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maxthecollie 08-09-2014 08:38
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A few visitors to our garden plus one of the garden guardian.

mobertol 08-09-2014 08:40
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Love that Robin singing it's socks off! Nice butterflies and of course that photogenic doggie... ;)

gpick24 08-09-2014 08:43
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Looks a lovely place - did you go diving too?
That is me. Did 2 scuba and 1 snorkel. There were thousands of fish but we weren`t allowed to take cameras on the scuba dives. I had to buy these photos.

Gremlin 08-09-2014 09:10
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You learn something every day, thanks for the info gents.

My uncle learn to fly in Canada during the war. He returned home after the war and after getting married he returned to Canada and has been there ever since.
Both him and Hilda are still alive and I sent him the Lancaster photos.

They live top of Gore road RR2 Kingston Eric.

Gremlin 08-09-2014 09:14
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I returned from my evening refreshments at about 9PM and the 400mm lens I used for the Lancaster photos was still on the Nikon so I popped it through the window and snapped the moon, I didn't bother with a tripod but if it is as clear tonight I will use a 800mm lens and tripod. Maybe see the flag the Yanks are supposed to have left there.

Gremlin 08-09-2014 11:02
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Interesting place -like the look of the harbour and especially that steam-boat.
Especially that steam boat..

Turtle 08-09-2014 16:58
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A few snaps from this weekend. The weather had changed from 30 degree heat and nasty humidity on Friday to a nice sunny crisp day on Saturday - after some pretty dramatic storms. The farmers market was in full swing in my little town. I also passed a field full of flowers - I must go back there for a proper look soon. Not so sure about the fries, though :eek:

Gremlin 08-09-2014 17:27
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I often wondered what the green light was below the Accrington wind turbines so I went up with the camera, still with the long lens, and popped a few shots off through the car window.
A quick shot through the other window and there was Great Harwood, no sign of Oswaldtwistle in the valley.
Just so you won't think I had given up on the infra red camera I took it with me and shot a couple of frames, I am still learning but I think they look a bit spooky.

I suppose you more agile people will have been closer to the building with the numbers on, if so what do they refer to?

DaveinGermany 08-09-2014 17:39
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looks like you got a young Belgian (Malinois) in pic 5 Dotti & Gremlin your IR pics I like, can't say why but I just do. As to those green numbers I think they're stats, e.g. how much power generated & suchlike. :)

Gremlin 08-09-2014 17:48
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You are probably right DiG, the top number was changing every few seconds so I guess that's the power being drawn from the station.
The IR is just a bit of a novelty and a way to further my knowledge of photography.
There are some photos people post that are so weird through manipulation that I thought my IR would be accepted.

Eric 08-09-2014 18:20
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Father dear & Bev are over again so it's time for a family hoolly & the ubiquitous trips to the spotter regions. :D
Love the puppy pics:alright:

Boats are cool, too ... but I live near a lake so there's no shortage around here. Maybe, once the beer is done, I might try to locate my camera and head down there.

Eric 08-09-2014 18:23
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Not so sure about the fries, though :eek:
No problem ... go for the poutine and a couple of tube steaks.;)

Eric 08-09-2014 18:26
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Made in England.
Seems like you were right after all ... the Canadian Lanc needed repairs before coming home ... must have been the Amal carbs and the Lucas, Prince of Darkness, electronics.;)

Turtle 08-09-2014 19:37
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Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 1116346)
I often wondered what the green light was below the Accrington wind turbines so I went up with the camera, still with the long lens, and popped a few shots off through the car window.
A quick shot through the other window and there was Great Harwood, no sign of Oswaldtwistle in the valley.
Just so you won't think I had given up on the infra red camera I took it with me and shot a couple of frames, I am still learning but I think they look a bit spooky.

I suppose you more agile people will have been closer to the building with the numbers on, if so what do they refer to?
I really like number three. That effect would work really well for a graveyard scene, I think.

mobertol 08-09-2014 20:20
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A few snaps from this weekend. The weather had changed from 30 degree heat and nasty humidity on Friday to a nice sunny crisp day on Saturday - after some pretty dramatic storms. The farmers market was in full swing in my little town. I also passed a field full of flowers - I must go back there for a proper look soon. Not so sure about the fries, though :eek:
Nice colourful shots -plenty going on there...

mobertol 08-09-2014 20:22
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Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 1116346)
I often wondered what the green light was below the Accrington wind turbines so I went up with the camera, still with the long lens, and popped a few shots off through the car window.
A quick shot through the other window and there was Great Harwood, no sign of Oswaldtwistle in the valley.
Just so you won't think I had given up on the infra red camera I took it with me and shot a couple of frames, I am still learning but I think they look a bit spooky.

