Hamdir and the Gunpowder Mill

Having found a great location it was all about using the right model and it was a no contest situation with Hamdir. The Gunpowder Mills have lain unused since the Napoleonic Wars. The nature in the area is very diverse as is the workings of the Mill. The river running through was the reason for the location in order to use the water power. It was great having a catch-up with Hamdir and work together. The highlight was the Mill buildings which are interesting and dramatic to use. With the latex and leather shoulder pads it fitted so well. This along with Hamdir's adventurous nature including climbing in heels we certainly got plenty of drama into the images. There is more to explore there so maybe we will return. Just enjoy.

Never Thought I Would Win

I have been a member of Cranleigh Camera Club for some 20+ years and it where I originally got inspiration. I don't take it very seriously as the competitions are judged by people with no idea what modern portraiture is about. I occasionally win things but I never try and please Judges. I do have a few members who really enjoy my work including one guy who is 88.

I had one print which got full marks in a competition this year and three PDIs (Projected Digital Images). These were put into a competition tonight to find the best overall photo in the club for the season. The judge had nothing good to say about my print just ridiculing it. A bit like most judges. So I chuckled. It was then to my surprise he placed it 1st out of all the prints which I really found strange. So despite what he said he actually liked it very much! So there it is. The most successful image I have ever taken and entered in competition. Thank you Hannah as model. You Star! Even though he thought the glove was a cut up Marigold. Thank you Tass for the brilliant Make-up.