I have been writing for this blog since 2019, and it seems I am still here, sharing my thoughts on photography and its role in my life. Photography, alongside music, appears to be one of the few things I do quite well. Another talent, it seems, is writing, as evidenced by the fact that just over 13,200 of you have viewed this site over 51,000 times since I started this project. I’m not saying this to show off, since for a British subject of His Majesty King Charles III, it is formally forbidden to blow one’s own trumpet—a social faux pas—and, were I to be completely honest, the behaviour of a cad!
However, when somebody else does it, those social cues are no longer applicable. Sir Foxy Foxalot — aka Fox Reviews Rock for those in the know — does the same kind of thing as I do. His expertise lies in Rock Music and Heavy Metal, genres I might not be very knowledgeable about. However, learning something new is always a voyage of discovery. We have been following each other for some months now, gradually learning about our different worlds and coming to appreciate each other’s forays into the blogosphere.
Recently, he sent out a message asking for volunteers to be interviewed by him and answer some questions on Rock and Heavy Metal. Being the decent chap and all-around good egg that I try to be, I said that despite my ignorance, I would be delighted to participate.
Despite my limited knowledge of the genre, I did spend three years working with the famous and infamous Christophe “Bobonne” Bonnin, who taught me all I know. He introduced me to a certain Tennessee Bourbon, a favourite of the late Lemmy, bass player and singer of Motorhead, and an all-round legend. Lemmy has a memorial at Hellfest in the quaint village of Clisson, which becomes the centre of all things Metal once a year. I even learned that he had a custom-made case for his bass, with compartments for said Bourbon, his bass, and a packet of cigarettes. Despite the much-vaunted medicinal properties of the aforementioned Bourbon, don’t overdo it, chaps!Let me tell you more about the man behind Fox Reviews Rock. Like me, he has dedicated himself to writing about his passion, and despite having been at it for a relatively short time, he has acquired quite the following. His output is impressive, and he maintains a very high standard. He has also had the great intelligence to surround himself with an excellent writing team. His articles, though about a subject I know little about, are always a good read. I also enjoy the structure of his blog. Check out his weekly schedule here. What more can I say, except get your pretty self to his site and check him out. It’s quite the blossoming project, run by those who are passionate about their subject. Tell him I said hi!
PS. Here is the link to the article they wrote about me. Go and visit it right now. Off you go. No messing around. You’ll like it!
IJM Photography 
What a heart-warming post !
I am genuinely blown away by your kind words Ian!
I feel humbled to have met someone so passionate about their craft as I am about my own!
I thank you immensely for taking the time to do my interview (which is live on the site on Sunday evening!) but I thank you more for doing something that is out the norm , you’re not even really that into rock music so yeah I’m blown away!
The last thing I have to say is that our exchanges while arranging this I’m sure will continue for many years , life long friend status!
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We aim to please. But you’re right, we wouldn’t be writing all this stuff if we weren’t passionate about it all. Which makes each piece worth reading. I think part of growing up is realising that we know nothing, but are still willing to learn. That’s what separates from the foolishness of others…
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Learning is the greatest thing about this platform by far and its not even close !
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I’ll be sure to check out the link provided Ian. I am a fan of Woodford Reserve Bourbon myself. I’m also a big fan of rock music especially 70’s 80’s and 90’s rock. One of my favorite debut albums is Can’t Buy A Thrill by Steely Dan. I actually like all of their work from the early albums to the later more jazzy sounding rock albums like Aja and Gaucho. I’m also a big fan of Pink Floyd. I’m definitely not a “metal head” but to each their own.
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Apparently there is a world outside of photography… Apparently….
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We would LOVE to see you over at fox reviews rock 🙂 we dont just do the heavy stuff I promise! Infact we have an indie band interview today 🙂
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Blessed and Happy afternoon 🌷
Greetings 👋🇪🇦🌻🪻🎇
pk 🌎 David López
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I believe that there is something inside every one that has not yet been discovered, and may ne ver appear. As for me, I have been on this blog since 2009, and I always tried to direct it to something I love, but did’t happened, preoccupation with programming, family and life complications and other things. In 2015 I have returned to drawing, which was buried inside me for some reason that I did not know and it goes out to at-once. I have some sketches dating back to the 1980s and a sketchbook from the mid-1990s. Then there was a disconnection, the reasons for which I do not know. Today, in addition to photography and writing programs, I have been drawing on a daily basis since 2015, and I have reached an average of 500 drawings per year [2023 statistics]. I rarely want to publish it on the blog, and I also don’t know why I don’t publish it. Rarely mean there are some.
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I think publishing it is not necessary. It’s like the question, would tou still take photos if nobody saw them, and the answer would be yes. I do this for le first and foremost. Over the years I have gained some knowledge and want tonshare to either educate others or maybe even inspire others.
Always do it for you first.
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Just out of interest what did you think to the Indie Band we just interviewed? Was wondering if that might be more your scene 🙂
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My wife liked it. I seem to be much more old-school, but it was cool!
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Cheers , I’m glad your wife liked it 😀 they are a bit more indie rock than we are used to 🤣
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