Martyn Goddard

Maserati Ghibli driving at speed on road in the French Alps.

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 00:33:04 -0800

It's very cold in the UK today so to make me think of warmer days to come I have posted this image of a mighty Maserati Ghibli driving in the Alps in the south of France on a summers evening!

The Comsat Angels " Waiting for a Miracle" album cover photo shoot image 1980

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:43:27 -0800

I had an e mail from a Comsat Angel fan last year asking if I could buy a print of the photograph I took for the cover of the " Waiting for a Miracle" debut album cover. I remember shooting the image on a deserted motorway at night but as with many images from that era the record company never returned transparencies or they were lost in my files. Well while looking for other old and interesting photographs this image showed up which was very close the the published cover shot. I even found a group image of the Indie band shot with their native Sheffield in the background. Perhaps the fan will try me again for a print, but they will now be filed in my archive!

Maserati 250F cornering at Virage la Rascasse in a race at the Monaco historic Grand Prix.

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:34:29 -0800

In 2006 I was lucky enough to be asked to photograph the Monaco historic Grand Prix. it was magical seeing the wonderful 1950's & 1960's GP cars racing on the streets of the Principality. I am hoping to attend this year.

Classic 1950's Jukebox's of the Rock 'n' Roll era!

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:26:53 -0800

A soon to be published story in Automobile magazine gave me time chance to spend time at Disneyland Paris with a group of French rock'n'rollers, who live the life of American muscle cars,jukebox's and live music. Naturaly being French the groups fashion style and grooming came out of the Hollywood stidio wardrobe!

Is it or isn't it a sculpture by Sir Anthony Caro? Margate beach Kent UK

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:28:19 -0800

Walking on Margate beach towards the Turner Contemporary art gallery I happened upon this vast metal sculpture looking like a work by an artist such as Sir Anthony Caro,a fitting work of art to front the new gallery in the seaside town. On closer inspection and who am I to judge it turn's out to be part of new sea defences!!

Austin Healey 100S retro print

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:38:59 -0800

I had a great time photographing a JME Austin Healey 100S. Deceided to have a play with some of my post production software to reproduce a 1950's style snap shot!

Bryan Ferry driving in London 1982

Mon, 9 Jan 2012 05:26:35 -0800

Over the extended holiday in the UK I work on my photo image library. This image I shot in 1982 when I spent several days in london and Rome with Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music. It's always fun to dip into my archive!

Electric Mini Hummer parked in Regents Park London UK. What next a pedal powered Rolls Royce!

Mon, 2 Jan 2012 07:56:09 -0800

At the end of a cycle ride I passed this Electric Hummer parked in Regents Park London. Is this the ultimate green Chelsea tractor or a new secret wepon used by special forces. This mini SUV must be fun to drive weaving through the London traffic free of the £8.00 congestion charge and no need to pump cash into parking meters!

Snowmobiling in the Inyo Forest near Mammouth Mountain California USA

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 01:53:14 -0800

Powering into the New Year! Winter fun on a snowmobile trail deep in the Sierra Nevada Mountains one of my favourite locations.

Lego Christmas tree at St Pancras International station in London United Kingdom

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:01:01 -0800

"Seasons Greetings" This image is of the Christmas Tree at St Pancras Railway Station made up of 600.000 Lego bricks. It is quite an amazing piece of work and makes the travellers stop and take a look. I live a short distance from the Station so thought it would work well as my Christmas 2011 home page image.

Late arrival at the Nurburgring,a week driving the new Porsche 911 in Germany

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:26:16 -0800

I have just returned from a photo-shoot in Germany with the new Porsche 911. The assignment was to produce a great set of images despite what ever! The weather produced rain,snow,ice and bright sunshine. The car preformed well on the trip and we were able to test the car to the full over 900miles of contrasting twisty country roads,the Nurburgring race track and Autobahn's. The legend continues!

Charging down an English country lane on board an Edwardian giant Napier automobile!

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:22:49 -0800

I have been testing a new image software and chose this image of the mighty Napier charging down a lane in the Cotswolds England, driven by the then owner legendary automotive journalist Steady Barker.

