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The Guernsey Autocross Club 'Banger' racing may represent what is perhaps the cheapest form of Motor Sport - but I assure you that this doesn't dampen the competitiveness and passion that the racers hold for this form of contest.
There is a loyal following of supporters who brave all weathers to enjoy a few hours of 'rough and tumble' on the beach at Chouet... and the latest race meeting produced a real spectacle of close racing, roll-overs and disputed maneuvers. This is great value entertainment - considering it is FREE to watch!
I hope you put a few pence in the bucket when it comes around... its worth it to support the Club.
I have added a new Gallery of pics featuring some of the racing action and roll-overs from todays racing. Check-out the pics here:
THE LATEST AUTOCROSS GALLERY

The Motocross riders must have been very good recently (..as if!)
Well, whatever the reason, we were treated to another glorious day on the cliffs at Pleinmont for the latest round in the Motocross Championship.
The track had benefited from recent rainfall and was a dramatic contrast the the dusty conditions of earlier meetings. The deep patches of mud gradually dried during the day... the scene was set for some close racing.
As a photographer it was a pleasure to take advantage the great light. I have now added my days work to the Galleries. Check-out the pics here:
THE LATEST MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP PICTURES

With Christmas just around the corner I guess you are all getting stressed - as I am - thinking about what to buy for friends and family!
I have added another Canvas Montage to the Galleries to give you an idea for a unique gift.
Why not consider having a Canvas Montage designed to give as a gift. Each Canvas is unique and can display your favourite pictures. These large Canvases are delivered 'ready to 'hang' and make a great focal point.
Please contact me by phone - 07781 144525 - or e-mail CLICK HERE TO E-MAIL and we can chat about what you would like designed.
VIEW THE SAMPLE CANVASES AND MONTAGES

In fact Mark Guillou's Rock of Ages has now reached number 13! This is quite an achievment and I have lost count of how many Bands that have been given the opportunity to play at one of these events.
Mark puts on a great show. He has invested in a lot of kit - both lighting and sound - and the shows have set the standard for local live performances.
It is also a fact that Mark has encouraged and given many new, young Bands their first taste of a 'big stage'.
I have photographed each Rock of Ages up to number 12 - I had other commitments for number 13 - and I have just updated the Galleries.
If you want to take a look at a few pics from this popular event featuring Beef, Teaspoonriverneck and Whitechapel Murders click on this link:
VIEW THE ROCK OF AGES PICTURE GALLERIES

Halloween hits the 'Tav'... and it was scary!
OK, I might be exaggerating just a bit... but there were plenty of scary outfits - and I wish I had shares in the Company that makes fake Blood, there was no shortage of that!
This is a night that is guaranteed to provide a spectacle and 2011 didn't disappoint. I was only able to get there for the last two Bands but it was clear the night had already 'rocked'.
I captured some of the performance of Choke and the headliners Big Machine, these guys looked great!
Updates have been made to the Choke and Big Machine picture galleries and can be viewed here:
VIEW PICTURES OF CHOKE
VIEW PICTURES OF BIG MACHINE

I must admit that I sometimes wonder whether I'm a 'proper' photographer at all?
Saturday in Guernsey was simply glorious for the time of year. It was mild and bright and the autumn colours glowed. In fact a 'picture' awaited you around each corner.
However, with two cameras in hand and a collection of lenses 'to die for' I chose to put my time and talents towards photographing the Motocross Championship at Pleinmont - seemingly oblivious to everything around me!
In the evening did I spend time trying to capture the last dying rays of the autumn sun?
No, I was taking pics of crazy Bands in crazy outfits at the Halloween night at the Fermain Tavern!
What do we learn from this? Well I think it just goes to show what a diverse pastime photography can be.
Perhaps the only single 'linking' factor for the multitude of subjects that photographers capture is that we all aim to record a single moment in time... one that 'connects' to us as individuals.
I love my photography for this and would encourage you to dig the camera out and start taking pictures for your own pleasure. It doesn't matter what the subject is.
If others like what you 'see', then that's a bonus.
So having made this lenghty narrative I'd better show you my days work...
VIEW THE FIRST MOTOCROSS PICTURES

By a strange coincidence this new Web Site has passed two 'milestones' within a few hours of each other.

It is now ONE YEAR since I started developing a new place to display - and sell ;-) my pictures and this web site has generated quite a bit of interest since then. The new venture has been very enjoyable but has taken a huge amount of time!

The reward for me has been watching the 'web stats' climbing.
The coincidence that I mentioned above was that just as the first year passed the site hit ONE MILLION picture viewings!

WOW, I'm amazed and thank all of you who make a regular 'trip' over here.

However, I don't consider the 'job done' yet as my old web site was recording a MUCH LARGER 'hit rate'... but that had been established for several years. But I have that old target to aim for.
So what is in store for the next twelve months? I guess the answer is more of the same as it must be clear to regular visitors where my interests are.

