tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60919006107611015672023-11-15T13:01:17.795+00:00B-Side: an alternative view on the worldAdam Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901943465047368423noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091900610761101567.post-10598118308029355792010-03-13T23:24:00.003+00:002010-03-14T00:02:13.114+00:00Greentop Circus CabaretI was recently invited to shoot Greentop Circus's monthly cabaret (http://www.greentop.org/), considering the wide variety of acts on show I thought it could make some pretty interesting images. Clowns, aerial acts and daredevils were the crop of the nights show. <br /><br />Starting of proceedings were 'The Condiments', with their alternative clowning routine. A mixture of slap-stick comedy, crowd interaction and a bit of acrobatics for good measure they definitely got everyone excited for the rest of the night. <br /><br />In the first shot they are stood next to a talking scouse burger!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122643503.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122643503.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122643506.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 452px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122643506.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122643485.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122643485.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Nikolaj Munk put on an impressive 7 minute routine on aerial straps; which was a mixture of acrobatics and theatre. Nikolaj told me that he previously worked in theatre and his background definitely shone through in his act. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122643527.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 368px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122643527.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122643528.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 423px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122643528.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />This lady did an impromptu version of Hanohano 'O Maui to celebrate her birthday and keep with the haiwaiian fancy dress theme of the night. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122643521.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122643521.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Last up was Marcelo the Daredevil who put on an incredible show. Check out his website to see a video of him in action on Britain's Got Talent (http://www.marcelothedaredevil.com/). Considering the space that he had available this guy really does have some balls - he kept joking about it saying it could go wrong but he was definitely being deadly serious. <br /><br />Marcelo used the microphone and a hammer to put different objects up his nose, including nails and a screwdriver. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122643535.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122643535.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122643534.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122643534.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />For another part of his show he dislocated his neck and spun around on the spot at speed (check the video on his site to understand exactly what's going on here!)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122643538.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122643538.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The grand finale saw Marcelo dive through a ring of knives, over a bed of nails and onto broken glass. Photographically, this would have worked great from a straight on angle but space was extremely limited and he ended his routine against the wall, I don't think either of us would have fancied me being there to break his movement. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122643490.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122643490.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Adam Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901943465047368423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091900610761101567.post-82468363464196239442010-03-09T21:20:00.003+00:002010-03-09T22:04:42.388+00:00Aviva World Trials and UK ChampionshipsShortly before my stint down at SWNS I covered the Aviva athletics at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield. With local golden girl Jessica Ennis only in attendance as a spectator due to injury, the stage was set for Dwayne Chambers to steal the limelight as he maintained his position as the fastest man in the world over 60 metres so far this year.<br /><br />Photographing multi-event athletics is a completely different challenge to any other shoot due to the variety; which makes it essential to stay on your toes and not miss anything out. The only thing I regreted was not being able to have the 300 f/2.8 as it would have allowed me to isolate the athletes much better from my position further back (inside track positions were reserved for the big agencies). All in all it was a very enjoyable and hectic two days, the aim now is to get myself to be in a position to shoot the London 2012 Olympics. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122617804.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 390px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122617804.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122617808.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 431px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122617808.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122617797.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122617797.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122617803.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 418px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122617803.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122617809.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122617809.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122617811.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122617811.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122617798.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122617798.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122617802.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 280px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122617802.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122617805.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 271px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122617805.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122617806.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122617806.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122617799.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122617799.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122617807.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122617807.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/122618391.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/122618391.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122617810.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122617810.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Adam Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901943465047368423noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091900610761101567.post-33147459004441138262010-02-25T16:50:00.004+00:002010-02-25T17:19:49.356+00:00Corporal Liam Riley: Military Funeral, SheffieldYesterday I photographed the funeral of Corporal Liam Riley, 21, of 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, the Duke of Wellington's. He was killed by an explosion in Afghanistan on February 1st as he tried to assist Lance Corporal Graham Shaw, who was killed by a blast moments earlier. An estimated crowd of 500 paid their respects outside Sheffield Cathedral as he was carried in by fellow soldiers, with his family walking closely behind. <br /><br />As always, there was a large number of British Legion members in attendance. Before the cortège arrived they shared a joke as I photographed them. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122282533.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122282533.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The family of Corporal Liam Riley arrive. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/122283022.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/122283022.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122282536.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 412px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122282536.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The pain is etched on the face of Cheryl Routledge, Liam's mother, as she walks into Sheffield Cathedral holding the hand of her daughter Olivia, aged 6, Liam's step sister.