tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66503768471507747732024-03-27T06:35:29.654+00:00Flora Martyr.Words about animation, photography, art, creativity, football + occasional ramblings from other life stuff • See my work here: floramartyr.com • Contact email: dotdotdashdotuk@yahoo.com • Hyperlinks in RED Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger267125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650376847150774773.post-29157693335517921082024-03-18T07:37:00.006+00:002024-03-18T07:37:59.496+00:00Feature Film: Set Back #1<span style="font-family: helvetica;">As the title may suggest, I had my first set back in getting my feature film made. In November last year, I applied for the BFI Early Development Fund, which would give me the money to write a treatment for my film. I found out last week that my application was, unfortunately, rejected. I am not trying to garner sympathy in writing this, by the way: merely just describing the current landscape of film funding in England. And this recent rejection has just emphasised that applying for funding is essentially a lottery. The fund had over 900 applications and they stated they were only able to fund 3% of these. I’d be interested to know how many of these were animation.<br /><br />I have applied for many film funds over the years and have been only successful on very few occasions (and often only for ‘micro commissions’ which rarely even cover the time spent creating). I am not unique in this: many of my cohort have also had little success with funding. It’s just that it’s so over subscribed. This recent rejection has really made me think carefully about my future career as a filmmaker: what if I keep applying for funding and am never successful? With my track record, I wouldn’t say that thought is as hyperbolic as it sounds and potentially a reality.<br /><br />I am a filmmaker and want to make films. I do not want to wait months or even years for people to grant me permission to be able to do so (which is no guarantee). So, I have decided for the time being, I am going to ‘self fund’ my projects going forward. I am going to make stories which I can create within my means (both financial and creative skillset). I did this with my most recent film ‘Bear’ and much of my previous work, too. The results might not be as slick if there was funding behind my productions, but at least I’m making work, which is when I am happiest. In three years time I could still be waiting for a film fund to say ‘yes’, or in three years time I could potentially have a finished rotoscope feature film. I think I know which option I’d rather pick (spoiler alert: it’s the second).<br /><br />So, I am going to make a feature film next (I feel the ‘right’ time for when you want to make your debut feature is when you feel you want to, rather than having completed x number of shorts or garnered x amount of festival/ industry recognition). Luckily I work in rotoscope animation, which perhaps gives me a little advantage than working fully in live action, because you can make the locations where you want them to be as everything gets drawn in post production. Audio can also be recorded at a later date. But then again, I still need to do hundreds and thousands of drawings, so perhaps I don’t actually have much of an advantage, but quite the opposite!<br /><br />I am not going to use the idea I applied for funding with, because it does need a budget due to the sensitive nature of the content (themes of sexual assault and mental health) which I’m not going to go anywhere near without hiring an intimacy coordinator. So, instead, I have started outlining something I can make within my means. This will involve one lead actor and will be set using locations and scenes with props which I can easily get hold of. I am very excited about the prospect of making the film and can’t wait to get properly stuck in. When I’ve created all the visuals I might attempt to apply for some completion funds, so I can pay the voice cast, composer and sound design people, but that’s a bridge I’ll cross when I get to it.<br /><br />I’m not under any illusion that it’ll be easy- I felt my eleven minute short film was difficult, so this one, being eight times as long, is likely going to be (at least) eight times harder! But I am so motivated and keen to make it, hopefully the fact that I’m making a feature film should push me through when the project feels too difficult. Either that, or it’ll scare me even more and cause me to give up! Though hopefully it’s the former…<br /><br />Of course I’ll be keeping you updated on here of my progress as and when it feels necessary, so look out for those posts as they come. They’ll be on the ‘feature film’ tag on the side bar.<br /><br />Think that’s all for now, wish me luck and here’s an unrelated picture of me on holiday!</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2h57snjfTNdtpUBzKSrx3G6xTx1STRPwvkV5HfLJPUGP2_GAUnUOv80reXDEd-M7-97fTuiwobxsVRh-klFQdfR465I3G1i7WphWHLsb6Gf6OfNxefkZ1_HeXjpgqkYkJTorhBKuGQ8KSXLSFX7fYBPznbOzj9R2AjpLis7F6bpqwPsWo9dXiPefRhMDC/s1600/432912987_815300967094703_2407134147823757917_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2h57snjfTNdtpUBzKSrx3G6xTx1STRPwvkV5HfLJPUGP2_GAUnUOv80reXDEd-M7-97fTuiwobxsVRh-klFQdfR465I3G1i7WphWHLsb6Gf6OfNxefkZ1_HeXjpgqkYkJTorhBKuGQ8KSXLSFX7fYBPznbOzj9R2AjpLis7F6bpqwPsWo9dXiPefRhMDC/s320/432912987_815300967094703_2407134147823757917_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650376847150774773.post-5481368697129317092024-03-05T08:33:00.000+00:002024-03-05T08:33:15.663+00:00Feb/ March Update!<span style="font-family: helvetica;">Hey hey! How's it going? Just a quick check in/ update post as I have not been blogging much lately (though I assure you normal service will resume in the not so distant future)!<br /><br />So, what have I been up to? I have been busy- but it all feels like stuff that doesn’t especially merit a full blog post, hence this more ‘round up’ style one. So the big one: a little over two weeks ago my 16+ month contract finished on ‘The Rubbish World of Dave Spud’. I had a brilliant experience working on the show and worked with some genuinely lovely people. And I’m super proud to say my name is on the credits and I have contributed to such a fantastic show. There are currently <a href="https://www.itv.com/watch/the-rubbish-world-of-dave-spud/2a6321?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAopuvBhBCEiwAm8jaMSNriVw-BUxa2L2wAB3DIU5JkP7fFYzXoixuLHrPyEh3hu6yIqRRXhoCYv4QAvD_BwE" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">12 episodes up on ITVX</span></a> of this series- go check them out! …And you can watch the trailer (if you haven’t already) <a href="https://floramartyr.blogspot.com/2024/02/dave-spud-new-episodes.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a>.<br /><br />I am now more than ready for a well earned break- which I have been fully embracing! I have mostly been skateboarding, bowling, watching football and watching lots of films (though not simultaneously)- I actually treated myself to an unlimited cinema pass, so I’ve been getting to the cinema a lot recently. Which is really, really great. Honestly, there’s nothing nicer than a solo trip to the cinema in the afternoon! It all feels very indulgent, but in a good way. I’m trying to practise enjoying myself and not feel guilty about it. Some recent cinema highlights include ‘The Holdovers’, ‘All of Us Strangers’ and ‘The Zone of Interest’- all of which I expect will turn up on my end of year film recommendation list. We’ll see…<br /><br />I have also been working on a couple more embroidery pieces, which I cannot share as yet as they’re gifts for people and do not want to ruin the surprise! Though as soon as I can, I will be posting them on here.<br /><br />Football photography has slowed down, though not for lack of trying: a combination of poor weather and clubs not replying to emails kind of kills the vibe! Though as spring seems just around the corner, I’m hoping this will soon pick up. We have been going to some great games recently though and having some brilliant days out. I also reached my landmark 650th football ground on Sunday: ta-da!<br /><br />Lastly, I have started working towards my feature film. Yes, you read that correctly. I often mention it in passing on here (and IRL), but to actually have started fleshing out my story idea has made it real. Since beginning this process it has felt extremely daunting (more so than what I had imagined), because as I’m writing scene ideas/ plot points, I can just see me never being able to obtain funding to make my vision a reality. I know that’s a very negative way to think about things, but like many, I have rarely been successful gaining funding for even short films, let alone something of this scale. I know it’s going to be a mountain to climb, but I am not going to give up. It might take longer to get the project off the ground than I hope, but I’m going to make it happen. It’s a project I’m extremely passionate about and a story I feel is important to tell. I’ll be blogging about the whole writing process in more detail as and when I complete each section and of course give updates on any production ups/ downs/ funding wins/ rejections etc! I’ll attempt to be as candid as possible on here about getting something like this made.<br /><br />I think that’s about it for now- pretty sure that covers everything! See you next time, stay safe, stay hydrated xo</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650376847150774773.post-68103459877137823012024-02-17T08:40:00.002+00:002024-02-17T08:40:34.742+00:00Road to Wembley Continues...<span style="font-family: helvetica;">At this point my attempt at photographing a game from each round from the Women’s FA Cup is a distant memory, but my plan is still to attend a game from each round (something I have been keeping up with)! Admittedly, it’s pretty frustrating that clubs don’t answer their emails regarding photography requests. Though maybe I’ve just been unlucky and not had the correct email addresses or they aren’t checked very often. Whatever the reasons, my photo challenge will have to wait until next season then, eh? It’s something I still definitely want to do!<br /><br />Attending a game from the Third Round Proper was looking like it might be where this journey would come to an end (due to other commitments/ location). BUT, the bad weather did its thing and actually enabled me to attend a fixture a week later: I would have been unable to make one from that round should any of the games not have been postponed.<br /><br />So it was a trip to the ‘Easy Buy Stadium’ (home of men’s side Barton Town FC) to watch Hull City Ladies take on Wolverhampton Wanderers Women. The winners of this tie would go on to face Championship side Reading FC in the Fourth Round. Spoiler alert: this opportunity was gifted to Wolves who actually went on to win the game 2-1!<br /><br />Hull, who play in the FAWNL Division One North, a tier below Wolves, who (at time of writing) sit 5th in the FAWNL North, were always going to be up against it playing a side in a division above. But this is the FA Cup and anything can happen (and sometimes does)! Unfortunately that wasn’t to be in this case and the game ended 4-1 to Wolves. There was a good crowd (229) who turned out for this one and overall, despite it not especially being that near Hull, there was a great atmosphere.<br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigxnZCGW74ZiOgSelHfuAJR3PADAzuiFZHQRwuhqLApJIHJuxUNUbx9L18I09cbIUxt_xI_3NYMBeTgcoVFgvsKjvdNDw_LRmkzTSXseXeGfp43gdcNrNLQE5yZ5gREhpnAUZCdwi3qBql8A8ntmmutwvEJ074GsojX65Vspy35Qa1l9fUNQw96EtS_dyG/s3591/hull.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2350" data-original-width="3591" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigxnZCGW74ZiOgSelHfuAJR3PADAzuiFZHQRwuhqLApJIHJuxUNUbx9L18I09cbIUxt_xI_3NYMBeTgcoVFgvsKjvdNDw_LRmkzTSXseXeGfp43gdcNrNLQE5yZ5gREhpnAUZCdwi3qBql8A8ntmmutwvEJ074GsojX65Vspy35Qa1l9fUNQw96EtS_dyG/s320/hull.png" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />The next round (Fourth Round Proper) produced some excellent fixture choices, though the one which was most appealing to my partner and I was the lowest ranked side left in the cup: Luton Town Ladies, who were to face WSL (women’s top tier) side Brighton & Hove Albion Women. This is why the FA Cup is so exciting- matches like this don’t come around that often and it’s always great for the lower side to draw a team like this. Providing it doesn’t end up a cricket score, of course. I must admit, I was mega excited for this day in the lead up!