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Friday, December 10, 2010
CHARLES & CAMILLA FEEL THE FEAR CENTRAL LONDON
HERE THEY COME...
A single image dominates the front pages of today's national newspapers. It shows an open-mouthed Charles and Camilla inside their Rolls-Royce during an attack by tuition fees protesters. So step forward Matt Dunham and take a bow. He is the Associated Press photographer who was on hand to take what ranks as a stunning news picture. It is one of those shots that will surely appear endlessly in future. It will have historical value and be republished endlessly in future because it catches a moment in the political life of Britain and the life of the heir to the throne. So how did he alone manage to get it? It appears to have been a mixture of luck, skill and determination. Dunham had been on duty for AP at Parliament Square since midday. He was popping in and out of the police cordon when necessary to transmit pictures. But, as it grew dark around 6pm and with the protest becoming more violent and chaotic, he was refused entry. He spotted a breakaway group of about 200 young protesters and decided to follow them. "There was a leading group who were out to cause damage," he says. Their first act was to try to set fire to the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square. "Then there was a cry about going to Leicester Square," he says. "They were kicking bins and trying to smash windows. It was all very fluid, moving all the time, so I just followed them. "When we got to Piccadilly, they smashed the windows of Starbucks and were shouting about going to Top Shop. There were very few police around. "By this time there were probably 300 people. Some seemed to be joining in after work." Others appear to have followed on from Westminster. When they reached Regent Street, Dunham spotted two police outriders. Momentarily unsure of the reason, he then realised there was royal car behind them, though he had no idea who was inside. "It was unable to move because it was surrounded," he says. "It was stuck in a gridlock. There were people kicking it and screaming. So I raced towards it and then saw it was Camilla and Charles. "Charles seemed to be waving calmly at first, trying to be amicable, but then he looked worried. Camilla was visibly agitated. There were a couple of people taking pictures with their mobile phones, but I knew I was the only newspaper photographer around. "I had previously turned off my flash because it had attracted protesters who had tried to wrench my camera away. But the light was so bad by this time it would have been impossible to get a shot inside a car without it. "The adrenaline was running by now. So I turned it on and took five pictures. I realised they were important and I saw another guy shooting video on his phone. "So I got him into a taxi and we went back to AP's offices in Camden." His pictures were timed at 7.20pm, so he knew he was still in time to make the first edition front pages. As, of course, he did. Dunham, 32, has been an AP photographer in the London bureau for five years. Born and raised in Buckingham, he studied documentary photography at university in Newport, Wales. But this is his finest news hour thus far. To prove it, as an AP executive told me, "Matt is already something of a celebrity." With Dunham's image having appeared in many US papers, including the New York Times, he was invited to appear on ABC's breakfast show, Good Morning America. That's what happens when you get "the money shot". I'm sure he will get used to telling his story over the coming year because I imagine he will be picking up many a photography award.
