CAREENING HARD

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The nights are drawing out slowly but surely.  Its nice to head home with even a hint of light in the sky.

Canon EOS 70D - EF17-40mm f/4L USM

17mm / ƒ/14 / 30s / ISO 400

ANCHORS

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Another stunning sunrise across St Sampson Harbour.  This is La Crocq Pier, located just to the side of the Bridge Clock Tower.

Canon EOS 70D - EF17-40mm f/4L USM

17mm / ƒ/11 / 0.4s / ISO 200

HINTS OF SPRING

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Daffoldils are starting to pop up across the island bringing a pleasant and vibrant colour to the cold winter months.  

The nights are drawing out and the thoughts of long summer days are not too far away.

Canon EOS 70D - EF50mm f/1.4

50mm / ƒ/2.5 / 1/800s / ISO 200

SLEEPY VALLEY

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In a sleep valley deep in the heart of Guernsey, lies Moulin de Quanteraine.  The land is managed by the National Trust and contains a unique farm complex dating back to the 16th century.

The waterwheel in the image was the last to function in Guernsey in the late 1930's

Canon EOS 70D - EF50mm f/1.4

50mm / ƒ/3.2 / 1/30s / ISO 800

SAND DUNES

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A perfect, if not a little chilly, end to the day.  Lovely sunlight shining through the Grande Rocques dunes.

Canon EOS 70D - EF17-40mm f/4L

17mm / ƒ/7.1 / 1/80s / ISO 400

LOCAL ICONS

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As a Guernseyman, we are often referred to as 'Donkey's',  simply because we are renowned to being a bit stubborn.  

Canon EOS 70D - EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM

110mm / ƒ/4 / 1/500s / ISO 400

GIRL IN THE RAIN

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A very damp and miserable day, I found myself just people watching for a while.  This lady seemed to stand out for me, mayeb it was the way she was looking or the way she was dressed.

Either way, it summed up the day pretty well.  My camera aslo got soaked again, still no faults!

Canon EOS 70D - EF50mm f/1.4

50mm / ƒ/2.8 / 1/200s / ISO 400

CATS LADDER

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A public footpath in the heart of St Peter Port heading down towards Lower Vauvert.  My mum told me she used to walk down this hill on her way to school.

Canon EOS 70D - EF717-40mm f/4L

17mm / ƒ/14 / 30s / ISO 200

GOLD RUSH

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A beautiful morning at the Bathing Pools.  The wind was blowing in from the South West so a long exposure seemed right to add movement in the sky whilst showing the golden colour of the suns glow on the concrete steps.

Canon EOS 70D - EFS18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 STM

18mm / ƒ/11 / 80s / ISO 200

FLATLANDS

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Rousse Harbour dinghy.  At low tide you can often walk across the bay to the Vale Church in the distance.

Canon EOS 70D - EF17-40mm f/4L

17mm / ƒ/11 / 1/13s / ISO 100

PHISHING

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Took Finley for a stroll through Candie Gardens and we were lucky enough to see this Heron feeding on the Goldfish.

Canon EOS 70D - EFS55-250mm f/3.5-5.6 STM

170mm / ƒ/5.6 / 1/200s / ISO 640

I believe he is a regular visitor but was easily scared off by a screaming two year old!

LANDMARKS

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Top of the Arcade Steps, this is one of my favourite views over St Peter Port.

Canon EOS 70D - EF17-40mm f/4L

17mm / ƒ/16 / 1/5s / ISO 200

Not only can you watch the sunrise all year round but you also have a fantastic view some of the most iconic landmarks in Guernsey.

TURNSTONE

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One of the many Turnstone Wader that feed off the scraps left by the Fisherman

Canon EOS 70D - EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM

200mm / ƒ/4 / 1/500s / ISO 200

OYSTER FARM

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The last day of Christmas holidays finished off with a nice stroll around the South Coast of Herm, followed by a warm lunch in the Mermaid.  Perfect!

Canon EOS 70D - EF17-40mm f/4L

17mm / ƒ/6.3 / 1/160s / ISO 400

Before the boat back, we walked out to the Oyster Farm which can only be reached at low tide. The skies were dull but Herm is great whatever the weather.

HARBOUR REFLECTIONS

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Guernsey showing us once again how we do winters!

Canon EOS 70D - EF17-40mm f/4L 

17mm / ƒ/16 / 1/50s / ISO 200

The gentle ripples on the water produced some great painterly reflections of the cranes, just befroe the sun popped over the horizon.

MASTER BUILDER

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Alana has akways had a passion for creating and Lego is no exception.  The sad part is she no longer needs my help, but, I do secretly make a few adjustments.

Canon EOS 70D - EF50mm f/1.4

50mm / ƒ/2.5 / 1/160s / ISO 400

SEAWEED

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A cold afternoon walk on th ebeach with Finley, collecting stones and shell.  He riminds me of mself in almost every way of when I was younger.  A love of the great outdoors and a sense of adventure.  

Canon EOS 70D - EF50mm f/1.4

50mm / ƒ/2.0 / 1/320s / ISO 640

 

 

PROJECT 366 COMPLETE

My second 365 Project (Code named 'Squid Ink') has come to an end so it's time to move on to a fresh new adventure.

I strongly recommend that anyone should take on a photography project, even if it takes years to complete.  There are so many endless possibilities out there that would otherwise be overlooked.  

Its not about being perfect and the only person you are trying to impress is yourself.  No Clients, no rules, just document your life and shoot what you love, everyday!  Practice makes perfect!  

I have to thank my wife Danni for being so patient with me, without her support I couldn't have manged this project.  Another big thank you to my two children who have to deal with a camera in their faces far too much (sorry kids).

Click on the image below for a larger view.

PROJECT 365 COMPLETE

My first ever photography project has now come to an end!

This has been an extraordinary personal achievement as well as a much needed push to hone my skills.  I have discovered many new places and seen some wonderful things throughout the year.  

I decided to create a collage which would become a permanent reminder of my adventure. (Click on the image below for a larger view)

I have also put together a short video slideshow to allow me to quickly share my year with as many people as I can.