Ah.. brings it all back.. 🙂 Although I’m not sure about Ariels insinuations regarding the sleeping arrangements of myself and Steve?? hmmm, pah! 😡

So what did we (I) learn?

In no order..
– lipgloss sticks to hair better than lips..
– never open a window in a swedish “summerhouse”, not unless you’ve Steve’s cat-like reflexes and the tools to put it back..
– no point metering an exposure outdoors under broken cloud as it’s guaranteed to change before pressing the shutter..
– Sophia can’t sing, doesn’t care and does bad things to ipods..
– put yer model in the shade, meter the exposure and she’ll find some way of putting her hand or foot in the bright sunlight..
– put yer model in the sunlight, meter the exposure and she’ll find some way of putting her hand or foot in the dark shade..
– no the meters not lying, it really is that dark in here..
– the only girl in the world kinkier than Ariel is Pling (and never play poker with her 8) )
– nighttime rocks..
– 1004mi to destination is not what you want your satnav to say..
– Steve’s energy is so boundless its worrying at times..
– Mcdonalds are shit the world over but sometimes, sometimes you’d kill for one..
– you’re never quite at the top of the foodchain in Sweden, mosquitos suck..
– never walk through a door without expecting to see a half naked glamour model tied to something. Or washing up.. Or..

What have I forgotten? I’m sure there’s more.

Cheers

M

p.s. apologies to Hywel & Ariel if our text saying “err, its a bit of a dump” caused distress. We deliberated for ages and decided it was better to arrive fearing the worst and be relieved than arrive to find a dilapidated shack and be horrified, as we were. Still relieved how well everyone made the best of it, maybe it wouldn’t have been so much fun in a luxury villa.. 😉

wow,

just generally.. wow.

Interviews? now what are you guys upto? 😉
(you’re just gonna say “wait & see” aren’t ya.. boo)

M

Sorry Hywel, ever so slightly missed my ferry back (Rotterdam) and had to drive the long way around, failed that too – fell asleep somewhere in Kent but I tried.. 🙁

Hope all went well

M

Hi

Well done Pling 🙂

Unfortunately I couldn’t stick around on Friday night, can I suggest a Sunday next time? so sorry for slipping away so soon 🙁 Looked like stuff other than cake / chocolate was was being discussed too 🙂 so I’ll look forward to reading the transcript.

Have I missed the transcript of Kates evening.?.

Hope everyone’s had a nice weekend,

cheers

M

@arielanderssen wrote:

Hywel, will honestly do everything you say from now on. And be very polite to all the models. Honestly. Sir.

Wow, lets just take a minute to make a note of that quote for future reference..

Am I allowed to ask which locations / tasks were set or shall I just wait for the sets?

Hi Andersv, welcome to the forum (although I think thats one of Ariels jobs to say.. :oo ) Fair point, I tend to agree, suspect most of the D/s people here are a little confused by the fuss but its kinda fun. Even stranger is that the pure bondage types around here tend to refer to Ariel as the “queen” :banghead . Assuming I recognise your avatar then I stumbled across your stuff on Deviant recently, very nice work 🙂

Looking forward to seeing the sets and any previews (?), oh and nice work Sammie! :love

Cya

M

Hiya

Sure why not, if its easier to start afresh then do it as I can’t see any critical loss here. It would be nice to see some new features implemented (although I don’t know what..) as a bonus and might even encourage a few lurkers to post.

Who knows, it might even be the catalyst for me to finally sort out a more topical avatar too.. :;):

Cheers

M

LOL

This one requires careful planing in making sure the options are loaded the right way.. about 4? years ago I left my subs fate hanging in the balance of a footie match. England v’s Australia, she had no idea that England almost couldn’t loose against a nation that hardly plays the game.. :devil

We so lost :banghead cost me a weekend in scotland amongst other things..

Still, I’m lovin the concept of this and the similar thread running currently as a “fair” way of entertaining the resident slavegirl, or at least earning back the title.. 🙂

M

Bastards.

Didn’t this exact thing happen before, a few years ago?

