They say never work with children or animals.
I will add to that...think long and hard about agreeing to photograph a wedding in a dimly lit registry office, a double decker bus and a party boat. To be honest I wasn't looking forward to downloading the photos. It was a nerve-wracking moment when I started clicking through. Fortunately...I managed to capture at least one decent shot of each important ceremony moment (the look on the groom's face as the bride enters the room, the exchange of rings, the vows and the signing of the 'register'). I also managed to get several confetti throwing moments (this is always a challenge as at this point, so early in the day, the guests haven't got accustomed to my style and some always seem reticent to follow instructions). Then we all boarded a red double-decker bus. I felt like a bus conductor going up and down the stairs with my ticket machine (camera). So that's that ticked off my bucket list. The next stop was a darkened bar room. Another super backdrop for photos. Then the party boat. To be fair it was very light and bright. But tight for space when it comes to group shots. So I pretty much abandoned that idea and aimed for portraits. Lots of people captured singing along to Girls Aloud. But you know...as I scrolled through the shots, I deleted far fewer than I would have expected. And had a good selection to further narrow down from. So all in all - a good shoot and more importantly the happy couple are pleased. That makes it all worthwhile. That and the tiny blonde, curly-haired, blue-eyed princess who gave a marvellous rendition of one of the Frozen songs. Animals (Hens) Since the hens decided that the old vegetable garden wasn't big enough for them they are now in the paddock. Which they seem to have decided is not big enough for them. So these 'not too flighty' Rhode Rock hens seem to be able to jump five feet (with clipped wings)...so they can sit on top of fences or get to the very tasty hardcore outside the paddock gate. So tomorrow I shall be Googling 'how much fucking space does a hen need?' Animals (Sheep) So I popped down Helen and Rick's to 'help' with the sheep shearing this afternoon. First job - round them up. Three humans, two border collies and a quad bike. You'd think it would be easy. Armed with a bucket of sheep food I led the way up the hill. With a huddle of sheep all trying to get into the bucket. At one point one them decided it wanted a piggy back. Got half the flock to the top. Then they all ran back down again. And so it went on. We finally managed (not sure I was any help at all). And the shearing commenced. Jesus. It's terrifying up close. No bloody way did I want to try. But once again - thanks to Helen and Rick for letting me 'help'. The whole experience has convinced me I don't want to be a sheep farmer. I am more than happy to give them a hand but would not like to be the one in charge! Respect to them and Dyfan (the shearer). Also HAPPY BIRTHDAY DYFAN (20 today...shearing with a hangover) Today's photo... A Frozen moment
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