Gatto GT parked in Oakland California USA

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:36:56 -0800

The Gatto a one of a kind handbuilt supercar inspired by the great 1960's Italian front engined GT automobiles made by Ferrari and Maserati. Built in Oakland California by Moal coachbuilders.

Sebastian Vettle Red Bull RB5 in the Rotunda of the RAC Club in Pall Mall London UK

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:09:35 -0800

Over the past year I have been photographing all the cars that have been displayed in the rotunda of the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall London. The project is to celebrate the centenary of the building. There has been a varried mix of historic,classic,sporting and hi tech vehicles that have been posted on the clubs website and the story is to be featured in Octane Magazine early next year.

1967 Chevrolet Corvette entering the petrified forest in Arizona USA

Wed, 9 Nov 2011 07:08:50 -0800

True Americana only in the USA would you see dinosaurs, muscle cars and National parks. All in a days drive in the 2011 Copperstate 100 rally,great fun!

1923 Miiller 122 Indy Racing car

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 11:06:41 -0800

First single seat winner of the 1923 Indy 500 Miller 122. This stunning restoration will be featured in Octane magazine soon. I photographed the car at Michigan International Speedway back in July. The car was built with watchmakers precision and has wonderful proportions just a perfect race car. Photographing the car took quite a time as there were so many great detais plus action photography!

1950's Woody Station Wagon towing an Airstream trailor parked in Bishop California USA

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 09:21:18 -0800

Walking out of a pizza cafe in Bishop i spotted the wonderful Woody towing a period Airstream caravan. I always cary a lumix GF1 so I balanced the camera on a handy metal staircase and set the timer to snap the almost film set americana scene.

New Tee shirt designs from my images of Debbie Harry 'Blondie', part of photographers project "dont talk to me about heroes".

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:43:09 -0800

Over the last few months I have been working with photographers project www.donttalktomeaboutheroes.com to produce a set of interesting designs for T shirts from Rock'n'Roll images i produced in the 1970's & 80's. Artists such as 'The Jam',Queen,Blondie,Ian Drury,The Cure,Elton John,Abba and Bryan Ferry to mention a few. Priced at £25.00 they are a cut above the average! Take a look at the site click the link on the archive page.

"No Parking" Truck stop casino in Beatty Nevada USA

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:43:25 -0800

On long road trip through the Silver stae of Nevada we stopped the night in the lone town of Beatty. walking to the diner as the sunset I shot this image of the Truck stop!

Opening of the Mizpah Hotel in Tonopah Nevada USA. First customer!

Thu, 6 Oct 2011 20:22:47 -0800

We were the first guests in the restored Mizpah hotel in the desert town of Tonopah Nevada. Scott at the bar of the historic hotel built in 1907 in what was a boom town,the hotel had an elevator and temperature controled water system cutting edge back then. The Hotel has a great resteraunt go try it!

1968 Porsche 912 Road Trip through Nevada USA

Wed, 5 Oct 2011 02:43:44 -0800

Thing don't always go to Plan! At the start of a long road trip across Nevada to Las Vegas the 1968 Porsche 912 developed electrical problems. Not only that snow is forcast in the Seierra Nevada mountains.

Bugatti Type 35 storms up the test hill at Brooklands part of the Bill Body tribute day at the Museum

Sat, 1 Oct 2011 09:18:15 -0800

Bill Body was the worlds longest serving automobile journalist, on October 1st 2011 Brooklands Motor museum held a tribute day with many interesting cars and people who knew or read the great mans copy! I took a day off from photographing and rode my Triumph motorcycle down to the event for fun but just had to take a few snaps!

In search of the best BBQ food in Nashville Tennessee traveling by 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo!

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 23:49:42 -0800

Earlier in the year I took a road trip from Detroit to Atlanta in a Porsche 911 Turbo checking out the best BBQ joints. And what great BBQ we discoveded Jacks for example, the car was great to!

