Re: Today in pictures
 

Finished early so took a walk from work to the parents house for brunch. I had a loaf inside my rucksack that I bought for 10p for such an occasion...

I walked through the ginnel where I saw some windily destruction incom photosphere Pics 5-6 I walked up chequers and made it onto the canal where I fed the ducks.... wait...no I didn't because this bad dude chased them away Pics 1-2 & 8 decided to take a photo of the canal bridge of which is an another incomplete photosphere Pic 7 and after a great brunch- I entered my nephews room where Lady now resides most of her days and snapped a couple of her. She's less moody when shes sleepy :D pics 3-4

Re: Today in pictures
 

Today in Pictures, a walk around Rhyddings Park, Ossy, when the wind was whistling under my flat cap in an attempt to remove it from my head.

1. Long shadows and a chilling wind, you wouldn't think its Spring.
2. A once proud monument from a man to his parents. Why has it been left to the ravages of time and vandals, should we not preserve these links with the past.
3. From a man in Los Angeles for his parents in Oswaldtwistle, there must be more to this than just an inscription.
4. Usually the busiest part of the park.
5. Its difficult keeping focus when you are climbing over the cargo net.
6. I have often walked past this cross without really noticing it.
7. I don't know why I stopped at this point today.
8. Sometimes history passes you by and sometimes you pass by without really looking.
9. The rain is on its way again, time to leg it.

Re: Today in pictures
 

So's my Emma ... here she is cat-ching some sun in the window.:D

Re: Today in pictures
 

Today in Pictures, Spring Wood, still very little colour around, but I did find a few bright corners.

1. A few patches of Wood Anemone's are putting up a few flower heads.
2. I didn't expect to find any fungi at this time of year, but the one I found was a big un.
3. A small hint from nature of what is to come, and why it is called Bluebell Wood.
4. Some sections are still in Winter mode.
5. I am already visualising shots when the bluebells are in full flow.
6. However back to the present, rain and low cloud are the order of the day.
7. Longridge Fell on the left, with Clitheroe under heavy rain on the right.
8. You can just see the clouds scraping through the trees, you can feel the moisture when you breath, that, and the wet socks.
9. There is a small pond in the centre of the woods, not very spectacular, but as you know I am drawn to moist experiences.
10. There are a few cherry trees amongst the other trees, but they are lost in the mix.

That brought to an end today's walk on the wet side, but a mental note to return when the Bluebells are at full throttle to snap the pictures I have in mind

Re: Today in pictures
 

Thanks davemac - a nice teaser of things to come, and great photos too. Massive mushies!

Re: Today in pictures
 

This is for all those with decent camera skills/equipment...


...don't forget it's suppose to be a "blood moon" tonight and I'd love to see some images (if possible).

Re: Today in pictures
 

Nothing doing with all the cloud, I think gremlin has an infra red camera, I think they can take pictures through clouds.

Re: Today in pictures
 

looks that way g,I was really hoping to take/see some great pics too :(

Re: Today in pictures
 

Today in Pictures, one of those days when I was playing out, and didn't want to go home for my tea, so I didn't.

1. Calf Hey reservoir from half way up a hill.
2. Another of the reservoir at sea level, well reservoir level really.
3. This path once linked all the small holdings together, there are stone mounds all along this path.
4. The wet bit is the second reservoir, Ogden.
5. The tree that has been shaped by the environment.
6. There are many streams feeding into the reservoir system.
7. Walls and gate posts are dotted about the area.
8. This Lichen grows in abundance on the trees around here, there are too many to be specific as to variety, best guess Reindeer Lichen.
9. Another of those random walls that don't make sense now, but must have done when the area was densely populated.
10. And finally Calf Hey from the top end, When I arrived just after 2pm the area was mucked up with folk, now at 5.30pm there are very few, so it must be time for me to go as well, but today was just a pleasure to be out, and in one of my favourite areas, so as I head home I am tired but with lifted spirits.

Re: Today in pictures
 

Attachment 48029Attachment 48030Attachment 48031Attachment 48032Attachment 48033Attachment 48034Attachment 48035
A play about with my new lens in our garden

Re: Today in pictures
 

Beautiful day so took a walk up the coppice and snapped a few..

Oh dear the last one is a selfie.. though not of the ordinary kind

Re: Today in pictures
 

Today in Pictures was a walk down to the river, it was a slow walk there and back as I kept stopping to take in the view of the rolling fields.

