A P Photography

Pavilion Shadows

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 15:00:00 -0800

This is for a client of mine who has recently asked to purchase this image but could not find it anywhere on the net to show their partner. It's from a whole series of images of the same area through all the seasons. FYI this is a lighter version of the original.

Monochrome Bench In Fog

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:00:00 -0800

This is the B & W version....specially for my Dad.

Faceplant

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:00:00 -0800

Fancy my surprise the other day when I looked out of the kitchen window to see the imprint of a magpie (they're everywhere here) on the snowy roof opposite. Talk about faceplants! So, of course I had to snap it for posterity.

Bench In Torshov Park

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:00:00 -0800

This is another photo to add to the foggy pic collection.

Foggy Avenue #2

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 15:00:00 -0800

Another shot from my foggy Torshov shoot from before christmas eve.

New Year Fireworks #2

Mon, 2 Jan 2012 15:00:00 -0800

Another handheld shot from this year's new year firework celebrations. Hopefully this year it was a safer time for all.

New Year Fireworks

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:00:00 -0800

This year we celebrated the new year in Dokka, Norway. Unfortunately, I forgot my tripod so the firework pics are a little "wobbly". Ho hum. Happy New Year everyone.

Foggy Avenue

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:00:00 -0800

Another shot from the evening of the fog just before christmas (actually, is it over yet?).

Soria Moria In The Fog

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:00:00 -0800

This was taken on a foggy night on "Little Christmas Eve" as we call it in Norway.

Torshov Sun

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:00:00 -0800

Took this with my iPhone. The sun was just in the right place as I crossed the top of Vogts Gate so quick sharp, and snap!

The Day Before The Eve Of Christmas

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:00:00 -0800

This was how the neighbourhood looked like tonight...all christmassy exorcist, right?

Like HallooOOO!

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:00:00 -0800

Nr1 daughter. This from her latest photoshoot yesterday...

Oh Tannenbaum

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:00:00 -0800

This is our christmas tree for 2012, and very pretty it is too. Dressed by my youngest daughter, with generous help from my eldest, and their mum the tree stands resplendant. At night, before sloping off to bed, I still like to switch off all the lights and bask in its delicate glow. I become a child again, staring with the eyes of a child, and still believing 100% in the myth of Santa Claus. Standing there, marveling at the sight, I feel safe, warm, loved, and blessed.

I wish the same for all of you at this time of year, when many do not and/or cannot.

Wet, Windy and Wintry

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:00:00 -0800

Aker Brygge this week, NOT looking particularly Christmassy.

Rainy Streets

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:00:00 -0800

Tram journey back home yesterday

Holocaust-Mahnmal Berlin

Fri, 2 Dec 2011 15:00:00 -0800

An image of the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe which I found to be quite inappropriately insignificant. Enough said, I think.

Kaiser Chiefs In Concert

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:00:00 -0800

Kaiser Chiefs came to Oslo last week and played a fairly tame gig, to a fairly tame audience (what else would you find in Oslo?). Visually uninspiring, as are many bands nowadays, it seems giving the minimum is what's called for among the UK's top bands when they are on tour. Is this a reflection of the times we are living in? Seriously people, if you think it's just about the music, then you are shockingly wrong....

Veteran Sailor Globe Portrait

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:00:00 -0800

This lovely fella regailed my father, my uncle and I with old seamans' tales whilst we sat drinking in The Globe in Liverpool city centre (where only regulars get served tea much to the annoyance of my father). I promised him I'd send him the pics ages ago, and I still haven't got round to it, but I have decided I will send him a portrait in time for christmas. Closure is always good...

Precious Objects - Richard

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:00:00 -0800

Another "Precious Objects" photoshoot in the bag, and a BIG thanks to Richard Bowers for being such a good sport. Here's a little teaser...

Happy Anniversary My Darling

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:00:00 -0800

It is our 12th wedding anniversary today. So, let me just say how much I love my wife. She has supported me and tolerated me for even longer than that (we met in '94). Thank you for that, and please don't give up on me just yet. I love you.