<br /><br />Luton Ladies play at Sharpenhoe Road, home of men’s side Barton Rovers: a 6.6 mile trip away from Kenilworth Road (Luton’s main stadium). And located in what seemed like the middle of nowhere. Which to attend this fixture, you would have to make a bit of an effort. And that’s what exactly 1,234 spectators did. I love when there’s a big crowd and a buzz around matches like this and perhaps deep down no one really thought Luton would actually win this game (they didn’t: they lost 0-6), there was still some hope and belief- myself included. Luton played extremely well and didn’t make it easy for Brighton, but by 90 minutes it really came down to fitness/ strength. Regardless of the result, this day will live long in my memory.</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnvAYHhwMSRzChxlp0d5naI4daI-r9IJ27BVPF8GA4yj-DheIZmqM3416VQLgHRlZbqUkXTxEoGo5Eh2gXJE7MCrFs-W99LWIoWM-LVJreH96Paou8DYZSe6R6UyCGTImP3_inE1tz3SwlcZArTjlXehd1PsPGl_1rdzqqC097KsdQXhHMYf7M84OXLeqf/s3891/luton.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2884" data-original-width="3891" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnvAYHhwMSRzChxlp0d5naI4daI-r9IJ27BVPF8GA4yj-DheIZmqM3416VQLgHRlZbqUkXTxEoGo5Eh2gXJE7MCrFs-W99LWIoWM-LVJreH96Paou8DYZSe6R6UyCGTImP3_inE1tz3SwlcZArTjlXehd1PsPGl_1rdzqqC097KsdQXhHMYf7M84OXLeqf/s320/luton.png" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />And finally, to get us up to date: the Fifth Round Proper. The most appealing match in my opinion from this round was Women’s Championship side Southampton FC Women pitted against high flying WSL team Manchester United. At the time of writing, both sit 4th in their respective divisions. Yes Southampton is a bit of a trek from Sheffield (especially as a neutral), but as previously stated, there’s nothing quite like an exciting FA Cup tie, so we made a weekend of it!<br /><br />I was fortunate enough to be back pitchside with my camera for this one: an absolutely unforgettable experience. Manchester United’s squad contains several Lionesses players, including the legend that is Mary Earps. It was also a sell out game, with the attendance announced 4,554. The game was played at Eastleigh FC’s Silverlake Stadium, which was almost full one hour before kick off!<br /><br />There was no cupset in this round either: Manchester United won the game 3-1, quite predictably, although for a short spell Southampton looked like they could turn it around. Manchester will now face WSL side Brighton & Hove Albion Women in the quarter finals.<br /><br />You can view the full set of photos on my <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/floramartyr/albums/72177720314837549" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Flickr HERE</span></a> and the usual ten are below for good measure!<br /><br />If this blog has got you all excited for the Women’s FA Cup, fixtures for the next round are on the FA website, which you can view <a href="https://www.thefa.com/competitions/the-womens-fa-cup/fixtures" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">HERE</span></a>.</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2CgaaCnSphnPsLDkFTY_wSddEsvDQG8Lv7faqSSBRQq2cON-Ic4lgWm2vUWGnQYTaZu3TScLta5XAIkH8TY_WwgUZ7qdqcPwrEfHEFlqkuWofx-HThB8LOinHPd2QG3sXhs15NbR60sVS4x9FDq5LOMie3790MFrl44998kSd3jVOJeeJCGlYe9vcrnli/s3840/IMG_7762%20b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Apparently so... But I guess that's only good news because 6, yes SIX, new episodes of the show I'm currently working on as an Assistant Editor have landed on ITVX. The show is 'The Rubbish World of Dave Spud' and despite the title, the show is anything but rubbish! Don't believe me? Well take a look at the brand new series 3 trailer, which I cut together:</span><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GAFUqgXtQf4" width="320" youtube-src-id="GAFUqgXtQf4"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Enjoy!</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650376847150774773.post-68038997654023505592024-01-31T15:22:00.027+00:002024-01-31T15:22:00.271+00:00January Embroidery<span style="font-family: helvetica;">First embroidery piece of 2024! Really like how this one turned out and love the colour scheme I used- the colourful background really makes the black and white bird stand out. I made this as a gift for a friend, the bird is based on one of her lino prints: check out her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MHLprints" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Etsy shop here</span></a> (spoiler alert: she's really, really good) to see her work.</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This was made in a 6 inch hoop, and I used satin stitch for the background, with a combination of satin, long/ short and back stitch for the bird.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHoESSR6WjmWAShye_5dcjU29lpv1gbMI0WsvIHus9vSMXESlLwVPAqOwC3y43P5HFTsfzRMKnLaLQOysBrasIqELfsbTno5eEniYso4siICwZ9P9cG2FeYPx6V8A_wY-d9dRWF956wac7NOhQgx7RLa2JCH1sGwPWZUTGUfg0Yc717xdYDyJ_4cuq2nYE/s3210/IMG_20240121_144537.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3210" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHoESSR6WjmWAShye_5dcjU29lpv1gbMI0WsvIHus9vSMXESlLwVPAqOwC3y43P5HFTsfzRMKnLaLQOysBrasIqELfsbTno5eEniYso4siICwZ9P9cG2FeYPx6V8A_wY-d9dRWF956wac7NOhQgx7RLa2JCH1sGwPWZUTGUfg0Yc717xdYDyJ_4cuq2nYE/w374-h400/IMG_20240121_144537.jpg" width="374" /></a></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650376847150774773.post-57337930432356355382024-01-16T08:02:00.000+00:002024-01-16T08:02:02.619+00:00'Bear' Short Film- Now Online!!<span style="font-family: helvetica;">My short film 'Bear' is now available to watch on YouTube. More detailed writing about it on the <a href="https://floramartyr.blogspot.com/search/label/Animated%20Short" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Animated Short</span></a> tag on the sidebar, if ya want to know more. But basically: an ambitious project, learned a LOT, was not funded and animated entirely by myself. Total budget was around £1.5k, along with countless hours (12 months) of work which I did for free, with no exterior sources to motivate me etc. Yes, it's far from 'perfect', but proud of what I achieved with it (making a project from start to finish is hard, let alone one of this length and solo). I'm using what I learnt from this one to take with me into my next project, which I'm already developing. Watch this space, hope ya enjoy xo<br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/llusvKMmgXM" width="320" youtube-src-id="llusvKMmgXM"></iframe></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />Full credits: <b>Bear:</b> Peter Stone <b>The Manager:</b> Anthea Carpenter Procter <b>Director of photography:</b> Alan Livesey <b>Score: </b>Jason Williams <b>Storyboard ref/ runner:</b> Ben Fuller </span><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Director/ animator/ writer:</b><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> Flora Martyr</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> <b>Additional audio/ foley:</b> ADOBE SFX iLIFE SOUND EFFECTS FREESOUND.ORG</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650376847150774773.post-76413096053648025492024-01-02T07:58:00.001+00:002024-01-02T07:58:13.108+00:002023 Film Recommendations<span style="font-family: helvetica;">Like <a href="https://floramartyr.blogspot.com/2023/01/2022-film-recommendations.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">last year</span></a>, here are my top 25 film recommendations out of all the feature films I watched during 2023. In total I watched 91, up from just 78 in 2022. Despite having watched more than the previous year, I was a little disappointed I didn’t quite reach my target of 104 (meaning two ‘new’ watches a week) and if it wasn’t for Sheff Doc Fest or Manchester Animation Festival, the number would have been even lower.<br /><br />Contrary to how I present myself on this blog, I appreciate not everything in life needs to be counted or end up on a spreadsheet (it’s all arbitrary really isn’t it and in the end none of this actually matters), but as a filmmaker myself, I do appreciate the importance of watching feature films. I also don’t think two ‘new’ watches a week is too big of a task, although apparently it is! <br /><br />This list was <i>extremely</i> hard to compile- I basically removed anything less than what I scored a 4 out of 5 and I was still left with about 50% of films watched! So some very good films have unfortunately been left out. To help me whittle it down further, I wanted to highlight some of the more independent films and/ or debut features, as I feel those are the ones which need shouting about a little more (so apologies <i>Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse</i>, everyone already knows you were very good)!<br /><br />These are listed in no particular order. The title of the film is in <b>bold</b>, followed by the the date which it was made according to IMDb (in brackets) and then the name of the director(s).<br /><br />Hope you enjoy and I’m always open to any recommendations of what to watch, so write ‘em in the comments.<br /><br />1. <b>Aftersun</b> (2022) Wells, Charlotte<br />2. <b>Wildcat</b> (2022) Frost, Trevor; Lesh, Melissa<br />3. <b>Actual People</b> (2021) Zauhar, Kit<br />4. <b>The Quiet Girl</b> (2022) Bairead, Colm<br />5. <b>Songs my Brothers Taught Me</b> (2015) Zhao, Chloe<br />6. <b>Reprise</b> (2006) Trier, Joachim<br />7. <b>Belfast</b> (2021) Branagh, Kenneth<br />8. <b>Scrapper</b> (2023) Regan, Charlotte<br />9. <b>Ninjababy</b> (2021) Flikke, Yngvild Sve<br />10. <b>Return to Seoul</b> (2022) Chou, Davy<br />11. <b>Eternal Beauty</b> (2019) Roberts, Craig<br />12. <b>Rye Lane</b> (2023) Allen-Miller, Raine<br />13. <b>Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret</b> (2023) Craig, Kelly Fremon<br />14. <b>Name Me Lawand</b> (2022) Lovelace, Edward<br />15. <b>Chicken For Linda</b> (2023) Laudenbach, Sebastien; Malta, Chiara<br />16. <b>Time Bomb Y2K</b> (2023) Becker, Brian; Mcdonald, Marley<br />17. <b>Much Ado About Dying</b> (2022) Chambers, Simon<br />18. <b>The Killing of Two Lovers</b> (2020) Machoian, Robert<br />19. <b>Blue Jean</b> (2022) Oakley, Georgia<br />20. <b>The Father</b> (2020) Zeller, Florian<br />21. <b>Barbie</b> (2023) Gerwig, Greta<br />22. <b>Ordinary Love</b> (2019) Barros D’Sa, Lisa; Leyburn, Glenn<br />23. <b>The Arbor</b> (2010) Barnard, Clio<br />24. <b>Pretty Red Dress</b> (2022) Edwards, Dionne<br />25. <b>Past Lives</b> (2023) Song, Celine<br /><br />Have a great 2024, stay safe, see ya in the cinema!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650376847150774773.post-84585901375824000542024-01-02T07:41:00.003+00:002024-01-02T07:42:43.623+00:002023 in Football<span style="font-family: helvetica;">2023 was a year in two halves in football for me in all honesty. My enthusiasm was low after the first few months of the year and my football photography had ground to a halt- I even wondered if it was something I’d ever get back to. This was down to a number of reasons which I won’t go into right now, though after a house move in April and after a two month break (yes, two whole months) my passion for the sport was well and truly back. As was my photography, thankfully! I’m assuming the break was definitely needed, as coming back to to it, I’ve felt extremely enthusiastic about it again. This is definitely something I intend to carry through into 2024.<br /><br />This can’t be a groundhopping post without stats really, can it? So stats you want, stats you get. In 2023 I visited 81 ‘new' (previously unvisited for me) grounds and watched 81 matches (35 of those were women’s). I watched 3 international fixtures (including the Lionesses twice). The highest international attendance was 41,947 for England Lionesses against Scotland and the highest domestic attendance was 24,092 for Newcastle Women vs Bradford City Women. The lowest (approximated) attendance was 5, for Thurgoland Welfare vs Fox Glen FC in the Sheffield and District Fair Play League Division 2. Total goals seen was 303, averaging 3.74 a game. And my most seen team was Barnsley Women’s FC (3 times).<br /><br />And now, for the eagerly anticipated top 10! These are not just the ‘nicest’ grounds I feel I visited, but I’ve also taken into account enjoyable days out/ great clubs/ good overall football watching experiences. These are in the date order I visited.<br /><br /><b>Bridge End Ground</b></span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><br /></b>Settle United FC 4-0 Padiham Juniors Community FC, East Lancashire League Presidents Cup</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj09PEdt5sHni6n2Rn1ITGHQP18k6wWqSgFVW-IK-FMex40ZSzj9ygB1ru38Qr7TsoNityRJ0Gme8V0GdSuvY3clecMUbrH8CAOB6CaUJCbPd2MmV4et9FID4g866BbA1Y8KKCMXsU098-Lg2cgGtgxxYFtjiQsKUNgEcpDKher21ygGWPI8x35dO509gI1/s6542/52719370654_2c1d5764cd_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4343" data-original-width="6542" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj09PEdt5sHni6n2Rn1ITGHQP18k6wWqSgFVW-IK-FMex40ZSzj9ygB1ru38Qr7TsoNityRJ0Gme8V0GdSuvY3clecMUbrH8CAOB6CaUJCbPd2MmV4et9FID4g866BbA1Y8KKCMXsU098-Lg2cgGtgxxYFtjiQsKUNgEcpDKher21ygGWPI8x35dO509gI1/s320/52719370654_2c1d5764cd_o.