With the anniversary I thought I would take a look at the details regarding picture views in case there was a clue to help me direct my time (and talent?!).

So, where is the interest? Is it with my well timed Motor Sport action shots? Or is it the beautifully captured Gig photography making use of superb stage lighting?

No - the most viewed picture during the last twelve months is the one displayed above... why do I bother, eh?

The list continues to grow... filled with the line-up of Bands who play at The Fermain Tavern.
How about this for a night - Headliners were the Jersey based Brave Yesterday with support coming from locals Destria and Dead Wing.
These latest updates to the Galleries bring the first year of this website to a close. I will post a few details of the viewings that all you guys have made.
I'm must say that I have been amazed at the interest in my pics, thanks to you all.
Back to the latest updates. The new additions can be viewed here:
VIEW THE BRAVE YESTERDAY GALLERY
VIEW THE DESTRIA GALLERY
VIEW THE DEAD WING GALLERY

It was quite predictable that the Fermain Tavern would be full when Jim Delbridge launched his latest Album - Rock Paper Scissors. In fact the stage was pretty packed as well!
Jim had enlisted a group of friends to support him playing in the band together with some great harmonies from the backing singers.
Tim Bran and Nick Windsor have been in bands with Jim going back more years than they would care to remember, but this long acquaintance and knowledge of each others musical interpretation showed through and lifted Jim's songwriting to the highest level.
The Album is now on sale and well worth a listen if you like mellow sounds with powerful story-telling lyrics.
I have added a Gallery featuring a few pictures of the launch gig at the Fermain Tavern.
PICS OF THE JIM DELBRIDGE ALBUM LAUNCH

A Punk band from the 70's was the latest visitor to the rejuvenated stage at The Fermain Tavern in Guernsey a couple of weeks ago.
The Lurkers are the newest addition to a list of 'Bands from the Past' to be invited over to our little Isle by Derrick Williams.
Indeed, the list has become too long to quote here but a search through the picture galleries will reveal them - use the search option and look for 'Fermain' ENTER A SEARCH ITEM HERE
A new Gallery of pictures featuring The Lurkers gig at 'The Tav' can be viewed here:
THE LURKERS AT THE FERMAIN TAVERN
The Lurkers were supported at the Fermain Tavern by Jersey based Band Bulletproof. A picture Gallery can be viewed here:
BULLETPROOF SUPPORTING THE LURKERS

Well I'm certainly not one to lead by example when it comes to planning the Christmas presents... that's what the missus is for, isn't that right?
I'm 'dead meat' if she reads this, no turkey for me!
But the fact is that the festive season will soon be here. So I have added a great new design option to the Montages... and it makes a perfect gift.
The new choice is for the stunning 'POSTER MONTAGES'. These are more stylized than the standard Photo Montages and make a great 'Work of Art' for your walls. They can feature a selection of your favourite pictures and can feature Motor Sport or Band and Gig pictures.
I produce a design using selected pictures and e-mail a sample proof for your comment and confirmation.
These Poster Montages look great in the larger formats and are particulaly impressive as 'Ready to Hang' Canvases.
Prices and options can be viewed by clicking here: PRICES & OPTIONS
A Gallery of Montages can be viewed here: CHECK-OUT THE MONTAGE GALLERIES
If you would like to consider ordering a POSTER MONTAGE please don't leave it too late. Give me a call (07781 144525) or e-mail me E-MAIL ANDREW LE POIDEVIN and we can chat about your requirements.

I was pleased to be invited to take a new portfolio of promotional pics for the Jersey based Band 'Brave Yesterday' when they appeared recently at The Fermain Tavern.
In the true manner of how a Band sorts out its affairs this was all organised at the very last minute! This was no real problem as I was due to be 'up the Tav' anyway... where else on a weekend?
There was a limited amount of time available as the Band were due on stage so we improvised a couple of settings with what we had - including a very busy passage-way to the gents and ladies loos. There were many 'offers' to be in the shoot by the Tavern regulars, but we managed!
We captured a small selection of pics which have had a variety of processing styles added and are now on-line in the Brave Yesterday Gallery.
Check 'em out here:
BRAVE YESTERDAY PROMO PICS

Considering the relatively small amount of entries (less than 50) more records were falling than the autumn leaves at the Guernsey Kart & Motor Club Hill Climb at Petit Bot.
This is the last Hill Climb of the season and seems to attract the very best racers in each Class - excluding the open wheel single seater racing cars which the MSA have seen fit to ban on this very narrow hill. I know this is a big disapointment to some of those racers.
I think I counted a total of twelve new or lowered records for this hill. These included the outright Car record by Paul Le Messurier and the Bike record by Oliver Holmes. Two very impressive and committed runs.
The mood on the hill was dampened when Pete Le Page had a very big accident on the first and very fast straight. Witnesses were shocked by what they saw and recalled how high Pete and his bike launched after hitting a bank and then landing heavily on the road. Thankfully, and amazingly, Pete was discharged from hospital after undergoing scans with minors injuries - a relief to us all.
Of course he was chatting about it on Facebook later... back to normal then!
I have added a new Gallery of pictures:
PETIT BOT HILL CLIMB 2011

