| It's the Bloke Blog 2012! |
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A little bit of story
behind the photographs...
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| 10 February |
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Minor interruption for
the 'Bloke Everest Challenge'... Bloke is pleased to be sponsoring Ian Spalding on his forthcoming expedition to conquer Everest. After years spent tackling progressively tougher mountains, Ian's lifetime ambition is now within reach. |
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Ian on the summit of Cho Oyu, 26.906 feet |
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After a warm-up on Kilimanjaro, the expedition will set off for Everest on 1 April. They'll travel via the north-east ridge and aim to summit in mid-May. You can follow progress at www.adventurepeaks.com/news
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Ian with Chris Bonington |
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Brave Ian is raising
money for Cancer Relief; if you'd like to support the charity please
visit
www.justgiving.com/Ian-Spalding.
Alternatively, due to the fantastic cost of the expedition (about £1
per foot!), if you'd rather help directly
let me know and I'll
pass it on. Looks like there is something tougher than wedding photography after all. Godspeed Ian, we're all rooting for you. |
| 3 February |
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'Uncle Phil'. I don't know where the phrase came from, but it's an affectionate term for the guests who love photography as much as me. I think they're great, and we often have nerdy discussions about lenses and f-stops! With the 'official' photos in the bag, I stand aside and let them have a go too. |
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| 16 January |
| I was right! Since my last entry, four new couples have climbed aboard HMS Bloke for their wedding photography. Sara & Mark, Sara & Barry, Clare & Alan and Anne & Andrew have all signed up for 2012. Andrew is a member of the Magic Circle, and particularly liked this 'card spring' shot snapped at a wedding last year: |
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| 1 January |
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With Christmas
and the New Year over, January is the time when many
brides-to-be start organising their wedding seriously. The venue is
probably booked, and the next thing to arrange is usually the
photographer... So I'd like to wish a 'Happy New Year' to all couples reading my Blog, and hope to hear from you and see if I can complete the next stage of your 'things to do' list!
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