Toughest Tree On Da Street

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:00:00 -0800

This is quite obviously the toughest tree on the street keeping hold of it's leaves longer than all the others. Who knows why, but it's certainly and oddity.

Petrolizer #3

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 15:00:00 -0800

Another from my ever-growing "Petrolizer" collection.

Petrolizer #2

Mon, 7 Nov 2011 15:00:00 -0800

This is another abstract from petrol stains check the others Petrolizer

3 Butterflies

Wed, 2 Nov 2011 15:00:00 -0800

This is a tweaked (I think I have a problem) version of the original. This building is part of a new initiative down at the harbour area in Oslo.

Petrolizer

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 15:00:00 -0800

I've been seeing a few petrol spillages recently in the damp weather, and I KNOW (because it was one of the first experiments I made in photography) that diligent post-processing brings these images to life, and creates something of spectral beauty here's the very first: http://drewble.shutterchance.com/image/2006/10/24/petrolpathway/

Halloween Zombie

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:00:00 -0800

There are scary monsters round every corner on Halloween...

Maridalen

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Olga Portrait

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Olga was the seventh modell (victim) in my latest fotoproject "Precious Objects", and she was a dream to work with. Such an easy-going girl, and always willing to try out different things. Thank you to her for her help!

Cottage

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:00:00 -0800

This is a little Photoshop experiment using a photo of a place not far away from where I live, in Sagene.

Gushing Water

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Near Ullevålsæther in the Nordmarka just outside Oslo.

Autumn Leafery

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:00:00 -0800

The leaves are changing colour quickly as is the weather, and the temperature. Here in Oslo Autumn and Spring are short phases in the changing of the seasons, not protracted affairs as they can be in more temperate climes. I've seen green leaves literally fall from trees overnight due to rapid temperature change at this time of year, and it can seem brutal, sometimes I take it personally not being from these parts. I tend to dread the coming of winter and all it's challenges, but this year seems to be more of a challenge than most...probably because it's the first time I've been really broke. Ah well good times are coming...I hope.

Jump Around!

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Jump Around, Jump Around, Jump Around...Jump Up and Get DOWN!!

Birthday Girl

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Happy Birthday Lucy! / years old and not quite our little girl anymore...a grown up hair style, an iPhone in-hand, and an increasing curiosity about how the world works. We wish you wonderful times in the future...

Troubadeuse

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:00:00 -0800

My number one daughter who became one of my latest models in my on-going photoproject, "Precious Objects". I can't get over what a pretty girl she is, and the scary fact that she seems to be growing up so fast. Soon Dad will be the least cool person in the house and I will have to book an appointment to spend time with her...which is why day's like today are so precious to me.

Old Man In Café

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 14:00:00 -0800

This fella was in the café sitting opposite me whilst I was waiting to meet a friend. The sun was washing through the window to his left and I snapped this shot thing the BW conversion might be quite interesting....well, it's not bad.

For Mum

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Happy Birtday, Mum. Hope you have a lovely day!

Richard Bowers

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Richard Bowers is an entertainer. He's a compère, show host, singer, crooner, and all-round smooth talkin' devil! He does christmas parties too so book him quick before he runs out of dates!!

River Landscape

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 14:00:00 -0800

This is even closer to home, one I forgot to post earlier, just 5 minutes walk! This time of year is a landscape photographer's dream, of course and anyone who is a lover of Autumn colours cannot fail to enjoy a photo like this. Beauty is anywhere you care to look at this time of year.

Trollvann

Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Went up here yesterday, for the first time with my daughter. This place is 5 minutes drive from where I live...in the centre of Oslo. You don't get that in London, New York, Paris or Munich.

Equus Ferus Caballus

Sun, 2 Oct 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Taken today at Hauger Gård whilst doing research for my latest photo project. Thanks to Janne for allowing me to witness something quite unusual, and entirely special.

Blodspor In Concert

Sat, 1 Oct 2011 14:00:00 -0800

The lads in concert playing support for BULK, who were launching a new disc. Went well until a broken string right towards the end of the set, but if you weren't looking you'd have never heard the chngeover such is their musical genius!! Must apologise to Lage for not catching him in the photo, dude I can expose for all areas of the stage!!