Chouet beach was not a particulaly comfortable place to be when the Guernsey Autocross Club held Round 1 of the new Winter Championship.
There were strong winds blowing straight off the sea and you only needed to gaze along the spectator areas to note that there was a very small crowd when judged by normal standards... perhaps the thermals were still packed away in the bottom draw!
If more people had turned out they would have been entertained by some good close racing including the reigning Champion, Ozzy Ozanne, being beaten in the Race of Firsts by Callum Queripel.
The scene is set for another great spectacle on the beach at Chouet over the coming months. Make sure you find the time (and the thermals) to make a trip to one of the races.
A new Gallery of pictures has been added:
ROUND 1 OF THE WINTER AUTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

If grey means 'dull and boring' then these guys have got it all wrong!
When Fade to Grey make one of their appearances on the local stage it is anything but dull... and it certainly is colourful!
Few Bands command such a loyal following and most of it was out to see the latest performance at The Fermain Tavern. If you wanted to have a good view of the stage you had no alterantive but to dance :o)
New pics have been added to the Gallery:
THE LATEST FADE TO GREY PICTURES

So the clocks were turned back to the 80's at The Fermain Tavern recently when an evening of electropop hit the venue.
First on stage were the visiting Strange Arrangement. The Band were on the edge of success in the days when Spandau Ballet were cool. They were a good choice to support the local, ever popular Fade to Grey.
Looking around the many fans who turned out to see the headliners I'm sure this was their annual outing to a gig! Perhaps that is why they let their hair down and party with such energy?
It all goes to prove that the music scene is wide and varied... something for everyone if you keep an eye on what is happening.
I have added a new Gallery of pictures featuring Strange Arrangement. Fade to Grey will follow:
STRANGE ARRANGEMENT PLAY AT THE FERMAIN TAVERN

That's it for another year!
I have just completed updating the Galleries with this years pictures of Jersey Live Music Festival.
Once again I was taking pics for Jersey Live and captured many of the Bands and the Festival atmosphere.
The latest pictures feature The Rapture, The Beat, Cabadzi, The Bloody Battle, Brobots, Synergy, Bones, Wretch 32, Ed Sheeran, Benjamin Francis Leftwich and The Little Big Band.
Job done!
Follow this link to view pics of this great Festival:
VIEW THE LATEST PICTURES OF JERSEY LIVE 2011

It wasn't only the Motocross boys (and gals) who were enjoying the sunshine over the weekend.
The south coast cliffs of Guernsey also hosted a round of the Guernsey Motor Cycle & Car Club Trials bike Championship. It was scorching hot on the cliffs at Corbiere, particulaly in the sheltered valleys but the good sized entry was having too much fun to notice!
I am always amazed how well the riders traverse the steep and slippery cliff side. I was finding it challenging to move between different sections but the competitors made easy progress. Maybe a Trials bike is the one bit of 'kit' that I am missing?
It was most enjoyable spending a few hours taking pictures in the late summer sun... and I have the nerve to call it work :o)
A new picture Gallery is now on-line:
GMC&CC BIKE TRIALS AT CORBIERE

Well I guess the the headline is a bit misleading really. The weekend was all about winners.
Certainly the winning ingredients of a very successful weekend of Motor Sport were the weather (who sorted that out?!), the new layout of the track and the general friendly spirit that imbued the whole competition.
As a Guernseyman, though, I can't help being a bit dissapointed by the way our Jersey neighbours walked away with most of the top places.
I could be rude and bitter but the fact is we must try harder. Maybe the new track will encourage the development of more new, young local talent?
The Guernsey Motor Sport scene is strong and is able to lead many of the varied formulas that are raced in the Channel Islands so I look forward to the Motocross section strenghening its show.
The GK&MC have a enthusiastic Committee overseeing the Motocross section. Watch this space.
I have added new pictures from Day-2... check 'em out here:
DAY 2 OF THE MOTOCROSS WEEKEND

It took a long soak to even begin to remove the layers of dust that I took home from the re-designed Motocross track at Pleinmont, Guernsey today!
It was incredible weather and the extra warm and dry conditions meant that it was impossible to keep away from the massive dust clouds that engulfed the track.
Of course, my chosen place is as close to the action as possible and I was completely 'filled in' a couple of times... but it was worth it, I hope.
The re-design has meant that all my old 'favourite' positions have disappeared so a lot of the day was spent scouting out the new opportunities. Time will tell just how good the new vantage points will be. My first impression is that photographing great action pics has become a bit more difficult.
I guess that means I will have to try a bit harder!
Make your own mind up by viewing the latest Gallery:
FIRST 2-DAY MOTO-X GALLERIES