Howard Webb ~ England referee in training for World Cup

After Referee Howard Webb was chosen for 2010 World Cup, he embarked upon some intense altitude training, conducted at Sheffield Hallum University in their specialist Faculty of Health and Wellbeing unit. I was asked to go and shoot Howard for Polar Sports watches whilst training. After claiming my pitch amongst the other snappers and Film crews i was ready .... I used my Nikon D3 and a couple of wirelessly activated remote flashes (Nikon SB800's) to add a bit of drama to the dull fluorescent lighting, dialled in some settings to allow for a slow shutter speed and i got the 'motion' effect i was looking for!

Webb officiated the second leg of the Carling Cup Manchester derby Englishman Howard Webb has been selected as one of Fifa's 30 referees for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. It will be the first World Cup for the 38-year-old Webb, who will be assisted by Darren Cann and Michael Mullarkey.

Webb caused controversy in Euro 2008 when he awarded hosts Austria a late penalty against Poland for a 1-1 draw. Yorkshireman Webb suffered during Euro 2008 when he was on the receiving end of death threats and fierce criticism from then Poland coach Leo Beenhakker, although his decision to award the penalty was backed by Uefa.

Webb will be attempting to restore England's refereeing reputation at the highest level after Graham Poll was sent home from the 2006 World Cup in Germany. He booked Croatia's Josip Simunic three times during a group match against Australia.

Howard was a top bloke and i wish him all the best out in South Africa.

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British Superbike, Cadwell Park ~ Sun 23rd May

WOW! What a day I had yesterday! my perfect day, Motorbikes, Photography and sunshine (not to mention the grid girls :) My good friend Paul Hood of mirror.co.uk asked me to come along to capture a flavor of the action at Round 4 of the BSB British Superbikes britishsuperbikes.com at the incredible Lincolnshire race circuit ~ Cadwell Park.

The turnout was fabulous, thanks to soaring temperatures and the promise of some spectacular racing. I was lucky enough to be Pit lane, mingling with the riders, teams and soaking up the hectic atmosphere as pre race tensions started to bubble.

Having been a biker myself since i was 7 yrs old, i have always thought i was quite alright on 2 wheels, but these guys are just GODS!! Hats off to everyone involved. A top day out .... and i shall def be getting involved again .... and shall be armed with a Lonnnnng lens next time, so watch this space...

To see all the images, please go to and look under galleries for 'BSB Cadwell Park'

If Heineken made photographers ....

One of my latest projects was to set up shoot for the forthcoming Rugby Heineken Cup. I had the pleasure of being the 'fly on the wall' whilst Will Greenwood, Rob Howley, Alan Lewis and Shaun Edwards all cast their views on the looming final. I had approx an hour i which to set the scene, light and shoot all the guys whilst they waxed lyrical about their beloved sport. Published in RUGBY WORLD magazine and out now.[caption id="attachment_65" align="alignnone" width="497" caption="Heineken Cup"][/caption]