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A couple of weeks ago I was asked to provide a shoot for Labb Magazine. The original concept idea was an outdoor shoot, using flowing red dresses and my local park as a back drop. It was an extension on a few test shoots that had done before. However, the day of the shoot a dense fog came over the whole of Birmingham. A couple of calls were made, A boxing ring was found and was now the location of the shoot.
Red for power and authority! Ladies in a male dominated environment showing fierce-ness within the ring.This shoot was one that fell into place like a dream ….. with dresses constructed over night, models found within hours of the shoot time and the core of team doing what they do best “making magic”
Many thanks to Darren Meddings of Nana’s Gym for letting us the gym.
Photography and Re-touch : Myself
Assistant: Katie Ingram
Design & Styling : George Eko
Make-up & Hair: Oscar Alexander
Model: Sarah Purenll & Claire Randel
The full shoot will be in the first edition of Labb Magazine. Check website for details. Find them on Facebook too !!
But for now, these are some samples with a quick self portrait too !
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Gulls (often informally seagulls) are birds in the family Laridae. They are most closely related to the terns (family Sternidae) and only distantly related to auks, and skimmers, and more distantly to the waders. Until recently, most gulls were placed in the genus Larus, but this arrangement is now known to be polyphyletic, leading to the resurrection of several genera.
They are typically medium to large birds, usually grey or white, often with black markings on the head or wings. They typically have harsh wailing or squawking calls. They have stout, longish bills, and webbed feet. Gull species range in size from the Little Gull, at 120 g (4.2 oz) and 29 cm (11.5 inches), to the Great Black-backed Gull, at 1.75 kg (3.8 lbs) and 76 cm (30 inches).
Oh Dear, how boring is Wikipedia! boring boring boring. The story behind these photos is much fun. My Girlfriend, and 2 mates were headed to the beach We were in Breen (Somerset, South West England.) Breen was a pretty cool place overall. For me the best part of the whole trip was driving the car on the beach. We parked the car on the beach about 20 meters from the waters edge, and began eating our Fish and Chips. At this point the car was sourround by half a dozen big Seagulls. It might of been that we were throwing chips out at them, not to sure.
I got most of these shots while sitting on the rook with my feet hanging through the sunroof, while everyone else used there own dinner as bait. Thank you guys.
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We got ready for a cold and wet weekend but over the three and a bit days, we would not see a drop of water that was not in the sea where it was meant to be. The Gower Peninsula is a stunning landscape; we spent most of our time at Rhossili beach and the surrounding area. We went on a couple of good walks around the local hills and sand dunes.
To get to Worms Head you have to plan your crossing while there is a break in the tide (2.5 hours either side of low tide), navigate over a jagged couple of jagged causeways and up some pretty steep slopes before getting to the highest points and be rewarded with some stunning views.
On Rhossili Beach, at low tide the remains of the Halvetia can be seen, the wreck has been at Rhossili since 1887, wrecked during a severe Gale. The ship was carrying 500 tons of Oak which reportedly made the locals very rich. More info on the ship can be found here. (Link)
At Whiteford point, there is an abandoned Victorian Lighthouse. Whiteford Lighthouse is the only remaining cast iron lighthouse surrounded by the sea in the United Kingdom. It was built in 1865. For those who want to have a look (coordinates: 51°39′09.18″N 4°15′03.90″W, you can find it here)
On our last night we decided to try and catch the sun sunset over Worms Head, So at 7:00 we headed down to the beach to get some nice photos of the wreck and water lowdown close to the water, then a quick dash up the steps and along the path to enjoy a glass of Rose and watch the sun set for another day. Simply stunning. Later that evening we let off some lanterns that drifted off into the welsh sky. With the risk of sounding too girlie, it was very pretty.
Just as a side note, I did try and get some photos of the stars. A few attempts at finding the right shutter speed ( 3 mins @ 1000 iso, f3.5) was about right to get some detail but it was too windy to get any stable shots. But the best thing about camping is, BREAKFAST !
All the photos from the Trip,
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You have to love the frost. I love the early morning light over winter, it gives the most amazing light. Combine the frost and the mist and you have a perfect reason to get the camera out.
Just after the New Year, 2009 Birmingham.
Please view the Winter gallery
All the photos are for sale, Please send me an e-mail @ dave@davepiper.org.uk for info.
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I got asked the other week to provide a print for a Wedding Present, Not only is it a massive thing that someone would ask me to provide the artwork, but the fact that’s is a wedding gift, for me just is amazing. The picture is finally ready to be shipped off to the printers and will be ready very very soon, sorry folks though.. this is a one off and i don’t think its fair that i should show it off quite yet… but i think is the best picture ever!
i will show it to the world late June… Take care..
ps.. i have some new HUGIN examples coming up soon and the New GYPSY PISTOLEROS ARTWORK, for there new single LIVING`LA VIDA LOCA, which is having a US release.
This weekend i am off to shoot POWERBALL INFERNO / ANGER MANAGMENT up in NOTTINGHAM`S ROCK CITY, it will be cool to hook up with Dan and the Crew again, i have not seen them since my birthday!
take care!
photo of the day is,, – the Artwork for the Gypsy Pistloeros – Designed by ME! cool huh! 
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