I suppose you more agile people will have been closer to the building with the numbers on, if so what do they refer to?
Number three is very strange - like something from a sci-fi movie!

Gremlin 08-09-2014 20:34
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I really like number three. That effect would work really well for a graveyard scene, I think.
What a good suggestion. I will put that at the top of my list of things to do.

I am very busy tomorrow but may squeeze a few minutes in between my trip to Blackburn Hospice, my trip to a care home at Barnoldwick and my trip to the Con in Read.

davemac 08-09-2014 21:28
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Today in Pictures, for the most part lurking in the churchyard, after bouncing off the park.

Gremlin 08-09-2014 21:30
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Seems like you were right after all ... the Canadian Lanc needed repairs before coming home ... must have been the Amal carbs and the Lucas, Prince of Darkness, electronics.;)
Wrong Eric, they were only checking to make sure the bomb doors opened.
They filled the bay with our unwanted unwashed relatives of taxi drivers intending to drop them off over the icy waters around the N.Pole.

Where ever they were built it's a marvellous achievement for two old crates to still fly after 70 years, especially crossing the Atlantic as yours did.
I wonder what route they took.
Due west is Newfoundland, probably shortest distance over water. Not the best mode of transport for the passengers and driver but I bet they enjoyed every minute.

Eric 08-09-2014 21:42
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430 were made in Canada Gremlin.
And over 130,000 air crew were trained in Canada during the war ... under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, many of them in my spiritual (yes, I have a spiritual side;)) home, Saskatchewan, particularly near Mossbank and Old Wive's Lake.



British Commonwealth Air Training Plan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Used to farm near there ... beautiful country if you are prepared to appreciate something completely different;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RedOf2LI5LM

I love it.:alright:

Gremlin 08-09-2014 21:53
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As I posted earlier, my uncle in the photo got his wings in Canada.
I like the vid clip Eric, did you film and narrate it?
Sounded a bit Kris Kristofferson.

Turtle 08-09-2014 22:26
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Today in Pictures, for the most part lurking in the churchyard, after bouncing off the park.
You captured the velvety sheen on the poppies. Lovely :)

Eric 08-09-2014 22:36
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I like the vid clip Eric, did you film and narrate it?
Not my work ... there are a whole bunch of videos on You Tube ... all about Saskatchewan ghost towns. It's hard to get used to Saskatchewan ... it's different. And I can't post pics 'cause I don't live there any more. Also, it's about 3 days west of here (reminder: this is a big mother of a country); so, I can't just pop over. Wish I could. As the First Nations say, it's "the land of the living skies." Folks who are interested in photographing endless horizons and amazing sunsets would love it.

I was once mayor of this town:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nTKKJIbcgM

Beauty is in the eye .... ;)

shillelagh 09-09-2014 00:19
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Wrong Eric, they were only checking to make sure the bomb doors opened.
They filled the bay with our unwanted unwashed relatives of taxi drivers intending to drop them off over the icy waters around the N.Pole.

Where ever they were built it's a marvellous achievement for two old crates to still fly after 70 years, especially crossing the Atlantic as yours did.
I wonder what route they took.
Due west is Newfoundland, probably shortest distance over water. Not the best mode of transport for the passengers and driver but I bet they enjoyed every minute.

The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum's Lancaster will depart from Hamilton, Ontario on August 4th and plan to arrive in England on August 8th. The North Atlantic crossing will include en-route stops at Goose Bay, Labrador, Canada, possibly Narsarsuaq, Greenland, and Keflavik, Iceland, prior to arriving at the BBMF, RAF Coningsby. Shortly after arriving, the Lancaster will undergo a scheduled maintenance inspection and then the Canadian crews will complete a short training program with the BBMF in preparation to participate in several air displays and fly pasts with the BBMF Lancaster and fighters starting on August 14th.

