Barbie

Jumping for joy . . . .02-05-2011

2011-09-04T06:43:00.001-07:00

Jumping for joy . . . .02-05-2011, a photo by An Old Barbie Doll on Flickr.

2011-04-16T11:20:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow, tomorrow............
I'm soooooooo looking forward to this new experience!

Michael in Controversy again . . 10-04-2011

2011-04-16T11:19:00.001-07:00

Michael in Controversy again . . 10-04-2011, a photo by An Old Barbie Doll on Flickr.

Went for breakfast at The Premises Cafe in Hackney and saw this controversial piece of artwork first hand. Rusty didn't even notice it.
To me it was neither art nor controversial!

Beyond Remote . . . . . . 05-03-2011

2011-03-05T12:42:00.001-08:00

Beyond Remote . . . . . . 05-03-2011 a photo by An Old Barbie Doll on Flickr.

I used a remote control to take this image.
Its range is pretty good.
The Beyond Group are holding their 2nd Members Exhibition at the 'Octagon' in Colchester.
Today most of its members were there to help hang the exhibition.
I decided to take hundreds of images in order to make up a short A/V of the hanging. My mistake was to not take a spare battery. I had a full charged battery at the beginning, but that was not enough to last the 3 ½ hours that we were there. BETTER LUCK NEXT YEAR!

Poster

2011-02-25T04:38:00.001-08:00

Poster
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

On the 5th March 2011, at The Octagon in Colchester, we hung the 2nd Exhibition of the Beyond Group's members work.
It will be on for 3 months so hopefully we will get a lot of people visiting and leaving comments for us to take on board for possible future exhibitions.

Joe Cornish

2011-02-16T03:50:00.001-08:00

Joe Cornish
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Chrissie & Colin Westgate invited us to supper on Valentine's Day to meet Joe Cornish, the well known and much loved Landscape Photographer. Joe comes from Northumberland but is currently doing some workshops with Colin in and around Essex.

Photo by Bryan Mapstone

2011-01-20T08:54:00.001-08:00

Photo by Bryan Mapstone
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Taken whilst I was doing my 'A Byte of Barbie' lecture at The Vale CC in Wales.

The Face of Wales

2011-01-16T03:07:00.001-08:00

The Face of Wales
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Just returned from doing yet another lecture tour, this time in Cardiff. As per usual we like to walk around and explore the locations that we go to. I was pleased to see that Cardiff has lots of Sculptures scattered around the bay for everyone to enjoy. I wouldn't mind coming back to Cardiff during the summer.

Clevedon Pier

2011-01-12T06:00:00.001-08:00

Clevedon Pier
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Just came back from doing a short lecture tour around the Bristol area and just had to visit the beautiful Clevedon Pier. A delicate looking Victorian pier. This has been photographed at low tide which I think helps to show it in all its glory.

Making angels in the snow

2010-12-03T11:33:00.001-08:00

Making angels in the snow
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Having fun in the snow despite having to be at work.

Alice Cooper ~ Too freaky for some

2010-11-01T11:13:00.001-07:00

Alice Cooper ~ Too freaky for some
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Alice Cooper . . . . . . 31-10-2010

2010-11-01T01:54:00.001-07:00

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Alice Cooper . . . . . . 31-10-2010
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

What a great way to celebrate Halloween, but to be in Camden, at the Roundhouse, seeing Alice Cooper performing live!

Bully boy policemen . . . . . . . . . 08-10-2010

2010-10-11T00:48:00.001-07:00

Bully boy policemen . . . . . . . . . 08-10-2010
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

There was something kicking off at Bishop's Stortford Friday night and so I went to investigate.

I was then threatened with arrest by this man because I photographed him in a public park.
He told me it was against the law to photograph him!
When I challenged him on what charge, he responded with the anti-terrorism act!

He pointed a bright torch into my eyes as he continued to interrogate me for quite some time. He wanted my name and address, which I gave him. He wanted to see proof of my ID, but then wouldn't accept a credit card, bank card, photographic membership card, store card etc., as proof of ID. The bright light still burning into my eyes as he wanted to know why I was there, where I had come from etc.,. Threatening all the while to arrest me for photographing them.

He then changed tack and said it was illegal to photograph the under 16 year old's that were in the park????? I explained that I hadn't photographed them yet, but even if I had, it was not illegal to do so!
He then insisted that I delete all the images from my camera, to which I refused. I told him he had no right, but he still insisted. I continued to refuse ............ awaiting imminent arrest by now. He then requested to see the images, which I was happy to do. Only to be disappointed myself with the results............... All this hassle for nought really.

But I would just like to name and shame this man. I don't know who he is and in reality don't want to get acquainted. Not the sort of policeman to be proud of. A bully basically. He saw me as an easy target. A little woman alone, armed with nothing but a camera. WRONG WOMAN TO PICK ON FELLA!