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122282537.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122282537.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Adam Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901943465047368423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091900610761101567.post-72254246993132913282010-02-24T19:56:00.003+00:002010-02-24T20:58:33.247+00:00SWNSFollowing on from my work experience at The Times I wanted to see how a big agency worked and so decided to go to the highly respected South West News Service (SWNS) for a week. They deal with the national press on a daily basis and have a team of extremely talented photographers. Being able to work alongside such good operator's was once again invaluable. <br /><br />On the first day I was literally in the office 5 minutes before rushing to Bristol Magistrate's court to meet and shoot with one of the SWNS photographers. Lib Dem Councillor Shirley Brown was in court after sparking a race row by calling an Asian colleague a coconut. ( http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/wdp/news/Race-row-Bristol-councillor-coconut-slur/article-732900-detail/article.html ) <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122263237.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122263237.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Straight after this I learnt that I was going to Bath to photograph the Euromillions winners. The couple seemed really down to earth and deserving of the £56million, wouldn't mind some of that! With it being the biggest ever UK lottery win there was inevitably a BIG media presence there - I can count 17 photographers in one of my shots and then there were ITN, BBC and SKY amongst others. As SWNS already had one photographer there (red top in first frame) I tried to get something different from the edges. Paid off in the end - Gareth got front page of the Evening Standard and I got front page (second shot) of the Western Daily Press (Bristol's local rag). <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122263245.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 386px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122263245.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122263246.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 466px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122263246.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Wednesday saw me doing a portrait shoot for the Daily Express in Salisbury of a nice guy called Spike Bell. Spike used to suffer from sleep apnea due to his weight, however after losing a significant amount of weight he was able to cure it and he can now sleep perfectly. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122263247.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 413px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122263247.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Bristol was hit by snow storms on Thursday morning; whilst most people stay nice and warm inside during this type of weather, press photographers tend to spend all day out in it trying to catch some nice images. I definitely need to invest in some proper gloves, fingerless ones are useless when it's that cold. A 45 minute trip out of the office to take some shots at the local train station paid dividends: The Sun (first shot) and Daily Mail (second shot) used an image each online, The Times (third shot) used one the next day and the Bristol Evening Post used the same shot as The Sun on page 4. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122263238.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122263238.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122263240.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122263240.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122263239.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 362px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122263239.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />After a productive morning I headed with two of the staff photographers to Wootton Bassett in the afternoon to cover the five soldiers body's passing through the streets. Much has been said of the apparent 'media circus' that now accompanies this all too common ritual, personally I think that such images are important and need to be seen. The silence, the numerous standard bearers and the large public gathering really do make a fitting tribute. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122263244.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 393px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122263244.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122263241.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122263241.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122263243.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 391px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122263243.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122263242.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 435px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122263242.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122263249.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 440px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/122263249.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Adam Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901943465047368423noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091900610761101567.post-40631561176746412492010-02-03T22:27:00.002+00:002010-02-03T23:47:07.001+00:00The TimesAs briefly mentioned in my previous post I was lucky enough to get some work experience on The Times in London over the course of last week. Walking into The Times office and meeting their staff photographers is something i've always looked forward to and to do so was a great experience. I had the pleasure of working with and meeting some of the photographers whose work I really admire: David Bebber, Paul Rodgers, Richard Pohle, Matthew Lloyd (all of The Times) and Leon Neal (AFP), as well as meeting alot of the top photographers in the business from AFP, PA, AP, Reuters and Getty. Somewhat surreal but they were all great guys and I look forward to the day when I can hopefully go down there and work with them. The ability to watch them work and the portfolio critique I was able to receive whilst in London was invaluable. During the week I achieved my aim of getting published in The Times, the fact it was on a major news story was even more satisfying! Next up is some work experience at SWNS so I hope to make an impression there and get just as much out of that as I did last week. <br /><br />I was lucky to be in London on a major news week (aren't they all down there?!), the ongoing Chilcot enquiry was the main focus with several top figures giving evidence, including Tony Blair on the Friday. <br /><br />Tuesday saw ex Cabinet member Margarett Beckett admit that 'we may have been wrong to go to war.' <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659651.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 362px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659651.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Afterwards it was on to the Costa Book Awards where poet Christopher Reid won the 2009 Costa Book of the Year for his collection, <span style="font-style:italic;">A Scattering.</span> <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659656.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 495px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659656.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659658.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 396px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659658.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />On Wednesday London was host to the Yemen Meeting, with key international players in attendance to discuss political, economical and security problems concerning the Yemeni people. Around a hundred or so Yemeni's gathered to protest along Whitehall, with pro and anti government protestor's holding rival demonstrations. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659661.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659661.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659660.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659660.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659659.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 389px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659659.