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Well, the underwhelming enthusiasm from you all regarding my first photographic exploration said it all.
As I said previously, I really should stay away from the camera.
Stick to writing – it’s what I’m good at, other than balance sheets, litigation and baking cakes, that is.

Not much happening photographically at the moment, but I’m enjoying all the blogs. Sometimes it’s very hard to read such great blogs and not give advice.
The nature of blogging is that if you read these blogs on a daily basis, you get to know people. The problem is, it can be a bit disconcerting when a lurker whom you’ve never met, occasionally makes a very insightful judgement as to your inner psyche.

(For those new to blogs, a “lurker” is the general term for folks to read the blogs for long periods of time, but don’t post. As opposed to a photographic lurker, but let’s not go there)

I do actually appreciate the several hundred hits per day. These seem to be regular readers. I just wish they’d post more. Don’t you know that we bloggers live for comments ? Doesn’t matter how bad or good they are.
Re my last post, for example, I was expecting lots of “dear God, no” and “don’t ever go near a camera again!”, but you’re all far too polite. Or horrified. Or both. In the end, your silence spoke volumes.

However, I am not often the restrained type, so I’m going to keep doing what I do best. Sticking my nose where it doesn’t belong, dispensing advice when no-one wants it, and generally being a big busybody and nuisance. If I hadn’t been a nude model, and wrecked my reputation, I would have been a judge (in a court, not a photographic one), so I’m used to passing judgement on others, getting overly personal, offending people and getting flamed in the process. Small wonder I don’t have many friends.

So this is building up to some general unwanted comments about you all. And if you all never speak to me again, I would be immsensely upset, so plesae don't take it in any way other than from an admiring lurker's point of view. So here goes.

Don: Love the blog, and panting to see more portraits courtesy of your new-fangled camera. But less bum-holes….pleeease. Even Angela’s. Doesn’t go well with my breakfast (which is when I read your blog). Toast and bum-holes are a definite no-no.

Melvin: At long bloody last you’re back. Where have you been ? Where can I see some of your new pictures ? At the moment the only place I can find them is on Candy's blog.

Chip: For the love of God, go get your eye sorted out, and don’t stop nagging the docs until you’re fixed. Your lurkers are extremely worried about you. Even photographic icons need to look after themselves, you know.

Candy: Great post. I mean, REALLY good. I totally get it about being tired of it all. I think you speak for the feelings of most models, to be honest. And our mothers aren't proud of us either. Goes with the territory.

Gary M: Why on earth haven't you married her yet ? We just don't understand it. We would greatly appreciate an invite to the wedding, BTW.

Jimmy D: Just tell her you’re crazy about her (I am assuming you’re single, right ? If not, then please excuse my major faux pas.) Am greatly enjoying the young lady’s influence on you and your work.

Iris: Don’t give up, please. The art world will be a lot emptier without your modelling.

Ulorin Vex: Our own dear UK's Kumi. If you ever feel like slumming it (i.e. no makup artists or hairdressers) do please consider shooting with us ordinary mortals.

Right, that’ll do for now.
And in return, you are very welcome to be equally candid and judgemental about me.
And I promise not to shoot any more nude piccies of my photographer, O.K.?



This is Roswell Ivory, looking curvy. Beautiful shot. Am jealous.