Behind the scenes
1st February 2019
A couple of Shots from the Lens of my Nikon Camera
The First shot – taken at IWM Duxford, in Cambridgeshire, Taken from under the wing of a Lancaster Bomber.
The Second Shot….setup of experimental shots with BASIC Clicks, capturing Water Movement. This shot was a bit of a group effort, as each part of the shot from pouring the water to setting up the deflector took 1 person each in its creation
Old Trafford, Manchester , 20th May 2018
Stood on the corner
at a moments attention
looking on as the club i volunteer with
engaged in a mighty test of endurance in the northwest sun
Heat making everyone sweat
as feet hit the tarmac of Manchesters roads
rooting them on, the hardy bunch of volunteers
ready to applaud and guide them toward their rewards
it might not be cash – but that medals more than gold
even taking in its colour – as every year the
roads of Manchester take a pounding
Running through a rose garden
often ruins your clothes
Specially if you are wearing a woollen jumper
expect those knitted specialities to get
Snagged on a spike or two – creating a hole that’ll need to be patched
Salford 4th July 2017
During the day – it’s noticible
Around the morning – even more so
Some people haven’t the time to appreciate the sunrise
Hospital awaits those who don’t slow down.
Salford, 12th May 2017
Down the long stretches of Tarmac he goes
In darkness, fuelled by apples and bananas
Some call him crazy, but others they smile
Taking to the deserted road, to break down his time
All for the prize, of reaching that line
Nice shiny medal and Achievement awaits
Could records be broken this year ? A possibility
Expect a great smile as the target is reached
pinnacle of the amateur athletes preparation
stood by the line , waiting for the sound of the air horn
twenty six miles following the road
alongside the record breakers and club runners
and teams in fancy dress.
Guiding the way, the marshals on the miles
leading the athletes to their goal.
Sunday 22nd May 2016
Location : Old Trafford, Manchester.
Today I’ve been doing a spell of volunteering with Sale Harriers.
I’ve been marshalling the Great Manchester Run…its been wonderful watching the runners on the Old Trafford Stretch of the course passing Manchester Utd! The weekend began at the other side of the city with the Mini and Junior Run around the Etihad Campus (Sportcity)
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Even though they were hit by everything the Manchester weather could hit them with – We even had some Sun!!! The race had its elite element with some of the worlds best long distance runners in the Elite Mens and Women’s races. But it was watching the charity runners that did it for me. Not at least, the runners running for Salford’s Brain and Spinal injury charity. I could have sworn a pack of imperial stormtroopers passed me more than once 🙂 Hope the charity runners raised loads of cash for their chosen charities.
P.S. I’ve read somewhere the runners were happy with their tee shirt this year – well, as a marshal i’m really happy with this years kit…a weatherproof jacket I can wear after the event without feeling like an advertisement board!
My Marshall’s Uniform – used at Old Trafford and The Etihad!
