Tuesday 13 March 2012

Saturday 10 March 2012

Jump To It! Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo enlists Edinburgh College of Art


Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Chief Executive and Producer Brigadier David Allfrey MBE is joined by piper, dancers and Edinburgh College of Art students as the search for an Edinburgh College of Art student to become its official artist in residence is launched.

The post runs from May to September and carries a £1,500 stipend. It offers the successful student the opportunity to create original work for the promotion and celebration of the Tattoo and its 2012 production. It is anticipated that the student's work will be displayed at an exhibition held later this year.

Thursday 8 March 2012

Historic Scotland Events Guide 2012


I took this cover shot which appears on the front of the 2012 Historic Scotland Events Guide at the Jousting Spectacular event at Linlithgow Palace last year. I spotted a couple of kids in the crowd who were dressed in medieval costume and after checking with their parents for permission, set up a shot where they were to be chased by one of the performers.

I love the look on the face of the wee boy who can't decide between screaming or laughing.

The full guide can be downloaded here.

Thursday 1 March 2012

Eats Shoots, Anne Leaves





The two giant pandas at Edinburgh Zoo received a royal seal of approval this week when they were visited by HRH Princess Anne.

The Princess Royal met and fed Tian Tian and Yang Guang in their specially build enclosures