DSLR - Canon 450D

Just a quick post to let you all know that I now the proud owner of a Canon 450D digital SLR camera. Even though this is an entry level camera, I am still amazed in the quality difference to that of my original Canon point and click IXUS. I have a better lens on the way, but so far here are a few simple shots I took today (obviously scaled down a tad)... They are only going to get better with this new wicked lens.....

I have set up an account on Flickr to post my photos. If your interested you can view them by going here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ashlourey/

Running with the Bulls.... Insanity!

What can I say... I think I just experienced the maddest time of my life. San Fermin in Pamplona...Running with the Bulls... Copious amounts of sangria, beers and champagne. All of the above equal the most intense experience ever! It started on Sunday with the opening ceremony. I have never seen a mob like this before in my life. Of all the concerts and mosh-pits I've been in, this is by far the most intense ever. You could NOT MOVE. Then came the fountain jumping... I need say no more. Jumping off a 4+ metre tower into a sea of people, completely mental.

Now if that wasn't enough, then came the moment when we ran with the bulls. This was by far the most terrifying experience of my life. Surrounded by a thousand of freaked out people waiting to be chased down alleys by 650-700kg bulls. Stupidity really!!! Once we got into the bull ring, all hell broke loose. Try runing away and dodging bulls when your surrounded by people. But after it all ended, and my adrenaline had subsided I felt really surreal, and quite proud of myself for actually running, when in all reality it was probably the stupidest thing I've ever done. Anyways enough of my ranting... here are some of the photos. I will try and upload a video but it may not work, it is fairly large.

Hilltop Hoods Rockin' the Mic

What a night! Those you of you that know me well, will know how much of a fan of Hilltop Hoods I am. I was so stoked to see them playing in London, and there was no way I was going to miss seeing them live. They played at the Islington Academy, to a capacity crowd of around 800. The place was busting at the seems, it was so full. We managed to get there right at the start so we got a spot on the barricade right up the front; this was around 8pm. They didn't actually come on stage till just after 10pm, but it was worth the wait. They busted out for around an hour and a half with such intensity. The crowd went crazy! My night was made even better when both Suffa and Pressure pointed to me and said "he looks like he's got potential.... its YOUR ROUND!" as they started 'The Clown Prince'. Well.... that made my night!

So thats about it really, I could say more but the photos will explain it better. Next weekend is Spain so stay tuned... should be a blast!