BULK In Concert

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:00:00 -0800

The base player from the band BULK, who were launching a new disc @ John Dee in Oslo. He had a most impressive beard, in fact one of the most amazing I have ever seen, I hope he doesn't tread on it too often...must be a nightmare tying his bootlaces!

Fevered Child

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:00:00 -0800

My little girl was not feeling too well yesterday, and when she eventually fell asleep I took this photo of her....little angel...

Trelast Passage

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Taken on our way back from an open art exhibition last weekend. I think it's got a certain mystery and quality to it.

Spoonerprism

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:00:00 -0800

This was for a competition to make patterns with spoons. I got 5 votes, I have no idea if that was good or bad, but it wasn't good enough for the win...)

....but Norway's Still Grieving

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Today, in fact right now, Norway officially grieves for it's lost souls. The children and adults murdered in the atrocities of 22.07.2011. A tragedy of indescribable depth took place on that afternoon, but today we take the first steps into a new future, seeing it with new eyes and new ideas and beliefs, or even unchanged but strengthened principles that we only weakly held ourselves to before. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those whose lives were forever changed on that day, may they find the strength to come through the next months and years. For some, I fear it will be a long, long journey...

Pink Flower

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:00:00 -0800

What it says on the box....

More Bubbles

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:00:00 -0800

More bubbles for the viewing pleasure. Taken in the same garden on the same day, but sporting a different treatment and a more abstract motif.

Summer Bubble

Tue, 9 Aug 2011 14:00:00 -0800

I wish at the moment that I could just climb into a bubble with my little family and float off into the summery sky, especially with the state the world seems to be in right now. Having said that, I'm not sure I'd like to be floating over the UK in the early evening right at this minute...it would be quite an upsetting view to look down upon.

Golden

Sat, 6 Aug 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Another flower to admire, seeing as the weather has taken a turn for the worst in most of northern europe...this was taken near my in-law's allotment in Oslo, where the flowers are blooking with full effect, and it is wondrous to behold. If you want to know the species, ask my wife, I forget constantly...

What's The Story....

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 14:00:00 -0800

...Morning Glory!! To complete the line, for those of you not quite au fait with that famously crappy album written by Oasis, which only sold a mere 20 million copies worldwide. Alternatively, we can talk about the contrasting beauty of this flower which is more deserving of the title and infinitely more memorable. This was taken at my brothe/sister-in-law's allotment in Ullevål.

I Refuse To Be Your Enemy

Wed, 3 Aug 2011 14:00:00 -0800

This rock forms part of a photographic exhibition outside the Nobel Peace Centre in Oslo including photography from war-torn regions of the world. I chose to use the words on this rock to send a message to Anders Behring Breivik and people of his ilk. They are not the future of Norway, neither do they speak for nor represent the ideals it's people hold. We will not hate, we will not become them...no matter what they do.

One Man Band

Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:00:00 -0800

I met this guy on my way back from Oslo city center last Friday. It had been an emotional day, many tears and a welcome reunion with some friends I seldom see. I was feeling a little raw, and tearful when I heard the sound of a banjo (which never fails to perk me up funnily enough). A few yards more and here stands this guy with his one-man-band attempting to put a smile back on the faces of those, like me, who were a little bewildered and in need of a hug. Well this guys musical hug did the trick, and I thank him with all my heart for his kind, warming tones.

Utoya Teddy

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Walking round looking at all the extremely moving tributes in the grounds of the Domkirke in Oslo, I think this was the one that actually got me to weep without thought of reservation. The words say (written in the hand of a young child), "This is to the deceased to comfort them og follow them up to heaven...", and as I write this the tears come unbidden once more.

Scandinavian Church, Liverpool

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Lill and I travelled to Liverpool yesterday to observe the minute's silence at the Scandinavian Church. Wierdly nothing was going on and the place was shut, not that we cared, it was the place we wanted to be. We stood side by side, silently, thinking our thoughts and weeping for the life lost.