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">View full photo set <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/floramartyr/albums/72177720306369626/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a>.<br /><br />Often mentioned amongst England’s most scenic football locations, Bridge End met my expectations and then some. Set within the Yorkshire Dales, you can really see why this ground gets its reputation.</span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><b>Gronant Playing Fields</b><br /><br />CPD Gronant 4-3 Overton Recreation, North East Wales Football League Cup semi final</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_afiPYf22YiQAuq3m-L4h8YHLAPTzH3D3YMiC7_dyWU5UskubRfQ_GA8VIjnhGtF89Rlw7dIgW8Idgw2l1f97UqnrDKEpfZNGu__7KYATPeB9WCrsd1ZtHVH1Al0iebHb8kpGRSKly9ioqPl1V84JgNoqK3KL0bHYmn_gLzE3nTOVE8s6ECvcMM0hrEKu/s6203/52774634014_e8e11088f7_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4060" data-original-width="6203" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_afiPYf22YiQAuq3m-L4h8YHLAPTzH3D3YMiC7_dyWU5UskubRfQ_GA8VIjnhGtF89Rlw7dIgW8Idgw2l1f97UqnrDKEpfZNGu__7KYATPeB9WCrsd1ZtHVH1Al0iebHb8kpGRSKly9ioqPl1V84JgNoqK3KL0bHYmn_gLzE3nTOVE8s6ECvcMM0hrEKu/s320/52774634014_e8e11088f7_o.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">View full photo set <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/floramartyr/albums/72177720307029867/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />A ground overlooking the sea, hemmed in by hills and views of a skatepark in the background- I think this might be the ultimate venue!</span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><b>St James' Park</b><br /><br />Newcastle United Women 6-1 Bradford City Women, FAWNL Division 1 North</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE2jxx5kszUvmcuMKYoUg_9VEU8bY88w9JwFmHPkSBJptI6L4EvNEyJ_ffocsBeIVpVUgSS4VV53ej0J0GCqhFFFVGDdhYjI35w2we_yxpPBF8BmCbCC0O87WM1j2qv5Lsu6Lz0cfkZ3R1JCp5STGbvZgc7JrPVGxFQdjYn8bzhVK3GG6pUkXbfN_VcQ65/s3264/IMG_20230416_141131.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE2jxx5kszUvmcuMKYoUg_9VEU8bY88w9JwFmHPkSBJptI6L4EvNEyJ_ffocsBeIVpVUgSS4VV53ej0J0GCqhFFFVGDdhYjI35w2we_yxpPBF8BmCbCC0O87WM1j2qv5Lsu6Lz0cfkZ3R1JCp5STGbvZgc7JrPVGxFQdjYn8bzhVK3GG6pUkXbfN_VcQ65/s320/IMG_20230416_141131.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">An impressive looking 52 thousand capacity stadium on the edge of Newcastle city centre, this ground is not to be overlooked. But what really made this visit even more spectacular and memorable though was the 24 thousand plus crowd for a tier 4 women’s football match. It’s a sign that things are progressing in the right direction and definitely falls under the ‘things you love to see’ category! Must admit that sitting amongst that crowd made me feel pretty emotional. Keep it up please Newcastle, whatever you’re doing, you’re doing it well.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Oakwell Stadium</b><br /><br />Barnsley FC U21 2-1 Swansea City U21, Professional Development League</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgrEmRM_qu0DVvbd9CVqkPHrgL2JxtugNjyQJi0c97CTE4CrRn7Wt8zKRVmDzb_EWJRIpsfpXXmTiI6u32WHWp_kUDrkwhmxqihsp2ixQ-x98vDlsNFfCmGfEZNMGs6BzYbsiaNPucGFsJ4O10ZEstCSaZ3qU_k1INe5fmPzNTaN14U9a-SqGWFNeA89mx/s4000/IMG_20230418_130348.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgrEmRM_qu0DVvbd9CVqkPHrgL2JxtugNjyQJi0c97CTE4CrRn7Wt8zKRVmDzb_EWJRIpsfpXXmTiI6u32WHWp_kUDrkwhmxqihsp2ixQ-x98vDlsNFfCmGfEZNMGs6BzYbsiaNPucGFsJ4O10ZEstCSaZ3qU_k1INe5fmPzNTaN14U9a-SqGWFNeA89mx/s320/IMG_20230418_130348.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />A lovely, traditional stadium and still with some of its original 19th century wooden seats in the West Stand, this one is not to be missed.</span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><b>Welfare Ground Moorends</b></span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />Thorne Colliery FC 3-1 Holme Rovers, League Cup</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKTgXzdt2Q-B5QA-DNpAmpJRDnOpNmAV4nQrSHI4fCs6I629lTn04d2AuavfnZbfssxIVQkKSpl4Tc5TxQPIsis5mszscuXRclwmAXHuNJb_J2k4yZqP0E2etbqY1m2XN-a5xCLlsO1OaLwlx2EJlYsJbi6A6TT98nNU7eiVEfgvZ2Yj1U0WSDZyPuhSgH/s5541/53115538443_ddeb560618_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3922" data-original-width="5541" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKTgXzdt2Q-B5QA-DNpAmpJRDnOpNmAV4nQrSHI4fCs6I629lTn04d2AuavfnZbfssxIVQkKSpl4Tc5TxQPIsis5mszscuXRclwmAXHuNJb_J2k4yZqP0E2etbqY1m2XN-a5xCLlsO1OaLwlx2EJlYsJbi6A6TT98nNU7eiVEfgvZ2Yj1U0WSDZyPuhSgH/s320/53115538443_ddeb560618_o.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">They don’t make them like this anymore. A stand far too big for a team playing at their level (at non league step 7 in the Humber Premier League), but I ain’t complaining! Super friendly club too. And the ground is also home to Donny Rovers Belles.<br /><br />View full photo set <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/floramartyr/albums/72177720310467167/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a>.<br /><br /><b>Christchurch Meadows</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Belper Town FC 3-4 Dunston UTS, Northern Premier League Division One East</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB-a-PPIzeo4W7HQPCTsFi7ynxTW98ekiYzEYhnmOtdI6tLw3Xjqbo5Kmv1bC48USyMHFtJ4qKItfaZN4QmDygHgmAsew9GbKCGymOymkfuyCPhLjDAkJYGCB5o2cQsx7zcFH9N8ySqlPSnuTk4Pae2kU1legcqudbcqgMF-kBYkM5RknFKrEcXybCfFU7/s6581/53149893484_35bf59dbc2_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4358" data-original-width="6581" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB-a-PPIzeo4W7HQPCTsFi7ynxTW98ekiYzEYhnmOtdI6tLw3Xjqbo5Kmv1bC48USyMHFtJ4qKItfaZN4QmDygHgmAsew9GbKCGymOymkfuyCPhLjDAkJYGCB5o2cQsx7zcFH9N8ySqlPSnuTk4Pae2kU1legcqudbcqgMF-kBYkM5RknFKrEcXybCfFU7/s320/53149893484_35bf59dbc2_o.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I think this is everyone’s favourite ground, isn’t it?! Pictures will be able to say it better than I will, (full set linked below). But if you haven’t been, then go and if you have been, then go again! An extremely welcoming and friendly club too, making this match day experience hard to fault.<br /><br />View full photo set <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/floramartyr/albums/72177720310823033/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a>.<br /><br /><b>The Proctor Cars Stadium</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />Matlock Town FC 1-0 Bedford Town, FA Trophy</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn8dHNJEFqP_LUMF5-729-qiAWQHcHqOj6IxemZJZH0nn0WSbjN44wV8flrGHLn7BFxDEw1m8LPYvEFLAIcZqsmm6Uqg1zbNSbKKiy5cFNwfd3j9UpXwjIEy9UQBH2dbKBIF1nuLieVqzm6Libjv7MYwLOdGgvY1PizpJR95EFUWcnAlDtjBZRUv5-GtV-/s5904/53259342234_6fb7fddbb7_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="5904" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn8dHNJEFqP_LUMF5-729-qiAWQHcHqOj6IxemZJZH0nn0WSbjN44wV8flrGHLn7BFxDEw1m8LPYvEFLAIcZqsmm6Uqg1zbNSbKKiy5cFNwfd3j9UpXwjIEy9UQBH2dbKBIF1nuLieVqzm6Libjv7MYwLOdGgvY1PizpJR95EFUWcnAlDtjBZRUv5-GtV-/s320/53259342234_6fb7fddbb7_o.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />Another absolute gem of a ground in Derbyshire, this is another one where the pictures will say it better than I ever will! Picturesque from all angles and just as friendly and welcoming as the aforementioned Belper Town, you’ll be glad-iator (get it?!) you came.<br /><br />View full photo set <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/floramartyr/albums/72177720311926005/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a>.<br /><br /><b>The County Ground (Swindon)</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />Swindon Town Women FC 1-2 AFC Bournemouth Women, Women’s FA Cup Second Round Proper</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWbyegAER4DWenGIRCw9b5J_JEC4CZ4nu1tjJTK2mS0ZqAFSMkIo8roHJrsbUtq1Tt93Typ5vJK-ufb-LGBD-GTYlmwe9PEkQYSAUmgAHNIpqAhuE-ZWO7rqPbBYgvre2MvBkBXEscnVkS7Kl7LGVCYcVzlsGep02-e866XE3yhTyJse_tGVtE06AHWihC/s4857/53363879010_be98ac8712_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3254" data-original-width="4857" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWbyegAER4DWenGIRCw9b5J_JEC4CZ4nu1tjJTK2mS0ZqAFSMkIo8roHJrsbUtq1Tt93Typ5vJK-ufb-LGBD-GTYlmwe9PEkQYSAUmgAHNIpqAhuE-ZWO7rqPbBYgvre2MvBkBXEscnVkS7Kl7LGVCYcVzlsGep02-e866XE3yhTyJse_tGVtE06AHWihC/s320/53363879010_be98ac8712_o.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />Proper floodlights, with 4 interesting stands, all for an exciting second round Women’s FA Cup fixture, it was definitely worth the 306 mile round trip.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />View full photo set <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/floramartyr/albums/72177720313007635/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a>.</span></div></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><b>Craven Park</b><br /><br />Hull City Ladies 6-0 FC United of Manchester Women, FAWNL Division One North<br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWAuYmuHJm_cM_SNuSw2rRnLP6xhcB3Zd27_6LTB1uryl7h11MMrtZJm4rYsHQ7ovxbFIFzYo_qUwUwsqlAWrL6DLx7BNwej_vF4iiIe55w-CgwT78szVk_F7UXAV-m1MiOoGPfhWxYO8gGlWL4QQfyeKBEgulS_uaqZHQF6ntJYxNx-kVyFoRdUArXfAl/s3480/IMG_20231203_163924.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2582" data-original-width="3480" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWAuYmuHJm_cM_SNuSw2rRnLP6xhcB3Zd27_6LTB1uryl7h11MMrtZJm4rYsHQ7ovxbFIFzYo_qUwUwsqlAWrL6DLx7BNwej_vF4iiIe55w-CgwT78szVk_F7UXAV-m1MiOoGPfhWxYO8gGlWL4QQfyeKBEgulS_uaqZHQF6ntJYxNx-kVyFoRdUArXfAl/s320/IMG_20231203_163924.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />Predominantly used as a rugby venue, us and several other football ground enthusiasts were amongst the 1,017 strong crowd to witness FC United of Manchester Women get mauled by Hull City Ladies. Unusual venues such as this are always great grounds to ‘collect’, especially when they’re as impressive as this one.<br /><br /><b>Brisbane Road</b><br /><br />Tottenham Hotspur Women 0-4 Manchester United Women, Women's Super League</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj82iJXWla2jvIAYWT1CbcVC4X356EQXpJSeieHyR2m_0HRppaAa5tg6pw1jk4BbMGHjEkP0OosglVZmleBXnpNnmGDJVcwoZ7AGLvBfOMJHuwBmuF-iDuiL-EWFf2uKWQf-kA52dq42kuAejhqiXovrGNWmcGyXSVA-TKt_TyHCwfvpJwS5eiuqxPT1arn/s4000/IMG_20231210_184647.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2777" data-original-width="4000" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj82iJXWla2jvIAYWT1CbcVC4X356EQXpJSeieHyR2m_0HRppaAa5tg6pw1jk4BbMGHjEkP0OosglVZmleBXnpNnmGDJVcwoZ7AGLvBfOMJHuwBmuF-iDuiL-EWFf2uKWQf-kA52dq42kuAejhqiXovrGNWmcGyXSVA-TKt_TyHCwfvpJwS5eiuqxPT1arn/s320/IMG_20231210_184647.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Home to Leyton Orient alongside Spurs Women, I watched the latter take on Manchester United Women in the Women’s Super League. I was positioned in the Justin Edinburgh stand, right opposite the aesthetically pleasing East Stand (the oldest in the stadium, brought in from the now demolished Mitcham Stadium in 1955), which made for a nice backdrop to the action on the pitch.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Special mention: <b>Glanford Park</b><br /><br />Scunthorpe United FC 6-1 Bishop’s Stortford FC, National League North<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNPZaWu_Z8KAhPIG4xm5lM927SEAzQEMKlSZKS_B33XQ2DuRiJMqcvyNOfQNUwjYsFMT5ZEheUYnGiYgWHYRazjiwJjXhYZwZluzPWF2knMwufUUAuWVxCLZrNsc3yhReXHerY1CxavkQfqGFpNv9RYKdU3bSVwYBw6MedjRsCu4b91kYdXZDWtKH8tSIW/s6702/53304695725_dd76b3f772_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4468" data-original-width="6702" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNPZaWu_Z8KAhPIG4xm5lM927SEAzQEMKlSZKS_B33XQ2DuRiJMqcvyNOfQNUwjYsFMT5ZEheUYnGiYgWHYRazjiwJjXhYZwZluzPWF2knMwufUUAuWVxCLZrNsc3yhReXHerY1CxavkQfqGFpNv9RYKdU3bSVwYBw6MedjRsCu4b91kYdXZDWtKH8tSIW/s320/53304695725_dd76b3f772_o.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />Not the most exciting pick in terms of stadium architecture (though there are plenty worse), but this was where I feel I took some of my best football photographs in 2023. View the full set <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/floramartyr/albums/72177720312391823" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a>.