Time to Recharge

During a visit to family on the Isle of Wight I took the opportunity to start rebuilding my photographic practice, landscape and nature. Using some Lee filters I bought a while ago to enhance images some the images, though this gave some idea as to what the image would look like, this sometimes proved more troublesome than it was worth. 

The images I produced over the weekend are nice but my actions and exploration of scenes or details seemed timid and self conscious, as though I was always trying to please someone else and not myself.

Hopefully, I will get these printed as sometimes a physical image is more reassuring than its digital twin.

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Published: 23rd April 2025

A Break from Routine

Personal Work - My first visit to the sea defences near Southsea Castle. Striking and simple. The minimalist architectural landscape amongst the sea and sky, echoes the vastness of nature, shrinking people to show their importance in this space and echo the reasons as to why this construction was necessary.

I was also inspired to produce a multiple image Southsea's Seafront shelters. Hopefully, I can improve and expand this idea. The image is now the first image on my homepage. 

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Published: 15th April 2025

Personal Work

It has been sometime since I have undertaken any personal work so it all seems a bit strange. Amongst them are some double exposures taken using the facility within the camera. This technique is not as easy as it seems, it takes a little more skill and imagination than placing any image on top of another. But I will persevere and start to produce some credible creative images.

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Published: 6th April 2025

United Services win take Bronze

United Services took their final game of the season to Chichester and under blue skies US won 5-78 to finish the season 3rd overall. It was the end of an excellent season that see's "Pony" Moore, head coach, Team Manager Joel Crook, Will Dixon, Team Captain and James Lilley leave the club for new adventure's.

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Published: 5th April 2025

The News Business Excellence Awards 2025 

Another aspect my photographic life is as a freelance photographer for the Portsmouth News. This is my fourth  Business Excellence Awards and no of them have got easier. 

A number of local, national and international business's from start ups to large, apprentices and contribution to business are all recognised as the winners are announced from the shortlist of nominees. 

The picture desk is constantly updated from myself and another photographer, videographer and reporters. Even when the presentations are over images have their descriptions added to them(metadata) processed and cropped then uploaded to the picture desk. 

The images where used in the Saturday edition and special supplement on the business awards published later.

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Published: 27th March 2025

Inter Service's Final

The Royal Navy team won 3-0 against their RAF counterparts in the Inter Service Final at Fratton Park to retain the Trophy.

Before the start of match a minutes silence was held in memory of the last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, John "Paddy" Hemingway, who died at the age of 105 a few days day earlier.

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Published: 19th March 2025

Veteran's Inter Service Final

The Royal Navy Veteran’s team won 4-0 against their RAF counterparts in the Inter Service Final at HMS Temeraire, Portsmouth.

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Published: 19th March 2025

Women's Inter Service Final

The Royal Navy Women’s team lost 1-0 to their RAF counterparts in the Inter Service Final at Westleigh Park, Havant.

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Published: 18th March 2025

Win for United Services

United Services defeated Havant III’s 20-19 in their last home game of the season. In a closely contested game that saw Havant take the advantage in the first half 7-19. However, US came out determined to win and so they did. Two penalty kicks narrowed the score with try and conversion sealing a memorable game.

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Published; 8th March 2025

USRFC win at Fordingbridge

4th in the table United Services played Fordingbridge who are 5th at their ground in the New Forrest ground and won 28-39. In tightly fought game that saw US maintain a steady points lead against a Fordingbridge side that gave up even though the final score felt closer than reality.

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Published; 1st March 2025

RN Woman lose out to the the Fire Service

The Royal Navy Senior Women took on the the English Fire Service team at a muddy Burnaby Road. Despite a spirited game of hard knocks and good all round team performance, including the the 14 replacements they lost 17-24.

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Published; 26th February 2025

United Services narrowly loose to Winchester 2's

United Services hosted Winchester 2’s at Burnaby Road and narrowly lost 18-19. In a match that saw Winchester take 6 points quickly from a succession of Penalties. US clawed back 3 for their penalty. US were initially caught on the back foot in the opening stages of the half but made their mark as the half progressed. The opening of the second half saw US go full throttle at Winchester to score the first try of the match however Winchester to scored and converted. US then took the lead with another penalty kick however Winchester again regained the lead by one point with another penalty. In a passionate and sometimes controversial match that saw US denied a win as their try scored at the edge of full-time was disallowed. Though very frustrating the US put on a legendary performance that will talked about for years to come.

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Published; 15th February 2025

HMS QNLZ v HMS PWLS - Battle of the Carriers

A battle of the carriers sports day was held at HMS Temeraire where teams from HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales played each other. In the football match, a highly competitive and passionate match HMS QNLZ ultimately won 3-2 despite scoring an own goal.

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Published; 6th February 2025

Royal Navy Senior Women v Millbrook RFC

The RN women team quickly settled into the first half holding Millbrook at bay. However, Millbrook proved more agile than the RN expected and parried many of the RN’s attacks leaving the score at 22 - 7 into the second half. The Royal Navy's Women’s then did not hold back, constantly attacking and breaking through the Millbrook lines, who despite this never truly gave up. The resulting attacks resulted in a final score of 55-15.

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Published; 6th February 2025

Royal Navy U23's v Army U23's

A selection of images from last nights 2-2 draw for the Joe Collins Trophy at Havant & Waterlooville FC.

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Published; 5th February 2025

Change of Code

Royal Navy RL v Workington Town RLFC

The Royal Navy played Workington Town RLFC in the 2nd round of the Bet Fred Challenge Cup and lost 0-56. Played in difficult conditions, driving rain and blustery winds, the weather did not help the RN. With the first half being almost exclusively one way traffic for the Workington team though the RN did come close to the try line, the mud and a hard defence thwarted them. The second half saw the RN attacking with greater ferocity but again they didn’t breakthrough. With Workington gradually build on the their points the resolve of the RN team did not diminish in their efforts despite the weather and playing conditions.

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Hampshire Police v Staffordshire Police RFC's

Hampshire Police RFC played their Staffordshire counterparts at Winchester RFC’s ground and lost 22-32. Hampshire took control of much of the first half, despite Staffordshire taking a quick 5 points, Hampshire built up a respectable lead but were made to work hard. The opening minutes of the second half saw Staffordshire fight back but Hampshire pulled away with a succession of try’s, but Staffordshire never gave up and drew level despite a strong Hampshire defence. Staffordshire then took every opportunity and pulled off a remarkable win. 

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United Services lose to Millbrook

United Services hosted Millbrook RFC at Burnaby Road in their second match against the side. Alas, Millbrook beat US 20-37 in a hard fought match. Millbrook took control very early with two penalties and a succession of try’s with US slowly getting traction against Millbrook to take the score 10-20 into the second half. With more determination, US took their score to 20 points but Millbrook exploited their dominance to increase their lead. Though a disappointing loss, US can be proud of their performance against a side such as Millbrook. 

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Royal Navy Mariners v HMS QNLZ

A Royal Navy Mariners team played a side from HMS Queen Elizabeth and defeated them 26-12. In a spirited match that saw the action swing back forth with the Mariners side taking a 7-0 lead in the first half. However, the second half saw the QE side draw level only for the Mariners to open up scoring more freely but the QE team did gain another try.

Match report here

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