on Jersey are just leaving the tenancy!

But let's not worry about that right now. I'm still so excited that I was able to get along to Bergefest 3 as the all-day event hosted an amazing line-up of acts. Three were from the UK and Karma Sheen, Waco and Dungeön were great new finds for me.

I wasn't totally distracted by the music and I did photograph all the bands.... lucky me as I can now look at my photos to remember this great festival....

If you are interested too, click the link below to view all the Galleries:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF BERGEFEST 3
I think I lost count and went a bit over the top!
22nd July 2025

I don't think I was keeping an eye on quite how many photos I was editing of the Guernsey Rounds of the British National Hillclimb Championships at Les Val des Terres as I got a bit carried away!

I've only finished the Cars gallery so far but that Gallery already displays hundreds of photos!

Now I'm on the job to complete the Bike shots and they will follow.

But for now just click the link to view all the four wheeled action:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GUERNSEY ROUNDS OF THE BRITISH NATIONAL HILLCLIMB
They really didn't stop chattering an encouraging....
21st July 2025

That's the final 2025 Guernsey Velo Club Tour of Guernsey box ticked.... job done!

Round 6 didn't let up on the endurance front with riders facing an energy sapping Long Course Cross Country at Pleinmont.

I've really enjoyed photographing the week long event with perhaps the best part being track-side near to the youngest Club members who really didn't stop chattering and encouraging their seniors every time they passed!

.....best phases have to be 'go on, send it' or 'come on, this isn't slow-mo'

Love 'em!

Final photos can be viewed here:
CLICK TO VIEW ALL THE 2025 GVC TOUR OF GUERNSEY PHOTOS
Tired legs have just one more event before resting....
19th July 2025

Keeping to the script the Guernsey Velo Club's 2025 Tour of Guernsey offered another format of racing for Round 5.

The evening's competition was in the form of a Time Trial with a novelty finish in the darkness of the German Underground Hospital.

With just one more event to go on Sunday I reckon that Saturday's rest day will be very welcome!

My photos of Round 5 can be viewed by clicking the link below.
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 5 IF THE 2025 TOUR OF GUERNSEY
The Skills Test separates the men from the boys.....
18th July 2025

Round 4 of the Guernsey Velo Club's 2025 Tour of Guernsey was fun for some, and a horror event for others!

The idea behind the week-long Tour is that competitors are given a variety of challenges to complete. Many favour the fittest riders but there is always a twist in the tail too!

And Thursday's Round was it! A Skills Test had been created at Thorton's and Lance's which turned the tables on who the top riders on the night would be. Stamina wouldn't guarantee top points and I noticed that some of the youngest riders revelled in the challenges.

There were certainly quite a few 'offs' but hopefully everyone will be back for Round-5.

My photos are now online and if you are interested click the link:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE GVC 2025 ToG SKILLS TEST
The Jersey National Hillclimb entry is reduced but still fast!
17th July 2025

The Jersey Rounds of the 2025 British National Hillclimb Championship were impacted by the change of operators of the Channel Island ferry services.

The Jersey Rounds had to be moved forward to Tuesday to enable the visiting competitors to catch Wednesday's (the only option available) ferry to Guernsey for that Islands Saturday event.

The extra demand on time and commitment meant a reduced number of entries in Jersey. The racing was still good and competitive but we all hope that the ferry timetables improve greatly for 2026.

Click the link below to view the Galleries showcasing my photos of the racing....
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2025 JERSEY BRITISH HILLCLIMB PHOTOS
..... and the Tour goes on
14th July 2025

Round 2 of the Guernsey Velo Club's Tour of Guernsey was held at Pomare on a glorious summers evening. There was a great atmosphere as friends and families encouraged the riders to push harder on the Short-track XC course.

This is an excellent event which highlights the Sport with a backdrop of beautiful Guernsey.

My photos of Round 2 are now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 2 OF THE GVC 2025 TOUR OF GUERNSEY
Some like it HOT!
13th July 2025

What a great start (but a VERY hot one) to the Guernsey Velo Club's 2025 Tour of Guernsey.

I've added a new Gallery featuring a few photos of the racing. Click the link to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW DAY 1 OF THE 2025 TOUR OF GUERNSEY
I haven't been sleeping... but I certainly need it!
09th July 2025

July seems to bring endless highlights and events to photograph.

Inevitably as I can't be in front of the screen editing whilst I'm out doing the fun part of my job.... actually taking photos (and having a good time) there is a backlog of updates to the website.

But I promise I haven't been sleeping (although god knows I could do with a few good nights worth).

However I'm really enjoying the Chaos Music & Bike Festival edit as it was such good fun this year.

I've started on day two, Saturday, and you will find all the latest photos by clicking this link:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE LATEST CHAOS FESTIVAL PHOTOS
Oh dear, what a lot of beer and bands....
07th July 2025

With the legendary Greenman Chaos Band & Bike Festival coming to an end in 2025 there was an air of sadness around the Pleinmont cliff-top festival site.

But that didn't last too long as we all realised that we had a duty to send it off in biker style.... loud, lively, burnouts, bands, beer and partying... oh and more beer!

It's fair to say that everyone stepped up to the challenge and many great memories were added to the pile.

As usual my edit is massive and it will take some time to complete but it is always worth a new look at the gallery to see the latest updates....
CLICK TO VIEW THE LATEST CHAOS FESTIVAL PHOTOS
It was going so well.... until
21st June 2025

What a shame. Things were going so well!

