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I am a photographer with a special interest to document the lives of travelling people and those attending Festivals. I have tried to say something of the lifestyles of the wide variety of people engaged in 'alternatives', and youths many sub-cultures. I have photographed many free and commercial events and have, in recent years, extended my work to include dance parties ('rave culture'). An entire section is now devoted to current forms of environmental protest. Since 1981 and have built a body of work that has been widely applied by the media and others doing research. In addition to my black and white work, I maintain a 'Slide Library'. I have supplied pictures to illustrate articles in a variety of publications including - Guardian, Independent, i-D Magazine, Select, Sounds, DJ, Radio Times, New Statesmen & Society, Squall. Work is also distributed widely round the internet. Additionally, I have contributed to a number of TV films including 'May the Force be with you' and 'Spirit of Albion' for Channel 4 . 'An Englishman's' Right', 'Trashed' and 'Surveillance Society' for BBC. I consulted in making 'Operation Solstice', a film about the bloody police action to prevent the gathering at Stonehenge and the civil action that followed. I have also produced illustrated lectures to educational establishments. Self-published a book entitled 'Stonehenge - Solstice Ritual', to describe aspects of the summer solstice celebrations at the monument. Provide photographs for the magazine 'Festival Eye'. The material was designed to show the many aspects of festivals and of the travelling lifestyle. It has a highly pictorial content. I am also concerned with the editorial content of this magazine. Have contributed to an exhibition titled 'Stonehenge belongs to you and me'. The show was organised by Dr. Barbara Bender, Professor of Anthropology at University College, London. The exhibition has toured a number of civic sites and museums and has promoted much public debate about access to the monument. With the onset of the 1994 Criminal Justice Act, I have prepared information booklets titled 'The Right to Party'. They contain imagery and comment on the main aspects of the law and the implications for the groups primarily affected. The publication and distribution was paid for by a series of benefit events organised by the dance music systems of the East Midlands under the label 'All Systems No'. I helped organise, and performed, with the 'Velvet Revolution Tour' funded by the civil rights pressure groups, Charter 88 and Liberty. This drew together bands and sound systems, installation art, theatre, video and information to raise awareness about these new laws. These In total, I have approximately 52,000 images on file. events provided me with the maximum of opportunity to display images directly related to the issues at hand. In 1994, The Victoria and Albert Museum mounted an exhibition titled 'Street Style - Sidewalk to Catwalk, 1940 to tomorrow'. I exhibited prints and also advised on matters relating to the travellers lifestyle. My photography also informed the base research for this project. I am a graduate of Nottingham Trent University with a BA degree in Photography. I specialised in issues surrounding representation, presenting myself in audio - visual format. I wrote my dissertation on "Positive images, evidence, public order & restrictions". My concern for this community has lead me to actively be involved in welfare and advice agencies. I have been a field worker for the 'Release' organisation and have sat on the management committees of several charities, including 'Festival Welfare Services', the 'Travellers Aid Trust' and the 'Standing Conference on Drug Abuse' (Scoda). Received a 1998 'Big Brother Award' from Privacy International. Presented by Channel 4's Mark Thomas at the London School of Economics. Award for 'outstanding achievement' in contributions to the protection of privacy, for my photography of the extent of police surveillance. The presentation was made on the 50th anniversary of the writing of George Orwell's '1984'. I have become interested in presenting slide shows in a multi-media context. I have been showing work in mainly music and theatre venues, at outdoor events such as the Glastonbury Music and Arts Festival, and at performances with the 'Mutiod Waste Company' . I have also worked with bands such as Hawkwind, Ozric Tentacles, The Orb, The Levellers and Zion Train. I regularly perform with DIY, a dance music collective based in Nottingham, and with 'Smokescreen' from Sheffield. The latest show I have produced and am currently touring with, I have titled: "One eye on the road"
