Well there was i thinking Texas was warm this time of year. had plans to go to the Alamo in San Antonio and have a look up at the waterfalls in the mountains.I hit Austin on Saturday 13th only to realise that I was iced in.

Around the hotel I was able to see ice storms in the making with beautiful sculptures crafted by natures shapes. I was actually iced in the roads were too dangerous to drive on and all restaurants and shops closed.
By Tuesday Cabin fever was setting in so I ventured out as the ice began to melt. Austin town centre is a lively student town. Great side alleyways and street vendors.

As ever some of the best shots are captured when everyone else is at home warm in bed or cannot be bothered.

The pizza place was a great pit stop, the gas cylinders I thought were to power the hut, nope, warm face fans while you munched on the pizza and the olive oil dribbled down your cold hand, warming not quite burning.

Whilst I will not return quickly, I think Miami will be the next trip of this kind next year. I hope I dont take snow there when I go. !! I left a friend of mine there with my 10.5mm he is traveling around texas so see what he comes back with.

I'm quite excited, my new Web site is getting ready to go live and should help launch a new phase of growth into the sector I want to focus on this year. All comments are welcome from the usual crowd. I have taken note of things that have been said by UncleMike , Ray and Kevin so thank you guys for your tips and encouragement to grow my passion.
I love the web for many things and as a shop window it's great. This year I hope to be involved in a great Asia Wedding and Lifestyle shoot with a difference, A groom entering on an elephant in rural England, and bride and groom using famous London Buses for transport during their Wedding and a beautful couple who beg to be photographed with all the trimmings of a top end package.

HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all, God Bless and I hope 2007 brings you great health, wealth and spirit.