Tidal Bell sounds out across Appledore

The first completed bell, part of 12 bells to be dotted around the uk coastline chimes as the tide comes in at Appledore, Devon. The bells made by artist Marcus Vergette are part of a National Art Project and rang for the first time to coincide with Apledore Visual arts festival which runs until the end of the weekend. Photo by freelance south west pr photographer Guy Harrop

Lundy Royal visit

Westcountry pr photographer Guy Harrop captures the Earl and Countess of Wessex during their Royal visit to Lundy island off the North Devon coast

Britain's Got Talent Merlin bets £50 on himself at bookies

Escapologist star Merlin, from North Devon has backed himself to win the ITV reality show Britain's Got Talent. The Westcountry Houdini has placed £50 on himself winning despite the odds being 50-1 . He was pictured outside Ladbrokes in Bideford by Westcountry pr photographer Guy Harrop who was commissioned to do the photographs.

Royal visit for Lundy Island

 Lundy island prepares for first Royal visit since the Queen, Prince Philip and Prince Edward visited in 1977. The Earl and Countess of Wessex will meet the islanders to see for themselves what makes Lundy an important SSI conservation site. Lundy is norse for "Puffin island", the emblem of the north Devon island which is the only Nature Marine Reserve in the UK. Pictured is a puffin with a mouthful of sandeels by devon pr photographer Guy Harrop

Exciting North Devon Festival photos captured by pr photographer Guy Harrop

North Devon festival photographer Guy Harrop showcases some of the exciting events he captured during 2008 ahead of this years festival which run throughout June 2009 across north Devon.

Cowfights continue traditions in Swiss Alps

Herens cows battle each other to be La Reine des Reines (the queen of queens) in a Traditional Swiss cowfight in Hauderes high in the Valais region of Switzerland. The tradition held every year, decides which winning cow leads the herd to the pastures and despite it agressive appearance the competitions are more of a locking of horns and shoving match. Photo by devon pr photographer Guy Harrop

hundreds line streets to welcome home troops

North Devon based commando logistic regiment troops parading through barnstaple town centre, North Devon. Picture by www.guyharrop.com

Troops return home parade

Aerial view of westcountry based commando logistic regiment (clr) troops parading through barnstaple town centre, north Devon. Picture by www.guyharrop.com

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English National Sheepdog Trial returns after 10 years

The English National Sheepdog trials returns to the west country for the first time in 10 years and north devon pr photographer Guy Harrop covered the launch at Castle Hill, Filleigh. The event will be held over the weekend of Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd august and will also feature a Devon country fayre run by the North Devon Hospice. Guy's unique previous experience working with world renowned shepherd David Kennard proved invaluable to achieve the commissioned shots for the launch.

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First days of spring

6 week old baby Deryn Palmer from North Devon falls asleep amongst yellow daffodils as the 20th march officially marks the start of spring. She was pictured by devon pr photographer Guy Harrop in a specially commissioned chocolate egg made by Swiss chocolatier Carlo Melchior