1. The fields now contain Sheep with their Lambs.
2. I think because my dog has a bit of a look of a sheep they come over to investigate rather than run away.
3. Pendle Hill is always present.
4. Rolling fields are a feature of this walk.
5. A clear blue sky gives bold shadows.
6. It looks like over there the sky is not as blue.
7. Soon this view will be framed by the greenery on the trees.
8. And here we are at the wet bit.
9. Now the weather is taking up it is time to start dipping it in the water again.
10. Pushing off from the bank I couldn't help but think, it would be nice if I had a boat.

Re: Today in pictures
 

the sheep seem happy enough to have their photo snapped

Re: Today in pictures
 

A selection of photos from a short walk yesterday - was having a practice at close-ups!

Re: Today in pictures
 

April 6th 1945, the liberation of Oldenzaal Holland took place by British & Canadian troops. The "Keep them rolling" re-enactment group celebrated that event today.

Motorcycle outriders, MP's & Infantry (x2) - Jeeps & trailers (x2) - Fordson WOT6 of the British Armoured Corp - M5 (half track) Personnel carrier - Maxson M45 Anti Aircraft 50. Cal Quad (Meat grinder) - British Sexton II SPG (self propelled gun) - The ubiquitous Sherman - M5A1 Stuart T8 reccon veh.

Re: Today in pictures
 

A stroll along the Lancaster Canal today in the mist
Attachment 48076Attachment 48077Attachment 48078Attachment 48079Attachment 48080Attachment 48082Attachment 48083Attachment 48084

Re: Today in pictures
 

Great pics Dave

Re: Today in pictures
 

Cheers for that Frank. :)

Re: Today in pictures
 

Gotta love those Dutch ... they don't forget. Every year they send thousands of tulip bulbs to Ottawa ... And when I was last in Holland wearing my "I AM CANADIAN" t-shirt I met lots of folks who wanted to buy me a beer.:D

Luv pic #9 ... great photo of the Ronson.;) There are still a couple of them on display at CFB Kingston. Here's one. I took this a couple of years back.

Re: Today in pictures
 

Never, the history is passed on through the generations unerringly. And like you, when visiting we were always greeted with friendship & Beers in continuing gratitude for the sacrifices of our forefathers. :)

Re: Today in pictures
 

Had a wander or two up Pendle Hill this weekend. Feel free to correct me if i`m wrong with the bird species.

1&2. A Meadow Pipit, noisy & fast little sods when flying.
3. The low fog made for some lovely views.
4. Even the dogs liked them.
5. I think.
6. Looking down towards Pendleton.
7. The busiest bit, from the steps coming up from Barley to the summit.
8. Loads of meadow pipits just took off in a big flock, I wonder what could have spooked them.
9&10. The probable answer to 8, a Peregrine Falcon, my first sighting of one and hopefully not the last.

Re: Today in pictures
 

Had a wander round my garden this weekend.

Then did my stint in the Blind Society shop in the Arndale. It was not worth opening.

Re: Today in pictures
 

Interesting shots above the clouds.

Re: Today in pictures
 

Today in Pictures, Spring is creeping up on Foxhill Bank.

1. The early cherries are almost full out.
2. And the Butterbur are just poking there heads out close to the water.
3. Marsh Marigold.
4. Wood anemone.
5. A fungi thrown in for good measure.
6. Pussy Willows are just opening.
7. Another Cherry taking in the sun.
8. Tinker Brook as it takes a turn around the edge of the area.
9. A low sun is still giving long shadows.
10. The shrubs are just starting to leaf up.

Re: Today in pictures
 

Some stunning shots all round gpick.

I would put 1 and 2 down as a Skylark.


The RSPB: Skylark

Re: Today in pictures
 

Thanks for sharing.

Re: Today in pictures
 

Thanks Stevie.:alright:

Re: Today in pictures
 

Attachment 48111Attachment 48112Attachment 48113Attachment 48114Attachment 48115Attachment 48116Attachment 48117Attachment 48118Attachment 48119

Entwistle Res

Re: Today in pictures
 

This I think is one half of a Sundog.Taken tonight about 6 45pm.It was faintly visible at Accrington at 7 o clockish.
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu...os/halo22.html

Re: Today in pictures
 

Today in Pictures is a mish mash of the last two days, and snaps taken when I could.

1. Giant Marestails are busting through the grass.
2. The sun is bringing stuff out.
3. I am drawn to the colour of this cherry, there are not many early Cherries this colour in the area.
4.I will probably take a few more snaps before they fade for the year.
5. Marsh Marigold as it starts to cover the area under the trees.
6. They close up as the sun goes down.
7. You are not supposed to snap these, I could wet the bed now.
8. It will be a long time before conkers are on the branches.
9. Not sure what the reasoning is for the placement, but people have been learning wood craft.
10. A host of golden................Marsh Marigolds.