Lancaster Bomber 2014 UK Tour

Gremlin 09-09-2014 06:55
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The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum's Lancaster will depart from Hamilton, Ontario on August 4th and plan to arrive in England on August 8th. The North Atlantic crossing will include en-route stops at Goose Bay, Labrador, Canada, possibly Narsarsuaq, Greenland, and Keflavik, Iceland, prior to arriving at the BBMF, RAF Coningsby. Shortly after arriving, the Lancaster will undergo a scheduled maintenance inspection and then the Canadian crews will complete a short training program with the BBMF in preparation to participate in several air displays and fly pasts with the BBMF Lancaster and fighters starting on August 14th.

Lancaster Bomber 2014 UK Tour
Cheers chucky.

Eric 09-09-2014 08:59
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Where ever they were built it's a marvellous achievement for two old crates to still fly after 70 years
Indeed it is ... The Lanc was on display in Kingston a few years back. I took a tour of it ... amazing. Of course, being me, I didn't take a camera;) I'm more into squirrels and snow:D There's also a restored Halifax in Trenton, a few klicks west of me. Maybe I'll drop over one of these days ... with my little camera this time.

Talking of squirrels, here's Jethro Bodine.

gpick24 09-09-2014 20:04
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There was a bit of an air display at RAF Coningsby today, lots of Typhoons in the air then out came the Spitfire.

Gremlin 09-09-2014 21:02
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Sorry gpick, I am only allowed to give you one "like" you deserve one for each photo.
They are superb and you were very lucky to see them.

Thanks,

gpick24 09-09-2014 21:16
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Glad you liked them Gremlin, was a good sight, and all in my dinner hour (ish):D.

Gremlin 10-09-2014 09:23
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A mixed bag today.
Firstly, Turtle mentioned graveyards as a subject for IR photography so I managed to snatch a few minutes in the old Altham Church yard.
Earlier I had been to my mates and his neighbour has a very large house, I didn't realise that half of it was an old barn dating from the start of the 16th century. Inside it is not allowed to be altered in any way and all the roof and beams are original. From the outside you wouldn't know what was within. I been going for twenty years and never guessed what it was.
At her request, no outside photos.

Finally, this creature was knocking at my door looking for food.

Turtle 10-09-2014 10:05
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Gremlin these shots are amazing! Each one I opened was even better than the last. You've really got something here. The barn is wonderful too. Thank you :)

Gremlin 10-09-2014 11:37
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Thank you Turtle.
It was a bright sunshiny evening about 6.45PM, I was on my way to sample a few jars of lemonade and thought of what you had said as I passed the old Church.
I thought the sun shining through the tree and casting shadows would make a good photo.

The other is Clayton Hall taken about 4PM after dropping my mate off.
I pulled the gate to for effect.

mobertol 10-09-2014 11:50
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A mixed bag today.
Firstly, Turtle mentioned graveyards as a subject for IR photography so I managed to snatch a few minutes in the old Altham Church yard.
Earlier I had been to my mates and his neighbour has a very large house, I didn't realise that half of it was an old barn dating from the start of the 16th century. Inside it is not allowed to be altered in any way and all the roof and beams are original. From the outside you wouldn't know what was within. I been going for twenty years and never guessed what it was.
At her request, no outside photos.

Finally, this creature was knocking at my door looking for food.
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Originally Posted by Turtle (Post 1116450)
Gremlin these shots are amazing! Each one I opened was even better than the last. You've really got something here. The barn is wonderful too. Thank you :)
I agree! Great selection of photos and the barn looks really impressive. My favourite is number 1 though - I love the mellowness of the old stone. It's a favourite church of mine. Number 3 is quite eery!
Nice one of Clayton Hall too on the later post.

Turtle 10-09-2014 11:54
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I'm trying to decide what it is I like about this technique. It certainly brings an ethereal spookiness to the churchyard scenes. The angel sculpture shot is really lovely. My favourite in the previous set (if I have to pick one) is #4. The sepia tones work nicely, I think. You picked a wonderful old churchyard - great atmosphere to begin with! This technique exaggerates that. Of the second set, I like the first one best, although the composition in the other one is great.

maxthecollie 10-09-2014 19:30
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These were all taken at various points on the Leeds /Liverpool Canal

Margaret Pilkington 10-09-2014 19:49
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A mixed bag today.
Firstly, Turtle mentioned graveyards as a subject for IR photography so I managed to snatch a few minutes in the old Altham Church yard.
Earlier I had been to my mates and his neighbour has a very large house, I didn't realise that half of it was an old barn dating from the start of the 16th century. Inside it is not allowed to be altered in any way and all the roof and beams are original. From the outside you wouldn't know what was within. I been going for twenty years and never guessed what it was.
At her request, no outside photos.

