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This was taken at the same time as keep out #4 but I didn't put it up at the time as i) it's not as good, and ii) three 'keep out' shots in a row seemed a bit excessive.

On another matter: I may not be posting for a while as Libby, my wife, went into hospital this afternoon. At this stage we're not too sure what the problem is, and all being well she'll be home either later tonight or tomorrow (kicking my arse for talking about it on chromasia), but I suspect I'm not going to have the time or the inclination to take many photographs for at least a few days.

Update: just a quick update, as of the early hours of Monday morning, to let you know that Libby is still in hospital. She did come home earlier today, but ended up going back in again this evening. I'll keep you posted. In the meanwhile, thanks for all your kind words and thoughts: they're much appreciated, by both of us.

Update #2: well, still no new pictures, but Libby's home again. The reason I've been reluctant to say anything much is that it did look as though things might be pretty serious. The differential diagnosis was pleurisy or a pulmonary embolism, the first of which is painfully unpleasant, the other potentially lethal. Anyway, libby had a scan today which pretty much ruled out a pulmonary embolism, and she's had various other tests which didn't indicate any other life-threatening problems, so she's back at home. She's not feeling great, and the rest of us are pretty spaced out too, but at least there's now a clearly defined light at the end of what was starting to look like an impossibly long tunnel.

Fairly soon, when Libby's feeling a bit better, I'll get to around to shooting and posting some new material, but don't expect anything much until the end of the week at the earliest. I'm at home for at least the next few days helping out, and will have to catch up with work related stuff after that, but all being well I'll manage some photography over the weekend.

Once again, many thanks for all your kind words and thoughts - they're very much appreciated.

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comment by Doug at 11:04 PM (GMT) on 6 May, 2006

Very nice, this is my fave of the 'keep out' series

Been watching you a while this is my 1st comment, keep up the brilliant work

comment by Doug at 11:05 PM (GMT) on 6 May, 2006

ps, hope yourwife is ok

comment by Juliån at 11:08 PM (GMT) on 6 May, 2006

Another "keep out", I prefer this one!
Captured in the end of march?! Impressing the waters ascent at this period of the year!
Among others, I appreciate post processing. Nice stuff!

comment by www.differenttastesofhoney.com at 11:11 PM (GMT) on 6 May, 2006

Nice shot, Dave. However I like the previous one better. I'been watching your blog for a year and I must admit it makes me impressed:). You really inspire people. Keep on workin:)
PS. To be honest with U, because of you and couple other blogs I decided to open one as well:) Check it out :-)

comment by Jonathan Fleck at 11:12 PM (GMT) on 6 May, 2006

That's what I was just about to say - "Another bliddy keep out shot?"!!!

I do myself prefer the previous shot #4, but this one's ok as well.

comment by Jonathan Fleck at 11:16 PM (GMT) on 6 May, 2006

btw, sorry if this sounds like a blatant plug - my latest entry is inspired part by your portrait shots, especially the Snake one, and also by good old Jamey Howard. And I've given you the credit on the comments. Not as good as any of yours, but I've only been photographing less than 2months. Thankyou for giving me the balls to approach random people :-)

comment by jezblog.com at 11:31 PM (GMT) on 6 May, 2006

Hey Dave hope all is well at home soon, it's so worrying if someone in your family is ill.......good wishes to you all. JC

comment by adrian at 12:06 AM (GMT) on 7 May, 2006

I don't know what it is about yellow and blue, but my eyes are drooling.

comment by jgarcía at 01:21 AM (GMT) on 7 May, 2006

Wonderful series, David. My congratulations.

comment by dave at 01:29 AM (GMT) on 7 May, 2006

Dave, hope everything turns out well. Keep in touch.

comment by Joseph Yarrow at 02:08 AM (GMT) on 7 May, 2006

Boy, that sign see's a fair bit of action.