But who is he. He needs to be named and shamed!

What had he got to hide is my biggest question! Apart from who is he?

Whatever, he should NOT be in OUR police force!

Ironically, the policewoman who was with him, suggested that If I really wanted to take take Candid shots, why didn't I go to the fairground within the same park, ........... which would mostly consist of kids under 16 ???????

Handy download regarding photographers rights in the UK
www.informationisbeautiful.net/2010/photographers-rights-...

Skye

2010-07-15T01:45:00.001-07:00

Skye
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Little Skye now 5 months old.
Pretty in Pink.

2 Males . . . . . . . . . . 26-06-2010

2010-06-29T23:33:00.001-07:00

2 Males . . . . . . . . . . 26-06-2010
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

This year has been a bumper year for Stag Beetles in our garden. As we sit out at dusk to watch the bats etc., There has been an abundance of these wonderful spectacular creatures.

Family tomb of Joseph & Charlotte Shaw (nee Blanche)

2010-06-02T11:50:00.001-07:00

Family tomb of Joseph & Charlotte Shaw (nee Blanche)
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Kensal Green Cemetery is well worth a visit. The first of the magnificent 7 to have been created as a Garden style cemetery away from the usual churchyards. Built in the nineteenth century and many of the tombs are very ostentatious and beautifully decorated.

Family Catacomb . . . . 03-05-2010

2010-05-06T05:26:00.001-07:00

Family Catacomb . . . . 03-05-2010
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Back to London for the May Bank Holiday. After visiting Camden on the Sunday during the Camden Crawl, we went to a more sober location on the Monday. Namely Highgate Cemetery. We visited the East side a few years back, so this time I went on the tour around the West side. Fabulous place to visit or to be buried in.

Rusty & I

2010-04-11T01:27:00.001-07:00

Rusty & I
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Rusty and I at Leanne's 30th birthday party celebrations. Rusty has borrowed Martin's wig (for comic effect). Photographed by Beccie.

Leanne's 30th birthday

2010-04-11T01:26:00.001-07:00

Leanne's 30th birthday
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Everyone had a good time at Leanne's 30th birthday bash.
The fancy dress party was in the theme of the 80's.

Fish Spa

2010-04-07T05:57:00.001-07:00

Fish Spa
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Went to London for Easter and of course to Camden. Couldn't resist this pedicure by fish whilst we were there. Can thoroughly recommend it. It was so relaxing and they didn't tickle at all.

21 again

2010-03-22T08:57:00.001-07:00

21 again
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

It was my birthday on Saturday and Anne Marie, one of the organisers at the WCPF, got up at 6.30am and made me this surprise cake. It was a surprise too, especially when the candles set off the fire alarms. What a lovely kind gesture of the lady concerned though, and it really made my day. So thank you. Anne Marie, you made being '21 again, a little less painful.
This picture also sums up my week consisting of many surprise gifts and special moments. I have been very fortunate, thank you to all my special friends and family.

More Presents

2010-03-22T08:53:00.001-07:00

More Presents . . . 22-03-2010
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

More lovely presents from my dear friends at work. I am a very lucky lady to have such wonderful work colleagues that I can also call close friends too. Thank you all.

Thank you Lucretia, Clive and Skye

2010-03-22T08:52:00.001-07:00

Thank you Lucretia
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Was away for my birthday and so these were sent to my place of work. The flowers are beautiful and fancy chocolates to die for.

2010-02-22T00:09:00.000-08:00

Welcome to baby Skye Lindsay Moffat, born 6am on 10-02-2010 weighing 6lb 9oz

2010-02-07T23:56:00.000-08:00

Waiting the arrival of Skye.

Pregnant Pause

2010-01-25T11:49:00.001-08:00

Pregnant Pause 24-01-2010
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Awaiting the big day. Coming soon a little Skye to join the Lindsay / Moffat clans. Two weeks left to the due date, but if little baby Skye takes after her mum, she'll be late!

So what are these two up to?

2010-01-15T15:26:00.000-08:00

Children behave

2010-01-15T15:22:00.000-08:00

We were trying out an experiment at work and as you can see we are all very well behaved children.

Robin

2010-01-11T12:43:00.001-08:00

Robin
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

The locals in Scotland were very friendly despite me not being able to speak the lingo.

Last light

2010-01-11T12:42:00.001-08:00

Last light
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

The weather was superb for photography despite being horrid to travel in.

Judging in freezing conditions

2010-01-11T12:41:00.001-08:00

Judging in freezing conditions
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Just returned from touring around Scotland doing lectures and then judging the PAGB small clubs competition at the weekend. It was a cold start as weather had turned nasty with temperatures well below the norm. By the time Rusty judged the Open clubs it had warmed up some what and we didn't need the blankets.

