Balakov
Tagged
I never normally do these "10 facts about you lists", but since it's Rachel who tagged me, and she's pretty awesome, I will grudgingly attempt it. There is no guarantee these will be interesting! And I notice there is not a single one that mentions Lego or photography.
1 - I've worked with ex-SAS solider and author Andy McNab, and therefore, I know what he looks like.
2 - I am distantly related to the Earl of Shrewsbury (whose family seat was Alton Towers before it became a theme park).
3 - I am a pescitarian.
4 - I am left-handed. I can use a mouse competently with either hand, although I prefer to use a trackball.
5 - I don't follow the news or politics, or watch TV. As a consequence, I would be a terrible guest on a current affairs quiz show.
6 - I'm the only person I know that's gone from using a Mac back to using Windows.
7 - I own 11 stringed musical instruments. 4 acoustic guitars, 5 electric guitars, 1 acoustic bass and a banjo (I also have an accordian that I can't play).
8 - I like hats, but I have a tiny head so it's hard to gets ones that fit.
9 - My favourite girl's name is Pepper, from the book Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. Unfortunately I don't know anyone with that name.
10 - If I could have any superpower, it would be psychokinesis.
I'm not going to tag anyone else, but if you're reading this, and also desperate to tell the world facts about yourself, tag yourself and pretend I did it ;-)
Strobist Info: The lighting technique for the photo above is totally stolen from Joe McNally. Camera white balance set to tungsten to 'blue-up' the daylight balanced bare flash on camera left, triple orange gelled, snooted bare flash on the right for the warmth. I also have flu at the moment, which is why I don't look as much like George Clooney in this photo as I normally do.
Tagged
I never normally do these "10 facts about you lists", but since it's Rachel who tagged me, and she's pretty awesome, I will grudgingly attempt it. There is no guarantee these will be interesting! And I notice there is not a single one that mentions Lego or photography.
1 - I've worked with ex-SAS solider and author Andy McNab, and therefore, I know what he looks like.
2 - I am distantly related to the Earl of Shrewsbury (whose family seat was Alton Towers before it became a theme park).
3 - I am a pescitarian.
4 - I am left-handed. I can use a mouse competently with either hand, although I prefer to use a trackball.
5 - I don't follow the news or politics, or watch TV. As a consequence, I would be a terrible guest on a current affairs quiz show.
6 - I'm the only person I know that's gone from using a Mac back to using Windows.
7 - I own 11 stringed musical instruments. 4 acoustic guitars, 5 electric guitars, 1 acoustic bass and a banjo (I also have an accordian that I can't play).
8 - I like hats, but I have a tiny head so it's hard to gets ones that fit.
9 - My favourite girl's name is Pepper, from the book Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. Unfortunately I don't know anyone with that name.
10 - If I could have any superpower, it would be psychokinesis.
I'm not going to tag anyone else, but if you're reading this, and also desperate to tell the world facts about yourself, tag yourself and pretend I did it ;-)
Strobist Info: The lighting technique for the photo above is totally stolen from Joe McNally. Camera white balance set to tungsten to 'blue-up' the daylight balanced bare flash on camera left, triple orange gelled, snooted bare flash on the right for the warmth. I also have flu at the moment, which is why I don't look as much like George Clooney in this photo as I normally do.