We can cope without new pictures for a few days, we'll just go to another photoblog site!!

hey, check this one out!! http://www.joeyarrow.co.uk

Great work on that site!! =P


Hope everything is ok with your wife

comment by laanba at 02:10 AM (GMT) on 7 May, 2006

Thanks for letting us know about your wife, even if you do get your arse kicked for it. I hope everything is ok and keep us updated. Best wishes to Libby.

comment by Tseng Fu at 02:57 AM (GMT) on 7 May, 2006

But the waves run in.

comment by Bill Hooker at 03:26 AM (GMT) on 7 May, 2006

Hope the missus is in fine, arse-kicking fettle in no time.

comment by bruno at 07:35 AM (GMT) on 7 May, 2006

kind of funny shot man, :)

comment by Philippe at 08:19 AM (GMT) on 7 May, 2006

And I guess we'll have to "KEEP OUT" of your website for a few, but on a serious note: Best Wishes to your wife and familly, hope she gets better soon.
Kind Regards,

comment by Thierry at 09:00 AM (GMT) on 7 May, 2006

It's a good shot, as you usually do. Your site is a very great work.
Good wishes to you wife from France.
I hope everything's well today.

comment by tiberiu at 09:51 AM (GMT) on 7 May, 2006

Beyond images, your life.
A piece today, another one after a while. These little hints about you, and the ones you love make this site more than a collection of good photos.
I don't know you, but, because this site I care about you. So, all the best to your wife. I think you are a a charming couple.

Take care, and be inspired, as you are most of the times!

comment by navin harish at 11:45 AM (GMT) on 7 May, 2006

I may be sinking but you better keep out of here. Do you hear me?

comment by rhys at 12:21 PM (GMT) on 7 May, 2006

Like it. like one of those funny shots of pointless signs that people sometimes take e.g. 'if this sign is underwater do not park here', or I once saw a sign that simply said ' do not throw stones at this sign'.

I hope your wife feels better soon.

comment by shaped at 12:40 PM (GMT) on 7 May, 2006

nice shot. i like your keep out serie. the yellow color is nice, also the water's doing a nice job.
hope everything's ok with your wife!

comment by chiara at 01:06 PM (GMT) on 7 May, 2006

The series is really nice. Still my favourite of the series is #4.
Hope everything with your wife is ok.

comment by Jennifer at 01:37 PM (GMT) on 7 May, 2006

Hope all's well and back to normal soon.

comment by Peter - Wait-A-Second.de at 02:05 PM (GMT) on 7 May, 2006

cool shot...

comment by JD at 02:58 PM (GMT) on 7 May, 2006

IMHO take a well deserved break
and let her kick your ass for mentioning it, and you enjoy it

I think this is a great shot and quite funny
John washington mentioned something a while ago on his site, something along the lines of signs which just state the obvious.
Fantastic

comment by PlasticTV at 03:29 PM (GMT) on 7 May, 2006

Love the graphic property of the water. Best wishes Mrs Chromasia.

comment by Sysagent at 03:52 PM (GMT) on 7 May, 2006

Just love this series of images you did, the colours are just amazing David.

Thoughts go out to you and your family and I hope the Mrs gets better soon..

:-)

comment by El Jefe at 05:23 PM (GMT) on 7 May, 2006

I prefer photography keep out 4, is impressive, but I believe that this is

better image. I hope that everything goes well

comment by Marco at 06:28 PM (GMT) on 7 May, 2006

I visit your site everyday but I believe I´ve never posted a comment. This one is just to wish everything is ok with your wife. And couldn´t waste the oportunity to congratulate you for the great pictures you´ve been taking, they are marvelous. My best regards from Brazil.

comment by chris at 07:45 PM (GMT) on 7 May, 2006

Best wishes for you both.

comment by micki at 08:11 PM (GMT) on 7 May, 2006

Great colors, love the yellow against the blue!

Keeping your wife and the bunch of you all in my good thoughts and prayers.

comment by Jamey at 10:14 PM (GMT) on 7 May, 2006

Sorry to hear that your wife is ill and I hope she gets well soon. I know it's the internet and you don't know me, but if there's anything I can do, just say. That's probably a weird thing to type but it's genuine, in the rare event that I'm able to help in any way, shape or form.

comment by Amy at 11:43 PM (GMT) on 7 May, 2006

Ha ha. The term 'keeping things at bay" seems a bit funny right now...
I like the irony of this shot. Keep out wave! Yet, they can't really read.