IAA Frankfurt Auto show and three stylish Italian's

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:25:10 -0800

I drove from Paris on Monday to Frankfurt to shoot a major story at the IAA Auto show. While walking around the show between photo sessions i took a few snaps,this one on the Lamborghini stand featuring of the beautiful italian machinery!

85th Anniversary of Route 66 festival 1926-2011 at Disney Village Paris France. 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 07:06:27 -0800

I had a great day at Disney Village Paris photographing the Rock'n' Roll festival to celebrate the 85th anniversary of Route 66. Classic America cars and Rock concerts.The free show on a hot sunny day was a fun project to work on and the images will soon be in an america auto magazine!

Maclaren MP4-12C supercar surrounded by Ferrari's at Chelsea Auto Legends London.

Mon, 5 Sep 2011 02:28:25 -0800

It rained at the Chelsea Auto Legends auto show in London yesterday but we all had a good time in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. There were some great cars and I was able to meet friends and check out some future projects including seeing the size of the boot (trunk) of a 1967 Porsche which I am driving across Nevada in October!

Seafront at Deal Kent UK as a later summer storm approaches!

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:40:18 -0800

Holiday weekend in the UK so I took a long cycle ride along the Kent coast to Deal. The view looking towards France were very dramatic turquiose sea and thunder grey sky!

Voisin C20 takes to the road. The ultimate Art Deco Automobile.

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:46:45 -0800

The Voisin C20 driving along the highway at Northville Michigan on route to the Concours d'Elegance of America at st John's. The plume of smoke from the rear is quite normal due to the sleeve valve V12 engine used in this French Classic to produce a smooth silent automobile!

World War II Spitfire fighter giving an air display at RAF Manston Kent United Kingdom.

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 01:00:55 -0800

Air spotters photographing Spitfire World War II while it was giving a display at Manston Airport yesterday. I was sitting watching the local air show when i noticed all the keen photograqphers following every twist and turn of the classic war bird. I must say it was a great display and what a sound from the supercharged V12 engine.

A visit to the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania

Tue, 9 Aug 2011 22:13:38 -0800

On a recent road trip story to the Baltic States,one of the points of interest to me was the ' Hill Of Crosses" close to the town of Siauliai in Lithuania. Over 100,000 crosses have ben counted on the hill including one a gift from Pope John II. The hill doesn't disappoint, the shear impact of the place is a visual feast as a photographer. My visit was at noon on a hot bright day not ideal for moody lighting effects but the sculpture of the hill plus the lone cyclist helped with producing an interesting result.

1950's Indy Roadsters on finish line at Michigan International Speedway.

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 13:04:48 -0800

To celebrate 100 years of Indy car racing historic roadsters battle it out at Michigan International Speedway prior to their display at the Concours d'Elegance of America in Plymouth Michigan USA. I was there to cover the weekend's events.

1960 Cadillac convertible being detailed by the owner for the Chuck Jordan tribute display at the Concours d'Elegance of America at St John's Troy Michigan USA

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:42:22 -0800

Working on a story about the concour's d'Elegance of America I photographer Car & Driver magazine technical editor detailing his fine 1960 Cadillac ready for the show Sunday 31st July 2011.

Edgars Gasuns in his workshop of the Auto Retro museum Bauskas Rajons Latvia

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:44:31 -0800

On a road trip to the Baltic States of Estonia,Latvia and Lithuania we stopped at the rural motor museum of Edgars Gasuns. He has an interesting collection including a fine Horch all restored in his farmstead workshop in Rajons Latvia.

OK GO preforming at the POSITIVUS music festival in Latvia.

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 19:30:12 -0800

Working on a road trip story in the Baltic States I shot this image of American band OK GO's set at the Latvian rock festival. It's a long time since I have shot a live gig which was great fun!

Out and about in the New Morgan Motor Company Threewheeler. V Twin.

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:38:34 -0800

Roots mororing in the Morgan Threewheeler, powered by an American V Twin 1910cc motor coupled to a Mazda 5 speed gearbox which features reverse gear (The 3 Wheeler is classed as a Motorcycle)! A taste of 1930's motoring was great, we rumbled down the country lanes around Malvern. The car has no weather protection but that's the point it's great fun motoring.