Blackpool Silhouette

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:00:00 -0800

This was taken on a recent trip to Central Pier in Blackpool, and is the view to South Pier through the bar at the end. It's an odd but kind of poignant image with the silhouette of the woman on the other side of the bar. Blackpool is a town struggling to rediscover itself.

Sailor's Tribute

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 14:00:00 -0800

This couple were snapped canudling on the sailor's monument at the Albert Dock in Liverpool, and I'm sure all the sailors listed on the plaques just below them would be proud of their efforts!

Little Robin Red Breast

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:00:00 -0800

A little robin red breast in mum and dad's garden. The friendliest little bird you could ever want to meet, and quite happy to fly down and take a look what's occurring. Truly remarkable little birds.

Bubble!

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Messing about with bubbles is great fun, I'd forgotten just how much until I had a session with the bubble machine in the back garden yesterday. I love bubblllllllllles!

Wall Ov Little Rascals

Mon, 4 Jul 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Found this on a garage door not far from my studio. I loved ths Little Rascals when I was a kid, although my dad watched re-runs when HE was a lad (they were made in the 30's). Unbelievable how long that series has endured, especially when you consider how awfully racist and perochial it was.

Dussel Vegg Mensch

Sun, 3 Jul 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Happy 4th of July....yeah, work that one out.

Reflektagrass

Sat, 2 Jul 2011 14:00:00 -0800

This was taken near the new marina development in Oslo harbour area at Tjuvholmen, lots of wood planking, lots of water (before and after rain), a bit of grass, and lots of reflections....

Red Watery Surface

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Always loved this sort of pattern created by droplets of water on a smooth surface...and the colour red, well...

Two Little Fishes

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Here's a tiny bit of street art that I found and photographed then treating it with the Hipstamatic app on my iPhone.If you like it so much you just have to have a copy you can buy it in various forms and sizes here

Summer Flower

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:00:00 -0800

A hipstamatic style photo of a mini sunflower that came back from the dead. My daughter came home from school with this flower, stem broken and suffering. I took care of it, and nursed it back to health, the stem even healed itself! Nature is a wonderful thing... you can buy this here

Live Enslaved

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:00:00 -0800

This is Ice Dale the lead guitar in the band enslaved performing at this years Norwegian Wood music festival. If you like this image you can buy it here

Gojira at Norwegian Wood

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:00:00 -0800

This is Christian Andreu, and he is a member of the band Gojira. Gojira played a tight and entertaining set at Norwegian Wood, showing some of the more shall we say "established" acts how it should be done, and proving that reputation counts for shit if you can't still fire up the crowd and deliver on stage. You can buy this here

Troy Sanders - Mastodon

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:00:00 -0800

This is Troy Sanders from the band Mastodon, screaming his lungs out at this year's Norwegian Wood music festival in Oslo, Norway. You should hear them live...Mastodon ROCK!

Enslaved

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Grutle Kjellson is the slightly scary man in this photo and he belongs to the Norwegian Black Metal band called Enslaved. They've been making quite a name for themselves recently having been on tour with Opeth in North America, and currently Black Metal grandfathers Dimmu Borgir. This photo was , however, taken at this year's Norwegian Wood music festival which ended yesterday.

Golden Girl

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Here's one more of the stylish Olga, and the metals shoot we did the other week....

Ice Queen

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Another from the shoot I did with my fantastic model, Olga. She did this with a horrible cold so she's not only a great model but she's a good professional. Top lass.

Eric Clatpoon

Thu, 9 Jun 2011 14:00:00 -0800

The title of this image is in deference to a colleague, Paul Weaver who had problems spelling the great man's name whilst posting images on his paper's website...hehe so funny. Well this was my effort taken from far too far away to be really any good, but that's a rant I shall be having later on my blog If You Ask Me

Hopefully tomorrow will be easier.

Metal Olga

Tue, 7 Jun 2011 14:00:00 -0800

This is the first from a shoot I did this week with Olga, my wonderful model. The idea was metallic skin, and it proved to be quite a challenge. More to follow...