Finally, this creature was knocking at my door looking for food.
I love number two and I also like number four.......they are all good, but those are my favourites.

mobertol 11-09-2014 10:08
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Some super reflections there and great colour (1,3 &4) - I really like the peaceful feel of number 6 too. :)

Turtle 11-09-2014 19:11
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Some lovely scenes there - so peaceful. And then there are the rowdy swans :)

gpick24 11-09-2014 19:36
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Here`s some from me from today.

maxthecollie 11-09-2014 20:26
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Some lovely scenes there - so peaceful. And then there are the rowdy swans :)
The swans weren't rowdy it was as though they were trying to teach the cygnets how to have a bath

maxthecollie 11-09-2014 20:27
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Here`s some from me from today.
All once again great pics

Turtle 11-09-2014 20:55
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The swans weren't rowdy it was as though they were trying to teach the cygnets how to have a bath
Hah hah I can see that now - it's a good kind of 'rowdy'!

Gremlin 11-09-2014 20:56
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Here`s some from me from today.
You certainly get about bit mr g pick.
Where a bouts did you take those photographs?
Great shots once again.

gpick24 11-09-2014 21:05
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You certainly get about bit mr g pick.
Where a bouts did you take those photographs?
Great shots once again.
Thanks Gremlin, a few different places,
1-3. Around Harrogate way.
4. Rowlands Gill.
5 & 6. Barnard Castle.
7-9. North Pennines.
10 Kirkby Lonsdale.

Turtle 12-09-2014 14:52
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Today's weather is unseasonably cool, but it makes for pleasant walking. During a couple of laps around the fair ground track, I came upon a couple of tractors left over from last weekend's Fall Fair. They appealed to me, so here are a few shots. On the way back to the car, I had to snap some flowers just to balance things out.

Gremlin 12-09-2014 15:46
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Thanks Turtle. First time I have seen a J.D. tractor without a cab roof.

Turtle 12-09-2014 16:28
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You're welcome Gremlin! I thought of you and other guys on this thread who might appreciate a bit of machinery. I actually found these tractors more and more interesting as I walked around them. I think they belong to the town, and will be gone tomorrow.

mobertol 13-09-2014 08:34
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Here`s some from me from today.
What a really lovely set of photos - a few of those would be perfect for the current competition. Love the reflection of the castle and bridge and the colour and feel of the first 3, could almost feel the chilly morning air!

Eric 13-09-2014 17:49
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the colour and feel of the first 3, could almost feel the chilly morning air!
There you go, using The Force again.;)

gpick24 13-09-2014 20:56
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What a really lovely set of photos - a few of those would be perfect for the current competition. Love the reflection of the castle and bridge and the colour and feel of the first 3, could almost feel the chilly morning air!
Thanks Mobertol, I`d like to enter the comp but don`t want to risk the comp being cancelled by burdening Mick with extra work uploading pics for me.

gpick24 13-09-2014 21:04
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Just a few from today, was nice to see the Kingys again (no pics, too fast for me today), haven`t seen any for weeks but was very suprised to see one on the canal.

1. Thought this was one of the Buzzards I`ve seen a few times, but under closer inspection I don`t think it is. Anyone know what it is?
2. Tree rat, making a hell of a racket.
3. Looking down towards the fishing hole at Rishton.
4. Here`s the Buzzard.
5. I think I`ve been spotted.
6. Let me at `em.

Eric 13-09-2014 21:21
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I actually found these tractors more and more interesting as I walked around them.
You should talk to your shrink about this ... especially your apparent fascination with the three point hitch.;)

Turtle 13-09-2014 21:36
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You should talk to your shrink about this ... especially your apparent fascination with the three point hitch.;)
Is that what it is? I thought it was a nicely arranged collection of nuts and bolts Hahhah :)

Eric 13-09-2014 22:35
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Is that what it is? I thought it was a nicely arranged collection of nuts and bolts Hahhah :)
No ... that's R2 D2.;);)

Eric 13-09-2014 22:40
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Still life with Bob Marley pipe::D

Oh ... and a squirrel of course.

