Friday, 29 August 2014

Welsh Photographic Federation Convention

Arrived in Lampeter, Wales after a pain-free journey from London this morning. Weather was very grey and overcast, and threatening rain, but went out for a quick wander with my iPhone to stretch my legs.

There were various interesting goodies in shop windows:





The streets still managed to be colourful despite the overcast sky.






Campus finds:





Old v. New.



Patterns.




Supper at the pub.


Day two has dawned as dank and dreary as yesterday. It turns out that one of the speakers who was due to present first thing this morning and last thing tomorrow won't be coming as he is ill. Just as well I have both my talks on my laptop, have volunteered to help fill-in :)




Queuing for lunch in the canteen.


Vince and David.


Ian and Jan.


Joas and Shariq.


Larking about in the lecture theatre!


Amazed to find Sunday dawned with blue sky and sun, a very pleasant change from the extreme dreariness of the past two days.




Two of my tickets came up in the raffle, was exceedingly chuffed!

































Friday, 23 May 2014

Extremes at The Horniman Museum

Last week I attended an evening of 'Extremes' at the local Horniman Museum, comprising of various events and performances, but the one I really went for was 'Extremely Rude' from Modern Toss. For those not familiar with MT see the website http://www.moderntoss.com, although please be warned it is very rude indeed and NSFW, as are some of the photos in this blog entry.

Participants drawing on the 'F***yeux Tapestry 2’.



Had to ask someone else to take this photograph of me!



The Periodic Table of Swearing - press the buttons and it says VERY rude things - endless smutty fun.





Some of the 'inspiration' notes for the contributors. 



Jon himself adding to the tapestry.


The musical entertainment, not at all rude.


Polar bear and explorer in the new exhibition 'Extremes'.


Back to the Modern Toss area, I couldn't stay away.








Was very pleased to have my portrait done by Jon, one half of Modern Toss, in the portrait booth.


Tightrope walking in the gardens.



The musical instrument gallery.