Knaphill Football photos.

Shot another football game this week. Knaphill Youth team U18s vs Oxshot Royals U18s. Was a fun and sunny day for a change!

Below are a few of my favourite photos.

The link for the photos is : http://www.pbase.com/richardchapman/knaphill

Please email me for the password: rncchapman@gmail.com

Byfleet Charity Match

Last week, Byfleet Village Old Boys (O18s) played Byfleet Village U18s in a charity match at Byfleet rec. The chosen charity was Jigsaw4u, raising money for my funds for the desert trek in the sinai. So naturally I came along and watched an enjoyable but very competitive game! It was very much one sided to the O18s, but the U18s had their fare share of goals and glory! The final score was 6-3 to the over 18s, who had re-formed for the game especially. Their was a quick presentation of the trophy and hand shakes exchanged between both teams. Naturally I took plenty pictures so I have posted a few of my favourites below.

The link for the photos is : www.pbase.com/richardchapman/byfleet

Please email me for the password.

Houses Of Parliament celebration - Sinai 08

All of the YES 2008 and their participants were invited to a tour and presentation at the houses or parliament. It was a wet and horrid day to start and everybody began to arrive, some late. We all went through security then met in the presentation room. We then all got our things together and began our tours in two groups. I got told off as i was not allowed to take my camera on the tour so it had to stay behind :-( Nevermind. However the tour was really intresting and worth looking at. We then all went for the presentation. I was the first person to really speak! I did a quick speech and photo presentation. My photos from the trek were in the background whilst I spoke and I pointed a few out.

The presentation went on, different people speaking and telling their tales. We all then recieved special certificates and photo books as participants for the trek it was really nice to accept them. The presentation then came to and end with Macka's video. It was really nice to end on a reflective video and everybody enjoyed it. (the song got stuck in my head all day!) We then went out for a meal at pizza express and had a good chat! A few of us then went out to London for a few hours and returned home safely after an awesome day. Photos from the day out afterwards : (http://www.pbase.com/richardchapman/london&page=2)

Presentation Photos: http://www.pbase.com/richardchapman/yes_08_parliament_presentation

Below are a few photos of the presentation.

Me presenting my photos

Dawn recieving her certificate

40D Impressions and Photos

I have been out and about this past week with my new 40D experimenting and getting to know the camera! Its been fantastic, I have not yet found a fault with it. To me it is perfect.
The kit lens 17-85 IS USM is also a great lens and gives provides great images.

I have a couple of galleries online taken with the new 40D so take a look, feedback would be great.

Gallery 1 : http://www.pbase.com/richardchapman/clandon

Gallery 2 : http://www.pbase.com/richardchapman/summer_08

New Upgrade - Canon Eos 40D

Last week the focusing motor on my fuji s6500fd went, and I was told it would cost more to repair than it is worth. I spent time over the last months looking at upgrading and this was my chance to upgrade for a good reason. However the downside is now I can't sell my fuji and make a small amount out of it! I may try selling it for spare parts on ebay (if anybody needs a fuji s6500fd with a broken motor let me know!)

I bought it this morning around 11am, took it home, charged it up and went out shooting. Its GREAT! Works really well and I am truly enjoying it. It hopefully should help improve my photography and give me some really dynamic images for the next few years!!

Below are some exempler images of the first couple of days of shooting:

London Visit - August 08

I had been wanting to visit London again for a good while. I had a short visit to see Nelson Mandelas 90th Birthday party concert in Hyde Park in June. But on Tuesday I spent a full day sight seeing and enjoying myself! Visting Hyde Park, Leister Square, Covent Garden, Camden Market, Oxford Street, Soho etc etc.

I also, much to my suprise managed to get some nature shots in the parks of coots, ducks and squirrels etc. So its quite a varied gallery!

Photos of the day are found here : http://www.pbase.com/richardchapman/london

Youth Expedition Sinai - Photos

I have just finished editing and uploading my photos from the 2008 Youth Expedition Sinai.

To view them please visit this link :


www.pbase.com/richardchapman/youth_expedition_sinai_2008


I had an amazing experience! It was well worth going again. Spending two weeks once again in the Sinai Desert gave me a lot of time to think about life and where I want to go. Everybody who went had an amazing time, we all got too know each other really well. We also helped around £40,000 so far for Jigsaw4u, still leading to our £100,000 target. The cultural experience really was a benefit too me as I love to get involved with different culture and learn about the Bedouin ways. Their is loads I can tell but I won't go on! Please email me if you would like to know about anything! rncchapman@gmail.com

Below are a few of my favourite images.

Road to the start Line

Young Bedo Girl in the Bedo village Sarabit

Camel graizing on a late evening

Climbing at the 'Forest of Pillars'

Gathering together for a final small trek of the day

Passing through and leaving footprints

Having a quick rest

Entering an amazing Canyon

Tallul and Sarla. Two of our Bedo guides

A Sinai Agama on a nearby rock

All Photos : www.pbase.com/richardchapman/youth_expedition_sinai_2008