Microgaming Headquarters

The opening of the Microgaming Headquarters, Circular Road, Douglas. The long exposure (4 minutes) has produced some interesting light trails from the passing cars. The interaction of these lights with the street lights and the lit building have created an unusual, but nevertheless effective image.

Cains Advocates Ltd

The brief was to create a dynamic image of Douglas for Cains Advocates company brochure. I concentrated on the Victorian street lamps and Clock which contrast nicely with the modern architecture of the RBS building. The tramlines and cobble-stones create a dynamic composition leading from the bottom corner, while the clouds and light trails from passing cars add that all important sense of movement.

Isle of Man Holiday.com

I was asked to provide an image for the website 'Isle of Man Holiday.com'. The concrete path leads the eye to the Lighthouse, while the use of a polariser adds drama to the wonderful sky. The Ebony large format camera accepts several different film holders, including the Shenhao 6x17cm Panoramic Back used for this image.

Glen View Cottage

I was asked by the company Swagelok to produce an image of Glen View Cottage in Port St. Mary. The owner of the property was leaving the company after some time and this was going to be his surprise parting gift. Through a combination of phone calls and secret text messages, I organised with his wife the best time to come and photograph the property. I chose a wide view from the footpath, revealing the hill top location and making the most of the hedgerow. The rural scene is enhanced by the bluebells on the footpath, as well as the owners cat (Flint) who added that finishing touch by appearing on the back patio. I would like to thank Mrs Ronan and Flint for their help.

Cains Advocates Ltd - Day and Night

Another commission for Cains Advocates, but this time of their newly painted premises in Athol Street. The idea was to produce two images of the building, one during the day and one at night. This proved challenging since Athol Street runs NE to SW, meaning during the winter months, the sun never strikes the facade of the building directly. Luckily, the sun was reflecting off a nearby building, so I was able to utilise this 'borrowed light'. The night time shot was improved by asking the staff to turn on all the lights in the building, making it glow in the darkness. As I stood at my tripod waiting for the light to fade, I was served endless cups of coffee by the friendly staff. I would like to thank them for helping me stave off the cold and for their assistance in making this image.

Fairbairn Private Bank

I was asked by Fairbairn Private Bank in Douglas to undertake three commissioned pictures for their main reception area. The brief was to create one coastal image, one upright panoramic image of a glen, and one large panoramic taken from the roof garden of St. Mary's Court, where Fairbairn are based. I aimed to capture a sunrise over Douglas Bay, but my first attempt was thwarted by overcast conditions. My second attempt proved more successful. I arrived about 7am and climbed over the metal safety barrier that surrounds the roof garden and positioned myself as close to the edge as I could. This meant I could avoid the perimeter wall and have unobstructed views of the bay. The resulting canvas is the largest I have ever produced measuring 3m x 1m, and provides a dramatic focal point to the reception area.