There are a lot of law changes going on, here in the UK, that affect people while trying to celebrate. Themselves, their culture. just wanting to have a nice time! and let rip with their friends. I am 'middle aged' now I suppose, but since I can remember, people around me have said. "Why won't these bastards leave us alone? all we want to do is, festival, dance, party, etc. We're not doing anyone any harm". Thing is, the authorities have never agreed, and they think of 'free spirits' as a threat to the state and are treated accordingly. I had much involvement with free festivals and the events and gatherings at Stonehenge. A free festival at the stones at the Summer solstice that had been happening for twelve years. Hundreds of thousands of young ( and not so young!) gathering for what was obviously a common need to celebrate together. The moral majority! general worthies, the police and the no fun brigade, banded together moved the law about a bit. Then came and hit us with sticks with much blood. It was kind of like a signal and intimidation, to stop many others coming to `play with us in the fields. Because of our reputation in Britain as having a proper liberal democracy ??, it was news all over the place, that our police could behave in such a way towards unarmed civilians, in pursuit of political ends. Talking to people in various countries, I know its not just Britain starting to get tough on deviants of various sorts. Although a lot of travelling people have left England because of the oppression of their lifestyles, some are starting to find similar law and prejudice applied to them, elsewhere as well. Some of the ideas of festivals and travelling that we have done here, have some roots in America in the late sixties with the big festivals (with the free ones building on the edges!), merry pranksters etc. As well as with the ideas of gathering and celebration that go back 2 or 3 thousand years that seem as relevant now, as then. The music is only part of the mix. Many developed a sense of common purpose and identity. There was an acceptance that modern life was too fast, expensive and polluting to the environment. We had discovered a kind of 'Anarchy in Action', and it worked! People began working out and managing relations within 'our' communities, without reference to 'Them??'. They re trying to squash deviance and dissent here, now. The words `new age traveller' are dirty words here. Used by the press when they want to be rude to us. Now in `dance culture', it all goes round again. Shame isn't it.
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Sunday, April 02, 2006
Arrested for taking pictures! [again] We have run this story on Indymedia and beyond: http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire On Saturday 18th March photographer and serial Indymedia contributor Alan Lodge - or Tash - was arrested after taking photos of armed police in public. Tash denied the charge of wilfully obstructing a police officer at Nottingham Magistrates Court on Monday March 27. Defending solicitor Paul Dhami told the court: "The officers took exception to his presence, and one took it upon himself to physically impede Tash and then arrested him." The arrest came only weeks after Nottingham police issued guidelines to their officers reminding them to respect journalists' rights. On the way to do some shopping and visiting in town, I diverted to follow some police activity, that turned out to be an armed turnout. Helicopter overhead and the heavy mob tearing about near Huntingdon Street and the Mansfield Road, with many guns, here in the centre of Nottingham. I tried to tell the armed policeman 'look, I'm just trying to do my job'. Now, I have photographed armed incidents before and have not been so obstructed. But this time, I ended up being arrested for doing what I am legally allowed to do. Taking photographs in a public place. Being opposed in this activity by the police, is not so unusual for many of us. But this time, it is only weeks after the police issues some guidance to their officers, reminding them of their manners and that it is so permitted. As it further happens, I'm the chap that had been pressing for thier introduction, here in Nottinghamshire. As I am currently facing charges resulting from this incident, I am not allowed to tell you all about the ins-and-outs of the case, so I offer you this release and some background info on the guidelines, and tell you that you will be hearing more about it in time. And, so will they.......! *** NOTTINGHAM NUJ :: News Release - 27 March 2006 The National Union of Journalists is backing Nottingham photographer Alan Lodge in a court case which could have implications for journalists everywhere. Mr Lodge was arrested and charged with wilfully obstructing a police officer after attempting to photograph armed police in the St Anns area of the city. Mr Lodge formally denied the charge when he appeared before Nottingham Magistrates court today. Defending the case, Paul Dhami of Thompsons Solicitors told the court how Mr Lodge saw armed officers on Alfred Street in Nottingham on the afternoon of Saturday 19th March. "The officers took exception to his presence, and one took it upon himself to physically impede Alan and then arrested him," Mr Dhami told the court. "His bag containing camera equipment and his mobile phone were taken as evidence. Apart from the memory card inside the camera, there is no basis for this action." Mr Dhami also referred to a set of guidelines recently agreed between the National Union of Journalists and Nottinghamshire's Chief Constable Steve Green. "It would appear that the officer in question was either not aware of these guidelines or chose to ignore him." The prosecution asked for the case to be adjourned for five weeks for a pre trial review. This has been scheduled for 9.45am on 2 May at Nottingham Magistrates Court. Mr Lodge was given unconditional bail. Speaking outside the court, NUJ Nottingham Branch Secretary, Kevin Stanley, said: "Cases like these raise important questions about the right for photographers to carry out their duties in a public place. We will continue argue vigorously that Alan has