Whilst Motorsport is great fun and enjoyable to watch and compete in there is an important consideration behind the scenes ensuring that safety always has precedence over any racing.

Understanding that priority it was immediately clear that racing had come to an end at the GK&MC Reservoir Speed Event after oil was dropped on to the track from an unfortunate leak.

The disappointment was clear as conditions were near perfect and the Club only returns to this event once every two years. But we have to accept that the halt to racing was the correct decision and we will all be back in two years time to complete the un-finished business!

I did have time to take a few pics and they are now online here:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2025 RESERVOIR SPEED EVENT
Guernsey Together Festival in the sun.... perfect!
20th June 2025

It's already coming up to a week gone since the 2025 Guernsey Together Festival. Time really fly's by when I'm gardening! Well it has been a great week to get out and catch up with the weeding!

But I've now also caught up with the editing!

This years GTF vintage was just a one-day affair but the festival still managed to include most of what we were expecting. This festival is all about keeping it local and celebrating our local bands.

The line-up kept the chilled crowd entertained and there was a great family atmosphere. Even the sun turned up this time!

And I've just noticed that the dates for 2026 have been announced so it looks like Guernsey Together has more left in the tank. See you there next year?

Click this link to view all my photos:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2025 GUERNSEY TOGETHER FESTIVAL
A great way to start a day.....
16th June 2025

First job on Sunday morning was a quick visit to the Guernsey Athletics Fathers Day 10k road run.

Unfortunately my time available was limited so I only had a chance to photograph a few of the first runners before moving on.

So I guess this means that if you really want your pic taken you need to pick up the pace a bit!

A little harsh I know... and it was already hot at 10am!

So well done to all the runners. I'll try and do better next time.
Photos are now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE FATHERS DAY 10k RUN
WOW, what a beautiful E-Type....
15th June 2025

It was a shame that my time was limited at the 2025 Guernsey Classic Vehicle Club's show at Saumarez Park.

The sunny day was perfect for showing off the polished paintwork and chrome of the cars and bikes that filled the arena.

There were so many special vehicles to look at... it's amazing to see how many classics hide away all year in Guernsey!

I think my 'best of show' was the charcoal E-Type Jaguar. This was truly a car of my boyhood dreams!

My photos are now online if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2025 GUERNSEY CLASSIC VEHICLE CLUB SHOW
Guernsey Athletics make good use of Footes Lane facilities.....
13th June 2025

There was lots of activity spread around all the Guernsey Athletics ground at Footes Lane on Thursday evening.

Whilst I was there specifically to photograph the Aztec Field Fest it was clear that the facilities are used throughout the week by the Club as they train and encourage athletes across all the disciplines.

As we enjoyed the lovely sunny evening it was a pleasure capturing photos of the High Jump, Javelin and Triple Jump.

My photos can be viewed here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE AZTEC FIELD FEST PHOTOS
Music needs to be experienced live... and I have proof
10th June 2025

CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF GURRIERS
If we needed proof that music needs to be experienced live then we were given it when a select sold-out crowd experienced Gurriers playing in The Pit at St James recently.

I know I'm stating the obvious but we should remember that mankind has been creating music from the start of time. And all through the ages those rhythms and sounds were enjoyed 'live' and together with others.

That is until the recorded forms of music arrived. It is only (relatively) recently that the majority of people only ever experience music listening to these 'packaged performances'... and very often alone!

So to get to my point. The line-up at St James offered three amazing bands to enjoy (in company). Just like it was made for!

Hanging Pieces and Pillars did a great job as support acts but Gurriers topped the night with a performance that left no-one wanting anything... apart from an encore!

Thank you St James for letting us experience live music just as it should be served!

I photographed all three Bands and these links will take you to the Galleries:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF PILLARS

CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF HANGING PIECES
A jump that will make legends......
08th June 2025

Fantastic racing at the GVC Adventure Cycles 2025 Gravity Series_Round 4. The morning's action was spread over two venues, the Ronez Quarry MTB trail and at the Guet.

There was a (soon to be legendary) jump at the Guet which certainly sorted the men from the boys... well you had to be over 18 to even try it!

However a few of the youngsters I spoke to said that, given the chance, they would have been up for it! They know no fear!

Check out my photos for all the action:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF ROUND 4 OF THE 2025 GRAVITY SERIES
Rangers Super 7's build the foundations for Guernsey's football future....
01st June 2025

Photos of the 2025 Rangers Super 7's Football event at KGV are now online.

This two-day competition and celebration of our future football stars has to be one of the biggest and busiest Sports events in the Guernsey calendar....
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2025 RANGERS SUPER 7's
Photos of the weather delayed Basketball Inter-insulars.....
30th May 2025

After a weather delayed start it was touch and go whether I'd have time to fit in coverage of the recent U16 Girls and Senior Men's Basketball Inter-insulars.

In the end I managed to get away from the Rangers 7's football for a short time and I've added my Basketball photos to the website.

Click the link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2025 BASKETBALL INTER-INSULAR PHOTOS
Bangers on the sands = perfect entertainment....
27th May 2025

How do you enjoy the sands on Chouet Beach without a bucket or spade in sight?

All you need are the guys 'n gals from the Guernsey Autocross Club to turn up with their old bangers for their annual 'Fun Meeting'!

Entertainment is guaranteed and I have a few photos....
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2025 AUTOCROSS FUN MEETING ACTION