Marble Arch

2009-12-28T03:26:00.001-08:00

Marble Arch
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Surprised at how many people were about on Christmas Day around London. People just walking and enjoying the wonderful sights of London itself. My only complaint was that ALL the public conveniences were closed and of course were the majority of cafes and bars.

World's #1

2009-12-27T09:57:00.001-08:00

World's #1
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Our few days away finished with a super breakfast at the Ace Cafe, Wembley.

Wrapped for Christmas

2009-12-27T09:56:00.001-08:00

Wrapped for Christmas
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Spent Christmas in London again and we had a fabulous time, just as I had visualised.

Happy 18th Gordon.

2009-12-21T02:37:00.001-08:00

& Happy 16th James & Sophie

2009-12-21T02:33:00.001-08:00

We ventured out in the winter snow to join in with the Birthday Celebrations of Gordon, James & Sophie. A good time was had by all.

Keep smiling

2009-12-18T03:34:00.001-08:00

Keep smiling
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Couldn't get to work today as the A12 closed due to a mixture of accidents and breakdowns exasperated by the heavy snowfall.

Bruges at night

2009-12-14T05:53:00.001-08:00

Bruges at night
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Went to Bruges over the weekend with the Upminster CC crew. A good time was had by everyone. Bruges is beautiful and being the Christmas season, the atmosphere was special.

Men, Betting, Drinking and Smoking

2009-11-29T08:52:00.001-08:00

Men, Betting, Drinking and Smoking
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Everything my mother had warned me to against.

So it is true, Barbie has finally gone to the dogs.

The race

2009-11-29T08:50:00.001-08:00

The race
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Believe me this is no easy shot to take. I am determined to get better than this, and plan to return under better lighting conditions, as Flash is definitely NOT alowed, as I learnt to my peril.

This was also the first time that I have seen the hounds catch the hare.

Not because the hounds were super fast, but because the mechanical hare developed a fault, slowed and eventually stopped.

Baby Faced Killer

2009-11-24T10:40:00.001-08:00

Baby Faced Killer
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Pure unadulterated silliness.

2009-11-22T10:28:00.000-08:00

Here I be, collecting the 'Don Byatt' award from Don Langford, for 'The Deviant Dr. Faustus' (picture:- top middle behind me.)

2009-11-22T10:23:00.000-08:00

Photographed at the Hanbury Turn in Bromsgrove. We have spent the weekend at Coventry, so that we could be at the opening of The Bromsgrove National Exhibition. We arrived early so went to The Hanbury Turn for a drink. It was pouring down with rain when we left but couldn't resist photographing this discarded chair on our way back to our car.

2009-11-18T12:18:00.000-08:00

Rusty and Roxy our Chilean Rose Tarantula

2009-11-18T12:15:00.000-08:00

Groggy Froggy our 'Whites' Tree Frog, named after the man who first discovered the species.

We've had him over 16 years and he was fully grown then.

Lake District Traffic Problems

2009-11-08T22:17:00.001-08:00

Lake District Traffic Problems
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Just returned from a weekend of lectures given to the North West region of the RPS. It was held in the beautiful location of Ullswater in the Glenridding Hotel. We were well and truly pampered whilst we were there. On the Saturday we had a chance to see a little of the neighbouring area, but after a few hours the weather turned nasty.

Bastards broke into my Mazda

2009-11-01T23:13:00.001-08:00

They broke a bottle and used this cut into the roof. After gaining access, they ripped out the glove compartment, clock and cigarette tray. There wasn't anything worth stealing so they have done hundreds of pounds worth of damage for nothing. They must have been pissed off to find nothing worth nicking but I'd love to tear out their innards if I got hold of them!

2009-10-27T06:18:00.000-07:00

CONGRATULATIONS RUSTY ON ACHIEVING YOUR FBPE!

Rusty has been waiting for one more award in the BPE National Exhibitions and has finally done it with one extra award spare in the Bromsgrove National Exhibition. This means that he has had over 500 exhibition acceptances in total (600+ in reality), plus 50 awards since gaining his BPE5*.

Paul Mason ~ World's fattest man

2009-10-22T12:10:00.001-07:00

Unbelievably

Paul Mason ~ World's fattest man
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

now weighing 70st and costing

the taxpayer nearly £100,000 per year.

Autumn at Losehill Hall

2009-10-19T15:59:00.001-07:00

Autumn at Losehill Hall
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Taken through the bathroom window of Losehill Hall

Losehill Hall

2009-10-18T13:48:00.002-07:00

We had a lovely weekend at Losehill Hall meeting up with a couple of old friends along with making a few new ones. We were invited by the YPU to do some lectures and workshops here and we were looked after very well. I hope everyone else enjoyed it as much as Russ and I did.

