Blogging twice in the same month!!?? Whatever next.

Good morning one and all, its mid morning and from the look of things from my grubby office window it is a little milder than it was at 7.30a.m when I thought it was a bit on the chilly side.

we have one son on an outward bound course in Wales and another back at school today after the half term break, so normality is returning.

Our three day damp adventure to West Wales now slipping into history.

I am trying to get out for a run in the next half an hour...Spirit willing but the flesh is weak. A strong coffee has helped and if I don't seize the day, the drug will have worn off and I will be planning lunch!

I took an interesting call yesterday which I put down to a rival photographer trying to find out what my rates and client base was like..How suspicious of me! It actually turned out to be the directors of a local (and international company)seeking urgent P.R. portraits!

I quickly rigged my high key background and lamps and prepared for the arrival at 8pm. Slightly nervous as I always am when the pressure is on. What nice people! Punctual too, which is one of my little quirky things!

Lots of chatting and laughing ...oh, and some photography and I am pleased to say that despite lacking some dynamics, the shots are pretty useful and I think the client is happy too. Which is most important.

Anyway, the original plan was to drift over to Centre Parcs Longleat today to join our friends Carl & Sarah and join Carl in some sport..Running, swimming , riding. Unfortunately, the shoot has taken up the time and I am back to planning a run here at the Old Barn...It's so difficult to motivate myself but I shall bring this blog to a close and get my kit organised. Shall I run through Box Woods or the Colerne Valley? Hills or Mud that is the question.

Photos attached show lead actor, SAM RILEY on the set of 'BRIGHTON ROCKS'...a sneaky snap from a kitchen window.

Two images from a 16 frame sequence that show a male Sparrowhawk with it's prey, one of my neighbours white doves. This is the third time we have witnessed a kill on our drive but feathers are often spotted in a small heap around the garden so it must be a local hawk. Quite spectacular but not a nice death for the Dove!