While watching Channel4’s Grand Designs today, I saw the fantastic Holly Village in London (and a photo by Jesper Garde which sums the place up) which is somewhere that I’ve decided I just have to go and see at some point.

I adore places like that, and can see so many potential photos that could be taken there.

It’s definitely on the list.

As part of the general continual additions to this site (and particularly to the portfolio) over the weekend I added in a new portfolio category - Norfolk photos. At the time of writing there are eight photos in this portfolio category, but as time goes on I’ll be uploading more.

As things stand, there are currently approximately 100 photos within the portfolio in eleven categories.

The “Norfolk” set will consist (logically enough) of photos taken of Norfolk, whether landscapes, particular locations, or other as-yet-undetermined themes. But they’ll all be Norfolkian in subject, one way or another.

With my current workplace closed for business between December 21st and Jan 2nd, I’m probably going to make use of some of that time for going out and getting some photos - well, that’s the plan, anyway. I suspect we’ll also have a bundle of work on the house to do, and there’s also the private work to be done still, but I hope to get at least some time outside with the camera.

Then again, that’s also something I want to be doing more during 2008 anyway. I’ve got some very specific ideas and bits I want to do, but also just the random stuff I’ve been thinking about, and a couple of projects. If nothing else it’ll be a good way to take time out from the manic workload that’s looking like happening.

Among other things, I know we’re up in the Lake District in March/April, and over in Ireland in June, staying in a cottage on the Ring of Kerry. Both weeks should be opportunities for lots of photos, regardless of the weather.

As it is, I’ve recently uploaded my 100th photo to the portfolio site, and with a bit of luck I’ll be able to double that in 2008. Of course, one can sometimes wonder whether 200 or more photos on a portfolio site is a good thing - while it displays consistency, style, projects etc., is it too much content to wade through for a prospective client or agent? That’s what I don’t know - although I hope I’ll find out before long.