done nothing wrong and should not have been arrested." *** Thus, if the wheels have come off in Notts, at the first test, we wonder about the sincerity of police, in thier wider adoption. The story [can only] continue. NUJ website, now carrying the story so far at: http://www.nuj.org.uk/inner.php?docid=1260 NUJ Freelance - May06 Defend the Nottingham One! http://media.gn.apc.org/fl/0605tash.html?i=flindex&d;=2006_05 Indymedia posting http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2006/03/336778.html Indymedia Feature http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2006/03/337223.html onwards and upwards. Tash Below, is a little background on how I came to be in this position! ***** NOTTINGHAMSHIRE POLICE GUIDELINES FOR THE POLICE AND MEDIA AT INCIDENTS *** 1. The media has a legitimate role to play in informing the public and they will attend the scene of incidents. The presence of a photographer or reporter at an incident does not of itself constitute any unlawful obstruction or interference. 2. Journalists need to collect information about an incident as quickly as possible. Some of this information may seem irrelevant, unimportant or improper to an officer. However, as long as the journalist does not break the law, or interfere with an investigation, or cross a cordon, the police officer should not impede the reporter. Journalists who break the law will be dealt with in the same manner as any other offender. 3. A crime scene remains closed to the media whilst evidence is being gathered and detailed forensic examinations take place. The reasons for denial of access should be explained to the journalist and access granted as soon as possible with permission from the Senior Investigating Officer. 4. Journalists have the right to photograph and report events that occur on public property. The police may invite journalists on to private property where an event of public interest has occurred and they have the permission of the owner. They should enter peacefully and not cause any physical damage or attempt to alter any details for photographic purposes. The rights of an owner of private property should be respected and may lead to journalists being asked to leave. If the owner of the property does not give permission then any attempt to gain access would be trespass. 5. Any journalist should be able to show relevant media identification if asked. At the scene of an incident this identification should be visible at all times. 6. Police officers should not restrict journalists from taking pictures or asking questions of other parties, even though the officer may disagree with the journalist’s purpose. It is not a police officer’s role to be the arbiter of good taste and decency. It is an editor’s role to decide what to use. 7. Police officers do not have the authority to prevent a person taking a photograph or to confiscate cameras or film, and such conduct could result in criminal, civil or diciplinary action. 8. In the event of a distressed or bereaved individual making a specific request for the media to leave them in peace the officer should pass this information on to the journalist. However, this is advice on which journalists and their editors must base their own decisions. If the situation becomes an identifiable Breach of the Peace then journalists, as any other citizen, have a duty to disperse if asked to do so. 9. Journalists should not park their vehicles in a way that will obstruct other traffic or hamper emergency vehicles or officers carrying out their lawful duty. These guidelines have beenn sanctioned by Chief Constable Steve Green and the National Union of Journalists. If you would like more information or advice on a specific issue please call Nottinghamshire Police Corporate Communications ***** this is from my FOI post at: http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2005/10/325499.html?c=on#c132287 Police treatment of photographers at incidents Using the Freedom of Information Act myself, I had to compose a report on my recent adventures, and have posted it up on a couple of my professional NUJ lists. So, Having taken the trouble to explain this process to fellow photographers, I thought I might share it with you lot also, since police / Indymedia relations at incidents are just as bad. What might get done for change for 'properly accredited photographers', may have influence on 'ordinary photographers' and 'us lot', if I get some the changes I'm pushing for. So here you are, for your information also. Please check out the story, recounted on these posts: [Imc-notts-features] Tash on the police http://lists.indymedia.org/pipermail/imc-notts-features/2005-October/1011-m8.html [Imc-uk-features] Police treatment of photographers at incidents http://lists.indymedia.org/pipermail/imc-uk-features/2005-October/1013-iy.html Thus, I may have had an effect on some of the issue of concern to me. I hope you see that it may be useful to you, in pursuit of gathering evidence to argue for your interests also ..... *** NUJ calls on police forces to adopt crime scene guidelines Published: Thursday, February 16, 2006 By Jon Slattery New guidelines for police and journalists at crime and accident scenes and other incidents have been drawn up by Nottinghamshire Police and the NUJ. It's hoped that they will help prevent potential conflicts between police and journalists. The NUJ wants other forces across the country to adopt the new agreement. The