Whilst at Losehill Hall, I was persuaded to model for the group on the Saturday afternoon by Robert, captured himself on camera by Rusty.

But being such a shy and introverted soul that I am, I don't know how I managed it!

Should have gone to Spec Savers

2009-10-18T13:48:00.001-07:00

We arrived late Friday night and only managed to see the tail end of fellow lecturers Clive Haynes and Martin Addison's talk. This particular display consisted of a panel of 3D images needing these green and red lensed glasses to view them correctly.

Ready for baby 'Sky'

2009-10-11T22:26:00.000-07:00

Went to Lucretia and Clive's for a lovely meal. Lucretia showed us the new Nursery ready for 'Sky'.

2009-10-04T05:05:00.000-07:00

Finished judging the Shrewsbury Open Exhibition of projected images yesterday, alongside fellow selectors Ralph Duckett & Rusty Lindsay. It was a long day but a very enjoyable one. The standard was extremely high amongst the two and half thousand entries received and some tough decisions had to be made. Congratulations to all who had work accepted and special congratulations to the award winners. All well deserved.

Too Wild?

2009-10-03T16:16:00.001-07:00

Too Wild?
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Deemed too extreme for 'Family viewing' ! for 7Daysofshooting This was photographed at the London International Tattoo Convention where children maybe rare but are allowed in. They would have seen far worse than this in reality and not just a photograph of a comical stage set up. Are we really still living in the dark ages? Have we not moved forward to the 21st Century yet?

Perhaps I am either very naive or plain amoral, as I see nothing wrong with this image. It's just a bit of fun.

Shiny see through hair

2009-10-03T16:11:00.001-07:00

Shiny see through hair
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Taken at the London International Tattoo Convention. Not everyone is either tattooed or extreme, but this is the ideal venue to photograph willing models of all styles whether competitors, vendors or purely visitors.

Glamour at the Tattoo Convention

2009-09-28T23:42:00.001-07:00

Glamour at the Tattoo Convention
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

There are pretty girls everywhere you look. Some are performers, some stall holders, others calendar girls, pin up models, I am sooooo jealous.

Unique Fashions

2009-09-28T23:41:00.001-07:00

Unique Fashions
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Unique fashions can be found at many of the Tattoo Conventions but pribably the London one is the best for clothing stalls.

Smooth talker

2009-09-28T22:50:00.001-07:00

Smooth talker
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Another gentleman photographed at the London Tattoo Convention over the weekend. Not all visitors or vendors are extreme but all seem willing to pose for the camera. I don't think I have ever been refused at a Tattoo Convention.

LOVE

2009-09-27T23:23:00.001-07:00

Went to the London Tattoo Convention over the weekend and came back with lots of interesting photos as per usual. Tattoo conventions are ideal photo opportunities. Here I am being photographed with 'The Scary Guy'. In 1998 Earl Kenneth Kaufmann changed his name by deed poll to The Scary Guy. His motive:- "The Total Elimination of Hate, Violence and Prejudice Worldwide," Scary has worked with over 7 million people around the world teaching anti-bullying, tolerance and acceptance of being different.

2009-09-27T23:13:00.000-07:00

Various forms of entertainment could be found in different areas around the Tobacco Dock location.
On this occasion the young lady was dancing (erotically) and laying/bouncing around in a bath filled with broken glass.

2009-09-27T23:11:00.000-07:00

Yes he is totally inked up!
Photographed at the London Tattoo Convention which was held over the weekend of 25th - 27th September 2009.

Big G on a good day

2009-09-27T23:07:00.001-07:00

Big G on a good day
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Met Gary at the London Tattoo Convention. Louise and Gary are a great couple and Gary really isn't as grumpy as he looks.

Barefoot and pregnant

2009-09-25T13:43:00.001-07:00

Barefoot and pregnant
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Paulina is due in November & I wish her the very best. It was a long hard day and she did brilliantly. I thought this photo idea was appropriate for the model. I didn't want to glamourize motherhood for its not. It's hard work, rewarding yes, but still hard work for 18 years plus..

Missing Madonna

2009-09-24T14:16:00.001-07:00

Missing Madonna
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Veronique, a 3rd year college student studying Illustration, was my favorite model. She really got into the acting side of all my ideas, no matter how surreal, during the course of the photoshoot.

Yoka

2009-09-24T14:09:00.001-07:00

Yoka
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Yoka, a classically trained dancer with a super figure made the shoot look easy.

Struggling with his sexuality

2009-09-24T13:57:00.001-07:00

Struggling with his sexuality
Originally uploaded by An Old Barbie Doll

Johann, an experienced model of 15 years was photographed at Salve Mater, Lovenjoel, Belgium.