Steam Fair season in Rural England. Traction Engine towing steam plough unit to demonstration field.

Wed, 6 Jul 2011 01:47:33 -0800

Preston Steam fair in Kent UK is a local tradition. Men and Women dressed in soot stained overalls turn back the clock to the era of steam power!

Chrome Audi R8 Spyder one of two that sold for £620,000 at Charity auction!

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:25:48 -0800

I was asked to photograph one of the Audi R8 Spyder's that were auctioned at Sir Elton John's White Tie & Tiara charity ball last week. On reflection a bit of a photographic challenge. The sun came out and rain that threatened stayed away. The two cars made a total of £620,000 for Sir Elton's aids charity!

Beverley My wife driving our Austin Healey 3000 MKIII on our Road trip of the 'Ring of Kerry' Ireland

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 09:54:47 -0800

We are workiing on a travel story for a UK publication of a road trip in Ireland of the Ring of Kerry. I decided to use my Austin Healey 3000. We haven't put the hood up through rain and shine in 659 miles from Margate East of England in the UK to Dingle the furthest town West in Europe. It's a wonderful trip!

Car No3 Audi RT18 Le Mans race car photographed with the Audi A1 complete with stickers

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 05:02:48 -0800

I produced this image of the Audi RT18 and A1 supermini for a UK Sunday Newspaper as part of their coverage of the 79th classic 24 hour endurance race weekend. Can No3 was destroyed in a massive crash early in the race piloted by Alan McNish who was unhurt. Audi No1 car also crashed out during the night which left RT18 No2 to fend of a massive challenge from three Purgeot 908HDi's. Racing down to the wire just a few seconds after 24 hours!

Air Asia Ajo Motorsport 125 Moto GP team garage at British Moto GP

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 11:43:40 -0800

I spent a day with the Ajo 125 Moto GP team at practice for the Air Asia British Grand Prix. The weather was great and riders made the most of the day, Danny Kent the British rider 10th quickest and Jonas Folger seventh.

1950's custom Ford van. Unusual plumbers transportation

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:09:49 -0800

We are having the extension of our house in London rebuilt into a studio and I have endured six weeks of builders! This image of a local plunber with a cute 1950's Ford Thames van represents my happy bulding team!

On the road in the new Audi RS 3

Tue, 31 May 2011 22:48:31 -0800

I took a 400 mile blast in Audi's new RS3 in the Welsh Martches. This 5 door rocketship has 340ps and can reach the national speed limit to two lane roads in the UK in 4.6 seconds using a fine 7 speed gearbox and quattro drive line. I had a fine time and managed a ceditable 31 mpg on the outing!

1950's Woody Station Wagon

Mon, 23 May 2011 20:42:23 -0800

Taking time out on an assignment in California I visited the Blackhawk Collection and in amongst the rows of exotic automobiles was this wonderful 1950's Mercury Woody, surfers wheel's!

Sir Stirling Moss meets the Swinging Sixties!

Wed, 18 May 2011 04:00:25 -0800

At The launch of the Chelsea Auto Legens Classic car show, Sir Stirling Moss made friends with his 1961 TT winning Ferrari 250SWB and two models! The show is at the Roal Hostpital Chelsea London 4th September 2011. and has several themes including the 1960's

Ford Shelby Cobra 1964 driving on historic Route 66 at Winslow Arizona USA

Sun, 15 May 2011 23:15:22 -0800

Standing on a corner in Winslow Arizona lyrics from 'Take it Easy' by the Eagles, I just happened to photograph this gorgeous Shelby Cobra on Route 66 pure americana!!

A forest giant Alliums in front of the glasshouse at RHS Wisley gardens Surrey UK

Mon, 9 May 2011 02:57:55 -0800

On a visit to the Royal Horticultural Society garden at Wisley in Surrey this image of the giant relatives of the onion look almost like a prehistoric forest in front of the tropical glasshouse. The image worth the wait for the sun to exit from behind a grey cloud!

New graffiti in Chalk farm for the Camden crawl event Camden Town London UK .