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Thursday saw the Afghanistan Conference take place at Lancaster House with high profile leaders, foreign ministers and ambassador's from around the world in attendance. Amongst them were Hilary Clinton, Gordon Brown, President Karzai and Ban Ki-Moon. A selected pool of photographers were invited in to take photographs so I spent the day looking for security / protest shots. Instead of finding a protest I did come across members of the Afghan delegation sight-seeing in London during a break in proceedings; taking photographs of each other next to the Trafalgar Square lions and with the Horse Guards on Whitehall. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659649.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659649.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659632.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659632.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Straight after taking the above photographs I rushed off across to the General Medical Council where the GMC delivered "damning" verdicts against Andrew Wakefield and his colleagues over their research linking the MMR jab to autism. My image of Josh Edwards, an autism sufferer, hugging Andrew Wakefield and his wife was used by The Times in the next days newspaper. (For more info. on the story see here: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article7007202.ece ). I'm hoping that's the first of many national publications! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659642.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659642.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The major story of the week was always going to be Blair attending the Chilcot enquiry on Friday. Arriving at 7:15am on Friday there was already a large press contingent in place, with protestor's slowly growing in number outside. The Times had several photographers in different places (including me) to try and catch a shot of Blair entering the building. At around 7:30am word spread that he had snuck in via a back entrance. It was to be a repeat situation in the evening when Blair waited for the media and protestor's to disperse (thinking Blair had left) before exiting out of the back. Inevitably he was met by several photograph's at his home - and so he didn't quite escape the media. I'm not one to get into politics but by sneaking in and out I don't think it did much to change people's perceptions about Blair's apparent guilty conscience. <br /><br />Covering such a major news event was fascinating, especially being able to watch other photographer's operate and the various spots and methods they utilise to get their images. Looking at the other photograph's from that day and linking that to the above has definitely given me a greater understanding in how great news pictures are created, something I will most definitely bear in mind on my next big assignment. With Blair's absence I spent the day getting images of the protest outside and the people queuing to enter. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659633.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659633.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659653.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 380px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659653.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659635.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 418px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659635.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659640.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659640.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/121661190.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 398px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/121661190.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659634.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 424px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659634.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659655.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 380px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659655.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659652.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659652.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659654.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 379px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121659654.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/121661170.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 436px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/121661170.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Adam Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901943465047368423noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091900610761101567.post-8317442311275486862010-02-03T19:01:00.003+00:002010-02-03T20:38:46.826+00:00Natural History MuseumLast week I was on work experience at The Times (blog post coming soon) for Monday-Friday and i'd planned ahead to have Saturday free in London to have a browse around the city before heading home. As I hadn't been to the Natural History Museum since I was about 6 I decided to go refresh my memory and get some shots whilst I was there. Also with it being 2 stops away from London Victoria it helped that I could leave my huge bag there for a few hours without having to go back to my friends flat before leaving. Massive bags + cameras + the tube isn't the greatest combination. <br /><br />For anyone wanting to visit and take photographs, beware it is DARK in there. The D700's high ISO abilities shone through - alot of shots were taken at around 4000-5000 ISO. I still craved for a prime though for some nicer seperation on candids; the 50 1.4 is top of my to-buy list now. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/121657251.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 410px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/121657251.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121657658.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 429px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121657658.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/121657250.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/121657250.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/121657252.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 357px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/121657252.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/121657253.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 343px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/121657253.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/121657254.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/121657254.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/121657262.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/121657262.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/121657261.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/121657261.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/121657265.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/121657265.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/121657266.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 494px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/121657266.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/121657267.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/121657267.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/121657264.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 364px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/121657264.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Adam Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901943465047368423noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091900610761101567.post-37644649852467981542010-01-22T18:23:00.003+00:002010-01-22T21:06:47.588+00:00Nottingham: Mercian march, the EDL and the UAFOn Saturday 5th December 2009, 500 soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, The Mercian Regiment, marched through Nottingham City Centre. To coincide with this the English Defence League (EDL) held a protest to express their views against what they see as the 'rise of extreme Islam'. Unite Against Fascism held a counter protest in response. I travelled to Nottingham with a bunch of other people from my NCTJ course to cover the days events. <br /><br />As i'd previously covered the EDL protesting in Leeds my aim was to try and capture images that documented more than the typical front line, often violent, police clashes that occur. <br /><br />To represent the changing nature and tone of events over the day the below images are in (roughly) chronoligical order.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309278.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309278.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309311.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309311.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309307.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 394px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309307.