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I have just completed an Elevated photoshoot of the Guernsey Housing Associations re-developmnent of new homes at the Bouet, Guernsey.
Great effort has been made to recyle as much of the material from the demolition of the old properties as possible. Paul Rouget Plant Hire have been using a variety of heavy plant to achieve the maximum result.
This Gallery displays Elevated views of the whole site.
GHA BOUET REDEVELOPMENT OF NEW HOMES

The Guernsey Kart & Motor Club held Round 3 of their Winter Karting Championship today. Nice bright and dry conditions were perfect for us photogs... bring on the Summer!
I have added a new Gallery with some pics. Check-out the Gallery by clicking on this link
LATEST KARTING PICS

I photographed the latest GK&MC Motocross racing yesterday and a small Gallery of pics has been added.
Circumstances limited the amount of pics that I captured. Firstly there was quite an extended delay in racing whilst we waited for an Ambulance to return from a 'hospital run' and then I had to leave early on a Guernsey Press assignment to capture St Martins Football Club celebrations as they won the Priaulx Cup.
VIEW THE LATEST MOTOCROSS GALLERY

It always amazes me how a picture can bring back the memories and emotions of a past event or special occasion. I have been 'reliving' a highlight for me in 2008 when I photographed Jersey Live.
This was the year when The Zutons & Prodigy headlined. Photographing Prodigy 'from the pit' was something special! I loved the high energy of their performance and the way these guys new how to 'work for the camera'. This is something that I have noted with many of the biggest names - they understand the power of a well captured 'moment' and will work hard for us photogs by 'throwing shapes and making eye contact'.
The result should be to the benefit of both the Artist and the Photog - an image that defines the performance for both parties.
I always encourage local bands to try and understand that there can be more to a performance than simply playing and singing and some of my favourite pics are of the local guys and gals that work hard at 'total performance'.
But I digress! I have been updating the Jersey Live Galleries for 2008. New band pics include: The Prodigy, The Zutons, We are Scientists, Velofax, These New Puritans & The Valentines.
NEW JERSEY LIVE 2008 GALLERIES

I have added a few more of the bands that played at Rock of Ages-8 to the picture Gallery. This time it is Anders' Riddle, Breaking the Silence & MX2. The final couple of Bands should be added by tomorrow.
UPDATE: The final two Galleries have been added with pictures of Feedback & Plan of Attack. That's it for RoA-8... phew!
Take a look by following this link.
ROCK OF AGES-8 PICTURE GALLERIES

There can be no doubt that Mark Guillou has established the 'Rock of Ages' weekends firmly on the Guernsey Live music scene. Rock of Ages-8 took place on Friday and Saturday evening and followed the proven theme of packing the night with bands.
Once again Mark showed his support for new, young bands and showcased some great talent.
I have begun to update the Rock of Ages Gallery with pictures from the event. First online are United Snakes and She Haunts the Roads. The other Bands will follow.
VIEW THE ROCK OF AGES-8 GALLERIES

The Fermain Tavern in Guernsey can add another big star of the music scene to its list of 'greats' that have played in this intimate venue. It is unlikely that any 'pub' of similar size has had so many established names on its stage... even Elton John has played there!
Last Friday saw Georgie Fame take his turn and the comment from all the attentive audience was that he was well worth seeing.
I was particulaly interested to see the wide spread of ages and also the varied 'musical background' of the audience... this is surely a testiment to the fact that a great musician can transcend across all.
I have added a new Gallery of pictures featuring Georgie Fame.
GEORGIE FAME AT THE FERMAIN TAVERN

Apart from a few heavy showers the weather was as good as you could expect for late February in Guernsey and this encouraged a good number of spectators onto the various sections to enjoy watching a sizable entry for the GMC&CC 2-Day Trials meeting.
Guernsey welcomed many competitors from Jersey, France and top UK rider Steve Saunders who was at home on some of the muddy sections.
I was able to photograph several sections during the two days and I have updated a Gallery with pictures.
I think I have photographed most of the riders although I did struggle to be in 'the right place at the right time' - particulaly for the top riders.
This is always a problem when there are so many sections as I like to move around to vary the 'look' of the pics. I seemed to just miss the Red section riders for a whole morning! All good fun though.
I hope you enjoy viewing the Galleries... please e-mail any comments.
GMC&CC 2-DAY BIKE TRIALS GALLERY

I only managed to catch the last few songs of their set but I was impressed again to hear this fairly new band when they played at the Fermain Tavern last weekend... She Haunts the Roads is one to watch.
The last time I photographed She Haunts the Roads was at Rock of Ages7 and they are in the line-up for Rock of Ages8 this weekend. Search on Facebook for details.
VIEW THE SHE HAUNTS THE ROADS GALLERY HERE

As you will see from the new Gallery... it was a bit muddy for the latest Motocross races! This has given me a bit of a problem.
To enable me to find your pictures from among the tens of thousands that I have, everyones picture/race number is noted in a database. This allows instant selection of an individual rider.
However the system fails when I can't see a number!!
If you want your picture kept in the database can you help me by noting your NAME & RACE NUMBER in the 'comment box' below each picture. Thanks a lot, Andrew
VIEW THE LATEST MOTOCROSS PICTURES