</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Right, that's that done! See you at a ground in 2024 xo</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650376847150774773.post-82988968918400086732023-12-30T16:09:00.002+00:002023-12-30T16:09:27.173+00:002023 in Bowling<span style="font-family: helvetica;">Hello hello! Merry Christmas and all that! I know I've significantly slowed down on my blogging towards the end of the year, but I've not felt like I've had anything all that relevant to write about on here. Admittedly I like to try and aim for one post a week, but simultaneously I don’t like to post if I have nothing which I feel especially warrants one.<br /><br />Now, onto the good stuff…<br /><br />I said in my <a href="https://floramartyr.blogspot.com/2023/10/my-150th.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">last post on bowling</span></a>, that hopefully it won’t be that long before I write about the subject again and that was just over two months ago, so yep, I’m pleased I’ve been able to stay true to my word! Because I went to 22 different bowling alleys this year, I feel there’s enough to create a top 5. So, without further ado (and in no particular order) I present my 5 favourite bowling establishments visited this year:<br /><br /><b>Gorilla Bar and Bowling Newcastle</b></span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb7YVZW5_Pbnim8aEh7BOB0rPIYzmU_QvebEi1rn7Gwm7MiS5M1OTYTkB_apAwM5UsehPn8oz6CPPOGVI2zN-ShWw4rdCmHPOxKgMiD8ra0K6QmtvaDNROgJ8fZ7n2A9x_VrWoa05Op3CYmXTJw5QSzZMEBdY0P9aj-1fycHJOrFURgbG2nq2nK84t7eGs/s4000/IMG_20230416_170231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb7YVZW5_Pbnim8aEh7BOB0rPIYzmU_QvebEi1rn7Gwm7MiS5M1OTYTkB_apAwM5UsehPn8oz6CPPOGVI2zN-ShWw4rdCmHPOxKgMiD8ra0K6QmtvaDNROgJ8fZ7n2A9x_VrWoa05Op3CYmXTJw5QSzZMEBdY0P9aj-1fycHJOrFURgbG2nq2nK84t7eGs/s320/IMG_20230416_170231.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_m_6TxYcffDTvRqnM1ghJ3eCMTB39kMcqAAOPUcaUhE2x4iNTxFoJsAOwBNpDPj7CKg4H36gGjhr80bN55Rpi0bXrxNtLJJY3MHC-OvQvzE-Bja01MsttSSpQXkdJfsCHcQqlSsXasCquhSfwy3uCbIlDwKxaY60IPJUZWE6G_PuNdHejpyubl-kU8AhL/s4000/IMG_20230416_165800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_m_6TxYcffDTvRqnM1ghJ3eCMTB39kMcqAAOPUcaUhE2x4iNTxFoJsAOwBNpDPj7CKg4H36gGjhr80bN55Rpi0bXrxNtLJJY3MHC-OvQvzE-Bja01MsttSSpQXkdJfsCHcQqlSsXasCquhSfwy3uCbIlDwKxaY60IPJUZWE6G_PuNdHejpyubl-kU8AhL/s320/IMG_20230416_165800.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />Having visited in April this year, it’s actually hard to cast my mind back to what made this one so good- the main thing I can actually remember from here is that I was unable to get a printed receipt (I like to get one at each place) as the printer was broken! Though, I do remember the lanes and equipment being especially good and a nice ambiance to the place. I was also having a lovely day, so I’m guessing that might have had something to do with it, but I gave it a solid 9/10 on my spreadsheet, so it must have been doing something right…</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Riverside Bowling Sunderland</b></span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ShCAhNtxDIuHtPBUwILH9Kg49WjqOFIEzx6yUq8aDPhUun49MyPQLVruqV0If2iQ6CFYBij2xNGSHs3rLZ21XQzAIgfmn5t4oRcjHo4Ym33FxfKrr800l9bsA51FQTYMrJIkIv69fXbAQnCck4wZkgiEV4YrFlmX9twn3g20wK3KlEzXyEnr07iZy5l4/s4000/IMG_20230922_135634.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ShCAhNtxDIuHtPBUwILH9Kg49WjqOFIEzx6yUq8aDPhUun49MyPQLVruqV0If2iQ6CFYBij2xNGSHs3rLZ21XQzAIgfmn5t4oRcjHo4Ym33FxfKrr800l9bsA51FQTYMrJIkIv69fXbAQnCck4wZkgiEV4YrFlmX9twn3g20wK3KlEzXyEnr07iZy5l4/s320/IMG_20230922_135634.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn17EyZmG5bgWHphhumXM-3NyRRmUehn_TYN9AcDa0W9J5_5JXWr058oxvFWYM3SoyTUTUAWqlUU0HxutnoF47Wqz8OEsVsvObo3Hr1xZZZSAtv-5e9BHYaJQb6FiWiem0NgdhEdLY-8cCZpyuf8fjna-SriuSKhz8DkDGbqVVRd01qWOh5TIh6r_FIQKb/s4000/IMG_20230922_124704.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn17EyZmG5bgWHphhumXM-3NyRRmUehn_TYN9AcDa0W9J5_5JXWr058oxvFWYM3SoyTUTUAWqlUU0HxutnoF47Wqz8OEsVsvObo3Hr1xZZZSAtv-5e9BHYaJQb6FiWiem0NgdhEdLY-8cCZpyuf8fjna-SriuSKhz8DkDGbqVVRd01qWOh5TIh6r_FIQKb/s320/IMG_20230922_124704.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOLcM_cibYeysDU8mCq0xdmmMnJox53MrFYZSKEbX9x4g_hFcwrvxUJOVrJzcYKXFDbgUn0n7Rnl3L6crlJxuTEIh0aw7pvcQiYYR4F52vQz-KJ4rtinUU1u3MUNSLZG4iHU6GE0WmB5RQ7SHohMh8vbKJB9WwF3p91i6HeNll-z2-oeSGtZbWqCdEdLi0/s4000/IMG_20230922_134805.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOLcM_cibYeysDU8mCq0xdmmMnJox53MrFYZSKEbX9x4g_hFcwrvxUJOVrJzcYKXFDbgUn0n7Rnl3L6crlJxuTEIh0aw7pvcQiYYR4F52vQz-KJ4rtinUU1u3MUNSLZG4iHU6GE0WmB5RQ7SHohMh8vbKJB9WwF3p91i6HeNll-z2-oeSGtZbWqCdEdLi0/s320/IMG_20230922_134805.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This one stood out as it was visited after a spate of several chain bowls, all with pins on strings. This was not only an independent venue, but also the first ‘free fall’ (traditional) bowling alley visited for some time. It felt anything but generic. From the exterior it honestly did not look like there would be bowling inside and to be honest it didn’t even look open. Though, these places are the ones I find most interesting and there was no shortage in character.</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Pavilion Bowl Clacton-on-Sea</b></span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd0L15A3Hlvto2OoaCp3rqshW4SVNk002ydvjBKfUY96eRMOrqlOKKzDNOZg5ahVcFfo_msWCzFzjb4Igjfu0zc2Un1DFfwgBHerNbAc4b9ySf3EQgXhdkYeEYjPPT94YUVR-O3C1qdv0d1gbFqKcs1kdCYYWpQQsBlNZltQ2qu1Oll1-nDTnPQMDcnhPd/s4000/IMG_20231013_104610.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd0L15A3Hlvto2OoaCp3rqshW4SVNk002ydvjBKfUY96eRMOrqlOKKzDNOZg5ahVcFfo_msWCzFzjb4Igjfu0zc2Un1DFfwgBHerNbAc4b9ySf3EQgXhdkYeEYjPPT94YUVR-O3C1qdv0d1gbFqKcs1kdCYYWpQQsBlNZltQ2qu1Oll1-nDTnPQMDcnhPd/s320/IMG_20231013_104610.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFp-7HkGNKI_lcHJIhnFDnuEld-750fuwJU2XkrXSjXMqQAxkEgYPKWcIuwGT9FRpc6r_KvHczvIyjf5gVAFzg5oWml0uFXBXvHtiBu863SJR5FgIK3IRfB-JR_w_OYuKt7p2wI4LhVoL4Xr0NGGTqXru7qUSPLTxg1A-nvWzv-G3UfJAariYZHE4qdEOD/s4000/IMG_20231013_112552.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFp-7HkGNKI_lcHJIhnFDnuEld-750fuwJU2XkrXSjXMqQAxkEgYPKWcIuwGT9FRpc6r_KvHczvIyjf5gVAFzg5oWml0uFXBXvHtiBu863SJR5FgIK3IRfB-JR_w_OYuKt7p2wI4LhVoL4Xr0NGGTqXru7qUSPLTxg1A-nvWzv-G3UfJAariYZHE4qdEOD/s320/IMG_20231013_112552.jpg" width="240" /></span></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This was one of three bowling alleys on the Tendring Peninsula- an absolute gold mine for any fellow bowling enthusiasts out there. Each centre had not yet “upgraded” to pins on strings and each oozed character. This one was the best of the three by far: good prices, well maintained lanes, excellent ball selection and friendly staff- it’s hard to find fault. It was also my 150th bowling alley visited. Oh, and did I mention the free jukebox?<br /><br /><b>Airport Bowl</b></span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV0f2gmvPkL8IFZndz9O-7P9n-v_y9wEqdbjRm8qzgwWET2SVQFEXqEaYpQVaSkGZt8XpJ_O3y5qJ5y8Y4ajq0ZcxBLfE8ubeqEyE40cWFPXYrcfU1vSj1WKTywofmja7pfeLvtmB3Pel6Hi9Ucd7rK9W1SPn2cI54HY0zGX3Yn47g2zb9x5JKDatpscIu/s4000/IMG_20231209_094802.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV0f2gmvPkL8IFZndz9O-7P9n-v_y9wEqdbjRm8qzgwWET2SVQFEXqEaYpQVaSkGZt8XpJ_O3y5qJ5y8Y4ajq0ZcxBLfE8ubeqEyE40cWFPXYrcfU1vSj1WKTywofmja7pfeLvtmB3Pel6Hi9Ucd7rK9W1SPn2cI54HY0zGX3Yn47g2zb9x5JKDatpscIu/s320/IMG_20231209_094802.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4cOqd7XtsykrFpMyVKU4TxJTIIGi8woQWE68-ZgqN_ntVcVssJbyrX-A3CAEXO9wEwNKvV1R5EtZXdcBTvYx5frcrWrw6jHkTNW80KMRmEVgXLtD9o0AcbomKUmxuNoK6SisFIkZ-W_xldkruEOhJazKAhk0hyRrwJmksCamTf6Sf6_5RildSdrr6mRQp/s4000/IMG_20231209_090225.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4cOqd7XtsykrFpMyVKU4TxJTIIGi8woQWE68-ZgqN_ntVcVssJbyrX-A3CAEXO9wEwNKvV1R5EtZXdcBTvYx5frcrWrw6jHkTNW80KMRmEVgXLtD9o0AcbomKUmxuNoK6SisFIkZ-W_xldkruEOhJazKAhk0hyRrwJmksCamTf6Sf6_5RildSdrr6mRQp/s320/IMG_20231209_090225.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP3YYRHycKX-owTSlkPRv_IyT0bi7guQbUk_EkJ2IYOa_OGuWdXoo-OvGt6hM20Qwja0QxHrt6KWq1DIN-5Xds7eF3B9kGZy8NlZvO7MZ0M7i0eVx1rRMNMwBo_nukgn5yNDFHVKKr5e5mE0KvfG6i6FDxIYSeIqAsa-MI2Fgbujus3TAMHdbtwZePDnHN/s4000/IMG_20231209_092957.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP3YYRHycKX-owTSlkPRv_IyT0bi7guQbUk_EkJ2IYOa_OGuWdXoo-OvGt6hM20Qwja0QxHrt6KWq1DIN-5Xds7eF3B9kGZy8NlZvO7MZ0M7i0eVx1rRMNMwBo_nukgn5yNDFHVKKr5e5mE0KvfG6i6FDxIYSeIqAsa-MI2Fgbujus3TAMHdbtwZePDnHN/s320/IMG_20231209_092957.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This one had been on my ‘to bowl’ list for several years and on a recent trip to London, staying in a hotel conveniently close to this place (oh, what a coincidence), meant I was finally able to visit it. I took advantage of their £1.50 per person per game weekend special offer and treated myself to several early morning games. It was everything I wanted it to be and more- lanes in great condition (it often hosts tournaments), a good variety of house balls, great looking building and a brilliant atmosphere, this place has got nearly everything right. The downside to this one was the pins on strings- if only I’d have visited a few years ago before they changed them. Airport Bowl is definitely among my all time favourites and it will be one I’d gladly visit again. And again. And again.<br /><br /><b>Ashby Bowl (Scunthorpe)</b></span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtiTrradJmwN9SmIQVcwShnJirsvnJj8r4MSLJ7LY7FoEKBePZ_RX_tWJr_D7971Y0KGUlVM55tbuOwd2rHPI9m-cSam3Hr4RSSv6leAQUlOiVkC11etdqC9t2jogHUPX6emvAmRVJbL3-3KqFpwItkfqAczaCKFYxnd_uAYfInFvmYgVpLc7gm0ptVX0S/s4000/IMG_20231217_111659.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtiTrradJmwN9SmIQVcwShnJirsvnJj8r4MSLJ7LY7FoEKBePZ_RX_tWJr_D7971Y0KGUlVM55tbuOwd2rHPI9m-cSam3Hr4RSSv6leAQUlOiVkC11etdqC9t2jogHUPX6emvAmRVJbL3-3KqFpwItkfqAczaCKFYxnd_uAYfInFvmYgVpLc7gm0ptVX0S/s320/IMG_20231217_111659.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ciq35snTSSx_5xakeXf061EeDTIakpIeD_F6bBbJOslUAYwnWOQxIIDnZdg3KMQzkaO6N85sMMyANi058CGCVsLHmWdjJlQMi3lGOYWNd58YlnAkbngXHySRHIXFU-m0TbnF7TxGt3_UK_io9d_W78JE1wnTHxtKwseYUeGSUg6YUKZFaidEEMpHEWvR/s4000/IMG_20231217_101607.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ciq35snTSSx_5xakeXf061EeDTIakpIeD_F6bBbJOslUAYwnWOQxIIDnZdg3KMQzkaO6N85sMMyANi058CGCVsLHmWdjJlQMi3lGOYWNd58YlnAkbngXHySRHIXFU-m0TbnF7TxGt3_UK_io9d_W78JE1wnTHxtKwseYUeGSUg6YUKZFaidEEMpHEWvR/s320/IMG_20231217_101607.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKPR91olaJHhoBuFtizdbtvGQGdCG89rQb6a4z6wviZmmPuH-YqjxA7H-mhtIXP2YyKVU93QYuAEGdivu7su_JP6moccKaUKi5ThbmpQaMtdVakkai965TKq80Am1wYrjTsZ0hwFHRW8O1lNiNXOb19pFjGmRGuKei5yihHSOEvgtvznI4cPJZnSkXOX9J/s4000/IMG_20231217_111754.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKPR91olaJHhoBuFtizdbtvGQGdCG89rQb6a4z6wviZmmPuH-YqjxA7H-mhtIXP2YyKVU93QYuAEGdivu7su_JP6moccKaUKi5ThbmpQaMtdVakkai965TKq80Am1wYrjTsZ0hwFHRW8O1lNiNXOb19pFjGmRGuKei5yihHSOEvgtvznI4cPJZnSkXOX9J/s320/IMG_20231217_111754.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">One of two bowling alleys in Scunthorpe, this independent establishment definitely came across as the friendlier one. But perhaps I was alone in that thinking as for pretty much the whole hour we were there, the place was deserted bar three staff members and an arcade game technician. Despite one early equipment/ lane fault, it was all smooth from there. The lane was in great shape, though the only drawback was the selection of house balls which left a little to be desired. Perhaps this is a sign that I should start using my own ball again- I think I’ll try it out next time I bowl… Also of note here, the front facing exterior wall boasted a large (and quite fantastic) ‘Support UK Steel’ mural, which was only painted early December.<br /><br />So that concludes my top 5 for 2023! If you do end up visiting any of the above, then I’d love to know if you felt the same (or different) to me. Hopes for 2024 would be to visit at least 25 bowling alleys/ stay healthy enough to do so and to get back into the habit of using my own ball again. A new bowling alley has recently opened in Sheffield city centre, so that’s an easy one to start with…</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650376847150774773.post-91241035100803707272023-12-01T08:03:00.000+00:002023-12-01T08:03:28.303+00:00Road to Wembley #4 + #5<span style="font-family: helvetica;">OK so just quickly on my ‘Road to Wembley’ #4: this one, my photography plans fell through again unfortunately (please reply to your emails football clubs!!), but I still attended a game from the First Round Proper, so my run continues: Lincoln City Women 1-5 Derby County Women. The game was played at Moorlands Sports Ground in front of 100 or so spectators…<br /><br />And now for #5: one of the ties which really stood out in the Second Round Proper was Swindon Town Women vs AFC Bournemouth Women, which was to be played at The County Ground (main home of Swindon Town FC). I’ve recently really taken a liking to photographing at medium sized stadiums, so this match especially appealed (and the ground did not disappoint)! FAWNL Division One South West table topping AFC Bournemouth have not lost a league game all season, while Swindon, situated third, have only lost two. It was always going to be a close game and Swindon lead most of the match, though Bournemouth showed their strength towards the latter half and ended up winning two goals to one.