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309310.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309310.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309308.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309308.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309312.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 458px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309312.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309280.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309280.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309314.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309314.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309281.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 398px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309281.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309286.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309286.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309294.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309294.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309291.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 467px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309291.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309289.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309289.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309295.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309295.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309297.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309297.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309299.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309299.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309302.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 389px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309302.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309305.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121309305.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Adam Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901943465047368423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091900610761101567.post-6587140878761369122010-01-17T16:49:00.004+00:002010-01-17T17:30:29.359+00:00Snowmania hits BritainThe past few weeks saw parts of Britain come to a standstill caused by the annual snow frenzy. In groundhog day style the events started off pre-snow with the Government claiming we can deal with anything; snow hits; schools / businesses / transport were heavily affected across Britain; and then to top it off we suddenly have a 'gritting crisis'. <br /><br />For a trainee press photographer however it's a golden opportunity for photographs so needless to say I spent the whole time out and about in my car and on foot across the Peaks and Sheffield covering the unfolding weather. <br /><br />This is just some of what I have to show for it all (as well as a car that now needs scrapping due to a head gasket blowing and a copy of the photo book 'Assignments: The Press Photographer's Year', won for my snow sunset image with the fence):<br /><br />The first four images no doubt betray my landscape photographer roots:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121161609.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121161609.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121161610.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121161610.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121161606.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121161606.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121161608.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121161608.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121161607.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121161607.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/121162643.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/121162643.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/121162639.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/121162639.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121161611.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121161611.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121161602.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121161602.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121161604.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121161604.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121161605.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121161605.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121161603.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121161603.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121161601.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121161601.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121161599.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121161599.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121161600.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121161600.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Adam Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901943465047368423noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091900610761101567.post-52124485167900199672010-01-16T22:58:00.007+00:002010-01-17T00:03:13.507+00:00Sheffield Legends: Sean BeanToday I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to photograph the well known actor Sean Bean. As a kid who avidly watched Sharpe and Goldeneye it was pretty cool to meet someone that I had grown up following on television. The reason for him being in Sheffield was to be inducted into Sheffield's Walk of Fame, joining a host of other local icons including Jarvis Cocker, Seb Coe, Gordon Banks and Deff Leppard.<br /><br />I thought it would be rude not to enquire about any possible Sharpe episodes in the future - he said he was currently reading scripts and that something may be filmed in the future.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121135676.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121135676.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121135673.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/121135673.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/121135655.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 401px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/121135655.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/121135662.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/121135662.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/121135664.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/121135664.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/121135667.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/121135667.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/121135659.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/121135659.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/121135670.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/121135670.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Adam Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901943465047368423noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091900610761101567.post-29909949150865213952009-11-05T15:39:00.005+00:002009-11-05T16:13:28.967+00:00English Defence League Protest, LeedsOn 31 October, roughly 900 supporters of the English Defence League protested in Leeds against what they see as the rise of 'radical islam' in Britain. I was penned in behind the police lines to cover the event.<br /><br />Full gallery at: http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/edl_leeds_protest<br /><br />Top image was published by the BBC in their report: <br />http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_yorkshire/8335419.stm<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/119030573.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/119030573.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/119030575.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/119030575.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/119030611.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/119030611.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/119030624.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/119030624.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/119030584.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/119030584.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/119030591.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/119030591.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/119031518.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/119031518.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/119030589.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/119030589.