Sam Isaac Bye Bye

So the final Sam Isaac shows are nearly upon us and with that, a final single, which you can download and pay as much as you like and a video with us in furry/glitter costumes. You can watch it and look at all the photos here:

http://anniewhyareyousoangry.wordpress.com/

Efterklang

Efterklang are a Danish band….I’ve seen them 3 times now, each totally breathtaking, they’re one of the best live bands I’ve ever seen. The song in the video, is a from their forthcoming record and my friend Matt and I describe it as the ‘new best song in the world’ as when we heard it first we were literally speachless. They’ve just released a live album recorded with the Danish National Chamber Orchestra, which you can find out more about here – www.myspace.com/efterklang

15 Tips for Band Photogrpahy

My latest photography article is now online for you to read and enjoy!

It’s great to know what you think, constructive criticism is always welcome!

Phototuts+ – 15 Top Tips for Band Photography

Taken by Phil Sharp – http://www.flickr.com/photos/hog

Port Isaac, Cornwall

Port Isaac, Cornwall, originally uploaded by SimonBray1.

Taken on a summer break to Cornwall with my parents. The television series ‘Doc Martin’, with Martin Clunes, is being filmed at the top of the bay.

Cormacro

Cormacro, originally uploaded by SimonBray1.

Taken in the recording studio at the weekend

Wildlife Photographer of the year

This years wildlife photographer of the year exhibit has just opened at the Natural History Museum in London. Having seen some of the winning entries and heard from friends who’ve been to visit, it’s well worth a visit if you in the area. This year’s winning entry was of a wolf jumping over, taken with a Hassleblad 503CW (worth about £4,500) which is a medium format film camera, which just goes to prove that digital photography has by no means over taken film as the primary format!

This shot is one of my favourites from all of the winners. It won the award for ‘Nature in Black and White’. It’s so simple, yet the drama and movement captured is stunning, I’d like to think of it as something that I can aspire to, I’d love to be taking photos like this in the future!

Wildlife Photographer of the year – Online Gallery

Children on the Shore

Children on the Shore, originally uploaded by SimonBray1.

I’ve just sorted out a trip to Cornwall at the end of November. Me and Joel are road tripping it all the way from Manchester to Falmouth, 6 hours in the car. I’m going to see Sarah and her lovely new town/friends/uni. Joel is going to visit his friends from back home. I can’t wait. Cornwall is so much more beautiful than Manchester. I’ll make sure I take lots of snaps to show you all.

Last Ever Sam Isaac Shows

As you may or may not have heard, what is currently known as Sam Isaac (and band) will be playing their last ever shows at the start of December. Having played drums for Sam over 2 years, it’s going to be strange to think that we’re never going to play these songs again, so now is your chance to come and sing along and have a great time for one last time, or if you’ve never made it to a show, this is your last chance! Also playing are the Xcerts, who are super great and fun and have just been on tour with Idlewild and Funeral for a Friend.

Bored during a powercut!

Creep, originally uploaded by SimonBray1.

Richard Dawkins is going to write me a book

Richard Dawkins is to write an illustrated book for teenagers and young adults aiming to dispell myths including, who the first man and first woman were, why there are seasons, what the sun is, how old the world is and why there are so many animals, first answering the questions with myth and legend, and then with “lucid scientific explanations”.

Read about it here

No thanks Richard.