Friday, May 16, 2008

Make 'Em Laugh

My editorial and photographic profile of actor David Ross, contained within the pages of the June 2008 edition of the nationally-distributed Lancashire Life magazine, hit the British news stands today.

Originally entitled The Green Green Grass of the Ribble Valley (in reference to David's current BBC comedy television series, The Green Green Grass), Make 'Em Laugh profiles the life and career of the West End and television thespian who currently makes his home here in Lancashire's Ribble Valley.

American readers can purchase Lancashire Life at selected Barnes & Noble bookstores (including Burbank, California) and other news stands featuring international publications.

Sunday, May 11, 2008

The Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo - Update

Sarah and I have just returned to our home base with some excellent photographic images in hand from The Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo. The tattoo is a new addition to the programme of the venerable Royal Windsor Horse Show, which the organisers are hoping to repeat again next year.

Unlike like the cooler (and wetter!) northern regions of Britain, the weather in Windsor was a very balmy 78 degrees. The audience of the evening spectacular were provided with an extra treat due to the surprise attendance by HM Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, The Duke of Edinburgh, who made the short trek from the nearby castle in their Land Rover. The royal viewing box was just a few feet away from our assigned photographic position, and by all appearances the royal couple were thoroughly enjoying the show.

In addition to the Household Cavalry and the massed Scottish bagpipe bands, personnel of the British armed forces who have recently returned from tours of duty in Iraq and Afganistan were greeted by a standing ovation when they enterred the equestrian arena. This was definitely a memorable evening for all who were present.

Friday, May 09, 2008

The Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo

We'll be attending and photographing The Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo this weekend. With a format similar to the annual Edinburgh Military Tattoo, bagpipe bands and other military musical units will be performing on the grounds of Windsor Castle. According to our press briefing, Princess Anne (The Princess Royal) and Prince Edward will be representing the Royal Family at this charity event which is benefitting the wonderful work and services conducted by the Royal British Legion. In addition to the pipe bands and fireworks, Sarah and I are also looking forward to spending the night in a bed & breakfast that has been converted from stables which were originally built and owned by Queen Victoria.