Asahi Pentax K1000 II, 35mm SLR, results

Ultimately, this is what it's all about. Cameras record an instant forever. It's what they do that matters, whether it's recording news, scenes or, as in this case, joy. Lets keep it in perspective, the cameras are just machines. These two friends married on 17th June 2000, in order to keep the cost of the wedding down they asked me to do the photography, I was both terrified and honoured at the request. Here is 1 of the 280 proof prints I supplied! I wish you both never ending happiness and thank you for your faith in me, K

In March 1999 the two K1000s were treated to an amazing 5 day trip to Beijing. Any trip to China absolutely must include some of the surviving 3000 miles of the Great China Wall. Much of it is unrestored and gently decaying, this section - about 25 miles from the capital has been tidied up and made safe for tourists. Initially dissapointed with the overcast comditions it eventually started to snow, making the whole event unforgetable - if treacherous. At left, having climbed up into the clouds, we are looking back down as the snow starts to lay. Back on the way down is this young Peoples Army conscript engaged at one of the many watch towers, the poor light resulting in an exposure of half a second. Much of the traditional living quaters of Peking has been cleared, that which remains is now preserved from rampant encroachment as China industrializes. Aside from the human inhabitants was this little fellow exhibiting all the curiosity any other cat anywhere in the world would.

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