Stunning . . .

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It's been busy here since the last post, some new photos up, the new 2010 Waves calendar out, some commissions shot, and more images published.

Check out the latest uploads, including a small but sunny surf shoot, here http://ocean-image.com/new_photos.php




The latest calendar -2010- is also hot off the press, showing a different wave picture each month in a funky fold-out CD case. We delivered some to Surfers Against Sewage who are again supported from the sale of the calendar. Buy one and ease your conscience here: http://www.ocean-image.co.uk/calendar.htm


We've also had some images published in the Times, last weekend, with Alan Williams great shot of a surfer waiting making the Beaches supplement. Also a photo of Alex 'Surfing Machine' Wade and his son at a local secret spot to accompany his article on why Britain became a surfer's paradise.


Lastly, in all the driving around, meeting people, shooting and trying to escape for a surf, I was pleased to finally bump into a copy of Black Dove, by Bridgette Cassese. Published in 2007, it uses a backlit wave shot from Ocean-Image.com on the cover and back, but I hadn't yet seen a copy.






With diverse settings of London, Ireland and Cornwall it's 'A collection of four novellas', as the back reads. One in particular stood out, Castle of Dreams, where the back tells us, ' Claire meets the stunningly attractive photographer Mike, who whisks her off on dream holiday'.

Just below, the credit reads 'Cover image : Mike Newman'.

Mmm. Off for a surf now, with a smile on my face.

Comments

Bridgette said…
Hi Mike,

Hope you enjoy the book. I am now working on my second novel. Need pic of waves with an old galleon in background with ethereal maiden if you have seen any? Like Waterhouse - 'Miranda and the waves'.

best wishes,

Bridgette - @ r.shiells@btopenworld.com
August 16, 2009 at 4:18 PM
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