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Adam Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901943465047368423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091900610761101567.post-30966291640291962162009-10-24T14:55:00.011+01:002009-10-24T15:59:36.407+01:00Bus operator First strike & SYFBU's second strike walkoutFriday saw a series of strikes across South Yorkshire: drivers from bus operator First began strike action over disciplinary issues at the Oliver Grove bus depot, whilst South Yorkshire Fire Brigade's Union staged it's second walkout within a week as their grievances failed to be resolved during negotiations. <br /><br />Buses sit out of service at Olive Grove Bus Depot, Sheffield:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/118639662.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/118639662.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/118639679.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/118639679.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Firefighters from Green Watch of South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service walkout on strike at South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Sheffield:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/118639680.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/118639680.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Adam Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901943465047368423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091900610761101567.post-12642146641375212572009-10-19T23:37:00.003+01:002009-10-19T23:43:38.509+01:00South Yorkshire Fire Brigades Union: StrikeAt 6pm on 19 October 2009, South Yorkshire Fire Brigades Union went on strike over a shifts dispute. Images all taken at South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service's Headquarters, Sheffield. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/118486027.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/118486027.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/118486043.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/118486043.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/118486009.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/118486009.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/118486006.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/118486006.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/118486019.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/118486019.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/118486020.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/118486020.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Adam Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901943465047368423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091900610761101567.post-20485320321059762732009-09-30T23:43:00.003+01:002009-10-01T00:11:40.378+01:00Pistola KicksRecently I met Rich Martin, the lead singer of Sheffield based band Pistola Kicks and we decided that we'd like to team up for a shoot. Pistola' were due to support The Holloways (photo's from that set coming soon..) as part of Sheffield University's Freshers Week entertainments so what better time to go and make some images! The Sheffield based band deliver catchy, infectious rock and look like they have the potential to follow in the footsteps of other notable local bands such as Reverend and the Makers and of course the Arctic Monkeys. A great group of lads, I wish them the best of luck.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117764346.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117764346.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117764300.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117764300.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117764265.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117764265.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117764328.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117764328.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117764339.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117764339.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117764306.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117764306.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117764344.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117764344.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117764349.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117764349.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Adam Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901943465047368423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091900610761101567.post-67516525932249922782009-09-10T11:14:00.002+01:002009-09-10T11:25:00.206+01:00The CharlatansThe first night of Stockton Fringe Festival was headlined by The Charlatans; one of the few early 1990's 'Madchester' bands to still be performing today. Along with the customary three song rule, all of the photographer's were presented with extremely challenging lighting conditions - all back lit, all red's, no light filling from the front!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117036009.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117036009.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117036014.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117036014.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117036023.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117036023.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117036015.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117036015.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117036010.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 720px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117036010.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117036016.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 720px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117036016.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117036018.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 720px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117036018.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Adam Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901943465047368423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091900610761101567.post-88051902934947487292009-09-08T21:30:00.003+01:002009-09-08T22:38:53.330+01:00The ProclaimersHello again.. apologies for the delay but i've been sorting out my big move! I'm now sat in my very nice, 'cosy' (cheap) new flat eagerly awaiting the start of my course next Monday. In the meantime i'll be able to try and get on top of my massive backlog of images before I start a whole new pile with the onset of the course.<br /><br />As with The Chapman Family shots, these were taken at Stockton Fringe Festival. And no, I didn't walk 500 miles to get these shots.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/116160614.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/116160614.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/116160639.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/116160639.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/116160646.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/116160646.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/116160644.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 720px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/116160644.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/116160657.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 720px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/116160657.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/116160651.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 720px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/116160651.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Adam Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901943465047368423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091900610761101567.post-69918420000449421992009-08-25T00:24:00.003+01:002009-08-25T00:43:49.849+01:00I haven't forgot you.. The Chapman FamilyAs alot of you 'bloggers' out there, I started out with all good intentions about how I was to keep this extremely up to date.. well life doesn't always allow that! I've been very busy with work, buying cars (and then fixing them), and sorting out my big move. So more on that.. I'm moving back to Yorkshire this week - more specifically Sheffield - where I will be doing an NCTJ Pre-Entry to Photojournalism course. I'm hoping that this creates the avenues I want, and need, to break into the industry that I love.<br /><br />Anyway this blog isn't about my life per se, it's about the photo's that I take. So without further ado, here are a selection from the recent Stockton Fringe Festival. The Chapman Family have been making big waves in the indie scene over the last year, propping up NME tours and creating a name for themselves with their absolutely-anything-goes sets.