Re: Today in pictures
 

Attachment 48135Attachment 48136Attachment 48137Attachment 48138Attachment 48139Attachment 48140Attachment 48141Attachment 48142Attachment 48143Attachment 48144

Watergrove Res

Re: Today in pictures
 

Lovely signs of Spring! Number 10 is particularly special. Welcome back Dianne :)

Re: Today in pictures
 

Nice shots DiG :)

Re: Today in pictures
 

Number 3 is special for me :)

Re: Today in pictures
 

Well done gPick! That mist was spooky for sure - I loved seeing the doggies reactions :)

Re: Today in pictures
 

Interesting 'wildlife' in your garden, Gremlin :)
Not much traffic over here for our artisans co-op either.

Re: Today in pictures
 

Really beautiful - nice depth of field on the blossom shots (I think that's what it's called?)

Re: Today in pictures
 

Today in Pictures a slightly disappointing walk, Hameldon Woods, another of my walks that scramble bikes have churned up.

1. More of a day of wet bits, and close ups.
2. To early in the year for professional moistness.
3. So more of a practice.
4. I have a leg on either side of the bank, its a good job I am twelve foot tall.
5. Still very bare looking.
6. The leaves are just responding to the early warmth.
7. But not on a widespread basis.
8. If you look at the bauble closely you will see they have printed a short fat chap on it.
9. Time for a last splash.
10. I will return when the bluebells are out, and hope the scramblers have moved on.

Re: Today in pictures
 

It is, and well spotted.

Re: Today in pictures
 

I know I haven't been very active on this thread lately....but here are my offerings for today.
1) A hand made 'Thank You' card for a very nice lady called Joy.
2&3) these are Celandines I think...Davemac will correct me if I am wrong
4&5 Canada Geese....on the canal bank at Clayton
6,7 & 8 are blossoms of some description.......flowers on the tree but no foliage as yet.....come on Dave, put me out of my misery and tell me what this is.

All apart from number one were taken on my trip down to the post office.
Number one...well, that one...... I made myself.(puffed up with pride)

Re: Today in pictures
 

It's good to see folk are getting out and about again,now,Usually I'd go with flower shots etc as one of my faves but that card looks lovely.
You have every right to be proud after seeing the effort put into your hobby,well done :)

Re: Today in pictures
 

Attachment 48165Attachment 48166Attachment 48167Attachment 48168Attachment 48169Attachment 48170Attachment 48171Attachment 48172Attachment 48173Attachment 48174

A short stroll along the Ribble Way as it was not a very clear day

Re: Today in pictures
 

Last question first, early flowering cherry, they look wild and not a cultivated variety.
First question, they are indeed celandine, lesser celandine to give it its full title, also referred to as marsh marigold or pilewort due to it being used to treat piles. A little known fact it was Wordsworth's favourite plant and not daffodils, he wrote many a poem to them, and had them carved on his tomb. And who said this thread wasn't educational.

Re: Today in pictures
 

There are a couple of these on the hill where Ma lives and himself has been asking me what they were....I told him that I didn't know, but that I knew a man who did...so thank you for that information.
As for the Celandine, at least it shows that I was listening when Miss Butterworth took us on 'nature rambles' all those years ago.
Yes....you can certainly learn a lot on Accyweb.

Re: Today in pictures
 

Off work, More nice weather. Took a walk to the parents house to pick some horses out of the hat.

#1-2 Picked up some bread from a friends mum and fed the geese on the way there

#3-4 Mum&Dad had some bread that was going, so I fed the swan on the way home, then #5 I took a picture of the barge

#6-7 Was testing out the lens-blur option, a new feature on google-camera

#8 Incomplete photosphere up Jacksons

#9 Agreed to meet my housemate at asda, I was early so snapped this complete-photosphere that makes for strange viewing in this format

#10 Incomplete photosphere that shows that up-close to objects/surfaces does not make the knitting of photographs an easy task for google-camera

Re: Today in pictures
 

A few pics (1-4) from a wander up Pendle Hill where I bumped into DaveMac (it was bound to happen evetually), good to meet you Dave, and last pic is from a short detour later down towards the river.

Re: Today in pictures
 

Oh what lovely shots. Very atmospheric. Can't pick a favourite, they are all good.