Sun, 1 May 2011 09:21:40 -0800

Painted on the site of an old Banksy 'Exit Through the Gift Shop' This new giant graffiti art I spotted on a cycle ride around my Camden in London. The subject is a GWR steam locomotive and various circus and musical characters. It looked great in the afternoon sun!

Roaring Twenties, I had a great day out in Oxford wit a 1925 Morris Cowley and 1927 Ford Model T sedan.

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 05:10:24 -0800

Not somthing I do every day,driving around the city of dreaming spires Oxford in cars that are as old as my father inlaw. How thing have changed but there is a definate charm driving 1920's automobiles if you can work out which pedal does what!

1967 Chevrolet Corvette on Copperstate 1000 driving through Petrified Forest Arizona USA

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 08:10:30 -0800

I was asked to photograph the 21st Copperstate 1000 rally in Arizona USA. Writer Jamie Kitman and Fred Ingrams in a 1967 Corvette head north across the Petrified forest in the Painted Desert Arizona USA

Vroom Vroom Fiat 500 Sculpture in Park Lane London UK

Thu, 7 Apr 2011 06:40:36 -0800

Lorenzo Qmmns Sculpture is evocative of life in London as a motorist The car is on display in Park Lane Westminster a borough that pray's 24/7 on unsuspecting driver seen as cash cow's by the hapless bureaucrats !!!!! Photographed by a bike riding photographer.

David E Davis Jr 1930-2011 driving a Ferrari 166 MM by Touring (R.I.P)

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:29:49 -0800

David E Davis Jr. died last weekend. Mr Davis was a good friend and wonderful automotive magazine editor. He has shaped many of the best publications in the USA. I worked with him since 1982 when I was chosen to photograph the first of many great drives. DED Jr. was a great travel conpanion and story teller. His death is a great loss.

New Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro on test.

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 01:27:32 -0800

Audi commissioned me to shoot the New Audi A6 Quattro in London. This state of the art automobile had all the extra's incluing nught vision sensors. the car is seen parked in Camden Northwest London at night!

Quadbike Cross racing on Margate beach Kent UK

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:10:05 -0800

While on a cycle ride along the Kent coast I came across a Beach Cross event on Margate. Great day sunny day and a free show. Lent against the railing and took a few photographs with my pocket Lumix camera!

Lancia Rally cars on the road near Turin Italy

Wed, 2 Mar 2011 10:42:32 -0800

Two of Lancia's finest,the Stratos and mighty Intergrale photographed near Turin from the back of a moving car transporter for fun after I had finished a photo session of the Stratos Group 4 car for an American magazine. The Integrale just happened to be around!

Enzo Ferrari interview.

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 01:03:29 -0800

I have been preparing a set of images of Enzo Ferrari for my photo library Corbis. I was lucky enough be be at Marenello in 1984 when Enzo granted an impromtu interview to a group of American journalists in 1984. It was a majical experience.

Driving across the Mojave desert.

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 02:48:41 -0800

Last year I drove 3500 miles around California USA producing an update to a travel guide. The view's from my Lincoln SUV gave me a great insight to the Western USA.

1930 Ford Model A Hotrod in California USA

Wed, 9 Feb 2011 10:42:28 -0800

I had to send a set of images of this wonderful Ford Model A hotrod I shot in downtown Los Angeles in the 1990's for am american client. While I was scanning and processing the photographs I just fell in love with this bit of Americana on wheels!

In Paris for the Retromobile Classic Auto Show. Gulf stand full of wonderful cars like Ford GT40's and Mirage Le Mans cars.

Fri, 4 Feb 2011 06:05:07 -0800

Busy week,first the Retromobile classic auto show in Paris,then off to Turin Italy to photograph the legandary Lancia Stratos in it's home town!

Porsche 911 Turbo driving at speed down the Interstate highway in Michigan USA

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 09:48:32 -0800

I shot this image from a chase car we were using to take a road trip to the Southern USA in the ultimate German sports car the Porsche 911 Turbo. The temperature was - 10F as the sun rose over the trees East of the interstate,what a great days drive followed!

