Monday, February 28, 2005
Making the most of the light
Today was one of those days that you just had to make the most of the light available.
So I headed down to Walden Pond near Concord, Massachusetts.
Walden Pond is a National Historic Landmark and is considered the birthplace of the conservation movement.
The only colour in a monochromatic landscape I could find today was the occasional leaf still hanging precariously to the branch of a tree.
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Sunday, February 27, 2005
Birthday Present
People always ask what did you get for your birthday?
Well one present was two model trains from my Mam – They are both Athearn Genesis SD70 MAC model trains in BNSF Heritage 2 livery.
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One Moment in Time
Taking a photograph is not about equipment, how old you are or even where you are in the world,
It’s about capturing a specific moment in time and using the light available at that moment to its best effect.
So the photograph above, taken on my birthday using a cheap digital camera, was taken by my 7 year old nephew Max.
He clicked at just the right moment
Saturday, February 26, 2005
Another World Away
I am now another world away in Lexington, Massachusetts, USA.
Just outside Lexington is the Battle Road, with its connections to the start of the American Revolution and along side it the famous Hartwell Tavern, a restored 18th-century tavern.
The tavern dates from 1775 and is one of a hand full of buildings that remain from this era.
Today’s picture is a timeless view taken whilst the snow is still on the ground.
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Friday, February 25, 2005
Iceland - in just two hours
I had a 4 hour lay over in Iceland today, en route to the USA.
As we came into land it was clear that the weather was great with plenty of winter sun and crisp blue skis
So I persuaded a taxi driver to take me on a quick two hour trip around some of the local sights.
The fishing boats are in the harbour at Hafnir, the church is one of the oldest on the island and the Blue Lagoon is easily the most photographed site in all of Iceland.
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Thursday, February 24, 2005
Time to escape
On Friday I am booked to fly from Glasgow to Boston at 11:00am.
Normally I would get up early and drive, which takes around three hours.
I the light of the snow that had already fallen and the forecasted snow that was still to come, I tried to escape today
When I left I discovered some roads still closed with snow drifting from hedgerow to hedgerow.
I found a recently ploughed road and headed for the A66 which is one of the main east west routes across the Pennines.
I needed to get across to the west and pick up the M6 and M74 to Glasgow.
This road, as you can see from the photographs, was closed, so I turned round and went the long way round via Scotch Corner, Newcastle and Carlisle.
A three hour journey took 6 hours but at least I am now at the airport, in a hotel and ready for tomorrow’s flight.
And I got to take some pictures!
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Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Worse to come
Yes it’s still snowing, the schools are closed and the local TV news is leading with the headline there’s worse to come
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Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Christmas?
Here in Caldwell, North Yorkshire, its beginning to look a lot like Christmas even thought its mid way thru February.
Time 10:58am 22/02/05 Shutter 1/750 Aperture F13 Focal Length 46mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n
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Monday, February 21, 2005
Snow Continues
The snow is continuing to fall here in Caldwell, North Yorkshire.
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Sunday, February 20, 2005
Snow hits the East Coast
As snow continues to fall along the East Coast of England the Met Office is saying it is the most snow some areas have seen in years.
Here in Stockton on Tees we awoke to a landscape transformed by the overnight snow.
Even as I write the snow is continuing to fall
Here in Stockton on Tees we awoke to a landscape transformed by the overnight snow.
Even as I write the snow is continuing to fall
Saturday, February 19, 2005
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway steam gala weekend is always a great day out.
Below is a small selection of images that give you a flavour of the day.
Below is a small selection of images that give you a flavour of the day.
Friday, February 18, 2005
Accident, A1, North Yorkshire
Whenever I am on the road I always listen to Radio Five Live to keep in touch with the travel news.
So I already knew of the problems on the A1 in North Yorkshire and steered well clear of it.
Instead I found an over bridge on a local back road to take some pictures of the chaos.