Stevie R 13-09-2014 23:01
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Just a few from today, was nice to see the Kingys again (no pics, too fast for me today), haven`t seen any for weeks but was very suprised to see one on the canal.

1. Thought this was one of the Buzzards I`ve seen a few times, but under closer inspection I don`t think it is. Anyone know what it is?
If it was circling in the air I would put it as a Sparrowhawk gpick24,

Direct flight could be a Goshawk,not sure.

gpick24 14-09-2014 09:02
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If it was circling in the air I would put it as a Sparrowhawk gpick24,

Direct flight could be a Goshawk,not sure.
It was circling like a buzzard, will keep a look out and try and get a better pic.

maxthecollie 14-09-2014 16:25
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Just a few randoms from last two days

Margaret Pilkington 14-09-2014 16:30
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Love number 4

maxthecollie 14-09-2014 16:50
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Railway bridge at Entwistle, you can see how low the water level is.

Gremlin 14-09-2014 16:58
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A trip to the Leyland Museum today was my only chance to exercise my shutter finger..

1. Big red Lorry.
2. Little red car.
3. That makes the big one go.
4. Remember them, hundreds around Lancashire at one time.
5. Another red car,
6. Blue car.
7. I thought I had better change the subject.
8. As above.
They had a charity stall outside the museum so I thought a quid a photo in their box would help

maxthecollie 14-09-2014 17:18
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What a gorgeous E type

Gremlin 14-09-2014 17:21
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Notice lack of front number plate.
They used to be on the bonnet. I copied the style for my GT 6

DaveinGermany 14-09-2014 19:16
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A week-end of Maritime mooching, a contented Sire & more sea air in my lungs than is good for a growing lad. ;) Saturday was Bremerhaven.

Komet & Atair Ocean survey/exploration ships at Bremerhaven - Old fish halls & warehousing of the "Alter Fischerei hafen" - Tied up & waiting for work - An old LCT (landing craft tank) - Lighthouse - A Cormorant enjoying the sun - "Seute Deern" plattdeutsche for sweet maiden built in the States in 1919 - U2540 (type XXI) "Wilhelm Bauer" bow & beam shots - Iconic Bremerhaven buildings Atlantic hotel sail city & Klimahaus Bremerhaven 8° Ost. :)

gpick24 14-09-2014 19:54
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Went up to Ingleton today to do the waterfalls walk.

1. A money tree (I`ve took a cutting and planted it at the bottom of the garden)
2. Some money mushrooms.
3. River Twiss.
4-6 Pecca Falls.
7. Thornton force.
8. The view from the top.
9. Another waterfall.
10. River Doe.

maxthecollie 14-09-2014 20:00
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A week-end of Maritime mooching, a contented Sire & more sea air in my lungs than is good for a growing lad. ;) Saturday was Bremerhaven.

Komet & Atair Ocean survey/exploration ships at Bremerhaven - Old fish halls & warehousing of the "Alter Fischerei hafen" - Tied up & waiting for work - An old LCT (landing craft tank) - Lighthouse - A Cormorant enjoying the sun - "Seute Deern" plattdeutsche for sweet maiden built in the States in 1919 - U2540 (type XXI) "Wilhelm Bauer" bow & beam shots - Iconic Bremerhaven buildings Atlantic hotel sail city & Klimahaus Bremerhaven 8° Ost. :)
Love the cormorant Dave

Turtle 14-09-2014 20:28
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I agree with Margaret - number 4 is a stunner. Max looks like a happy lad!

Turtle 14-09-2014 20:34
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Went up to Ingleton today to do the waterfalls walk.

1. A money tree (I`ve took a cutting and planted it at the bottom of the garden)
2. Some money mushrooms.
3. River Twiss.
4-6 Pecca Falls.
7. Thornton force.
8. The view from the top.
9. Another waterfall.
10. River Doe.
Lovely waterfalls, and nice atmosphere in 8 :)

davemac 14-09-2014 20:37
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I have to agree with everyone else, number 4 has all the elements for a good composition, plus its a cracking subject water.

DaveinGermany 14-09-2014 20:53
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Love the cormorant Dave
Cheers Frank. :)

davemac 14-09-2014 21:06
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Today in Pictures becomes Yesterday in Pictures due to an overwhelming curriculum, the last time I was here it was covered with groups carrying carrier bags full of tinnies and disposable barbecues, nut jobs on motorbikes, and groups just forming a queue to hurtle over the weir. Today it was just me and nature, the rustle of the leaves turning brown and the music of the water as it flows toward the Calder.