I hope your wife feels well again soon and that it's nthing serious

comment by Ben at 12:37 AM (GMT) on 8 May, 2006

Very nicely done - love the colors.
& my best wishes to your wife!

comment by andres at 05:52 AM (GMT) on 8 May, 2006

I like the combination of yellow and blue.
Hope your wife gets better.

comment by Bernd at 09:24 AM (GMT) on 8 May, 2006

even it's another "keep out"-shot i still like it very much.

i hope your wife will be okay some time soon. please send her my best wishes!

comment by smo at 12:08 PM (GMT) on 8 May, 2006

All my best wishes to your wife. Hope she'll get better soon.

Concerning the photo: I just love the colors.

comment by Claudi at 01:38 PM (GMT) on 8 May, 2006

I hope that everything turns out ok. good luck!

comment by Kev at 04:40 PM (GMT) on 8 May, 2006

All my best to your wife; hopes she's ok and well soon.

comment by joe_ob at 04:44 PM (GMT) on 8 May, 2006

Sorry to hear your wife is ill. Best wishes to you all.

comment by m at 05:32 PM (GMT) on 8 May, 2006

Libby, Get well soon.

comment by toby at 08:00 PM (GMT) on 8 May, 2006

Best wishes to you and your wife. As the recent two shots demonstrate, your work never ceases to stimulate, provoke and engage. While I am a solid "chromasia" addict, please take care of yourself and your family before all else.

comment by rambohoho at 11:21 PM (GMT) on 8 May, 2006

this shot ist simmilar to one you shot earlier. i've seen it long time ago, can't remember which one. maybe the one in your about page when that page is still underconstruction.
i'd say this is a typical chromasia style shot. :)

comment by mooch at 01:23 AM (GMT) on 9 May, 2006

I really thought it not to be an issue as you played it down. I wish Libby and yourself well.

comment by f. d. rahman at 03:46 AM (GMT) on 9 May, 2006

its telling you to keep out, but you just can't seem to stay away. :o) I really like all the 'keep out' series.. you always find a way to make each of them different and special in their own sort of way.. very cool.

comment by f. d. rahman at 03:52 AM (GMT) on 9 May, 2006

oh I just read what you wrote.. I hope your wife feels better .. both my parents had surgeries and I've had many a niece and nephew.. so I know how scary, frustrating, & irksome it can be waiting around in a hospital. Best of luck and good health to you both.

comment by jezblog.com at 04:55 AM (GMT) on 9 May, 2006

the holding image has a kind of I hope its gonna be OK vibe....I know all of us are thinking that....again best wishes to you all...Cheers JC XX

comment by KPK at 07:23 AM (GMT) on 9 May, 2006

Take all the time you need, David! My best wishes for a quick and complete recovery to your wife.

comment by Sharla at 07:55 AM (GMT) on 9 May, 2006

Odd. No new pics and I'm just as content to check back each day to see how Libby is doing. In lieu of pics, please continue to post a short message keeping us informed. Thanks.

comment by dario at 11:09 AM (GMT) on 9 May, 2006

hope your wife is ok.

comment by Paul Courtney at 12:23 PM (GMT) on 9 May, 2006

Hi Dave,
Sorry to hear about Libby going to hospital. Pass on my best wishes for a speedy recovery, and take care of yourself and the rest of your family.

comment by Roberto at 12:45 PM (GMT) on 9 May, 2006

Hi dave, how you wife is going? I hope she is going better. I'll wait to hear some better news.

comment by Amit Goyal at 02:31 PM (GMT) on 9 May, 2006

Hi Dave,

Hows your wife? Any updates?

comment by CW at 04:03 PM (GMT) on 9 May, 2006

Sending good thoughts your way. Hope everything is okay.

comment by mdohoney at 07:33 PM (GMT) on 9 May, 2006

Your photos are lovely, I will check your blog daily.
But until I hear that Libby is well and home, I will be haunting you and sending good thoughts across the pond.
Hug the kids too.

comment by Ella & Sebastian at 08:56 PM (GMT) on 9 May, 2006

We sincerely hope your wife is well again.

comment by mattp at 09:15 PM (GMT) on 9 May, 2006

I'm glad to hear things are sounding better. I hope Libby has a speedy recovery. Best wishes to both of you.

comment by Vivek at 09:48 PM (GMT) on 9 May, 2006

I hope your wife gets better soon.

