Second post - aims.

Well, this seems to be working.

The start of a new year (even one 25 days old now!) means that it's time for me to start thinking about my goals for the year ahead.

Sales - I'd like to sell a few photos. That'd be nice. I have some in a gallery which are, I'll be honest, a bit overpriced. I sold two there last year (bespoke frames and all), however nothing much has been doing since. They are overpriced, not because of my greed (which mainly covers chocolate cake rather than money) but the shop takes 1/3rd commision of the price. If I priced the peices like I would selling them myself, I'd probably make a loss.

I am excited at the potential for a new site I am involved in, Crafted in Scotland. Set up my my pals girlfriend, it showcases arts and crafts from Sctoland and said arts and crafts can be published there too.

Gear - I'm happy with my digital camera equipment. I use a 5D Mk ii, a 17-40 f4 L lens, a 50mm f1.8(The Nifty Fifty) for panoramas, and a 70-200 f4 L. If a 5D mk iii comes out, I won't be in the queue. I would however, really like to get a film panoramic camera - the Fuji G617 would be lovely. If you have one, see this and want rid of it for not much cash, let me know. I'll probably not end up getting one this year, but within 2 years would be cool.

Car - As much as I love my '52 Focus estate, sleeping it in for more than 3 nights is hard for a 6'1" Prop forward (I play rugby too). Again, not likely this year, but within 2-3 years I fully intend on getting myself a VW T4 or T5 camper, even if I have to convert it myself. The design in my head is constanlty changing but when it becomes reality it will rock. If we aren't all prices off the roads with fuel prices by then.

Art - As much as I was determined to break away from travelling to Skye this year, I think I'll be there at least once. Recent trips to Rannoch Moor, which I have photographed many times has re-ignited some creativity and I have come away with some of my favourite ever photos in the last couple of visits. A couple of trips to Skye to capitalise on this, and then it's definitely the Cairngorms next year! (All plans subject to change....) I've noticed a change in my style recently, this can especially be evidenced by visiting my flickr stream and going back to the very first page and working through to today. I'm pleased with how my craft has developed, and rather than get rid of many of the older shots, I'm going to keep them there as a demonstration of change.

Take it easy.