The bulk of my Flickr photography follows my wife Leslie's interest in Competitive Trail Riding, a training discipline related to Endurance Riding. While she rides, I walk parts of the trail, sometimes following the trail with riders overtaking me, sometimes working back from the finish with riders meeting me, and sometimes taking shortcuts to get to another part of the trail where I can snap people again.

My primary interest in Flickr is as a distribution channel to deliver photos to a specific audience, but the photos are in the public domain and can be viewed by anyone.

My photos from WATRC events are essentially documentary, and primarily of interest to the riders, their family and friends. I try to select photos that do justice to horse and rider, although sometimes the range of shots available of an individual combination is limited - I try to select the best from what I have. It's rare for me to do any kind of post-processing of the images.

I enjoy getting out on the trail both for the exercise and for the different opportunities and locations that gives. Generally I'm working to a timetable, getting out a few minutes ahead of Leslie, and arriving back at base before the final vetting of her horse. Sometimes I'll be able to go out again after this is finished and while other riders are still on the trail. However, these constraints mean I don't always get shots of all the competitors - sorry - maybe next time.

A word to followers and favouriters

I'm not on Flickr for social networking. I don't need you to follow me. I prefer that you don't.

Think carefully before following or favouriting my photos.

You don't need to be a follower to see them - they're public.

If you do "follow" me or "favourite" my photos, be aware:

I will check your profile;

I will check who you follow;

I will check what you favourite;

I have a very low tolerance for "follower spam" and "favouriter spam".

If I don't know you by name there's a possibility I will block you.

If your profile is empty I'll very likely block you.

Favouriting more than one or two of my photos will almost certainly get you blocked.

If there's anyone you're following or favouriting who has anything the least bit unsuitable for families, I will block you.

If you want to be able to find my photos in future, make a bookmark in your browser.