COMMON BLUE

11.06.18

Headed out in search of these 'Green Lizards' I keep reading about.  I did find one but I stupidly managed to scare it away before I managed to get a picture.  The one I clocked was about the size of a water dragon and very, very green.  Frustrating but there were plenty of Common Blues floating around.  

SEAFRONT SUNDAY

10.06.18

Out of all the Seafront Sunday's held over the summer, the arts one is definitely our favourite.  So much more entertaining for the kids and you even get to meet an alien in the Vale Earth Fair tent!

BORDEAUX RAIN

09.06.18

The heavens were open but a small window of opportunity was appearing towards the north of Herm.  Hid myself under an umbrella and went for something easy. Impressive rainbow to the west shortly after sunrise which was nice to see.

ROCQUAINE BAY

07.06.18

The sunset that didn't quite happen!  There was a brief splash of colour appearing in the sky but that faded away pretty quickly.  Turned my attention to aonther well known feature of Rocquaine, the fishing boats.

BURNET MOTH LARVA

06.06.18

Went hunting for insects around Port Soif nature trail and noticed loads of caterpillars.  Quick Google search revealed the larva of a Five-Spot Burnet Moth.  

FOXGLOVE

05.06.18

This foxglove caught my eye with its almost ornamental siting against the rock and the fern.  Turns out the Old English name derived from a myth that foxes would magically wear the flowers on their paws whilst they made stealthy raids on the rural communities!

CATS LADDER

04.06.18

Prowling the streets of St Peter Port like a cat under the cover of darkness.  Pretty quiet on the roads, had to wait over half hour for two car trails to merge together!  Yes, I could have merged two together but that would be too easy.

ALBIE

03.06.18

Spent our Sunday afternoon celebrating Daniel's 5th and Albie's 2nd birthday with the family.  As always a great spread by Michelle (you feed us well)!

BEAUTY AND THE EAST

02.06.18

Rousse harbour pre sunrise this morning.  A slight breeze in the air making the low water mark silky smooth.  One obvious reflective image had to be caught!

MOULIN HUET VALLEY

01.06.18

Another misty and murky start to the first day of June although it was still very warm.  Looking back down the valley towards the beach, it almost felt as if I was in the middle of a tropical jungle!

MR WIGGLES

31.05.18

We saved a hedgehog from the road, checked him over and sent him on his way at L'Ancresse common.  Focus is a little on the soft side but I liked the composition.

The kids agreed to call him Mr Wiggles because his nose was wiggling.

LAND & SEA

30.05.18

Something I've shot a fair few times this year, more recently during the snow storms.  I'm always revisiting and reworking at different times of the year, hoping the 'perfect' conditions will fall into place. 

 

 

 

 

 

MISTY MOISTY MORNING

29.05.18

The ageing Japanese Pavillion at Saumarez Park.  Quite extreme editing from my part, trying to emphasize the misty mood with a cooler atmospheric style.

SOUTHERN SUN

28.05.18

Dragged my butt out of bed shortly after 04:15 only to have to wait over nearly 90 minutes for the sun to pop up over the clouds.  Coffee in hand I just sat down and admired the views.  

COLOURS OF BORDEAUX

27.05.18

Perfect way to relax on a Sunday evening, soaking up the last of the last of the sun and taking in the stunning views across the channel.  

ELECTRIC

26.05.18

Spectacular lightning display visible across the whole island tonight!  Had to wait out the rain before trying to set up in the pitch black.  A few test shots and I got what I wanted :)

SAINTS COTTAGE

25.05.18

Part of what makes Guernsey so unique can be found in the stunning cottages and farmhouses dotted around the island.  

Beatifully presented and it could be yours for a cool £735,000!

CAMOUFLAGE

24.05.18

Got up early this morning to a disappointing and grey sunrise so it turned into a mid afternoon bug hunt.  I had hoped to find some bigger crickets but they seemed to be hiding themselves extremely well today.  This cricket was no bigger than a finger nail.

INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY

23.05.18

Stuck for time and ideas, I headed back Les Vardes Quarry.  Fascinating to watch and listen to the crusher grinding down the giant boulders of rock.