<br /><br />As usual, I’ll stick a few photos below and head <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/floramartyr/albums/72177720313007635" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">HERE</span></a> for the full set.<br /><br />The next round of the cup where the Championship sides are added takes place on Sunday 10th December. You can view the fixtures <a href="https://www.thefa.com/competitions/the-womens-fa-cup/fixtures" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a>.</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHkFAmbrWAMkmaBYfU_FlmdoaLB8k94P3ad10xqhU_63ZQFRNJldZyR8sGwvIzbhQGe_htmtGbhD4tFWRVBjAUtUsLhP5kXQ5pBRXYNquP6xG3sJHvC4TH531ACFyXDQpw6wkAdDlxXDjeId_2so29sxNGacmd6pgpkwyUIh6tCReOKObtJPIm8LHrzgK3/s5801/IMG_7585.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3954" data-original-width="5801" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHkFAmbrWAMkmaBYfU_FlmdoaLB8k94P3ad10xqhU_63ZQFRNJldZyR8sGwvIzbhQGe_htmtGbhD4tFWRVBjAUtUsLhP5kXQ5pBRXYNquP6xG3sJHvC4TH531ACFyXDQpw6wkAdDlxXDjeId_2so29sxNGacmd6pgpkwyUIh6tCReOKObtJPIm8LHrzgK3/s320/IMG_7585.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Long time no post. But, there is good reason: I have been working away at a hand embroidered animation. And yes, I am a little mad. As I’ve been really into embroidery of late, I thought well why not combine that with animation to create something using two of my favourite art forms? So I did just that.<br /><br />I decided to use a straightforward concept: just a 12 frame walk cycle, which could be looped. I wanted to keep it fairly simple in order to be able to complete it and not make it too hard for myself, especially as this would be my first one. I mean the task is ambitious enough itself, without needing to complicate things further with an intricate design.<br /><br />I had a load of footage of people walking left over from my ‘Bear’ project, so chose someone who didn’t have too much detail on their clothes and also so you couldn’t really see their face. I then made a walk cycle from the footage and rotoscoped the frames once I was happy with it. After that, I just treated them all as if they were separate embroidery pieces. I used a 6 inch hoop, as I didn’t want to be working too small or I’d have been at risk losing some detail. But I also didn’t want to make it too big, or each frame would have taken too long and any bigger wouldn’t have added anything anyway. I think the size I decided on was right for this project.<br /><br />I wanted each clothing section to contrast with one another, so I used a mixture of stitches to add more texture. Plus if they were all the same, I think it might have looked quite odd. Which I obviously didn’t want! So I went with back stitch for the outline, satin for the trousers and long and short stitch for the hoody. I also used satin for the shoes, socks and skin, but in different directions than the trousers, to add further contrast.</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju06MBigIs87kJwfoeYSk8HDFMnOrT0X-OW5IVynMEVF3NCbyt06XFaafcOqpEeOfRNyJ6NW2BPiH0xGDuwF-okJJvqbERkl0Qd8bEH1_titNvg2PSSov1VWB4kwdFqOsMFs-tg25Fbz_L9y90DC4mZ3pnd6mxqWd0aYg_3mpqoajeqWG-D8mFJag1Gq-3/s4000/IMG_20231122_110423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju06MBigIs87kJwfoeYSk8HDFMnOrT0X-OW5IVynMEVF3NCbyt06XFaafcOqpEeOfRNyJ6NW2BPiH0xGDuwF-okJJvqbERkl0Qd8bEH1_titNvg2PSSov1VWB4kwdFqOsMFs-tg25Fbz_L9y90DC4mZ3pnd6mxqWd0aYg_3mpqoajeqWG-D8mFJag1Gq-3/s320/IMG_20231122_110423.jpg" width="240" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">As I was sewing the project, I was pretty nervous as to whether it was actually going to work or not, but not knowing this kind of gave me the drive to keep on going and to finish it. I was curious about the result myself, which really spurred me on- I was very excited to see how it would turn out! I think because it was 12 frames it made it more manageable, whereas if there were any more, I might have been less enthused throughout because it would have felt like I was sewing frames upon frames and thinking in the back of my mind it might be a little pointless if it doesn’t work. But now I know that this technique works, I would happily do another, possibly with more frames. I do have a few ideas, but I also have a few ideas for other projects, so we’ll see!<br /><br />As I alluded to in the previous paragraph, on the whole, I am happy with the outcome. And I am super proud of it. It’s by no means perfect, but I also kind of like that about it- I have created it by hand, so why not play to that? I always think if something is hand crafted it’s a little pointless if it’s too smooth, because then it might as well have been CG or something…</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb0TBthcLjDxTK_jz3UEJFuTvrxRVvdDvSA0qNZcTHhIzT9ViyLeyrabfat0JnhyphenhyphenThr8uiIFXc3uA7FQmIyFNiQbDyS_hcy4gD5EY_flKNgQZ7EyV5jO781BfanPST4FCk3CMBJX9xZ_x23IPvfFiGAtZKLUE0Jtc4wbwWQHRivLt-hEoKq425B_MO-T_g/s2620/IMG_20231122_122223.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2620" data-original-width="2309" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb0TBthcLjDxTK_jz3UEJFuTvrxRVvdDvSA0qNZcTHhIzT9ViyLeyrabfat0JnhyphenhyphenThr8uiIFXc3uA7FQmIyFNiQbDyS_hcy4gD5EY_flKNgQZ7EyV5jO781BfanPST4FCk3CMBJX9xZ_x23IPvfFiGAtZKLUE0Jtc4wbwWQHRivLt-hEoKq425B_MO-T_g/s320/IMG_20231122_122223.png" width="282" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I think doing this project has definitely upped my embroidery skills, especially in certain stitches and I think my next embroidery project is going to feel very weird when I don’t need to sew another similar one straight after! Oh and just a side note before I forget as if you’re reading this and feel you want to make something similar, then just a little bit on how I digitalised each frame. I decided to scan them in, because to photograph them you would really need the use of a studio, or else the lighting would differ frame to frame. Scanning was also a good way of keeping each image flat and getting a similar result each time.<br /><br />Regarding the hoop marks and any creases in the fabric, I used the ‘spot healing brush’ tool in Photoshop to paint them out. I tried it without any smoothing and the result didn’t look as good until I used this brush. Here’s a side by side of the ‘raw’ version (on the left), versus the smooth:</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1KWhoi9XAehWPuHfyVJcvD3O-8jVuJkZF7e8ItT8VrjUJvqYZtErDl2mz0bknnv8FMjXnHTTqm6meVdapdNb5VHjsS2CGP9n1FnFNq3NPR7y_SesY2KI3Gz01IRsvE6zllHb1oCi2bP7CPZ3Kebfw-kofAQYA6WEvyhNmNmAyAVwJh08d4O-YnehoT0BU/s2160/side%20by%20side.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="2160" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1KWhoi9XAehWPuHfyVJcvD3O-8jVuJkZF7e8ItT8VrjUJvqYZtErDl2mz0bknnv8FMjXnHTTqm6meVdapdNb5VHjsS2CGP9n1FnFNq3NPR7y_SesY2KI3Gz01IRsvE6zllHb1oCi2bP7CPZ3Kebfw-kofAQYA6WEvyhNmNmAyAVwJh08d4O-YnehoT0BU/s320/side%20by%20side.png" width="320" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">And finally, I’m guessing you want to see it?! Here you go:</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QfBkgYSu2_k" width="320" youtube-src-id="QfBkgYSu2_k"></iframe></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650376847150774773.post-31204734691614394362023-11-02T07:25:00.006+00:002023-11-02T07:25:51.108+00:00Scunthorpe United FC<span style="font-family: helvetica;"> My photo taking continues..! Saturday (28th October) was Scunthorpe United FC 6-1 Bishop's Stortford, in the National League North. Ten below and as usual, full set on my Flickr- <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/floramartyr/albums/72177720312391823" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">click here</span></a>!</span><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLynhj-BqPMl44glbk4Ubf5npvDjtVG3_EwA2tS-pqTBiPLee2oXVIrOIxS_kg_29TW9dwJabAciUyF86IKgkATT2TPIjsCLvTEq2oqxqir6kwouEYakwtxdDjlwJGUs-s0dGZ7bliDNFZ8ApgYb8hNVEZCL9Bqtz4fXKcMTH4UuHFxbMjC7UPH8vUNgHW/s5150/IMG_6089.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3514" data-original-width="5150" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLynhj-BqPMl44glbk4Ubf5npvDjtVG3_EwA2tS-pqTBiPLee2oXVIrOIxS_kg_29TW9dwJabAciUyF86IKgkATT2TPIjsCLvTEq2oqxqir6kwouEYakwtxdDjlwJGUs-s0dGZ7bliDNFZ8ApgYb8hNVEZCL9Bqtz4fXKcMTH4UuHFxbMjC7UPH8vUNgHW/s320/IMG_6089.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Being born in York, I have a bit of a soft spot for any York side and having watched Hull United win 4-1 earlier this season playing in the North East Women's Regional League (one tier below York), I thought this could be an interesting match and maybe even a potential 'giant killing'. That's why the FA Cup is <i>the</i> best competition in football!</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The game was played at the University of York Athletics Stadium, a style of ground which I always find fairly photogenic (though I know of people who moan about such set ups). I was kindly authorised pitchside access for this one, so my FA Cup photo project journeys on...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Unfortunately for Hull United, this was not the giant killing they were hoping for and was in fact pretty much a one sided affair. Though thanks to Hull's defence coupled with their keeper pulling off some fantastic saves, they kept the scoreline down to a respectable 3-0. York will face FC United of Manchester in the First Round Proper, with ties for that round taking place on Sunday 12th November- get that date in your diaries!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Below are a few photos from the game, and as usual, you can view the full set on my Flickr <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/floramartyr/albums/72177720312209729" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">HERE</span></a>. You can see the previous Women's FA Cup posts on the <a href="https://floramartyr.blogspot.com/search/label/%23RoadToWembley" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">#RoadToWembley</span></a> tag in the sidebar.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsBlxI2e7-CSwUG1JtpF0wfO7pUP169gowlpjP4SggFC6gKMgj6ndyIoC8HawnKzzHWhcY-awjwsfshppa_H13TWTLUaWYdH1WMULd9ZwHwv6Gmvvj8bh8ymi79dSSjT0XJIIQP9VZ_HDNX4OfMcCV394tD2FvmIzss5hXTwP-9qxHxtw9h3aLAao2Wgln/s5298/IMG_5569.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3584" data-original-width="5298" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsBlxI2e7-CSwUG1JtpF0wfO7pUP169gowlpjP4SggFC6gKMgj6ndyIoC8HawnKzzHWhcY-awjwsfshppa_H13TWTLUaWYdH1WMULd9ZwHwv6Gmvvj8bh8ymi79dSSjT0XJIIQP9VZ_HDNX4OfMcCV394tD2FvmIzss5hXTwP-9qxHxtw9h3aLAao2Wgln/s320/IMG_5569.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Just a little recap for any new readers to this blog who might be thinking ‘<i>what is she on about now</i>?!’ OK, so I basically go round ‘ticking’ off bowling alleys: you know like train spotting, where if you see a certain train you write down it’s number etc etc, I pretty much do that with bowling alleys. But I do have to have played at least one game in it, to make it ‘count’ (three games is my preferred amount). Then I write it all down on my spreadsheet. I’ve been doing this since 2016. So, if I haven’t weirded you out <i>too</i> much, then grab your anoraks and read on…</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">When writing that aforementioned post, I used to be hitting around about 40 ‘new’ bowling alleys each year, but Covid slowed that number extremely significantly. As did several health problems I experienced over the last few years.