Herman Lang driving the mighty 1937 Mercedes W125 GP car at the 1986 Monterey Historic races Launa Seca California USA.

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 02:03:26 -0800

I have been updating my photo library and scaning in old photographs from 1986 as it's the 25th anniversary of Automobile Magazine 2011 and I have been a contributor from day one! The image of the silver arrow GP car was taken at the race track in California after driving from Boston to Monterey in a 300SL Gullwing,a perfect road trip.

Looking forward to Daytona Bike Week 4th-13th March 2011

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:10:00 -0800

It's a cold winter in the UK so I have been looking through my images from Daytona Bike week and looking forward to this years event in March. It's bikers paradise!

Road trip to Death Valley California USA

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 08:31:30 -0800

The new year approaches and this image taken on an assignment to photograph a new travel guide of the National Parks of the USA was one of the highlights of 2010. The image points to new and interesting projects in the coming year 2011?

World Record breaking Electric car!

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 02:19:18 -0800

In 1899 the Le Jamais Contente electric car broke the World speed record at 105 kph / 60mph on a public road in France. I was delighted to photograph this working replica on a runway at Le Bourget airport near Paris for a stoty in an American magazine.

Cadillac CTS V Coupe. American supercharged coupe with Jeep at Omaha Beach D day beach. Award winning image 2010

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:47:54 -0800

I was honoured to be awarded the Audi & Guild of Motoring Writers photographer of the year at the RAC Club in London. The image was the opening spread to a road trip story following the World War II diary of Automobile Magazine editor Joe DeMatios father's.

New Lancia Stratos. First press drive at Paul Ricard curcuit near Toulon France

Fri, 3 Dec 2010 23:24:38 -0800

I had the chance to not only photograph the new Lancia Stratos with a group of the original Lancia Stratos cars for a cover story for Octane Magazine in the UK. The shoot looks fantastic despite strong winds and a threat of rain! Great cars.

New Audi A7 Sportback on location in Southern Spain.

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:37:14 -0800

Back to the day job, an assignment to photograph the new Audi A7 sportback on location in a wet southern Spain. Shoot went well and on the drive back to the airport I was able to test the B&O hi-fi that costs half as much as my car!

New Audi A7 Sportback on location in Southern Spain.

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:37:04 -0800

1886 Benz Autiomobile.

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 01:07:39 -0800

While editing a submission to one of my picture libraries I came across this image of the 1886 Benz (repilca) I shot in 1996 to celebrate 100 years of the Automobile. It was fun to produce an image that looked if it had been shot when the car was new.

Porsche parked at log cabin by the shore of Lake Tahoe California USA.

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 09:09:58 -0800

Dawn at our cabin at Lake Tahoe California.I thought this was a Norman Rockwell type of image of the car nestling beside the idyllic cabin waiting for the new day.

Student demo in London against university fees rise up to £9000 per year! Poster in Henry Moore sculpture on Thames embankment.

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:41:44 -0800

Returning from photo shoot in West London I came upon the end of the giant student demo in London 10th November against the governments plan to increase university tuition fees. Mr nasty as far as the students are concerned is deputy prime minister Nick Clegg, who has U turned on his pre election pledge not to increase fees!!!!!! The poster in the Henry Moore sculpture say's it all?

Audi R8 Spider parking lot. And it's raining!

Tue, 2 Nov 2010 10:48:38 -0800

Just looked out the window of the Audi dealership in West London and captured the three rag tops in the rain!

Fall Colors Moto Tour Book. A rally through Gold Rush country of California USA

Mon, 1 Nov 2010 00:12:48 -0800

After completing an assignment to produce a photo essay of the 2010 'Fall Color's Moto Tour' for a UK magazine in California organiser Dick McClurre asked me to produce this blurb.com book of the event. The book allows participants to have a record of the blast through the Sierra Nevada's and HWY 49 gold rush country.

Dawn view from my cabin on lake Tahoe California USA

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:03:30 -0800

Working recently on a travel story road trip along HWY 89 & 49 in California I was greeted by this fantastic dawn view over Lake Tahoe. The light quality just grew and grew producing orange,purple and blue a visual treat which I hope the image reflects.

