Humming Again

I wasn't going to comment here at all on a very dear friend Glenn A. Baker, who has recently undergone Open Heart Surgery. I visited with him in hospital a few times and I am happy to report that he is well and he will be "dangerous" very soon - He is at home recovering and has even started emailing. Glenn A. has worn several metaphorical hats to me throughout my life from father figure, mentor to friend. I am pleased that he is well and better. I thought I would comment on this once I saw this newspaper clipping.

Glad you are well Glenn!

It all adds up in the end

I have secretly been looking forward to covering a special event coming up before the end of the year, it was a very big deal, that would have been a wonderful opportunity for me.

Initially, I was covering the one-off event, but the opportunity grew when a documentary was going to be made and I was approached by management to see if I would be interested in covering the documentary and several other events as well. The long and the short of it is, that I never got the gig.

I am far from disappointed though. I learned that it had come down to 2-3 people and they picked one photographer. I cannot wipe the smile off my face that I was in with a chance, and was only one of two in the end. The management team have said that they were impressed with my images and will definitely keep me on record should any future opportunity arise. The only reason they went with the first photographer, is that they had initially approached him not knowing of me or my work beforehand they said. I know that in many instances that is a polite wipe off, but I cannot tell you how energized that makes me feel, that they were impressed with my work and I got that far. It only fuels me on.

I am constantly pushing my own envelope. I have heard many times the only real failure in life is in not trying, and I can and will never be accused of that.

A view at the Olympic park

I was photographing a function opener for a retail chain here in Australia when the Head office had a Christmas party as the closer it gets to December with retail trade and operating hours it gets harder and harder to plan and have people support. This was a great night with lots of people getting into the spirit and vibe of the night. In a moment or two that I had free, I happened to walk onto the balcony of the Novotel Hotel Sydney Olympic Park and took a couple of pictrures. You can see the wire fences and the barriers put up ready for the Telstra 500 street car race, 1 grandstand is already constructed and the people outside walking were all off the Brittney Spears' last Sydney concert. And NO I did not go and photograph her, but lets face it If I was paid, I would have been there!

Just thought I would show these couple of pictures.

The Angels in Annandale

There was an invitation only concert at the Annandale hotel the other day where fans won the chance from the website and on radio to attend a great little concert that was nothing short of great. The vibe was electric and the people around me were so pleased and happy to be at the concert. One lady said she had never won anything in her life before. I was so pleased to be at the gig with so many pleased people who were all 40 something!!! Who said rockers don't age gracefully! It was a blast. Thanks for having me there Angels. We love you guys!!!

The Brewster Brothers Birthday Celebration

I was invited a week and a half ago to a Birthday celebration for John Brewster, it was a wonderful evening highlighted by having John with brother Rock and all of Johns sons playing on stage at the one time. It was a wonderful night. I was honoured to be there, thought I would share some pics of the night. John was joined by Paul Robert Burton, Rick Brewster, the amazing Wilbur Wilde, saxophonist extraordinaire, Claire O'Meara, the amazing violinist, the amazing Andrew Toner who plays the guitar behind his head!!! and the legendary Doc Neeson playing the guitar, Spencer Tregloan on Banjo. WHat a NIGHT!

Floral Art - pictures published

I photographed recently the talented Richard Go, a prominent Floral Artist, and covered some of his works for a magazine spread, which I am including here which was launched in Australian Fresh magazine. I have a couple of other publications coming out soon which is great.

'Til Death do us Part? Not in this case!

Have a read of this article that I read on ninemsn.com.au a short while ago and make up your own mind. Life is full of interesting people and situations.

French woman marries dead partner 08:00 AEST Tue Nov 17 2009
By ninemsn staff


Magali Jaskiewicz and a portrait of Jonathan George.

A woman in France has used a little-known part of the country's civil code to marry a man who died one year ago in a motorcycle accident.

Magali Jaskiewicz and Jonathan George had planned to marry in November 2008, but he was killed just two days before the ceremony.

The French civil code permits posthumous marriages if all the formalities of the wedding were completed while the deceased partner was still alive, the UK Telegraph reports.

Ms Jaskiewicz used a photo of her wedding dress and the couples' bank details to prove to officials that she fitted the criteria.

She was "married" to a portrait of Mr George at a ceremony in the village of Dommary-Baroncourt on Saturday.

The ceremony was attended by 30 family members and friends.

The Telegraph reports that around 10 posthumous marriages are carried out in France each year.

Pictures of Mick Cocks

below is a link to the pictures I took, off the Rose Tattoo website for Mick Cocks. I thought I would share the link to the pictures as I am grateful to have taken these. Mick has cancer, but is still with us, and I am grateful. I am creating a poster collage of him at the moment and will share it with you all when it is complete.

click here

On ya bike!

Denzel was trying out a new bike built for special needs kids which encourage all of the health benefits that cycling can provide. So being considerably more that a regular kids and adults bike for that matter also, it is custom made, we have bitten the bullet and said yes. We could not erase the smile from Denzel for some time. He loved it.

Just wishing

As we move into what appears to be a scorching summer kinda wish i could do some more of this.......... right about now would be good.

The benefits of walking!

These were sent to me and I couldn't resist

Walking can add minutes to your life. This enables you at 85 years old to spend an additional 5 months in a nursing home at $7000 per month.

The advantage of exercising every day is so when you die, they'll say, ...'Well, she looks good doesn't she.'

I joined a health club last year ... spent about 400 bucks. Haven't lost a pound. Apparently you have to go there.

Through my lens

Over the last couple of weeks, I have not posted very much. I have been so very busy. Apart from covering some great events and trying to find some down time I have met some wonderful people and photographed some amazing things. Thought I would share some here for your viewing pleasure.


a bat eating a mouse, the tail dangles down. I saw this bat eat the skin then the insides and consume the mouse without even flinching. Nature is truly amazing to me.