It was the perfect day to stand on Chouet beach to photograph the Guernsey Autocross Club Banger racing. I guess it is chancing things to hope that the Spring is here, but it was bright, dry and mild - perfect! A good sized field of competitors entertained with their usual thrills and spills.
I have updated a new Gallery with some racing pics. Take a look by clicking here:
VIEW THE LATEST AUTOCROSS RACING

I didn't think how much time it would take to bring my archive of pictures over to this new web site but the task continues!
I have collected a huge number of pictures of Bands playing many venues in the Channel Islands. Today there has been a big update to the Jersey Live Gallery.
Featured Bands include: Basement Jaxx, Dizzee Rascal, Passion Pit, The Whip, Frank Turner, Golden Silvers, The Antlers, Brave Yesterday, The Dirty Aces, The Valentines, The Kooks, Doves, Jack Penate, The Temper Trap, The Boxer Rebellion, Fight Like Apes, Black Stats, Marvel, Kap Bambino, Chew Lips, The Antlers, Gable, Emily Loizeau & Oneofakind.
That's twenty-four new Galleries.... phew!
JERSEY LIVE 2009

Today sees an update to the Motor Sport Gallery with new pictures of the Condor Ferries Sand Ace racing on Vazon Beach. This Annual event always attracts some of the top 'slider' riders from the UK.
The light weight, 500cc Speedway style bikes have no brakes and require a certain sort of bravery to ride (could that be madness?) Whatever the qualities needed the result is spectacular racing!
I have added more pictures from the archives. Take a look here:
VIEW SAND ACE RACING GALLERIES

Jersey Live in 2010 presented six Stages of entertainment for the two days. That allowed a huge choice of Bands to perform. I left the Festival completely 'wacked' having photographed twenty-seven of those Bands!
I have just completed the updates by bring those pictures over from my old web site. The last of these updates include pictures of: The Centeniers, The Hype, The Magic Numbers, The View, Tinie Tempah, We are Enfant Terrible & We Have Band.
VIEW JERSEY LIVE 2010 GALLERIES

With a new year comes the new season of Festivals and Events. I always look forward to the Spring months as the longer days help you look optimistically at the year ahead. With the Vale Earth Fair making a welcome return and a bigger Chaos Festival already lined up the year was already looking a bit special.
But now it looks as though a new festival is going to happen in the form of The Guernsey Festival of Performing Arts in July. This all looks positive. THE GUERNSEY FESTIVAL
The biggest and most established Festival in the Channel Islands is definitely Jersey Live... and again this promises to be bigger and better for 2011. JERSEY LIVE HOME PAGE
I have been lucky to be invited to photograph Jersey Live for several years and have made some major updates to the Galleries to showcase some of these pictures. These include pictures of: Chase & Status, Emily Loizeau, Fenech-Soler, Groove Armada, Jamaica, Kate Nash, Peggie Sue, Pirate Video Company and Professor Green.
A picture Gallery showing the great atmosphere at Jersey Live 2010 has also been added.
MY JERSEY LIVE 2010 PICTURE GALLERIES

Motor Sport has a long history of showering its winners with Silver Trophies, Medals and Plaques! The Guernsey Clubs certainly know how to put on a show with some terrific Trophies being contested each season.
Over the years I have photographed many Podiums and Presentations and I have now added a new Gallery to display a few of the pictures that I have in the Archive.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PODIUMS & PRESENTATIONS

I have it on very good authority that Power Boat Racing in Guernsey is going to have one of its busiest years for a long time in 2011! Last year saw Power Boating take off again with a Championship organised through the summer months.
It seems this was enough to generate more interest and the local club is intending to continue to develop the sport in Guernsey. There is also a strong chance of bringing over some of the big Off-shore racers which would provide a terrific spectacle. Fingers crossed!
With this renewal of interest I have updated the Galleries with some pics from my archives.
TAKE A LOOK AT THE POWER BOAT RACING GALLERIES

The Guernsey Motor Cycle & Car Club organise Trials Bike meetings every year... shame it is a winter sport, it can get a bit wet and windy as one of the Galleries shows! I am continuing with the web site updates and have added several new Galleries from my picture archives.
You can now view pictures from 2009, 2010 and 2011 including the 2-Day Trials meetings and the Demonstration of Trials riding which entertained the crowds at the 2009 West Show.
VIEW THE NEW TRIALS RIDING GALLERIES

That's it! I have photographed eight events during the last weekend and all the Galleries have now been updated. The last two additions can be viewed by following these links.
First are the new pics of Sugar Slam playing at The Fermain Tavern. This was a great gig...
VIEW THE NEW SUGAR SLAM PICTURES
The other updates show the latest Autocross Banger Racing by the Guernsey Autocross Club on Chouet Beach
VIEW THE LATEST AUTOCROSS RACING

Its been a busy weekend... and I have a load of pics to prepare for uploading to the Galleries! Already added are two Snooker Galleries - one featuring 'The Snooker Legends Tour', the other shows Jimmy White playing a private exhibition match.
The latest Gallery is for the GMC&CC Trials meeting at 'Lances'. This time I was able to get along for the Juniors. To view the pictures follow this link VIEW TRIALS MEETING AT LANCES.
The weekends Motor Sport 'photoging' also included Motocross, Karting & the Autocross Banger racing. All this was 'topped-off' with the Sugar Slam gig at the Tavern... pics will follow!