A lovely christmas it was. Ofcourse, the unition of family, combined with the grand feast, and ofcourse the fantastic gifts.
Some highlights of these gifts included my new Ibanez AEL in black, £200, lots of colons and deodrants (what are they trying to say...?) countless Russian based novel (WOOP!) Gears of War 2 and Rainbow Six Vegas, along with new clothes, and a cool t-shirt of a guitar with Nirvana written on the bridge.

So yes, my christmas was fantastic. However, I believe there is a much greater tale:
On the evening of the 24th of December, 1914, noises were heard across No Mans Land towards the German Line. In the British Listening Posts and saps, they heard the distant hum of silent night, retorted by British soldiers.
The following day, men wearing Picklehelm helments emerged from the german trench, carrying a traditional christmas pine, decorated with cheap candles.
Both armies helped bury dead on no-mans land, before the participation of shaking of hands and trading of photographs. Ofcourse, the legendary story is of the football, that was brought into no-mans land, and kicked about.

The following day, British High Command, not currently intimidated by Haigh, set about motivating the troops to kill the people they had just met.

On the 27th, a Non-Commisioned Officer pulled out his pistol, and shot one German in the neck.

The war raged for 3 more years, with no such armistice ever happening again.
In the most horrible of conditions, it is still possible for humanity to shine through. Decency. If I have one New Year's Resolution, it would be to BE that humanity shown by the Lad's of the 408th Army along the lines.

Have a wonderful Christmas, and I hope you got everything you may have wanted, and or deserved.

-James.

After my recent christmas crop of pictures, I have decided to experiment a-new.

I picked up MANY helpful hints from DA users and my Uncle Jim, a professional photographer, who visited the famous Andy Rouse's seminar, to learn about his wildlife. And so, I thank him very much for everything he's teaching me and the wonderful motivation. In addition, all those people who have favourited any picture taken with the 6900. Ive just started to take photography seriously and I am incredibly grateful for every comment, advice, pageview and favourite.

So, macros! They are my new challenge.
After some constructive critisism on my macro for 'My Materialising Baubel', I have decided to set myself a SMALL macro challenge. Im going to take '10 Outdoor Macros' to test my skills, varying from flowers, plants, items, even Part-Lanscapes. I will look forward to getting back into the field and taking shots. My main areas of target will probably be: my nan's garden and house, my Aunty Jo's household, The Railway Pass in wyke, and perhaps in and around the middle of Huddersfield. So Yah! Look Out!

My life? Erm, I am in the middle of my GCSE Mocks, with 5 more exams to go! Rather peeved that no study leave has been assigned for us, but there we go. I hope to enjoy a great christmas and a happy new yeeeearr!

PS PS PS: Ive decided that I am going to enter Jamies competition ( ) with a photo! So, chou for now!

-James (Doing a SERIOUS JOURNAL )

WOW! So, another Christmas is almost upon us my friends.
Know what this means?
-Im going to put another geeky Advent Clock in my msn name?
--NO!

There will be a new set of photos coming, called 'Christmas Comes'. They will include all things cristmassy, but I mean, traditional christmas.

Pictures that will look good due to my Uncle Jim's Great Finepix.
Thanks again Uncle Jim

Right then, look out for them, and a Jolly Merry Christmas to Each and Every one of you!


PS!: This christmas, or a bit after, i WILL get a subscription. BUT I NEED HELP!

I need the creation of some cool Journal Graphic thingamabobs to be created.
Check out my Literature Tag for ideas (Its a Celtic Knot, id like some form of Celtic Knot design in black and grey xD)

If you do it and I know you IRL you'll get paid.
*cough* JAMIE *cough.