comment by Mark at 10:00 PM (GMT) on 9 May, 2006

David, I hope everything is ok. Your family is in our prayers

comment by cathy at 10:46 PM (GMT) on 9 May, 2006

This sign is well placed. This is surely a place one would want to keep away from. There's a certain amount of humor here, along with the gasp of danger.

comment by PhilB at 11:47 PM (GMT) on 9 May, 2006

All the best to Libby for a speedy recovery! ;-)

comment by Mike at 11:50 PM (GMT) on 9 May, 2006

I hope I express the thoughts of all here in that we all wish for the speedy return to health of your wife. I'm happy to see a pause in chromasia for as long as it takes.
My dad went into the Vic a few years ago and despite his symptoms and a barrage of tests they could find nothing wrong. Eventually he recovered on his own and has been fine since. It's not surprising they call medicine a 'practice', as often it's not an exact science.
Best wishes.

comment by obfuse at 01:01 AM (GMT) on 10 May, 2006

i really hope your wife gets better soon!
best wishes for both!

comment by Sandy at 01:23 AM (GMT) on 10 May, 2006

I stop by often but rarely leave comments. I mean I sound like a broken record....WoW, Stunning, You ROCk! Anyways..I have been thinking of your wife and I'm hoping she is on the mend. Best wishes to her and your family.

comment by Phototainable at 02:20 AM (GMT) on 10 May, 2006

I'm very glad to hear your wife is on the mend, you'll be out taking great shots in no time!

comment by Momin at 02:43 AM (GMT) on 10 May, 2006

You have great stuff! Hope your wife feels better.

comment by Kevin at 03:14 AM (GMT) on 10 May, 2006

best wishes for her man....don't worry about the photography right now - get your wife better.

comment by Lynn at 03:40 AM (GMT) on 10 May, 2006

Hope everything will go well with Libby.
God bless her. Don't worry....

comment by Gary at 04:07 AM (GMT) on 10 May, 2006

Glad to hear things are turning for the better

comment by kikko77 at 09:09 AM (GMT) on 10 May, 2006

best wishes for your wife

comment by cj at 09:53 AM (GMT) on 10 May, 2006

Glad to read the latest update. Get well soon.

comment by Chris Bamber at 11:25 AM (GMT) on 10 May, 2006

Pleased the latest update was better news. Your priorities are exactly where they should be. Many of us follow the site, but no-one expects new posts through times like these.
Best wishes to Libby, yourself and the kids!!

comment by Free Spirit at 01:19 PM (GMT) on 10 May, 2006

Best wishes to your wife and family - you'll be stronger together. Get well soon!

comment by kim at 01:19 PM (GMT) on 10 May, 2006

Best wishes for your wife and family, hope she's much better soon.

comment by emma at 01:37 PM (GMT) on 10 May, 2006

i love your keep out shots - they are so instantly recognisable as yours :) glad to hear the diagnosis is looking better for your wife, best wishes to you and your family.

comment by Jannine at 02:09 PM (GMT) on 10 May, 2006

Good to hear that it's not looking serious. My thoughts and prayers go to your wife for a quick and complete recovery, to you while you hold down the fort on your own, and to the kids who are probably needing extra hugs. God bless.

comment by Paul at 02:41 PM (GMT) on 10 May, 2006

Please ignore the photography and the site for as long as you need; your photography is beautiful, but your family is more beautiful still.

comment by mark [markmyshots] at 04:02 PM (GMT) on 10 May, 2006

Get some ice cream. That makes everything better :)

Seriously though, best wishes to your wife, Dave. I hope she gets well soon.

comment by MikesRightBrain at 05:17 PM (GMT) on 10 May, 2006

David-

So glad to hear that things are looking up. I hope that they continue to get better. Your family is in my thoughts.

comment by Jem at 06:21 PM (GMT) on 10 May, 2006

Best wishes to you and your wife like I said in the email Dave. don't worry about updating - we'll all still be here when you're ready to post again. Look after yourself, her and the kids in the meantime, they need you! *hugs*

comment by Heiko at 06:43 PM (GMT) on 10 May, 2006

My best wishes for you and your wife from the south of germany...

comment by Alex at 07:32 PM (GMT) on 10 May, 2006

My best wishes for you and your wife from Moscow.

comment by Jonathan Greenwald at 07:38 PM (GMT) on 10 May, 2006

David,

I really hope everything is OK or at the very least gets better very quickly.

