News & Events
Photography talk at Yateley Camera Club
The talk commenced with the AV show of African Adventures with images taken over the last seven years. Photo books, canvas prints, cards and the 2009 calendars plus other pictures will also be on display. The second half comprised of images covering a wide range of subjects including Equestrian, Motor Racing and Travel.
Barons BMW and NGL Golf Track Day - Goodwood 2008
I spent a busy day at Goodwood photographing the guests of BMW Barons and NGL Golf. The guests had the opportunity to drive a range of BMW models around the track and to be taken on a fast lap by World Touring Car Champion Andy Priaulx. I shall be loading up a selection of images in the Gallery section where you can view the pictures and purchase. As I have in excess of 340 images for Barons and NGL Golf, it is not practical to display all the images. If you drove with Andy Priaulx, I should have a picture of you. I have a list of names of all those who had a drive with Andy. Therefore, if you do not see your picture, or request another view, please contact me by e-mail, or phone if you would like to discuss the options.
The pictures sold via the web site are £12.00 incl p&p for a 7" x 5" print in a folder and £18.00 incl p&p for a 10" x 8" print in a folder. The prints are a semi-matt pearl finish. Payment via the web site is by 'PayPal' and I am able to take Visa/Mastercard if preferred and contact should be made by phone if paying by a card.
Offchurch - British Riding Clubs National Horse Trials Championships
On the 9th & 10th August I spent a very wet weekend photographing the riders at the British Riding Clubs National Horse Trials Championships at Offchuch in Warwickshire. Both Saturday and Sunday were extremely wet days. A few short periods of fine weather were interrupted with torrential rain and strong winds for most of the three days. The event is extremely demanding on the riders who are required to compete in Dressage, Show Jumping, Steeplechase, Roads and Track and finally, Cross Country. The riders have to compete in all events to qualify for a place. One can only admire the professionalism of the riders that braved the storms to compete on the wet and slippery ground. I have shown a few of the riders from the cross country event in the ‘Equestrian’ gallery.
The picture on this page is Jenny Dutton riding Snowman from Elstead Riding Club who finished eighth overall in the championship, a tremendous achievement.
Venice - new pictures in the Gallery
Images of Venice, Italy can be viewed in the Gallery section on this site.
Bronze Medal Award
Michael has won a Bronze Medal for his picture of a Red Stag Deer. The picture was taken in the Scottish Highlands during a cold and wet few days. The conditions proved ideal with menacing dark storm clouds and short flashes of sunlight bringing out the classic colours associated with the Scottish Highlands. Michael commented saying "I always wanted to take that classic 'Monarch of the Glen' pose and I consider myself lucky to be in the right place and the right time".
The travel group of The Royal Photographic Society organised the competition. For details of purchase please contact Michael via the link on this site.
Royal Windsor Horse Show
Royal Windsor Horse Show - new pictures of Carriage Driving in the Equestrian gallery.
Medic to Medic Programme
Michael will be supporting a charity set up by doctors in the UK to support medical students in developing countries. This year, for the charity launch, the focus is on Malawi. Michael will have a selection of framed and canvas pictures on show where a percentage of the sales will go to the charity. The venue is the Hotel Russell, Bloomsbury, London and will take place on Saturday 12th April. The evening will consist of a dinner, auction and followed by dancing. For more information see website www.imet2000.org/medictomedic and also, for tickets, contact medictomedic@googlemail.com.
Michaels' images for sale at the Born Free Foundation evening
Michael is seen here with one of his prints that were on sale at the Born Free Foundation evening - travels with big cats held at the Royal Geographical Society in London recently. The evening was Hosted by Anneka Rice, in conversation with Virginia McKenna OBE, TV auctioneer James Lewis, lion rescuer John Rendall and CEO Will Travers. Fascinating insight into Born Free’s work to help lions, tigers and leopards.
Michael’s prints retail for £47.50 with 25% of each sale donated to the Born Free Foundation. The mounted prints are 40cm x 30cm with a number of different images to choose from. The mounted prints are available direct from the Born Free Foundation web site www.bornfree.org.uk. Contact Trisha 01403 240 170 or trisha@bornfree.org.uk
The prints are also avialable from Michael's web site with the Born Free logo. For further information please contact Michael on 07860280097, or e mail michael@michaelhuggan.com.
Masai Mara Revisited
During February 2008 I paid a second visit to the Masai Mara, Kenya. Nothing is ever the same the second time around and on this occasion, I saw Africa at its greenest. The rains had come early and most evenings the camp was drenched in torrential rain with the most magnificent lighting striking through the sky. No, I did not get any images as one of the male lions from the Marsh pride had a habit of wondering round the camp late in the evening, keeping everybody in their tent. Traditionally the hour before sunset is the magic hour, however, it was the last half hour. I have never seen the skies with such menace leading to the storms that came a few hours later. The first twelve images in the African Wildlife gallery are a selection of the pictures I recorded.
Mfangano Island
The images from our trip to Mfangano Island can be viewed in the Gallery section on this site.