Boxing day hunt followers turn out in support in village of Exford in Somerset

Hunt supporters showed their strength in Exford, Somerset at the annual Boxing Day meet. The small village depends on hunting for it's livelihood and the meet is one of the most popular of the year. Photo by award winning photographer Guy Harrop

Melchior's traditional green chocolate santas prove a hit with chocolate lovers

Traditional green hand painted chocolate Father Christmas figures get checked by a swiss chocolatier at Melchior Chocolates, Devon. Sales of the traditional green santas have been in huge demand this Christmas as the festive period takes hold across the UK. Father Christmas was originally depicted in a green outfit and started appearing in red during a Coca-Cola advertising campaign in the 1930s. Photo by award winning pr and press photographer Guy Harrop

Hairy armadillo enjoys an early christmas present captured by leading westcountry press and PR photographer Guy Harrop

3 Year old Pedro the hairy armadillo gets in the festive spirit of christmas unwrapping a present at Exmoor Zoo, Devon. Hand reared Pedro who is 2 years old and fully grown weighing 4 kg,is one of only 3 hairy armadillos residing in the uk. The species normally native to South America are omnivores but have been called 'grave robbers' due to their burrowing and ability to eat everything sometimes even corpses and dead cattle. Photo by International award winning press and PR photographer Guy Harrop

Snowboarders in Devon make the most of snowfall as UK becomes gridlocked

As snow gridlocks the uk snowboarder Rob Whitney make the most of the first snowfall in north devon . Photo by International award winning press and PR photographer Guy Harrop

Nordmann Firs sell out across the UK

Christmas tree grower Louise Hobden, from Threemoor Farm, Bradworthy, Devon who has sold out of the sought after Nordmann firs. Photo by award winning westcountry press and pr photographer Guy Harrop

Nordmann fir tree shortage hits UK festive season as stocks sell out

For last minute shoppers Christmas 2009 may prove to be treeless as producers and importers of Nordmann firs are reporting dwindling numbers, selling out in the build up to Christmas. Imports of Nordmann Firs from Denmark have fallen sharply, normally some 2.5m Nordmann Firs are imported annually from Denmark, but this has fallen to just half a million this year due to the weakness of the pound. This weekend is expected to be the busiest of the year for Christmas tree sales across the UK. Photo by westcountry pr and press photographer Guy Harrop

Devon press photographer captures fantastic mrs Fox as she learns sign language

Partially deaf animal rescue expert Beth Tyler-King pictured with Milly the orphaned deaf fox who she has taught sign language at her home near Hartland, Devon. Photo by International award winning press and pr photographer Guy Harrop
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Devon press and PR photographer scoops 3 more International awards in 7 days

Westcountry Press and PR photographer Guy Harrop is celebrating success after scooping 3 International awards in the 2009 International Aperture awards. His images gained him 1 silver and 2 bronze awards in the International competition which attracts photographers worldwide. " This has been an important year for me as winning 3 more International awards shows my work continues to hit an International standard."

Royal Marines Fitness manual showcases Press and PR photographer Guy Harrop's army exercise images

The new Royal Marines Fitness physical training manual is just out which was photographed by International award winning press and PR photographer Guy Harrop. The assignment was shot over a few days with various backdrops, props and lighting - following a brief and tight deadlines. Guy, who has over 20 years photographic experience regularly shoots commissioned images across the world and having worked on several bestselling books, this project with the Royal Marines enabled Guy to use his skills in getting the images right first hand within the scheduled timeframe. The book is available at amazon. To view more of Guy's work please look at his website www.guyharrop.com

Fiona MacKeown, the mother of Scarlett Keeling in court charged with benefit fraud

Fiona MacKeown, the mother of Scarlett Keeling, leaves Barnstaple Magistrates court, Devon charged with obtaining over £50,000 benefit by deception. Photo by award winning press and pr photographer Guy Harrop