1. When I first came here the river flowed off to the left.
2. Devils Bridge.
3. The river flows under the motorway, unnoticed by most drivers.
4. The Dunkenhalgh is just off to the right.
5. The browns of Autumn start to take over.
6. The land I am stood on was once part of the opposite bank, now the River Hyndburn has moved it over.
7. Same spot, but looking up stream.
8. Very little fungi are evident around here, but I found one collection.
9. I stumbled across this pond, never having seen it before.
10. Hold my coat.......I'm going in.

maxthecollie 14-09-2014 21:24
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Great reflection in no 9 Dave

Margaret Pilkington 14-09-2014 21:29
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Love number 9.......I like reflections.....and this one is a good one.

davemac 14-09-2014 22:43
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Great reflection in no 9 Dave
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Love number 9.......I like reflections.....and this one is a good one.
Thanks, it a pond I will return to at a later date to have a proper mooch around as I have never seen this before, there is one that you can see from the road, this must be behind it. You can make out a sluice gate on the right hand bank, so it must have supplied a factory at some point in its history.

Accyexplorer 15-09-2014 06:29
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it must have supplied a factory at some point in its history.
Is the one you can see from the road rishton paper mill lodge? Or am I in the wrong area? :D

There's some lovely water shots being posted of late.

gpick24 15-09-2014 07:10
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Pretty sure that`s the same one you can see from the road Dave, it`s quite a big private fishing lake.

davemac 15-09-2014 08:11
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Pretty sure that`s the same one you can see from the road Dave, it`s quite a big private fishing lake.
I thought that initially, but I couldn't see the road from where I was and there is a line of trees on the right hand side, and from the road there is a gate so not sure if it is or not.

davemac 15-09-2014 08:14
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Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1117034)
Is the one you can see from the road rishton paper mill lodge? Or am I in the wrong area? :D

There's some lovely water shots being posted of late.
I came at it from the back side so not absolutely sure what it fed but you are in the right area.

gpick24 15-09-2014 08:22
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I think the gate is being hidden because of the angle of the trees, it will be after that sluice gate (water from sluice gate comes out near the waterfall), Park View Garden Centre behind the trees opposite. Did you come up through the woods and have to walk around a fallen tree?
It`s a nice walk around the lake and worth a second look.

davemac 15-09-2014 08:22
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Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1117034)
Is the one you can see from the road rishton paper mill lodge? Or am I in the wrong area? :D

There's some lovely water shots being posted of late.
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Originally Posted by gpick24 (Post 1117039)
Pretty sure that`s the same one you can see from the road Dave, it`s quite a big private fishing lake.
https://www.google.com/maps/@53.7689.../data=!3m1!1e3

Just checked Google Earth and it is, as suggested the only water in the area, I came at it from the side of the factory and the river, it looks like the trees hid the road from my view. I have to say it looked more photogenic from the angle I viewed it from, and the view from the road I think hides the beauty of the area.

Accyexplorer 15-09-2014 08:26
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I came at it from the back side so not absolutely sure what it fed but you are in the right area.
I haven't heard of another lodge in that area other than the "paper mill lodge" (I'd be interested to know if it is different) the paper mill lodge use to be good fishing and was managed by hyndburn and Blackburn fishing club before it got polluted (think its free now).

Anyways, great shots as usual....Nice one :)

Gremlin 15-09-2014 08:29
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There is only one large pond just to the left of Hermitage street as you climb the hill to Rishton It few the Rishton paper Mill many years ago.
The river flows to the Clayton side of it and both parts of the old mill.
Does the river run underground in places between ASDA and the M65.
I don't venture off track much but seem to have lost it somewhere around the card factory.

davemac 15-09-2014 08:31
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Originally Posted by gpick24 (Post 1117056)
I think the gate is being hidden because of the angle of the trees, it will be after that sluice gate (water from sluice gate comes out near the waterfall), Park View Garden Centre behind the trees opposite. Did you come up through the woods and have to walk around a fallen tree?
It`s a nice walk around the lake and worth a second look.
I followed the river until I got to the Mill Wood and entered the wood just where the concrete mine shaft cap is located, I ambled through the woods until I came out just where the woods butts up to the reservoir. Never having been through that bit before was not totally sure of my location, I then headed back down to the disused factory.

