Temples and Khongsis of Penang
Penang, on the North West coast of Peninsula Malaysia, has many interesting buddhist Temples and Khongsis (Clan Houses). Over the Christmas 2011 period we spent some time taking our Red Epic camera to some of the most interesting of them.
Shark Feeding Frenzy, Micronesia
My eldest son and I spent the 2nd week of January in Chuuk Lagoon, Micronesia, shooting a short film that is now in post production. While we were there we took the opportunity for a little leisure dive with some sharks, and to feed them some lunch. We weren't in a cage for this, but I did take the precaution of getting out of the way of the main action. Music is a section of 'Back Then Right Now' by Cass Anawaty, with some contributions and a Calamity Studio mix from me.

This was shot on a Red Epic using a prototype of the Gates Deep Epic underwater enclosure. Thanks to John Ellerbrook of Gates and David at Scubacam Singapore for making it possible. Watch this space for news of the film, which features some really interesting underwater footage.
Earth Platinum Media Frenzy Continues

Lots of PR for the Earth Platinum release, which features one of my shots.
India,  UK, and again, New Zealand Radio, and Italy

It's all very exciting. If you'd like to order your copy, the cost is only USD 100,000 - but it's worth it.
Earth Platinum Close to Release

One of my gigapan shots is about to be published in the largest Atlas ever printed - Earth Platinum. This shot is Gordon Cheers, the publisher, signing off my page, which means it won't be long before its release. Even though the book is two metres tall, they are only using 1/3rd of my shot. You can see the entire panorama, which was taken at the 2010 Singapore F1, here on this page.
The book will be included in the Guinness Book of Records."We at Guinness World Records are thrilled and honored to be witnessing the production of what we're sure will be the world's largest atlas," says Chris Sheedy from Guinness World Records Australia/NZ. "It will represent the breaking of a record that has stood since circa 1660 and, in this era of digital content, will provide a unique, valuable, enduring and unforgettable perspective on the world we live in."

Gordon Cheers signs off my page of Earth Platinum