Re: Today in pictures
 

Today in Pictures, as Mr g. said we bumped into one another on the edge of the Craggs on Pendle, always nice to put a face to a keyboard. I notice our pictures are very similar, I suppose if we are on the same route, the output must be similar.

1. Looking down at Sabden.
2. Some semi circular wall, perhaps for sheep to shelter, or shepherds.
3. The Craggs in the distance, and a wall vanishing over the hill.
4. The last time I stood here there was snow.
5. I didn't know it at the time but I snapped an Accy Webber.
6. Where the land meets the sky.
7. A cairn that changes in size and shape every time I walk passed it, Churn Clough at the bottom.
8. The fast moving clouds are changing the colours constantly.
9. Just climbed over that style, and now I am stood in the wet bit to take a snap.
10. A well weathered fence post, it could have been here for many years.

Today in pictures
 

You're very lucky, any closer and your camera may have been damaged irreparably.
I think I owe daisy and duke a biccy each, they seem to be walking to heel there.

Re: Today in pictures
 

I like them all, but number four's a favourite :)

Re: Today in pictures
 

All great, but number six for me :)

Re: Today in pictures
 

Today it was wet and windy, it's no surprise that when I got home my knickers were wet, as was most other things, Calf Hey, Grane Road. Also there was no other soul about, strange that.

Re: Today in pictures
 

Thanks :) Had a succession of problems recently which meant abbandoning the photos for a while. Hopefully will get back fully into the swing of things again soon.

Re: Today in pictures
 

Love your reflection in the bauble Dave - pink is definitely your colour ;)

Re: Today in pictures
 

What a pleasant coincidence! While you were looking at the same subjects you have both got your own very personal take on them in the final results. A photographer's signature style I suppose. Great photos by both.:)

Re: Today in pictures
 

A selection of (mostly) winged-things.

The last photo is a huge lizard (about 1 foot long) which is quite rare, know as a Rammaro locally because of the green colour like copper oxide (Rame is copper in Italian) - a pensioner in the local village called me to take the photos - he has a number who live in his garden! http://www.bpo-natura.de/en/index.php?id=124

Re: Today in pictures
 

Wonderful shots, Dianne :)

Re: Today in pictures
 

Fantastic skies.

Re: Today in pictures
 

Just a quick update on the snowdrops and their blue buddies.:D

Re: Today in pictures
 

Last month's Sunday Flea Market/Antiques market in Cremona. First shot is vintage too - the beautiful 1938 Roll's Royce I came across shortly before the market in my local village, Castelnuovo del Zappa. Note the amazing polish on the body-work.

Re: Today in pictures
 

I'd really enjoy having a good root around that market! :)

Re: Today in pictures
 

The Rolls Royce has a Caithness registration. It's a long way from it's original home.

Re: Today in pictures
 

How can you tell that Gremlin? I wonder if the owner knows?

I only had a few words with him - he was taking the car for a spin with his mechanic (wife in the back). First time out after restoration and he said it was from 1938. Do you know what model it is too?

Re: Today in pictures
 

I just had a look on internet and think it could be the model known as The Wraith...

Re: Today in pictures
 

It is a 1937 Rolls Royce 25/30 and if the owner had let you look inside this is what you would have seen.

Re: Today in pictures
 

This is a 38 Wraith.
Thanks to the Rolls Royce web site for all the photos.

Re: Today in pictures
 

Drop dead gorgeous imho :)

Re: Today in pictures
 

Just the one from me today. I had a 10mm lens professionally cleaned and decided to try it out on the upper floor of the Arndale car park. It's a wide angle without the fish eye effect, useful for groups in wedding photos and similar.

Re: Today in pictures
 

Accrington Library including some of the photo walls in the exhibition.
I would have taken more of the photo walls, but my battery was exhausted. I normally have a spare, but not today!
First four are panels in the stained glass window.
Number 5 Has Dianne's submission on it
The last picture is the winning entry.

Re: Today in pictures
 

heres me with my two pics...pink_kitty & seagulled

Re: Today in pictures
 

there were a lot of very good pictures on display. I didn't care much for any of the top ten placed by the judges.
I wondered what criteria they had used to decide on the merit of the pictures.
A beautifully executed picture of a bird of prey...flying, has to beat a static unlit light bulb.

That said, it must have been a monumental task to choose the winners.

Re: Today in pictures
 

If we had worn name badges I would have known who you were, I was stood next to you when this shot was taken.

Re: Today in pictures
 

Yes, that would have been good...name badges....even just sticky little labels.
I t would have been lovely to meet the photographers and know who they were.