Welcome back and good luck with the aftermath. Hope they didn’t get the Dalek 🙂

M

Hi Feline

You might be surprised..

@feline wrote:

Reading the comments – especially about the complexity of having the right lenses and lighting, and looking at the photos from the last tutorial caused some significant second thoughts though.

The current format seems to for a second day to be a more adanced look at patterns and ratios etc but for the first day if you spend 30 minutes reading the basics of how cameras work beforehand – you’ll be fine. A dSLR is usually available on the day and setup for you.. else use your compact (if compatible with the studio flash heads etc). It might sound a little daunting but really its not and I’d recommend it to all 🙂 .

Cheers

M

P.S. Hi Pete – just watch this space for tutorial details.. I’m pretty sure there’s non scheduled at present but I guess its demand dependant. I’m sure Hywel will comment upon his return but my advice is for anyone interested to mail him direct.. Cost of tutorial days is £150-200.

LOL what an idea 😀

@Guest wrote:

I like the idea of a big international dinner party, with all the men in evening dress, and all the girls (hello Pling, hello Sassysa, Sammie, Sabrina, Emma and Mel and anyone else who might be lurking???) barefoot in ballgowns (and possibly cages….) Oh, that would be very nice indeed, I think….

My first thought was one of “ooh what a nightmare to set up..” but in reality I’d be surprised if 25 people make it out of the closet.. 🙁

Fun idea tho.

Hope everyones having a good Christmas period..

M

🙂 :blush :p

LOL what an imaginative use of the forum! I’m awed by your bravery too.. yay Sassysa!

Ages ago I totally gave up D/s after an embarrassing incident involving the police, I was under a cloud for about a month but then I mentioned it on the forum and instantly felt much much better, somehow the weight of the secret was lifted by telling a bunch of strangers – very good therapy that saved my previous relationship for another year. Hope this is working out positively for you too Sa.. 🙂

Ok, I’m sure I can find a couple of questions..

Previously I’ve found even the most dedicated sub will relinquish all aspects of self control, except dress. That aspect always seems to need wrestling away under duress.. Can I ask if you mind TFM dictating your dress (assuming that ever happens..)? It could just be I spent several years with a clothes freak, but I have wondered..

Here’s a slightly cruel one :p if TFM deems punishment is in order which form do you secretly like / not mind as much as he thinks.. (heheh – you’re welcome TFM..)

Have fun..

M

:bounce

Fantastic stuff. The girls are as fabulous as ever and each set looks beautifully executed, although I don’t recognise that scary looking girl in the first pic 😀 , always nice to see a new face..

The candle shots are a particular fav :heartbeat how high’s the ISO on those?

..always nice to see Ariel in shoes too heheh, even if they are a bit crazy..

I’m away for a few weeks so Christmas wishes to all!

Cheers

M

Hi all!

Right then, that should be CD gone for another couple of months.. :p

Ooh Kate, if you want to split hairs I could argue that all cows are female (not just the female ones) although both yourself and CD are right, he’s very camp and not at all scary. Convieniently friendly tho for the wide angle effect – don’t fancy kneeling infront of the big scary kind and a telephoto shot would would be just dull.. Bit pretentious posting a piccy of a big scary bull too.. He made me smile anyway, almost a shame we’ve eaten him.

So close Ariel.. the correct formula would actually have to be meringue, chocolate sauce and strawberries.. :iconhungry

Hope everyones well

M

@sabrina wrote:

Come on Hywel, get processing, I wanna see some of the pics! :singhappy

xx

Obviously Hywel’s got his hands full so I’ve taken the liberty.. 🙂

Hope this helps!

Cheers

M
(Rich)

Thanks for sharing Tighter!

Loving the bondage (ouch..) not entirely sure about the photography, surely not getting the background a stop lighter than Ariel is defeating the use of the cove.?. Saying that, I know for a fact that a bondage-hungry Ariel tends to distract from thoughts about lighting.. 😀

Looks fun

M

P.S. not a tiara in sight… :p