Growing Girl

Sun, 5 Jun 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Another portrait of daughter nr 2 taken during a short photo session last week.

Knuckle Sandwich?!!

Thu, 2 Jun 2011 14:00:00 -0800

My daughter. Getting bigger, prettier, tougher, taller, funnier, love her.

In Da Rownd Collection #8

Mon, 23 May 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Another in the series I have been building up using images taken with my iPhone which are subsequently manipulated using a cool little app called Tiny Planet and then processed by my own fair hand. You can see the whole collection here on Flickr or even buy them here on my Red Bubble site.

Cousins

Thu, 19 May 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Taken on a recent photoshoot outdoors for a client. You wouldn't know it was 10 degrees C, raining horizontally, and blowing a gale would you?

Norway Day

Mon, 16 May 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Happy 17th of May Norway!!

#25 - In Da Rownd Collection

Sun, 15 May 2011 14:00:00 -0800

This is another of the In Da Rownd collection....

Welcome To Hell

Wed, 11 May 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Welcome to hell....indeed, but only tongue-in-cheek...a bit of Oslo street grafitti given some treatment.

ME

Mon, 9 May 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Me...yeah, well I am feeling a bit like I am just no good at nothing right now. The world seems like a bit of a nasty, scary, horrible place and I just made this for my blog background If You Ask Me

Spring Flower

Thu, 5 May 2011 14:00:00 -0800

It's still Spring in Oslo...

Unexpected Visitors

Wed, 4 May 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Ok, sometimes when you open the door, you get a bit of a shock, a wakener, a slap in da face, a real doozey. I'm not saying this is what I say in the morning as I opened the door to get the milk, but you see what I'm driving at....

Bassister

Mon, 2 May 2011 14:00:00 -0800

An image from Blodspor's concert a couple of weeks ago. The bass player, Andreas, is a bit of a poser...hehe.

Here's Looking At Me Kid

Sun, 1 May 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Daughter number 2 looking at herself in the mirror, something she has never been forced to do...

Dusseldids

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:00:00 -0800

From our trip to Dusseldorf a few weeks ago, my wife posing against a piece of artwork outside the museum of modern art.

Whiplashed

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:00:00 -0800

A shot from the last shoot I did with the lovely Olga at my Studio....

#39 - In Da Rownd Collection

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Twisty turny and another addition to the In Da Rownd family for your viewing pleasure!

In Da Rownd #32

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Here comes another one in the In Da Rownd collection I'm posting for the moment. I suppose it could count as low-end Photoshop, but it works quicker than doing it all in PS. If you like it so much you want to buy it go here

In Da Rownd #5

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Another from the series of images taken using my iPhone and a particular app that helps me create some truly interesting images.

In Da Rownd #4

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Another one in the series I started yesterday using the iTunes app Tiny Planet.

In Da Rownd #1

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Using a new app from iTunes called Tiny Planet. Here comes another series!!!

WavesOnWater

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Reflections of lines looking like waves on water....nuff said.

Flight Not Fight

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Another image from me that perhaps deals with fear, isolation and flight. You could interpret it differently, of course....and you are most welcome to!

F1 Racing Driver

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Taken during the Malaysian Grand Prix....

Oh Woe Is Me

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:00:00 -0800

A new shoot with my favourite model, Olga. Just some natural-look portraits really, with her doing a few simple poses.

The Kiss

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:00:00 -0800

This is my version of The Kiss, actually not an easy thing to capture in it's purest form. You can take hundreds of images of people kissing but it's rare to get one when the emotion of the moment is also captured in time. I still look at this image (it having been a while since I took it) and think THAT'S what it's all about....

If you like this you can buy it here just click on the link Andrew's Red Bubble

Her New Boots

Sat, 9 Apr 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Another addition to the Torshov Collection....

Little Torshov Stepper

Wed, 6 Apr 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Part of my Torshov Collection...

Small Red Stepper

Mon, 4 Apr 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Stepping amongst the chilly water in Torshov Parken.