Stockton Wheel in business since 1883 now producing custom wheels for hot rodders around the world.

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:53:42 -0800

Working on assignments in California 'Stockton Wheel' made a great story, an essay of images in their workshops by the river in Stokton. 1953 Chevy under wraps!

Bugatti EB110 SS driving at speed on a country road in Hampshire UK

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 04:58:01 -0800

Autunm is a time when I am busy shooting exotic cars before the winter sets in and they cover the roads with salt in the UK. This rare Bugatti EB110 SS is a wonderful super car and we were able to put it through its paces on the quiet country roads of Hampshire UK.

Driving in the Yorshire Dales in an SDR three seater sports car

Tue, 5 Oct 2010 08:55:29 -0800

The SDR three seater sports car powered by a Subaru WRX turbo engine gave me quite an experience blasting through the lanes of the Yorkshire Dales region of the UK. The photo shoot was highlighting obscure British car makers for a US Magazine.

High tide and big waves as storm hits the Kent coast at Minins Bay

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 23:48:38 -0800

While taking a walk along the Kent coast at Minins Bay a mix of high tide and a northerly wind brought big waves crashing over the sea wall. The young woman was drenched!

Geoffrey Burgon noted British composer in his Bristol 405 convertible.

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:41:44 -0800

Friend for over 27 years Geoffrey Burgon died on 21st September. I had photographed him for the Telegraph Sunday Magazine shortly after 'Brideshead Revisited' was screed on TV. He was a wonderful subject and became a close friend. I am a musical philistine but we shared a passion for classic cars and I photographed many of is collection which included Bristol and Lancia greats. I will miss he very much!

Rock 'n' Roll artists. Spotted out side a cool Airstream caravan!

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:06:17 -0800

I just went out for the evening drink and came across a sort of photo shoot of these two unknown artist to me being photographed. In a break from their session I photographed the cool duo. nice location and props.

Dawn over Newark Liberty Airport, the New York skyline and Empire State Building on the horizon behind the Continental Jets.

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 03:31:21 -0800

Clearing security at Newark Liberty airport and wow this dawn landscape greeted me through the window. It made my morning, a fantastic chance view of New York!

Gas station in Piermont New York USA

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 14:34:38 -0800

Arrived in Piermont New York on a hot afternoon to start an assignment the following day. Taking a look at the village and waterfront area I noticed the gas station with a classic American 1960's car in one of the service bay's. Classic americana!

Holiday weekend in the UK,the weather turned out to be dramatic.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:04:00 -0800

Walking along the beach at Minnis Bay Kent on this holiday weekend I noticed this loan deckchair sitting on the beach, the weather produced a fantastic sky with dark storm clouds and holy sharfts of light.

Austin Healey 3000 Rally car being driven by my friend the late Jonathan Everard.

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:52:08 -0800

Yesterday I was told of the untimely death of my friend Jonathan Evarard of JME Healeys. I had know Jon since the early 1990's when we competed on the Classic Marathon rallies and later we collaborated on many stories for Supercar Classics and Octane Magazine. I have great memories of Jon and he will not be forgotten my many in the Austin Healey fraternity!

Chelsea Pensioners take a look at a Vintage Bentley Le Mans car in the grounds of the Royal hospital.

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:29:20 -0800

The Royal Hospital Chelsea London is hostng The Auto Legends event on 5th September 2010 so some of the Chelsea residents were spotted taking a close look at one of the Le Mans cars that will be featured in the event.

Hot Rod Night at the Ace Cafe London UK

Sat, 7 Aug 2010 00:06:10 -0800

Living only a few miles from the Ace Cafe I try to visit Americana meets such as Hot Rod and Streetfighter nights where I can mill around the interesting vehicles and que up for a Hamburger and beer joining the crowd to watch burnouts and stunts in the street as buses and semi trucks roll on bye. Image for my photo library.

Caparo sports car, F1 on the road!

