A tricky photo to take with a ball just being returned by the conveyor mechanism.

Paul does a little celebration dance.

Chris considers which ball to use next.

Jamie lines up for a bowl.

Chris takes a go at a tricky shot.

Plenty of waiting around between goes, always a bit dull.

Top quality bowling shoes.

Jamie takes a moment to meditate on the action he is about to perform.

Chris makes an enthusiastic shot.

Described by Paul as a "flamingo on ice".

Paul tries stealing some of my beer, and I'm not even sure what Jamie is doing.

Paul bowls.

Clown shoes all round.

Jamie practices his micro skillz on the control panel.

I'm not sure exactly what I'm doing with my face here. Very odd.

An impressive score sheet. No digital manipulation of this photograph has taken place, it is a real print-out from the Hollywood Bowl Bristol.

Half way through our visit they turned on the UV lights for some reason. However this is known to cause the sensors detecting the pins to malfunction. Meaning the score system missed several spares.

After contemplation, Jamie takes the tricky shot.