nine-point guide — contained in a pocket-sized card — has been distributed to all Nottinghamshire Police personnel and NUJ members in the broadcasting, print, PR, photography and freelance sectors. The guidelines say that "the media has a legitimate role to play in informing the public… the presence of a photographer or reporter at the incident does not itself constitute unlawful obstruction or interference." They also state: "Journalists need to collect information about an incident as quickly as possible. Some of this information may seem irrelevant, unimportant or improper to an officer. However, as long as the journalist does not break the law, or interfere with an investigation, or cross a cordon, the police officer should not impede the reporter. Journalists who break the law will be dealt with in the same manner as any other offender." The guidelines say that police officers should not restrict journalists from taking pictures or asking questions of other parties, even though the officer may disagree with the journalist's purpose. NUJ Nottingham branch secretary Kevin Stanley said: "We have had countless reports in the past of police officers being at the very least unhelpful to our members, and at worst obstructing them in their job of getting reasonable access to a crime scene and its environs. "We are now calling on the Association of Chief Police Officers to adopt such guidelines in all police forces." http://www.pressgazette.co.uk/article/160206/nuj_calls_on_police_forces_to_adopt_crime_scene_guidelines *** The story has developed further, because now the MET Police, City of London Police and the British Transport Police, have all followed the model of the work done by us, here in Nottinghamshire EPUK - News - New Police Guidelines agreed http://www.epuk.org/news/2006/03/guidelines2.html NUJ Freelance - NUJ Met police guidelines http://www.londonfreelance.org/photo/guidelines.html NUJ Freelance Apr06 - Police agree on 'media duty' http://www.londonfreelance.org/fl/0604met.html NUJ Freelance May06 Doing our job [with Brian Paddick, Deputy Assistant Commissioner at the MET] http://www.londonfreelance.org/fl/0605hoc.html Metropolitan Police policy on relations with the media http://www.met.police.uk/media *** The following guidelines have been agreed - so far - by the Metropolitan Police, City of London Police and British Transport Police. Guidelines for Metropolitan Police Service staff on dealing with media reporters, press photographers and television crews I believe - and many of you believe - that a key factor in the way we work is how we treat one another and the members of the public with whom we come into contact. - Ian Blair, Commissioner We will build trust by listening and responding. Be accessible and approachable. Build relationships. Encourage others to challenge and get involved.' - Met statement Our values Members of the media are not only members of the public; they can influence the way the Metropolitan Police Service is portrayed. It is important that we build good relationships with them, even when the circumstances are difficult. They have a duty to report many of those things that we have to deal with - crime, demonstrations, accidents, major events and incidents. This guide is designed to help you take the appropriate action when you have to deal with members of the media. 1. Members of the media have a duty to report from the scene of many of the incidents we have to deal with. We should actively help them carry out their responsibilities provided they do not interfere with ours. 2. Where it is necessary to put cordons in place, it is much better to provide the media with a good vantage point from which they can operate rather than to exclude them, otherwise they may try to get around the cordons and interfere with police operations. Providing an area for members of the media does not exclude them from operating from other areas to which the general public have access. 3. Members of the media have a duty to take photographs and film incidents and we have no legal power or moral responsibility to prevent or restrict what they record. It is a matter for their editors to control what is published or broadcast, not the police. Once images are recorded, we have no power to delete or confiscate them without a court order, even if we think they contain damaging or useful evidence. 4. If someone who is distressed or bereaved asks for police to intervene to prevent members of the media filming or photographing them, we may pass on their request but we have no power to prevent or restrict media activity. If they are trespassing on private property, the person who owns or controls the premises may eject them and may ask for your help in preventing a breach of the peace while they do so. The media have their own rules of conduct and complaints procedures if members of the public object. 5. To help you identify genuine members of the media, they carry identification, which they will produce to you on request. An example of the UK Press Card is shown [on the paper guidelines]. 6. Members of the media do not need a permit to photograph or film in public places. 7. To enter private property while accompanying police, the media must obtain permission, which must be recorded, from the person who owns or is in control the premises. We cannot give or deny permission to members of the media to enter private premises whether the premises are directly involved in the police operation or not. This is a matter between the person who owns or is in control the premises and the members of the media. 