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I went to only one (yes one) bowling alley in 2021 and a slight improvement in 2022 of eight. Towards the end of 2022, I felt bowling was something I could try and incorporate more regularly again and try to reach the heights of pre-pandemic where we were bowling almost once every week. 2023 has proven that to an extent, though before moving to Sheffield half way through the year, our options of ‘new’ bowling alleys were few and far between due to having ticked off all in the North West and beyond. Moving more easterly, meant there was a fresh influx of lanes to go at, with 3 in Sheffield itself (all of which we bowled at in the first month or so). At time of writing, I’m currently at 18 this year- getting to 20 would be nice and 25 would be even nicer-er! Let’s see…</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">But also of note and what I really wanted to say in this post, was that I reached my landmark 150th! The bowling alley was Pavilion Bowl, Clacton-on-Sea. It was a 12 lane independent establishment, with ‘real’ pins (as opposed to the rapidly growing pins on strings phenomenon). The lanes were in excellent condition and get this- there was even a free jukebox! Shame we only realised towards the end though, but still had time for three songs: ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’- Billy Joel, ‘Subterranean Homesick Blues’- Bob Dylan and ‘Eyes Closed’- Ed Sheeran. Well at least <i>we</i> enjoyed ourselves! It was actually a really good choice for this landmark number and would highly recommend heading to this bowling alley- and that’s not just because of the jukebox!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Hopefully I won’t leave it so long before writing about bowling on here again...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoPM5qMxFRbQfFfk9oV4h5l4jRdH65YNlcMsoKdwCrLHJp8SjLTxeNHHHvZ7rw8ZBaVWwK5IhnEQwHauS00a9n4wcJb9sY0YhER-PFzGcTMNOn7Mr49jMCKGnSIX7UuHLKndpNlQGS8I011BBGfyxdl1YEPx8ETtVlil4xGGM3AJulPOi_xEAwdbIoXX0b/s806/IMG_20231013_114712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="806" data-original-width="805" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoPM5qMxFRbQfFfk9oV4h5l4jRdH65YNlcMsoKdwCrLHJp8SjLTxeNHHHvZ7rw8ZBaVWwK5IhnEQwHauS00a9n4wcJb9sY0YhER-PFzGcTMNOn7Mr49jMCKGnSIX7UuHLKndpNlQGS8I011BBGfyxdl1YEPx8ETtVlil4xGGM3AJulPOi_xEAwdbIoXX0b/s320/IMG_20231013_114712.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650376847150774773.post-58872535684688693232023-10-16T06:39:00.001+00:002023-10-16T06:39:30.697+00:00Matlock Town FC<span style="font-family: helvetica;"> I've had a couple of weeks off photographing football- just by circumstance and lack of planning/ plans falling through. But last weekend I was determined to get back out there and continue my aim of regular football photography this season. The weather was meant to play nice and there were a fair few options as that's the way the fixtures fell. One which really caught my eye though was Matlock Town FC vs Bedford in the FA Trophy. The Proctor Cars Stadium is one I've been wanting to visit/ photograph for some time, so why not now?! Thankfully the club granted me permission for pitchside access and a day to Matlock ensued...</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I can't say the game was the most exciting, evidenced with the highlight being the burst pipe leaking water onto the pitch causing the game to halt whilst players and various club-persons pitched in to sweep it up. But the ground did not disappoint and the club was also super friendly and welcoming. The game ended 1-0 to the hosts, who scored a late goal to confirm their place in the next round of the trophy.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">You can view the full set <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/floramartyr/albums/72177720311926005" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">HERE</span></a> and as usual, I'll put a few below.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg48rhyphenhyphen2gVZkLoMlgkLOCvbXfj0kMFOELFe7zkbA-CX3mQigg90xkgg_1F6TdnrQYXrOzHRawq7ucrWl8f6qyzdBJwwKOJTjbBcL2urOEjW4yWFDNlKsVunHtMBMmRd2M6SzEvhNJ431hsXCov4jbopEJqvNHFFFDwSyqvDisFd7QJNo3NSGolRjIqyeVPJ/s5407/IMG_4715.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3634" data-original-width="5407" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg48rhyphenhyphen2gVZkLoMlgkLOCvbXfj0kMFOELFe7zkbA-CX3mQigg90xkgg_1F6TdnrQYXrOzHRawq7ucrWl8f6qyzdBJwwKOJTjbBcL2urOEjW4yWFDNlKsVunHtMBMmRd2M6SzEvhNJ431hsXCov4jbopEJqvNHFFFDwSyqvDisFd7QJNo3NSGolRjIqyeVPJ/s320/IMG_4715.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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See images from the first round <a href="https://floramartyr.blogspot.com/2023/09/rochdale-afc-women.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a>. Unfortunately my plan fell through and it was then too late to try and rearrange pitchside access with another club. Though on the day, we thought we should still go to a game anyway from the competition because it's the best cup in football (and yes, I do say that as fact)! It was a pretty grim day weather wise, so decided to stay fairly local, choosing Chapman Fields as our destination for Kiveton Park Ladies vs SJR Worksop Women.</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">To be honest my expectations were quite low on the lead up and didn't think there would be much of an atmosphere or anything. But, how wrong I was: 273 people were in attendance for this Second Qualifying Round and the atmosphere was genuinely buzzing! The club has definitely got something good going on and if I was the type of person to visit a club more than once, I would 100% return. They were also issuing a programme, if you're into that sort of thing!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The game was really competitive, with both sides battling hard until the end. Unfortunately the hosts missed a couple of chances in the second half, which ended up putting them on the back foot and eventually losing 1-3 to the visitors. Hopefully next round (22nd October- for all those interested) I'll be back out with my proper camera, though here's a couple of phone pictures for proof of existence!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbpUMJUkzBAotXjMhuKOAeG8i7bB7sPINlSeykchuuktFXvTC4ChXrblH7tJomS0Ob8i_pZ3mZ-Ta2JroPLfLFoQjv4xEB4Yi541LNh78QxPGaILN-av068zjawUfnDEVJGuPhejYZnscx_DTgP5S249CnHbSo9q7X-qZ7SHTBM7-qgq8Ev9f8TGoTLTJ/s3735/IMG_20231001_160603.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2741" data-original-width="3735" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbpUMJUkzBAotXjMhuKOAeG8i7bB7sPINlSeykchuuktFXvTC4ChXrblH7tJomS0Ob8i_pZ3mZ-Ta2JroPLfLFoQjv4xEB4Yi541LNh78QxPGaILN-av068zjawUfnDEVJGuPhejYZnscx_DTgP5S249CnHbSo9q7X-qZ7SHTBM7-qgq8Ev9f8TGoTLTJ/s320/IMG_20231001_160603.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRidZ7trJZzDAaKfdQkQUdcgt6VzqDKAIlJIPXXsBrpndKdi_7HOZ99wJz65eLSNE3is1vxLjsr08d95x-7m6rrGceXbqccr9FbxHb0eH46Mx70D7bFHGHNefV5SV68ho7MWszvSCvWX_XVE6pqD5sw2XEC3Ii3t5QTxHzFw6OL4xpYxhN2_S4IYQxoMZE/s3517/IMG_20231007_073157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2408" data-original-width="3517" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRidZ7trJZzDAaKfdQkQUdcgt6VzqDKAIlJIPXXsBrpndKdi_7HOZ99wJz65eLSNE3is1vxLjsr08d95x-7m6rrGceXbqccr9FbxHb0eH46Mx70D7bFHGHNefV5SV68ho7MWszvSCvWX_XVE6pqD5sw2XEC3Ii3t5QTxHzFw6OL4xpYxhN2_S4IYQxoMZE/s320/IMG_20231007_073157.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650376847150774773.post-2482378960406685202023-10-04T07:33:00.000+00:002023-10-04T07:33:22.230+00:00‘Bear’ One Year On/ WINNING AN AWARD!<span style="font-family: helvetica;">In September last year, I completed my most ambitious solo project to date: my eleven minute short film ‘<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cie-UjnqAeE/?hl=en" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Bear</span></a>’, which I wrote, directed, animated and I guess produced (by default) as well. To be brutally honest, it hasn’t had the most successful festival run thus far (though still waiting to hear back from a few), which kind of went against my hopes and expectations for the film- I thought it might have done a little better on that side of things. That’s not to say it hasn’t had any success- it has been selected for several screenings, all of which have had extremely positive feedback.</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">And to my surprise at the films' most recent outing, it won the ‘Northern Spirit’ award at <a href="https://www.soifilmfestival.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">The Spirit of Independence Film Festival</span></a> (in a packed out screening)! This was a complete surprise to me and I’m so honoured that the Screen Yorkshire judges selected ‘Bear’ to win the prize. The films it was playing alongside were all absolutely fantastic, so to win felt even more special. And also to have an animated film picked as the winner amongst live action films was quite something. Animation is often seen as something ‘lesser’ than live action and often not taken as seriously, or just as a format exclusive to children’s media. I mean you only need to look as far as the Academy Awards as evidence…</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghH4aguAUK1UX7PWcb76jddfNNcXI0uj1P_GrNRe3TTQ0h9OfJjmGRyPqRf7WQoC_04vHznvWWGifE9P789h3suUno2cJIOE8_lxKgvStFOht_NgquTCD55U40eKZAcgxv2cTjgSHXY1gJ5LqX4g9u_4zIFuM_8O2KGztlaJCo_-rpQe5KQZ_wnyqUPbaO/s823/mwa%20cut%20down.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="823" data-original-width="823" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghH4aguAUK1UX7PWcb76jddfNNcXI0uj1P_GrNRe3TTQ0h9OfJjmGRyPqRf7WQoC_04vHznvWWGifE9P789h3suUno2cJIOE8_lxKgvStFOht_NgquTCD55U40eKZAcgxv2cTjgSHXY1gJ5LqX4g9u_4zIFuM_8O2KGztlaJCo_-rpQe5KQZ_wnyqUPbaO/s320/mwa%20cut%20down.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Not embarrassing at all! Photo credit Jacob Flannery.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I feel winning this award has given me a fair amount of well needed validation in the ‘industry’. I feel my route to the ‘industry’ was slow and meandering, with not a lot of connections and not attending any of the typical universities (i.e. CSM, NFTS, RCA) which often get you a leg up in this field. I have really just done my own thing, kept plugging away and it feels like everything I have been doing to this point is finally paying off. And in my opinion, deservedly so. It makes me want to keep chasing my dreams of becoming a feature film director and has given me the extra bit of motivation to do so. More on that towards the end of this post…</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-vaW5b1hWV7LS_ey-N95U1HrWAYUkwvJ4WkSoysPAvmrjUQEbvptHByC7hLDgmOeqR3B9fRI-4clJd3YtAv6a4JhDmuiTcglD2h066EVAzQi-u296RnF_auAfbZpm7XW3yI2u0yfB5K7LYso3CfizK9WWBc7H3sw561VIy9Jajagszd3EXu3wPJB-9Mh6/s1920/poster%20for%20short%20of%20the%20week.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-vaW5b1hWV7LS_ey-N95U1HrWAYUkwvJ4WkSoysPAvmrjUQEbvptHByC7hLDgmOeqR3B9fRI-4clJd3YtAv6a4JhDmuiTcglD2h066EVAzQi-u296RnF_auAfbZpm7XW3yI2u0yfB5K7LYso3CfizK9WWBc7H3sw561VIy9Jajagszd3EXu3wPJB-9Mh6/s320/poster%20for%20short%20of%20the%20week.png" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I hadn’t actually watched ‘Bear’ since it’s Manchester screening prior to this in December 2022, because often when finishing a project, I need time away from it to really let what I’ve created sink in and be able to form a realistic opinion on my work. Something I find hard to do so close after finishing a project- if I’m honest I usually dislike it and can only see the negatives/ mistakes and my ability to see the film as a whole is often distorted.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Saturday morning of the festival I was a little apprehensive about seeing my film again on a big screen with a good sound system. For some reason, I had (wrongly) built up an image in my head that the film was really ‘bad’ (probably because of the amount of festival rejections). Since my completion of the film, I feel I have grown as both a filmmaker and a person and I wasn’t sure if it would really represent me very well. But maybe some of that growth was down to having made this film anyway. Looking back, it was an extremely ambitious project, though I do feel I pulled it off- or at least to a certain extent. When it was playing at SOIFF, I was actually thinking ‘<i>you know what, this is actually quite alright</i>’ and there are some parts of it which I am especially proud of. I’ll go through a few of those now:<br /><br />Firstly, the fact that I wrote and directed such an ambitious project, with no outside forces like funding etc to keep me going. It wasn’t a totally smooth ride either and there were bumps along the way, with my metal health and other things which kept it from not going as smoothly. Though I persisted and finished it. Which, we all know, is a hard thing to do. Abandoning projects midway is so common in creative people (myself included).