A single image dominates the front pages of today's national newspapers. It shows an open-mouthed Charles and Camilla inside their Rolls-Royce during an attack by tuition fees protesters. So step forward Matt Dunham and take a bow. He is the Associated Press photographer who was on hand to take what ranks as a stunning news picture. It is one of those shots that will surely appear endlessly in future. It will have historical value and be republished endlessly in future because it catches a moment in the political life of Britain and the life of the heir to the throne. So how did he alone manage to get it? It appears to have been a mixture of luck, skill and determination. Dunham had been on duty for AP at Parliament Square since midday. He was popping in and out of the police cordon when necessary to transmit pictures. But, as it grew dark around 6pm and with the protest becoming more violent and chaotic, he was refused entry. He spotted a breakaway group of about 200 young protesters and decided to follow them. "There was a leading group who were out to cause damage," he says. Their first act was to try to set fire to the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square. "Then there was a cry about going to Leicester Square," he says. "They were kicking bins and trying to smash windows. It was all very fluid, moving all the time, so I just followed them. "When we got to Piccadilly, they smashed the windows of Starbucks and were shouting about going to Top Shop. There were very few police around. "By this time there were probably 300 people. Some seemed to be joining in after work." Others appear to have followed on from Westminster. When they reached Regent Street, Dunham spotted two police outriders. Momentarily unsure of the reason, he then realised there was royal car behind them, though he had no idea who was inside. "It was unable to move because it was surrounded," he says. "It was stuck in a gridlock. There were people kicking it and screaming. So I raced towards it and then saw it was Camilla and Charles. "Charles seemed to be waving calmly at first, trying to be amicable, but then he looked worried. Camilla was visibly agitated. There were a couple of people taking pictures with their mobile phones, but I knew I was the only newspaper photographer around. "I had previously turned off my flash because it had attracted protesters who had tried to wrench my camera away. But the light was so bad by this time it would have been impossible to get a shot inside a car without it. "The adrenaline was running by now. So I turned it on and took five pictures. I realised they were important and I saw another guy shooting video on his phone. "So I got him into a taxi and we went back to AP's offices in Camden." His pictures were timed at 7.20pm, so he knew he was still in time to make the first edition front pages. As, of course, he did. Dunham, 32, has been an AP photographer in the London bureau for five years. Born and raised in Buckingham, he studied documentary photography at university in Newport, Wales. But this is his finest news hour thus far. To prove it, as an AP executive told me, "Matt is already something of a celebrity." With Dunham's image having appeared in many US papers, including the New York Times, he was invited to appear on ABC's breakfast show, Good Morning America. That's what happens when you get "the money shot". I'm sure he will get used to telling his story over the coming year because I imagine he will be picking up many a photography award.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
THURS VIRALS - *CUTE ALERT* KID DRINKING WATER FROM HOSE FAIL & PNEUMATIC PRANK AT SEQUANT LOOKS MORE SORE THAN FUNNY
SOOOOOO CUTE!!!!
HOW CRUEL IS THIS PRANK?? I CAN ONLY WONDER HOW 'FUNNY' THE VICTIM FOUND IT....LOOKS FECKIN SORE!
HOW CRUEL IS THIS PRANK?? I CAN ONLY WONDER HOW 'FUNNY' THE VICTIM FOUND IT....LOOKS FECKIN SORE!
A TRIBUTE TO DOGS...WOOF WOOF!
FIRSTLY MERENGUE DOG...
NOW THAT'S JUST CRUEL...
MORE DOG HUMILIATION...
SOOOO CUTE...
AND FINALLY FOR ALL YOU DOGGY-WOGGY LOVERS...
AND WHY ALL THIS DOGGY STUFF?
An Australian man has 'married' his best friend - a golden Labrador...
He must be blind. But then that could make it the right choice, as Labradors are often guide dogs. Joseph Guiso, a seemingly normal 20-year-old from the city Toowoomba, married Honey, his 5-year old yellow Labrador, in an elaborate ceremony in a local park. Instead of wearing a veil, his new wife wore a muzzle; something some men might wish their wives wore after getting married!! Thirty or so friends and relatives attended the unusual nuptials, which included Guiso getting down on both knees to read his vows to his freakishly hairy bride. 'You're my best friend and you make every part of my day better,' Guiso lovingly said. At least it would have been easy for the ushers, working out which guests were the family of the bride or groom. Honey, who was decked out in a white cape for the occasion, responded by licking her groom's face, sealing the union for eternity. Well, that'll stop him kissing any other women having any successful affairs. Making sure his face smells of dog. Guiso denied his relationship with the dog he adopted five years ago goes anything beyond platonic love. And, despite some negative feedback, particularly from animal rights groups, Guiso is clearly relishing the attention the wedding has brought him. 'We're definitely Australia's hottest new couple. Brad and Angelina - your time is over' he said. Yes, they're the most famous Aussie and dog couple in the world, since Peter Andre and Jordan split. But that's not to say all's going smoothly for the new couple. According to Guiso, Honey's a bit angry about all the publicity, and she's been giving him the silent treatment. It's a very different sort of marriage, as it's usually it's the man who has to beg for everything on a daily basis...