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/115894434.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/115894434.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/115894839.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/115894839.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/115894491.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/115894491.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/115894428.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/115894428.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/115894437.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/115894437.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/115894461.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/115894461.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/115894465.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/115894465.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/115894480.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/115894480.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/115894372.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/115894372.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Adam Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901943465047368423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091900610761101567.post-61961034896780672922009-07-06T21:45:00.002+01:002009-07-06T21:52:31.746+01:00Looking Back: The Credit CrunchI'm currently pretty busy with my day-to-day jobs and so haven't had chance to take / edit any recent photo's. As such, here are a few from an earlier series in which I started to document the effect of the recession on my hometown, Stockton-on-Tees. Hopefully I will be have more to add to this photo story in the near future.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/109089747.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/109089747.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/109089672.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/109089672.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/110038255.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/110038255.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Adam Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901943465047368423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091900610761101567.post-48939417769845076812009-07-01T20:19:00.002+01:002009-07-01T20:34:16.873+01:00Infinity Bridge OpeningOn Thursday 14th May 2009 the Infinity Bridge was officially opened in Stockton-on-Tees. Costing £15 million it represents further investment in the region and adds a striking link to previous North Shore developments. Entertainment was provided in the form of a fun fair, live commentary by TFM Radio, the 'Rhythm Train' band and a finale of fireworks and free running on the bridge itself. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/112691093.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/112691093.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/112691088.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/112691088.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/112691083.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/112691083.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/112691098.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/112691098.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/112693325.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/112693325.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Adam Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901943465047368423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091900610761101567.post-54921729471423223132009-06-29T19:56:00.002+01:002009-06-29T20:15:51.342+01:00Mens Health Week - BoxerciseDuring Men's Health Week two boxercise taster sessions were run by a great guy called Imran who runs a local gym under the name of 'Natural Progression'. With a wit even faster than his hands he ensured that everyone had a really enjoyable experience. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/114198574.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/114198574.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/114198580.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/114198580.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/114198579.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/114198579.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Adam Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901943465047368423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091900610761101567.post-18197356613391072512009-06-27T11:04:00.001+01:002009-06-29T20:16:56.532+01:00Mens Health Week - Cardiovascular TestsLast week I was asked to document the Council's various activities which were organised as part of the national Mens Health Week. The focus this year was on 'Access to Services' - Cardiovascular tests for men over the age of 40 were one of the services offered. <br /><br />Drawing blood in order to test Cholesterol levels<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/114198563.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/114198563.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><p></p><br />Measuring blood pressure levels<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/114198558.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/114198558.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><p></p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/114198567.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/114198567.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><p></p><br />Pamphlets to promote alcohol awareness<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/114198566.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/114198566.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Adam Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901943465047368423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091900610761101567.post-61048761367841899032009-06-26T22:22:00.000+01:002009-06-26T22:28:38.221+01:00New(ish) addition to the familyFor my sister's 18th birthday one of her friends got her a hamster as a surprise present. Meet Coco (yes, as in Coco Chanel..), the most camera friendly pet you could ask for. This was her first photoshoot, I think she has a bright future. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/114305173.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/114305173.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><p></p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/image/114304598.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/image/114304598.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Adam Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901943465047368423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091900610761101567.post-73044029527460353582009-06-22T23:37:00.000+01:002009-06-23T23:52:27.299+01:00Testing, one-two-one-two<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/100122839.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 700px; height: 467px;" src="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/100122839.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">So</span>... this is finally the first post on a photo blog that i've been promising for longer than I care to admit. <br /><br />For those that know me, hey! and for those that don't, please come on in :)<br /><br />If you're the latter.. I'm a twenty two year old (twenty three in 4 weeks.. when did birthday's go from exciting to scary?!) photographer currently living in Teesside. Last year I graduated from Newcastle University with a BA Hons History degree, with my dissertation subject on 'The impact of photography on American public opinion during the Vietnam War'. Needless to say, i'm completely fascinated by photojournalism, especially the work eminating from conflict zones and long term documentary / social photography projects. <br /><br />This blog is a means to me pushing myself to regularly post my latest work for you guys to see and to act as somewhat of a motivator for myself to get out there and pursue projects that i'm interested in. Hopefully that is what will make up the main body of the content on here, however, don't be surprised if there's random shots thrown around in there!<br /><br />I hope you enjoy and follow the development of this blog.<br /><br />The first image i'm posting is one of my all time favourites and is from a short photo story on <a href="http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/auschwitz">Auschwitz</a>. I hope it speaks for itself. <br /><br />Peace out,<br /><br />AdamAdam Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901943465047368423noreply@blogger.com0