8. Giving members of the media access to incident scenes is a matter for the Senior Investigating Officer. The gathering of evidence and forensic retrieval make access unlikely in the early stages and this should be explained to members of the media. Requests for access should be passed to the Senior Investigating Officer who should allow access in appropriate cases as soon as practicable. 9. Advice and assistance in dealing with members of the media is available 24 hours a day via the Press Bureau at New Scotland Yard. See the story announcing them http://www.londonfreelance.org/fl/0604met.html the subsequent London Freelance Branch debate at the House of Commons. http://www.londonfreelance.org/fl/0605hoc.html
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Wiltshire Police - Operation Hartley 06/03/2006 - Operation Hartley targets would-be ravers in the south west Wiltshire Police is again participating in a south west regional operation and is warning people not to try and set up illegal raves. The south west is considered to be one of a number of susceptible areas in the UK for illegal raves and the five south west region police forces - Wiltshire, Avon & Somerset, Devon & Cornwall, Dorset and Gloucestershire - are working together to combat them by proactively targeting organisers of events in an intelligence-led manner. The operation will run throughout the coming months and will also take into account the Solstice celebrations in June, where large numbers of people are expected to visit the region. Because Glastonbury Festival is not being held this year, it is anticipated that there will be attempts to stage some 'events' instead and people may gather illegally to try and achieve this. Wiltshire Police works very closely with English Heritage and other agencies during the Solstice period to ensure the environment around Stonehenge is protected from unlawful activities and that the movement of traffic along one of the south west's busiest trunk roads is not impeded. The type of work undertaken by Operation Hartley allows police officers to be better informed and therefore more effective in their operational enforcement. The public can also assist the police in their efforts to deal with this problem by reporting any suspicious activity around open land or disused buildings by either contacting Wiltshire Police on 0845 408 7000 or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. http://www.wiltshire.police.uk/news/newsview.asp?id=1043
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
![]() ![]() NOTTINGHAMSHIRE POLICE GUIDELINES FOR THE POLICE AND MEDIA AT INCIDENTS Reader will know of some my adventures with the police, when covering events as a photographer. Have just finished nearly 18months work, in getting talks going between the police and the NUJ. This has resulted in a set of guidelines for behaviour. So glad to have been a contribution to this. Now, we have to get them addopted around the rest of the country *** 1. The media has a legitimate role to play in informing the public and they will attend the scene of incidents. The presence of a photographer or reporter at an incident does not of itself constitute any unlawful obstruction or interference. 2. Journalists need to collect information about an incident as quickly as possible. Some of this information may seem irrelevant, unimportant or improper to an officer. However, as long as the journalist does not break the law, or interfere with an investigation, or cross a cordon, the police officer should not impede the reporter. Journalists who break the law will be dealt with in the same manner as any other offender. 3. A crime scene remains closed to the media whilst evidence is being gathered and detailed forensic examinations take place. The reasons for denial of access should be explained to the journalist and access granted as soon as possible with permission from the Senior Investigating Officer. 4. Journalists have the right to photograph and report events that occur on public property. The police may invite journalists on to private property where an event of public interest has occurred and they have the permission of the owner. They should enter peacefully and not cause any physical damage or attempt to alter any details for photographic purposes. The rights of an owner of private property should be respected and may lead to journalists being asked to leave. If the owner of the property does not give permission then any attempt to gain access would be trespass. 5. Any journalist should be able to show relevant media identification if asked. At the scene of an incident this identification should be visible at all times. 6. Police officers should not restrict journalists from taking pictures or asking questions of other parties, even though the officer may disagree with the journalist’s purpose. It is not a police officer’s role to be the arbiter of good taste and decency. It is an editor’s role to decide what to use. 7. Police officers do not have the authority to prevent a person taking a photograph or to confiscate cameras or film, and such conduct could result in criminal, civil or diciplinary action. 