NOW THAT'S JUST CRUEL...
MORE DOG HUMILIATION...
SOOOO CUTE...
AND FINALLY FOR ALL YOU DOGGY-WOGGY LOVERS...
AND WHY ALL THIS DOGGY STUFF?
An Australian man has 'married' his best friend - a golden Labrador...
He must be blind. But then that could make it the right choice, as Labradors are often guide dogs. Joseph Guiso, a seemingly normal 20-year-old from the city Toowoomba, married Honey, his 5-year old yellow Labrador, in an elaborate ceremony in a local park. Instead of wearing a veil, his new wife wore a muzzle; something some men might wish their wives wore after getting married!! Thirty or so friends and relatives attended the unusual nuptials, which included Guiso getting down on both knees to read his vows to his freakishly hairy bride. 'You're my best friend and you make every part of my day better,' Guiso lovingly said. At least it would have been easy for the ushers, working out which guests were the family of the bride or groom. Honey, who was decked out in a white cape for the occasion, responded by licking her groom's face, sealing the union for eternity. Well, that'll stop him kissing any other women having any successful affairs. Making sure his face smells of dog. Guiso denied his relationship with the dog he adopted five years ago goes anything beyond platonic love. And, despite some negative feedback, particularly from animal rights groups, Guiso is clearly relishing the attention the wedding has brought him. 'We're definitely Australia's hottest new couple. Brad and Angelina - your time is over' he said. Yes, they're the most famous Aussie and dog couple in the world, since Peter Andre and Jordan split. But that's not to say all's going smoothly for the new couple. According to Guiso, Honey's a bit angry about all the publicity, and she's been giving him the silent treatment. It's a very different sort of marriage, as it's usually it's the man who has to beg for everything on a daily basis...
NEW RUBBER BANDITS TUNE! NOT FOR SENSITIVE EARS!! OR HORSES...
Seriously how hot is the chick?? Think she might be into immature DJ's maturing-gracefully like a fine w(h)ine??? Here's hoping...
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
WEDS VIRAL VID - I THINK HE MIGHT HAVE CONSUMED ALL OF HIS STASH BEFORE THE COPS ARRIVED...
OMFG! Wait is that hags from redfm sport??
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
TUES VIRAL VID - CRAZY DANCING WOMAN MUST SURELY HAVE WON THIS BET...
like seriously her mates don't even bat an eyelid...maybe she does this all the time...dance like no-one is watching they say...advise she clearly listens to...
RED-EYED RUSSIAN SQUIRREL IS COMING FOR YOU & MEEP MEEP: ROAD RUNNER RE-CREATED FOR REAL!
A new anti-alcoholism video in Russia featuring a drunken red-eyed squirrel has gone viral and been watched over a million times on YouTube.
The animated creature rants, sings, and tries to climb the walls during the 55 second clip. The controversial advert involves the squirrel talking to the camera in a rambling dialogue which includes ‘chasing spiders up the wall’ and the death of a friend’s wife because ‘she is a devil’. The public service ad was commissioned by Russia’s health and social development ministry as part of its ‘healthy lifestyle programme’, a spokesperson confirmed. The advert ends with the slogan: ‘Do you drink? Then I’m coming for you’. To date the short video has been watched by 1.56 million times on YouTube.
and for fans of Road Runner here is a rather random real-life recreation of, er, that cartoon...enjoy...meep meep!
The animated creature rants, sings, and tries to climb the walls during the 55 second clip. The controversial advert involves the squirrel talking to the camera in a rambling dialogue which includes ‘chasing spiders up the wall’ and the death of a friend’s wife because ‘she is a devil’. The public service ad was commissioned by Russia’s health and social development ministry as part of its ‘healthy lifestyle programme’, a spokesperson confirmed. The advert ends with the slogan: ‘Do you drink? Then I’m coming for you’. To date the short video has been watched by 1.56 million times on YouTube.
and for fans of Road Runner here is a rather random real-life recreation of, er, that cartoon...enjoy...meep meep!
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