</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />Secondly, I’m really impressed with the animation and a few techniques I used (no spoilers, sorry)! I really liked how I kept it on the experimental side and true to my style/ background, whilst keeping a cohesive look and feel throughout, with focus on story. I always think, if this is what I can do alone, then what I could produce with a team would be amazing!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">As a concept piece, I also found myself impressed. I say ‘concept piece’, because the film was made to showcase who I am as a filmmaker/ director, and illustrate what I can make on an extremely limited budget with time constraints. It definitely shows the type of film I want to be making in the future, both thematically and stylistically. But with a larger team and a budget behind I could take things much further. One of my goals for this film was to have it as a so called ‘calling card’ with hope of making a feature film next. But because of it’s lack of festival run, I felt I hadn’t really achieved this or I would need to make another, 'better' short next year. Though on this most recent viewing of the film, I felt this was actually achieved and it’s something I think I can show to someone (a higher up) and say ‘I want to make this kind of thing, but bigger and better’!<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Yes, there are many mistakes too and a lot I feel I have learnt from it which I can take in to my next project. One, is the sound design- it wasn’t as bad as I imagined or had built up in my head, but I know it could be improved with the right people behind it. I also feel the edit could have been a lot tighter and less ‘baggy’. Though at the time I felt all of it was needed. Yes, I could potentially do a recut now and rebuild the sound design, but there would be little point in doing that as I’ll never move on to my next project if I keep striving for an unattainable ‘perfection’ in this project. So leave it, learn from it and go again!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">…So what next?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />I’ve a few months left on my current work contract, but after that, I still haven’t given up on the idea that I would like to make a feature film. Over the last few months in my free time I’ve been slowly developing my idea and exploring what I want to make. So once this contract is up, I think I’m going to go full force into writing the treatment for it and aim to attach a producer in order to get BFI development funding to aid me to write the script. That’s pretty much the plan! Though because it’s such a big challenge (and therefore quite scary), I sometimes feel that maybe I’ll make another short instead as it’s more attainable etc and feels ‘safer’. But if I ask myself what I truly want to do in life, to make a feature film has always been one of my goals. So yeah, there’s never going to be the right or ‘perfect’ time to do it- so I should just go for it.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />I would like to make another short alongside developing the feature (as I do have a lot of ideas for those too), but probably a music video, because it’s a been a while (2016) since my last one and I find it such a fun format to work in. I like the idea of creating something which is more heavy on the visuals than narrative (yes I’m aware narrative music videos do exist!), whilst working on my feature which will be narrative based.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650376847150774773.post-23515969997637756372023-09-22T07:08:00.001+00:002023-09-22T07:08:18.951+00:00New Animation<span style="font-family: helvetica;"> Keeping up with the <a href="https://floramartyr.blogspot.com/2023/07/new-rotoscope-piece.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">skate theme</span></a>, here's another little mixed media rotoscope piece:</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dGGM5q83VPE" width="320" youtube-src-id="dGGM5q83VPE"></iframe></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">These frames were initially intended for another, slightly more ambitious project. Though after printing them out, I realised they were likely too detailed for it to really work with the other project, along with too many frames (there are 27 here). I am still doing the '<i>other project</i>' (sounds so ominous), but have scaled it down slightly to a more manageable 12 frame loop, something I feel will be more effective anyway.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">But I only realised the above once I had printed out all the frames and realised why I was procrastinating starting it so bad. I think I just knew it might not work, plus was a little too ambitious (it's an ambitious project anyway, the amount of frames/ detail here was only adding to it). But I was loathe to have these frames go to waste, so decided to get my boxes of pens out and see what came to mind! I would have likely done a different style and probably all in computer rather than printing it, because I feel it's a bit similar to my last skate animation, but like I said, I didn't want to just throw the printed frames in the recycling without using them as it felt like such a waste of materials and time.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I do think it works nicely though and I really like the vibrancy of the whole thing, but I think now it's time to call time on that line style pattern I keep using! I feel I kind of default to it whenever I produce anything analogue like this and I think I've pretty much exhausted it for now. Time to move on and come up with something else... She says starting to panic!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">See you in the next one, stay hydrated xo</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650376847150774773.post-27718423644212009682023-09-13T06:25:00.003+00:002023-09-13T06:25:51.544+00:00Rochdale AFC Women<span style="font-family: helvetica;">Let's try this again, shall we?! Sunday (10th October) was the start of the 23/24 Women's FA Cup. When looking down the <a href="https://www.thefa.com/competitions/the-womens-fa-cup/fixtures" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">fixture list</span></a> for a match to attend, I look out for interesting venues as well as eye catching games, such as derby's or potential 'giant killings' etc. Nothing was really jumping out at me at first until I saw that Rochdale AFC Women were playing MSB Woolton Women at The Crown Oil Arena for this first qualifying round tie. This is the first time the Rochdale women's team were to play at the main stadium, so a trip over to the north west was in order!</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">511 fans were in attendance which is fantastic to see at this level of the women's game (Rochdale currently play at county level) and the atmosphere was really great. The game was fantastic with some brilliant players in both teams, though it deservedly finished 2-1 to the hosts, who will play AFC Darwen Ladies in the next round.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">As usual, you check out my full match gallery on <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/floramartyr/albums/72177720311148804" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Flickr</span></a> and I'll post some images down below for good measure!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSrqF5iD87f6gljHbeTKhwJro8SKCyQV4E_GHLo1fmYtx8H-I5V35f2_fWOqZISoQc0EzsPht0CNESHPmsaJmPuKyqbtbgEdmEKsf7mwC8XYo0WaXi5MBuHbw1QCp3NqXOU1Or-0DlFSQ3EFHu1sH0gaXNzeLa1sLyEDm9Pr_0-THkCXRdqeukYyC_Q1Hu/s6346/IMG_4024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4277" data-original-width="6346" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSrqF5iD87f6gljHbeTKhwJro8SKCyQV4E_GHLo1fmYtx8H-I5V35f2_fWOqZISoQc0EzsPht0CNESHPmsaJmPuKyqbtbgEdmEKsf7mwC8XYo0WaXi5MBuHbw1QCp3NqXOU1Or-0DlFSQ3EFHu1sH0gaXNzeLa1sLyEDm9Pr_0-THkCXRdqeukYyC_Q1Hu/s320/IMG_4024.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The nights are closing in already and I am extremely excited about the next few months spent enveloped in my big coat, shivering whilst trying to hold my camera still. Please note the sarcasm in my tone. But, it looks like we're getting one last gasp of summer here in the UK, which is really adding to my rekindled passion of photographing football. Hopefully it will do enough to keep me enthused throughout the winter, too.</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The recent bout of nice weather made my trip on Sunday to the Clayborn Ground (home of men's side Liversedge FC) all the more enjoyable. The match was an FA Women's National League Northern Premier Division tie between Halifax FC Women (formerly known as Brighouse Town Women) and newly promoted side Stourbridge FC Women. I knew this was going to be an exciting game and I was right! It ended up 3-3, with Halifax taking command towards the end of the second half to get their well deserved equaliser.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Here's a few shots down below and as usual, you can view the full set <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/floramartyr/albums/72177720311030979" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a>.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_JihLfjS-52TgMxb_kmH8ejBhccIdrWKBQkDRlkPQSjfJR2NUIXJo5v_Uz0DhdrdHCpNokOy5ek9F5pTAPOIXk7CrMYalEStWroUsSRiEpDlkvGLcdZvnIEHF4RVY_HeRKgrZk2_tgO6O7HCBAU34Pm3aviMBjBWpJSo6VXH0a5gMz_mA3k_8qw-fdEsM/s4891/IMG_3677.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3451" data-original-width="4891" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_JihLfjS-52TgMxb_kmH8ejBhccIdrWKBQkDRlkPQSjfJR2NUIXJo5v_Uz0DhdrdHCpNokOy5ek9F5pTAPOIXk7CrMYalEStWroUsSRiEpDlkvGLcdZvnIEHF4RVY_HeRKgrZk2_tgO6O7HCBAU34Pm3aviMBjBWpJSo6VXH0a5gMz_mA3k_8qw-fdEsM/s320/IMG_3677.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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They took on Dunston UTS in a seven goal thriller, resulting in a 3-4 win to the visitors. Luckily, the weather decided to play nice (despite the showery forecast), making photographing the game/ ground all the more delightful. Belper was such a friendly and welcoming club, further adding to my enjoyment of my visit. I would highly recommend popping along to Christchurch Meadow if you get the chance- you will not be disappointed!</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Link to bumper set of images <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/floramartyr/albums/72177720310823033" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">HERE</span></a> (yes, yes I did get carried away)! And a few below as</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> usual...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMVn-IDOueg-Zh-HxL1B4NR_JWP-E7nm7qIyJD-87EkW89TsGE6ElSJSQxUGSFPhB7pWi0aLJ4Nq8r04QQy1kuXulTj_TBysn_PMxIM-sKflVXahsOnAmA_is2B6q2Rvy42Patn71RgdbC46VUB8wV454j_9Afz7Z3UMwwOGNEqghdyVGVIEpHSjGGp3_u/s6704/IMG_2752.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4469" data-original-width="6704" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMVn-IDOueg-Zh-HxL1B4NR_JWP-E7nm7qIyJD-87EkW89TsGE6ElSJSQxUGSFPhB7pWi0aLJ4Nq8r04QQy1kuXulTj_TBysn_PMxIM-sKflVXahsOnAmA_is2B6q2Rvy42Patn71RgdbC46VUB8wV454j_9Afz7Z3UMwwOGNEqghdyVGVIEpHSjGGp3_u/s320/IMG_2752.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7M8Qgs4N74KVhZGVwPMy2VjtsU4TxYl_WSzYI7a0MhXLWz5KE5hqVmVk29Jp8j7AIP60pfQRv-vQ_iavrMTJhNbJ2PdTw9d_rTPjoSzvr-hnj87K6UGbK6BuTZr2I_pzEf3bTzRSYxEoKP43bzzHoQwE9wAySS5_WOH2soMmtXB4nvERhvnPrJRwmrMrZ/s5105/IMG_2709.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I left it in the hoop, because I had always intended on finishing it, but then things happened and stitching took a back seat for some time. I'm about to embark on my most ambitious embroidery project to date (no spoilers- sorry, you'll have to wait and see!) and I didn't want to go into that with this half finished project still hanging over me. And probably was a bit of procrastination on my part- big projects are always scary to start!</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Nevertheless, I decided to finish it, just to get it done. One thing which really stood out to me, is that the old sections of the piece are really not as a well sewn as the new sections and I feel this shows quite starkly, too. For some reason, I didn't really think that embroidery was something you could develop at- or not at least to this extent. I wrongly assumed that once you knew how to do one style of stitch, say satin stitch for example, then that's how you'd do it forever. But no! Not at all. I look at my satin stitches from then until now and the ones I do now are so much neater and look a whole lot better.