8. In the event of a distressed or bereaved individual making a specific request for the media to leave them in peace the officer should pass this information on to the journalist. However, this is advice on which journalists and their editors must base their own decisions. If the situation becomes an identifiable Breach of the Peace then journalists, as any other citizen, have a duty to disperse if asked to do so. 9. Journalists should not park their vehicles in a way that will obstruct other traffic or hamper emergency vehicles or officers carrying out their lawful duty. *** These guidelines have beenn sanctioned by Chief Constable Steve Green and the National Union of Journalists. If you would like more information or advice on a specific issue please call Nottinghamshire Police Corporate Communications on 0115 967 2080 ******** this is from my Indymedia FOI post at: http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2005/10/325499.html?c=on#c132287 Police treatment of photographers at incidents Using the Freedom of Information Act myself, I had to compose a report on my recent adventures, and have posted it up on a couple of my professional NUJ lists. So, Having taken the trouble to explain this process to fellow photographers, I thought I might share it with you lot also, since police / Indymedia relations at incidents are just as bad. What might get done for change for 'properly accredited photographers', may have influence on 'ordinary photographers' and 'us lot', if I get some the changes I'm pushing for. So here you are, for your information also. Please check out the story, recounted on these posts: [Imc-notts-features] Tash on the police http://lists.indymedia.org/pipermail/imc-notts-features/2005-October/1011-m8.html [Imc-uk-features] Police treatment of photographers at incidents http://lists.indymedia.org/pipermail/imc-uk-features/2005-October/1013-iy.html Thus, I may have had an effect on some of the issue of concern to me. I hope you see that it may be useful to you, in pursuit of gathering evidence to argue for your interests also ..... *** and, there is now further progress ....... *** From the NUJ NOTTINGHAM BRANCH This will be our final meeting before the Union's annual conference, which decides on NUJ policy for the forthcoming year. The Nottingham Branch has much to contribute to the various debates, thanks to your continued support of our activities. And... our new police/media guidelines have been attracting national interest in the Press Gazette... http://www.pressgazette.co.uk/article/160206/nuj_calls_on_police_forces_to_adopt_crime_scene_guidelines Once again, thanks to the hard work of all Branch members who have been instrumental in getting these sorted. Our next task is to get similar guidlelines adopted in all police forces across England and Wales. Already, the NUJ is in talks with the Met, which is a great step forward. We hope to see you at the Branch Meeting. *** http://www.pressgazette.co.uk/article/160206/nuj_calls_on_police_forces_to_adopt_crime_scene_guidelines NUJ calls on police forces to adopt crime scene guidelines Published: Thursday, February 16, 2006 By Jon Slattery New guidelines for police and journalists at crime and accident scenes and other incidents have been drawn up by Nottinghamshire Police and the NUJ. It's hoped that they will help prevent potential conflicts between police and journalists. The NUJ wants other forces across the country to adopt the new agreement. The nine-point guide — contained in a pocket-sized card — has been distributed to all Nottinghamshire Police personnel and NUJ members in the broadcasting, print, PR, photography and freelance sectors. The guidelines say that "the media has a legitimate role to play in informing the public… the presence of a photographer or reporter at the incident does not itself constitute unlawful obstruction or interference." They also state: "Journalists need to collect information about an incident as quickly as possible. Some of this information may seem irrelevant, unimportant or improper to an officer. However, as long as the journalist does not break the law, or interfere with an investigation, or cross a cordon, the police officer should not impede the reporter. Journalists who break the law will be dealt with in the same manner as any other offender." The guidelines say that police officers should not restrict journalists from taking pictures or asking questions of other parties, even though the officer may disagree with the journalist's purpose. NUJ Nottingham branch secretary Kevin Stanley said: "We have had countless reports in the past of police officers being at the very least unhelpful to our members, and at worst obstructing them in their job of getting reasonable access to a crime scene and its environs. "We are now calling on the Association of Chief Police Officers to adopt such guidelines in all police forces." ***
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Photoshop'd slide show I have uploaded a slide show - video up to Google Video for the first time. Please check it out [click here] ..... This is of course, in addition to many others, available for view on http://tash.dns2go.com A selection from my main photographic work, after i've messed with em in photoshop, and arranged to some chunes
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Monday, January 23, 2006
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Test of video blog Just signed up for a video space on youtube.com. On uploading the video, they give a code to include on an page. This is me, testing it out ....... |