I too will keep you and your wife in my thoughts.

comment by JM at 08:24 PM (GMT) on 10 May, 2006

My first comment on your blog, a great and inspiring place !
Like very much the colors and metaphore in this picture
as if the sea was telling us (the human world) to respect
her and our mother nature
My best wishes for you and your wife from Marseille in France

comment by Jonathan Fleck at 09:53 PM (GMT) on 10 May, 2006

Dave, take as much time as you guys need to look after the family. We'll miss your daily photos for a while, but your family is far more important, and we'll be here on the end of an RSS feed when you get back to posting.

comment by Jal at 10:25 PM (GMT) on 10 May, 2006

Hope your wish will get better soon. Look forward to your next photo!
You and your family in my prayers.

comment by Michael Ward at 11:06 PM (GMT) on 10 May, 2006


I hope your wife gets well soon David,

As I keep your site as my home page & thought something must have been wrong when I didn't see any new pics on a daily bases.

Best wishs from Michael one of your most inspired fans.

comment by Alejandra at 12:28 AM (GMT) on 11 May, 2006

My best wishes for you and your wife from Argentina.

comment by Maxine at 01:08 AM (GMT) on 11 May, 2006

As everybody...hope your wife is better and wish you all a superb health family week!

comment by Crumbling-Images at 01:31 AM (GMT) on 11 May, 2006

Great photo. Hope your wife feels better.

comment by Steve at 04:38 AM (GMT) on 11 May, 2006

Hang in there Bro, we'll be here keeping your spot warm so you can take care of her.

comment by phil at 07:42 AM (GMT) on 11 May, 2006

Very glad to hear Libby's back home. Looking forward to seeing more of your work in due course, but clearly you have set your priorities right.
Best wishes.

comment by Jouna at 08:01 AM (GMT) on 11 May, 2006

Greetings from Finland. Hoping to see new photos soon.

Hope your wive feels better.

comment by Axl at 08:40 AM (GMT) on 11 May, 2006

Happy thoughts from Italy, Florence. Life always goes up and down, "La vita è bella!"

comment by Terri at 08:52 AM (GMT) on 11 May, 2006

David hi, from one of your "Ghosting" visitors. I too wondered what was wrong, then I noticed 94 comments, so read the updates.

I'm glad the news from the hospital is better for you all. Keep smiling for the world is your picture oyster.

You and your young family are in my thoughts and I hope life returns to some normality soon. It's surprising how events like this reprioritise the important things in life..............

Take care

comment by eterisk at 01:25 PM (GMT) on 11 May, 2006

I am really sorry to hear about your wife and hope that everything turn out to the better.

comment by [mrc] at 01:58 PM (GMT) on 11 May, 2006

Hi Dave, this is my first comment oh chromasia, even if I visit you everyday, from Rome.

I'm sure that things will go better for you and your family, my best wishes for you and your wife, hope to hear from you soon.

comment by Lorbas at 04:21 PM (GMT) on 11 May, 2006

All the best for your wife!

comment by jlc at 06:00 PM (GMT) on 11 May, 2006

I hope that all will go well for you now. Protect well those which you love ;)

comment by Coa at 06:53 PM (GMT) on 11 May, 2006

Best wishes for wellnes of your wife, David!

comment by Seth at 07:22 PM (GMT) on 11 May, 2006

I love the keep out series. This one is great.

I'll pray for your wife.

comment by Trevor at 07:56 PM (GMT) on 11 May, 2006

Good luck!

Hope she's alright!

^Trevor

P.S. - I can't wait till you get thing back up and running... your photography is incredible!

comment by djn1 at 08:42 PM (GMT) on 11 May, 2006

Thanks everyone :-)

comment by Obleix at 03:47 AM (GMT) on 12 May, 2006

Get well Libby. My prayers are with you.

comment by Suby at 05:28 PM (GMT) on 12 May, 2006

Absolutely lovely shot. Very good

comment by urvi at 08:07 PM (GMT) on 14 May, 2006

I didn't think to check the comments for information regarding the gap till now- and I've been checking here regularly for the last several months. I hope your wife feels better and that the stress of this eases off for all those adjacent to her as well.