Chris Robshaw

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Chris Robshaw named England captain for 2012 Six Nations

Harlequins Rugby Union players l-r: Nick Evans, Chris Robshaw (c) and Mark Lambert at the Etihad stand at WTM 2011.

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If there is one thing I have learnt about doing editorial photography, is the importance of photos being used much later than the day you took it.

A good example is when Chris Robshaw, captain of Harlequins Rugby Union, was named England’s new skipper for the 6 Nations Tournament for at least two of their matches. I quickly realised that I had photos in my archives that I could use as file images.

This image and those in the gallery access were taken during World Travel Market at the ExCel Centre, London on 7 November 2011. The players happened to visit their sponsors stand, Etihad Airways and were happy enough to do an impromptu photo call.

Baking Revival

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A friend over the 2011 Xmas festivities brought a home-made cake and it re-ignited my passion for baking.

So far, in January, I have baked 5 cakes. I hope I can keep the momentum going.

This is my second attempt (first attempt was ok) at Madeira Cake following a recipe similar to this one.

Home Baking - Madeira Cake

Home Baking - Madeira Cake

Home Baking - Madeira Cake

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Simply Aayan

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My son has a playmate and when they are together, they have this love-hate relationship. It’s always exciting to watch how children interact and I always forget to have my camera ready.

Not on this occassion, when my friend and her son came to visit. This time I was ready, but I soon realised, photographing children takes ALOT of patience.

At the end of it all, when you look at the results……you get one gem.

Aayan
Aayan – I love this boy. He is just like a son to me.

Here is to more portraits….

The Royal UK premiere of ‘War Horse’

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Directed by Steven Spielberg, war drama film War Horse premiered at London’s Leicester Square on 08 January 2012.

Based on a children’s novel of the same name that was written by Michael Morpurgo, it was adapted into a stage production in 2007, before it was turned into a film in 2011.

The UK premiere of War Horse was attended by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Price William and Kate Middleton. Also in attendance were the main cast, celebrity guests and some 600 army personnel both current and ex-members.

Joey, the horse from the film also trotted down the red carpet.

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War Horse premiere placard

War Horse director, Steven Spielberg in a press interview.
Director Steven Spielberg being interviewed by the press

Joey the Horse.
Joey, the equine cast member of the War Horse film on the red carpet.

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My Photoblog 2011 Review

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The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog.

Here’s an excerpt:

A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 2,700 times in 2011. If it were a cable car, it would take about 45 trips to carry that many people.

Click here to see the complete report.

Here is to 2012 and more pictures…..

Happy New Year.

Sherlock Holmes ‘A Game of Shadows’ European Premiere – London

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The sequel of the Sherlock Holmes 2009 movie, ‘A Game of Shadows’, based on the character of the same name, premiered at the Empire Cinema in Leicester Square. UK. 8th December 2011

Sherlock Holmes 'A Game of Shadows' European premiere

Movie stars, celebrities and fans braved the windy weather and eventual cold downpour at the premiere of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows at Empire Cinema in London’s Leicester Square.

Robert Downey Jr
The main man himself, Robert Downey Jr who plays Sherlock Holmes in the movie.

Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr being interviewed by the press
Jude law (l) and Robert Downey Jr (r) being interviewed by the press

Directed by Guy Ritchie, Robert Downey Jr. (who plays Sherlock Holmes) and Jude Law (who plays his side kick Dr John Watson) reprise their roles for the movie.

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Official Trailer