Suntan Lotion Man

Posted on October 10, 2013October 10, 2013 Posted in Hobbies, People, TravelTagged "Nikon D800", #newforestshow, black and white, blackandwhite., hampshire, Monochrome, Nikkor 16-35 f/4G ED VR, nikonLeave a comment

Suntan Lotion Man, a photo by Davidap2009 on Flickr.

It was hot work watching the show jumping on the hottest day of the year. Gallons of sum cream were no doubt used.

Skep Maker

Posted on October 9, 2013October 10, 2013 Posted in Hobbies, PeopleTagged "Nikon D800", #beekeeping, #newforestshow, beehive, Nikkor 16-35 f/4G ED VR, nikon, skep, tradition2 Comments

Beehive Maker, a photo by Davidap2009 on Flickr.

At the New forest show. I went to the bee keepers tent. I’m,as you know more than interested in our little friends. I got to see how the traditional beehives are made. They really are a work of art.

You can have a look at the post I wrote earlier this year about my visit to a beekeeper .here .Also see what a traditional skep like the one above looks like when the bees are finished.

The Green Way To Go.

Posted on October 8, 2013October 8, 2013 Posted in UncategorizedTagged "Nikon 24-70 f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S", "Nikon D800", #funeral, #newforestshow, black and white, blackandwhite., coffin, green, hearse, Monochrome, tandem2 Comments

The Green Way To Go., a photo by Davidap2009 on Flickr.

At the New forest show on what must have been the hottest day this year I saw a stand by a local funeral director. I was surprised by the diversity of choice and admit to a little morbid fascination.
A little macabre. But what a cool way for a cycle enthusiast to go to his or her last resting place. No emissions and even the coffin is a thick blanket like material.