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I think at the time, this pattern must have been a little too complex for my skill level back then, but didn't realise it when I was sewing. But reflecting back, it looks like I struggled on some sections- the middle section is really bad and it's the thing I most dislike about the piece. It's so asymmetrical and just messy! What I do like though is the colour palette- I chose reds/ pinks/ yellows/ purples, so it all linked together nicely and contained myself in using every colour which I like the look of! I feel this decision paid off, as I think the colours are one of the strongest things about this piece. Another thing I thoroughly dislike is the line thickness of the tentacles- I had drawn these out in pencil already when I originally traced the design two years ago. So I felt I had no choice but to sew them as per the pencil line- it was either that, or to have pencil showing on the fabric, if I had decided to sew them thinner. I thought I had chosen the lesser of two evils, but looking at the piece, I feel thinner lines might have looked better, even if you could see some pencil marks underneath.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I also decided not to use any black in this piece. I did this because I decided I wasn't going to outline it as I felt I didn't need to, but even the bits which I did outline, I used another colour. As the piece was never going to be 'perfect' anyway, I decided I'd be a bit more free with experimentation on this one. It's so easy to go with a standard black outline, as that's a fairly 'go to' colour, plus you know it just works. Even though the colour outlines don't especially give the results I wanted on this piece, I can see where they could have potential in future pieces.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Despite my qualms with this piece, I am pleased I finished it, as now I'm not constantly thinking 'oh I really must finish that moth/ butterfly I have hanging around'! Finishing it has also shown me how much my stitching has improved and developed in two years and makes me excited about what I can achieve in the future and how far I can develop my craft.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Here it is:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxm0mhRRpw-CJSz7GpYfYpgl74sMNz5VQX3gzoi3hUTWmnic0AtYDz6hYoLddsRJ3_Y8P_bukkHALAENlRJx-eWtwXQgV35MFJeyv1lzzdM8SC-AfZCl42uupiE34S_eGLOLQs8FQEKzFejW970k8e2fo39cngjcZICJkvHHxEDcCcDvbU_a57LDyYbrMg/s4000/IMG_20230823_071454.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxm0mhRRpw-CJSz7GpYfYpgl74sMNz5VQX3gzoi3hUTWmnic0AtYDz6hYoLddsRJ3_Y8P_bukkHALAENlRJx-eWtwXQgV35MFJeyv1lzzdM8SC-AfZCl42uupiE34S_eGLOLQs8FQEKzFejW970k8e2fo39cngjcZICJkvHHxEDcCcDvbU_a57LDyYbrMg/s320/IMG_20230823_071454.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650376847150774773.post-3788742426251574872023-08-22T07:36:00.002+00:002023-08-22T07:36:55.007+00:00Women's World Cup / Sheffield FC Women<span style="font-family: helvetica;">Sunday (20/8/23) not only was the historic final of the Women's World Cup, but also the beginning of the domestic season in England for the FA Women's National League and some of the regional leagues. A decision I feel was quite poor from the FA- going into the season knowing these fixtures would clash with the final, to me felt rather myopic. Alongside this, several men's fixtures were also scheduled on the same day, some even <i>during</i> the final. I know at least in the FAWNL, the decision to postpone or delay kick off was offered to the clubs playing on that day, but this could potentially lead to disputes between clubs, which at this point in the season could mean getting off on the wrong foot, without a ball even being kicked.</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I appreciate you can't please everyone and most will have an opinion on this matter, but as soon as it was known that England were in the final, I think all matches on that day in England (be it men's or women's) should have been postponed (or one step better- not have scheduled any matches for that day before the season began, especially with how likely the Lionesses could reach the final- you know, being European champions and all that). This would be a mark of respect for the Lionesses for such a momentous achievement and to also show that the FA takes the women's game as seriously as it likes to think it does- not just another equality check box exercise.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">All the above being said, it's excellent to witness the exponential growth of the women's side of the game, especially in attendances/ ticket sales and television viewing figures. Alongside participation in the sport and media coverage. In my home city of Sheffield, a big screen was erected in the centre, with food and drink stalls, making a real festival atmosphere. This is where I watched the final and it was fantastic to witness this kind of turn out for a women's football match- it actually made me quite emotional.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Pz2N0wgWA7lVcDXLBk0ibqr7TAjibUYwnCSg-QDSoAabzaf77GbzrzJBqYyG2p1RYJEQS3QYbWUzYVxuOfxbZKtKl-BddrCS6GemDr1cxuBhVXGBzQ_T-0iILnCSTaoyL8aV-NghCvOU2BXM2ZZydrJa0yJHbfsxCfPcHyUU-tFHt9egChDWScF0EOj2/s1632/lionesses.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="1632" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Pz2N0wgWA7lVcDXLBk0ibqr7TAjibUYwnCSg-QDSoAabzaf77GbzrzJBqYyG2p1RYJEQS3QYbWUzYVxuOfxbZKtKl-BddrCS6GemDr1cxuBhVXGBzQ_T-0iILnCSTaoyL8aV-NghCvOU2BXM2ZZydrJa0yJHbfsxCfPcHyUU-tFHt9egChDWScF0EOj2/s320/lionesses.jpeg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Of course a win would have been even better(!), but to get to a final of a world cup is no mean feat! The Lionesses did England extremely proud and they are all heroes and history makers. The squad is packed with a plethora of talented players and I can't wait to see where this team goes next. I still believe it's coming home, though we might have to wait a little longer...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Now, as stated at the top of this post the FAWNL started at the weekend, meaning the show must go on! I'm really trying to get a photo set out each week this season, so The Home of Football Stadium was my choice of destination on Sunday. Sheffield FC Women hosted Loughborough Lightening in division one North in the delayed 4pm kick off. The game ended 1-1, with Sheffield coming back into it in the second half.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I only managed a mini set of photos for this game- due to the action predominately being at the other end for the majority of the first half. You can view those <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/floramartyr/albums/72177720310661083/with/53133040217/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a>. And I'll put a few below for good measure!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC05pyvkZ9qDnT_lqwGfxUEDKk0e8F2kDu5A4L38KMXk4Bl1jqrS0gEPcJex81yKsTAdZUnF7Pl8-RolDWOFxl1IoImMkVOo12dfHZ_S2YCJVjbdB8_S-Jvpa0qpmgGx7x75PYAOtP4P5WfvAr3E3hbuevaWSX5kTh8os9HshEn2OSlsBHD5Lhojv4v3v_/s6373/IMG_2272.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4324" data-original-width="6373" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC05pyvkZ9qDnT_lqwGfxUEDKk0e8F2kDu5A4L38KMXk4Bl1jqrS0gEPcJex81yKsTAdZUnF7Pl8-RolDWOFxl1IoImMkVOo12dfHZ_S2YCJVjbdB8_S-Jvpa0qpmgGx7x75PYAOtP4P5WfvAr3E3hbuevaWSX5kTh8os9HshEn2OSlsBHD5Lhojv4v3v_/s320/IMG_2272.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I'd say there were a few decent ones in this batch, but a fair amount were ruined by a terrible lens flare- example below:</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYPdzakxpxnYhb-jz8pVxVdqKnAnGjIJi8g4Eu6YivJ8rT8iGfU9OqEt7eG35IBq74C1Je5IgE0-vMlXcGacWYGgBOqWrJPjI4C_5cadMpmKJBEDKMb8_MNY9FU3oUyJNK6J7pASK3EhU_0TvZNzRbuutb9_VAj5HZ41qEetmhmxEQHuG_pPzWKK-I4Ao3/s2953/000011010005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1930" data-original-width="2953" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYPdzakxpxnYhb-jz8pVxVdqKnAnGjIJi8g4Eu6YivJ8rT8iGfU9OqEt7eG35IBq74C1Je5IgE0-vMlXcGacWYGgBOqWrJPjI4C_5cadMpmKJBEDKMb8_MNY9FU3oUyJNK6J7pASK3EhU_0TvZNzRbuutb9_VAj5HZ41qEetmhmxEQHuG_pPzWKK-I4Ao3/s320/000011010005.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The images are also quite high contrast, so the blacks are really dark and hard to pull from in post- I think I should try and remember this when shooting, as it's not the first time this has happened using this camera. I use the built in light meter, but maybe it only goes for the brightest part of the image in the viewfinder, rather than the picture as a whole. I think for the next roll, I'll stop relying on the light meter so much and go off what I know/ my instinct. I've been messing with cameras for a good eleven or so years now, so perhaps I should have more faith in myself and my judgment. Or take the battery out as that will force me to think for myself!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Anyway, below are a few which I quite like (the first one is probably my favourite)!</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiddvyMZHh7q_cd8mZDIQaMOSmMEW2rsGyVwZ1gL2RUXB8MginekBvLBEsMVaPMDkRnKdMQHVN0F0d-bdwSb7QE08LFeRBbDOz-uIuDaEO6T__3YrHz0m33W--05D2CH8AoLxXoKFw_Mx6HZ85xq_8gSgDgzf3ENFjNiRHxj0zPWj_Y4PflBHXWr3vbzDom/s3130/000011010010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2075" data-original-width="3130" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiddvyMZHh7q_cd8mZDIQaMOSmMEW2rsGyVwZ1gL2RUXB8MginekBvLBEsMVaPMDkRnKdMQHVN0F0d-bdwSb7QE08LFeRBbDOz-uIuDaEO6T__3YrHz0m33W--05D2CH8AoLxXoKFw_Mx6HZ85xq_8gSgDgzf3ENFjNiRHxj0zPWj_Y4PflBHXWr3vbzDom/s320/000011010010.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I'm really pleased with how this one turned out- it might be my best yet. I think I've captured the likeness of Totoro well, despite being uncertain about it at the beginning (another note to self to have more self belief). I also like how I'm steering away from using patterns in the DMC online library and creating my own designs.</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">It was also my first time blending colours (or at least in a big way), which I used for the background. Again, I thought this was going to look terrible so almost gave up midway through as I didn't have the confidence that it would look any 'good'. Despite this, I forced myself to persist, because it was a technique I had been wanting to try and if I never try it, then how will I ever know if I'm able to do it?! And how will I ever progress my work? If I persist with it, then at least I can pick up what I need to improve on for next time round, rather than never try it and stagnate my progression or skill. Something I feel can (and should) be applied to all aspects of my life and work.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I think the blending looks fairly decent (more emphasis on 'fairly'), though I have found some areas where I feel it needs improving. But I do like the colourful contrast of the background to the limited palette of the foreground. I think it really makes Totoro stand out, whilst adding a little bit of 'something' so it doesn't look too plain.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I have a pretty ambitious idea for my next embroidery, so keep your eyes peeled for that one..! In the meantime, here's a few images of the design I've been writing about here:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNqLaN5PRI5ELpAhSMPPfLbp44DSm1WUs57NFrsmK3ZakCZXMlC-J9porfM3iba04hiTxRv39EZ7ad1naPyxvf6jfgvhknUMvNII2rB6sgCA4iWexFzzpudpA19Rl813xxpa6iABny3R6jpxrqfQ0L9LAQHHMBBoEUrBLl1WvTB6ZDE7-9ekO5wwDrUB-0/s3168/IMG_20230816_074243.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="2877" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNqLaN5PRI5ELpAhSMPPfLbp44DSm1WUs57NFrsmK3ZakCZXMlC-J9porfM3iba04hiTxRv39EZ7ad1naPyxvf6jfgvhknUMvNII2rB6sgCA4iWexFzzpudpA19Rl813xxpa6iABny3R6jpxrqfQ0L9LAQHHMBBoEUrBLl1WvTB6ZDE7-9ekO5wwDrUB-0/s320/IMG_20230816_074243.jpg" width="291" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWhIUbkVHx_QbAJYhYY-hETqhbDuqcFAyZiOaXcDoviH8zVqxvdHX0Lb_0SoBUZ5nL0yXhyw31A3zLYsu2PyzNi1LxsyX0e9XLAZckV61g5OLJjaU_CEDkSvNeS5yxurfmgwavxzk-oVSoyc5HbR1Tl-lKv692wxrbRo7tEU--kfDURXTCo8pNqVCfdS_8/s4000/IMG_20230816_074338.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWhIUbkVHx_QbAJYhYY-hETqhbDuqcFAyZiOaXcDoviH8zVqxvdHX0Lb_0SoBUZ5nL0yXhyw31A3zLYsu2PyzNi1LxsyX0e9XLAZckV61g5OLJjaU_CEDkSvNeS5yxurfmgwavxzk-oVSoyc5HbR1Tl-lKv692wxrbRo7tEU--kfDURXTCo8pNqVCfdS_8/s320/IMG_20230816_074338.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0