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Off radar
Speech is silver, yet silence is gold…. I hope that is the case! I have had no time to write, sporadic and access to the internet and a gazillion other priorities that have kept me from recording what is happening behind the scenes. I am a tipping-point (of sorts) – the final moments of a [...]
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Reminiscing about Jorge and Tito the Pomeranian
Finally getting around to some editing and to flicking through my shoot with Tito and the one and only Jorge, groomer extraordinaire… leading me to two HUGE regrets. One, that I couldn’t take Jorge on every shoot with me (not only for his grooming skills but also for his coffee-making talents) and two, that I [...]
Posted in America, dog, Manhattan, New York, outdoor, photography, photoshoot, portrait
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Concierge Magazine
Images I shot at the Ajman Stud here in the UAE, whilst being followed by a TV crew, were snapped up for use in the latest edition of Concierge magazine, which I have yet to see in hard copy. The digital version looks great though and the triumphant moment was last night at the finale [...]
Falconry – a different type of art
This was a special day. We spent time seeing the other side of Dubai. The traditional side, that is calm and unassuming. Bumbling out to the desert in the back of a 4WD with three valuable birds sitting patiently just behind me, we then spent time watching as gentle Nasser and his colleague Sam talked [...]
Posted in culture, desert, Dubai, falconry, outdoor, photography, photoshoot, tradition, travel, UAE
Tagged birds, desert, Dubai, falconry, sand dunes, tradition, training, UAE
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Time off?
And there it was….a two day window in which we chose to escape Dubai and head east to explore. Leaving City life behind, we ventured through the striking mountains of eastern UAE toward Fujeirah, camping overnight near Dibba, just south of the Musandan Peninsula, and again in Kalba, south of Fujeirah, by the beautiful mangroves. [...]
Ajman – my first TV experience
The elegance of the beauty Arabian in Ajman Within two days of arriving here in Dubai, where I have now been for a month nearly, I was running around the dunes at the most private and prestigious of horse farms in the emirate of Ajman, under an hour’s drive from Dubai, through Sharjah and beyond [...]
Posted in art, horse horses equine, outdoor, photography, photoshoot, portrait, travel, TV
Tagged Ajman, Arabians, Dubai, horses, Interview, TV
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Preparing to fly
It’s midnight and I’m still ‘packing’ – an art I may never master. I am currently envious of all business class passengers who are allowed multiple bags and many more kilos. I am all but ready to go with a full and tremendously exciting month ahead in Dubai. Prints, cameras, smart gear, casual gear, appropriate [...]
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2011; The Review
August 2010 – April 2011 was a wild global adventure, and here I have tried to provide a visual summary representing diversity, challenges, highs and lows. It’s a patchy presentation for there is much missed, but I hope it leaves you wanting to see more. AUGUST 2010; France – UK Dolores, with Favori the Lipizzaner, [...]
Poetry In Motion wins a prize
These incredible mares have won 2nd Place in Digital Media in the Ex Arte Equinus 5 Equine Art competition. They will be showcased in the next issue of Art Horse Magazine and on the Art Horse Magazine website in the New Year. The magazine and book should be printed and released for sale mid March. [...]
Posted in art, award, competition, galloping, horse horses equine, mares, outdoor, photoshoot
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Never work with children or animals
Well…who said that anyway? Apparently it was WC Childs… So, defying Child’s sensible suggestion, here are a couple of images from my latest attempt at working with both animals and children. I may not be brilliant at it, but I love it and it is certainly a stimulating way to spend a Saturday morning; a [...]
Posted in children, dog, family, natural, outdoor, photoshoot, portrait
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