The long queue on the south bound carriageway was caused by drivers looking at the accident rather than concentrating on their driving
Time 16:09pm 18/02/05 Shutter 1/500 Aperture F6.3 Focal Length 500mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n
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Staithes, North Yorkshire, England
Today was my first ever visit to the fishing village of Staithes which is famous for its associations with Captain Cook.
The little harbour, colourful fishing boats and higgledy-piggledy cottages with red pan tiled roofs is very photogenic
Time 14:08pm 18/02/05 Shutter 1/180 Aperture F9.5 Focal Length 35mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n
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Whitby, North Yorkshire
I always enjoy visiting the North Yorkshire fishing town of Whitby.
The harbour, fishing boats, lobster pots and white painted houses provide a wide range of subjects to photograph.
Time 12:11pm 18/02/05 Shutter 1/350 Aperture F5.6 Focal Length 155mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n
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Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Sunset, Ullswater, Cumbria
The final afterglow of the setting sun reflected in the lake.
Time 17:31pm 15/02/05 Shutter 1/60 Aperture F5.6 Focal Length 32mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n
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Setting sun reflected in the lake.
Time 17:10pm 15/02/05 Shutter 1/90 Aperture F9.5 Focal Length 28mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n
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Water Texture
The reflection of the blue sky on the lake creates a great wayer texture effect.
Time 16:00pm 15/02/05 Shutter 1/180 Aperture F6.3 Focal Length 300mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n
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Ullswater Lake, Cumbria
More dramatic clouds and winter light on Ullswater Lake, Cumbria
Time 15:17pm 15/02/05 Shutter 1/350 Aperture F11 Focal Length 120mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n
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Ullswater Lake, Cumbria
Dramatic clouds and winter light on Ullswater Lake, Cumbria
Time 14:35pm 15/02/05 Shutter 1/180 Aperture F13 Focal Length 28mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n
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Ullswater Lake, Cumbria
Ullswater is the second largest of Cumbria’s lakes at 7.5 miles long, 0.75 miles wide and 205ft deep.
The lake is always a good source of subjects to photograph and I always enjoy my visits.
Time 13:47pm 15/02/05 Shutter 1/90 Aperture F13 Focal Length 180mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n
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Saturday, February 12, 2005
Spring is in the Air
One of the first signs of spring is the arrival of the first snowdrops.
Time 10:26am 12/02/05 Shutter 1/350 Aperture F6.3 Focal Length 70mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n
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Sunday, February 06, 2005
Self Portrait
A self portrait including my famous red fleece.
Time 11:06am 06/02/05 Shutter 1/180 Aperture F6.5 Focal Length 70mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n
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Friday, February 04, 2005
Wedding Flowers
I visited South Wales today to be official photographer at the wedding of my friends Steve and Helen’s daughter Sarah to Tanyo.
We all had a great day and the wedding pictures weren’t too bad either.
Time 14:12pm 04/02/05 Shutter 1/60 Aperture F11 Focal Length 300mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n
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Snowdonia in the rain
Another challenging day, photographically speaking, with little in the way of light.
It was actually raining when I took this picture in the spectacular Llanberis Pass near Snowdon, North Wales.
I hope this inspires you to take your camera out with you …what ever the weather.
Time 13:42pm 04/02/05 Shutter 1/45 Aperture F8 Focal Length 28mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n
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Thursday, February 03, 2005
Concorde G-BOAC
Today I paid my first ever visit to the excellent aviation viewing park at Manchester Airport, the UK's third busiest airport.
Manchester Airport is the proud host of Concorde G-BOAC which is displayed on a bespoke replica runway.
On 19 December 1985, G-BOAC travelled at 1,488 mph, the highest recorded ground speed for a commercial airliner
Time 14:40pm 03/02/05 Shutter 1/250 Aperture F6.7 Focal Length 170mm
Camera Kodak DCS Pro slr/n
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