A long time ago I was loaned a sword. It’s sat in my care for some time without me ever taking a photo of it. It wasn’t that I didn’t like the subject, I’m fascinated by swords – Personally I think the world lost some of its beauty and honour when we stopped muzzle loading.

I didn’t take a photo of it because I was scared or it. It truly is a thing of beauty. It probably deserves a better still life photographer than me to do it justice.

But since I need to give it back, I decided I needed to try. And for the next few nights I will try, try and try again.

Thanks for kicking my arse on this Geoff.