WEBSITE UP AND RUNNING

I have finally uploaded my new website.
After a long process of editing old and new images, you may see and contact me via the website.
www.clikpic.com/stephenwakeimages
Although its not one hundred percent finished and designed totally in the way I had wished, at least it is up and running and as I learn more about it shall be making some minor adjustments and improvements.

Central Park, New York 26th Feb 2010.

February 2010 saw the biggest snowfall on record for a single month in New York City, with some 38 inches apparently falling.
Here are some images I took in Central Park.

Australian Open Tennis Championships 2010

Melbourne turned on the summer weather for the 2010 Australian Open again, and it was a fortnight of glorious sunshine and exciting tennis.
It was 8 years since I was back in Melbourne at the Rod Laver Arena, and there were many familiar faces and many new changes around the complex.
Still in eight years of absence, the photographers still haven't got a proper area to edit and work from 'off the court'.
Canon and Nikon were both there to provide their excellent service and repairs, of which i must thank Canon for repairing the collar of my 400mm lens. Thanks guys!!
Despite the women's final ending dissappointly, the men's final was a highly anticipated clash between Roger Federer and Great Britains' hopeful Andy Murray.
Outplayed and classed Andy didn't disappoint dispite losing in three sets. The Scot won many fans during the fortnight and is bound to win a grand slam final very soon.
Dispite working long hours everyday, sometimes way after 3 and 4am, the tournament was a success and on many days drew record crowds.
Well the first slam is over and with Vancouver Winter Olympics looming in my sites next, it'll be time to put away the suncream and shorts and don the snow boots and gloves!

A new email address for 2010.

stephenwakeimages@yahoo.com
This will be my official business email as of January 1st 2010.

29 years tribute to John Lennon.

It was 29 years today since the tragic murder of Beatles singer/songwriter John Lennon.
So I spent an hour at the memorial set in Strawberry Fields in Central Park NYC.
Hundreds of Beatles and John Lennon fans were gathered there, laying down flowers, and cards, and singing Beatles songs.
You could hear the rather 'in tune' chorus from across the road on Central Park West 72nd Street.
Just as I managed to squeeze my way amongst the crowd to take some shots, the sun came out, which was incrediable as the song they sung was titled 'Here comes the sun'.
John Lennon was shot dead in his apartment right next to Strawberry Fields, Central Park in the Dakota Building on Dec 8th 1980.

Collection of some of my favourite tennis images

I was recently asked for a collection of some of my favourite tennis images I've shot.
Although every shot has its reason to be a favourite, I guess these are some of them I've picked out.

Niagara Falls

If you haven't been to Niagara Falls, put it on your list of places to visit.
It wasn't as big as I had expected to be honest, but its a great day out and the boat journey is great, but be prepared to get very wet and rocked around alot! So don't go after drinking!
USA on one side and Canada/Toronto on the other side of the river, its a great day out only $16 for the rockin boat ride.
Just don't go by coach tour from New York, hire a car and drive yourself.