Re: Today in pictures
 

Thanks for your photos Margaret and Markuze - one of my photos is on them - at least I know how it looks "in print"! (The snowy photo with blue sky - lowest on the display).

I was so undecided about what to send - maybe I stayed with something a little too banal - given that an unlit light-bulb was a merit-worthy subject :D

Re: Today in pictures
 

Just a few photos for Dianne with notes from the garages who worked on it.

Re: Today in pictures
 

Just realised you'd seen it was my photo - thanks so much Margaret - obviously I won't make it over to see the display but it is nice to see where mine was!

I wasn't sure about the winning entry at first sight, from what I can see in your photo - I'm sure it involves great technique but it is a bit clinical and "cold" !

Re: Today in pictures
 

That's amazing Russell - how did you find all that out? I am keeping it on the off-chance I see the car and it's owner again - just in case they don't know!

Thank-you so much :)

Re: Today in pictures
 

just type the registration into Google and look for Vandpcars and there are dozens of photo and copies of all the work done on it.

Re: Today in pictures
 

I couldn't see the other one......it was Davemac who pointed out your pic to me.
I will go again and see if I can spot your other one....and I will take pics of my favourites.
There were print outs of which pics belonged to who, but they were quite difficult to follow.

Maybe next year they will do it differently.

Re: Today in pictures
 

I went to RAF Coningsby today, hoping to see the new Battle of Britain Typhoon, but its not finished yet and locked away out of sight.:mad:
Anyway, there were some Typhoons out and about including some from the Italian Air Force.

Re: Today in pictures
 

Impressive pictures.
But planes are a 'boy' thing aren't they?

Re: Today in pictures
 

Yes, probably, but when we went to Southport airshow last year the mrs loved it mostly, she didn`t really like the helicopters much.

Re: Today in pictures
 

Yes, but shoes win...though they aren't very exciting photographically:D

Re: Today in pictures
 

Don`t get me started on clothes and shoe shopping http://www.jonrb.com/emoticons/banghead.gif

Re: Today in pictures
 

Ok..... I won't!

Re: Today in pictures
 

Good pictures Gp24, how is it you can get so close without the MOD plod feeling your collar? :eek:

Re: Today in pictures
 

was tedsitting yesterday .. so went for a wander over sherfin, worsley park and hud hey ...

Re: Today in pictures
 

Thanks Dave, the runway is very close to the perimeter fence, and one very nice chap there let me share his steps.

Re: Today in pictures
 

I have to admit I would be in like Flynn if I was close enough to get shots like that.....even though I am not a big fan of military aircraft....I know that others are big fans.....and it would be good for them to be able to see the pictures.

Re: Today in pictures
 

Great set of photos - a few favourites 2,3,4,6 and 9!

Re: Today in pictures
 

Nice varied selection which capture spring. Love the sheep with all those lams - can imagine her sending them off to play after a telling off!

Re: Today in pictures
 

It's Springtime.
Attachment 48300Attachment 48301Attachment 48302Attachment 48303Attachment 48304Attachment 48305Attachment 48306Attachment 48307Attachment 48308Attachment 48309

Re: Today in pictures
 

Went for a walk around Aysgarth today.

Re: Today in pictures
 

Spectacular wet bits.

Re: Today in pictures
 

Yes, very impressive waterfalls. Love that dragon and my namesake in number 1. ;) Looks like an interesting place to go walking - is it far from Accrington?

Today in pictures
 

3 hour round trip, the waterfalls are where they filmed the fight between Robin Hood and little john in Robin Hood prince of thieves.

Re: Today in pictures
 

Yesterday we went to Southport.....so here are a few pics.
1) Little girl about to demolish a sand pie.
2) the shadow of me taking pics.
3) Lightbulbs seem to be very much in vogue right now.
4) warning post and reflection.
5-7 Pictures of a wedding card I have been asked to make.....finished it today.
8) can't have too many lightbulbs.
9) Post with reflection and shadow...now that's really arty farty.

Re: Today in pictures
 

I went on a short walk for the first time in ages today (am picking up after a bout of bronchitis) - dusted off my camera but forgot to put in the memory card. The internal memory only holds 8/9 photos on the settings I had... Nothing too exciting but it was nice to get out again after a long pause for one reason or another.

My favourites are no 6 and number 7 which is subtitled "Latest fashion for Adam and Eve" - some new fig leafs ;)

Re: Today in pictures
 

everything looks very spring like over there.
Love the butterfly pics.
haven't seen any butterflies here yet, Just some very fat bees.

Re: Today in pictures
 

One was missing! Was too late to edit into post above...