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 00:13:22 -0800

I was lucky enough to spend time with the Caparo sportscar at the Factory in Norfolk England. This two seat flyer is the closes thing to an F1 car you can drive on the road. The shoot was part of a major story for a US magazine.

New Cadillac CTS V Coupe. American supercharged coupe on road trip through France,Belgium,Holland and Germany.

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 10:34:27 -0800

Photographed in Hamelm Germany the new Caillac CTS V Coupe on road trip story for American Automobile Magazine. Great car that turned heads in Europe it also kept up with the Autobahn speedsters.

A summers day at Viking Bay Broadstairs Kent UK

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:11:44 -0800

Yes we do have the odd good day to spend time on the beach in England. While on a cycle ride I shot this image from the cliffs above Viking Bay where people were having a great time enjoying sand sun and sea.

Morgan Motor Company production line!

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 06:17:01 -0800

Worker at the Morgan motorcar factory at Malvern Link in Worcstershire England UK. These are still handbuilt cars retaining all thats best in the British Sports car.

Spanish Fans at Green Point stadium FIFA World Cup 2010 Cape Town South Africa

Mon, 5 Jul 2010 06:49:40 -0800

Jubilant Spanish football fans celebrating a Spanish win over Portugul in Football World Cup in South Africa.

World Cup Clouds. Having fun on Table Mountain Cape Town South Africa.

Thu, 1 Jul 2010 01:05:52 -0800

On a trip to see two football matches in the FIFA World Cup we took time off to take a trip up Table Mountain where just for a minute this wonderful cloud formation rushed in from the Atlantic ocean.

New Audi A1 painted by Damien Hirst

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:38:35 -0800

I was assigned to photograph the Audi A1 painted by artist Damien Hirst before being auctioned at Sir Elton John's charity ball 24th June 2010 The unique super mini car sold for £350,000!

Two 1930's de Havilland biplanes on country air strip in UK

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:07:43 -0800

Two classic biplanes of the jazz age. These de Havilland small airliners were stylish and are still flying today now over 75 years old. I shot these images while woking on a project in the hanger next door.

D Day landing, re-enactment US infantry man in slit trench at beach head. on Omaha Beach 1944

Mon, 7 Jun 2010 22:31:44 -0800

Working on a road trip story following the route taken by the Allies in 1944/45 we started out journey at Omaha Beach where this re-enactment soldier was preparing to spend the weekend living like the troops in 1944.

Filling up at a Gas station on Route 66

Thu, 27 May 2010 05:29:54 -0800

I am now coming to the end of a 3500 mile road trip in the Lincoln MKT. My route took in a few miles of the old Route 66 and I stopped for Gas at a restoted road house and motel in Amboy California.

Zabriskie Point Death Valley California USA

Sat, 22 May 2010 05:09:15 -0800

Another National Park image, Zabriskie Point in Death Valley California from a set I am shooting to produce a new travel guide book for a German client. It a wonderful assignment in wonderful natural landscapes.

Road trip to US National Parks in California USA in Lincoln MKT EcoBoost!

Fri, 14 May 2010 14:22:49 -0800

I am shooting a new guid book to the National Parks and my ride is the new Lincoln MKT EcoBoost 355BHP crossover vehicle. Here photographed in Joshua tree Park California.

My Fiat 500 making a visit to Barolo Italy

Mon, 3 May 2010 08:11:35 -0800

I have just returned from a road trip to France and Italy to work on three assignments. I used my new Fiat 500 to make a 2200 mile road trip which preformed very well and was fun to drive. The little car is photographed parked by the bakers in Barolo Italy

Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS Zagato 1931 at the 2010 Villa D'Este Concorso D' Eleganza in Como Italy

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 19:56:19 -0800

On assignment at the Concorso to photograph one entrant I shot this image to celebrate 100 years of the conpany based in Milan Italy.

Plymouth Prowler at the Golden Gate Bridge.

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 09:41:49 -0800

Plymouth Prowler parked on a pier overlooked bu the Golden Gate Bridge . Great Drives travel story for US magazine. Retro fun cruising doen HWY 1 to Santa Cruz.