DaveinGermany 15-09-2014 09:34
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It's catch up from Sunday, more spottering for the ancient mariner along the weser but this time at Bremen. So as not to OD on shippy things, a touristy amble about the city was instigated. :)

The Bremer Rathaus with the Bremer Roland out front - St.Petri Dom - Another landmark of Bremen "Der Stadtmusikanten" (the town musicians) based on a Brothers Grimm fairytale - A closer look at the Rathaus masonry work - Ahh ..... the elixir of life & a damned good reason for being in Germingland :D - The "Molentorn" light/navigation tower sitting on a spit of land separating the Weser from one of the Harbours - Bremen from the river - The "Schlachte" (promenade area full of cafes, bars & restaurants) St.Martini Kirche & the landing stage viewed from Wilhelm Kaisen bridge - The "Hanseat" our steed for the day - finally a couple of feathered urchins. :)

gpick24 15-09-2014 09:34
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Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 1117060)
Does the river run underground in places between ASDA and the M65.
I don't venture off track much but seem to have lost it somewhere around the card factory.
The river has a fork around the M65 (green arrow), and there are tunnels where I have put red and yellow circles. I think the other end of the tunnel with the yellow circle ends up at Hyndburn Brook (orange circle)

mobertol 15-09-2014 11:11
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Love number 4
Idem! I like number 7 too - is it Manchester Road?

davemac 15-09-2014 11:17
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Idem! I like number 7 too - is it Manchester Road?
If we are having a guess, mine is Harcourt Road.

mobertol 15-09-2014 11:54
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A selection of photos from a Wild West themed village festival yesterday evening - camera settings were not brilliant but you can get the idea!

Margaret Pilkington 15-09-2014 12:00
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If we are having a guess, mine is Harcourt Road.
I would have guessed that too.

Turtle 15-09-2014 12:10
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Originally Posted by DaveinGermany (Post 1117067)
It's catch up from Sunday, more spottering for the ancient mariner along the weser but this time at Bremen. So as not to OD on shippy things, a touristy amble about the city was instigated. :)

The Bremer Rathaus with the Bremer Roland out front - St.Petri Dom - Another landmark of Bremen "Der Stadtmusikanten" (the town musicians) based on a Brothers Grimm fairytale - A closer look at the Rathaus masonry work - Ahh ..... the elixir of life & a damned good reason for being in Germingland :D - The "Molentorn" light/navigation tower sitting on a spit of land separating the Weser from one of the Harbours - Bremen from the river - The "Schlachte" (promenade area full of cafes, bars & restaurants) St.Martini Kirche & the landing stage viewed from Wilhelm Kaisen bridge - The "Hanseat" our steed for the day - finally a couple of feathered urchins. :)
What a fascinating old building! I just looked it up on Google - thanks for this :)

Turtle 15-09-2014 12:14
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Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1117087)
A selection of photos from a Wild West themed village festival yesterday evening - camera settings were not brilliant but you can get the idea!
Oh what fun! The Wild West in Italy - love the mechanical bull, complete with all his tackle tee hee!

DaveinGermany 15-09-2014 12:24
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a Wild West themed village festival yesterday evening
The original Spaghetti Western? :D

DaveinGermany 15-09-2014 12:26
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What a fascinating old building! I just looked it up on Google - thanks for this :)
Glad you enjoyed it, AccyWeb International - bringing the world to your door! :)

maxthecollie 15-09-2014 14:03
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Idem! I like number 7 too - is it Manchester Road?
It is Granville Road off Manchester Road taken from the track by Higher Brox Farm.

maxthecollie 15-09-2014 18:30
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A few from our walk today Ball Grove to Wycoller

davemac 15-09-2014 20:47
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Yesterday and today in pictures.

1. The only thing I could find interesting in Milnshaw Park.
2. Hagg Lodge.
3. And so to today, behind those trees lies St Mary's Burial Ground.
4. Not much colour in the forest at the moment, and when there is colour it's brown.
5. Are those droplets looking at me.
6. He's just a fungi to be with.
7. A whole herd.
8. Puff Balls.

gpick24 16-09-2014 07:44
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This is the tunnel in Madder Mill Wood.

Margaret Pilkington 16-09-2014 09:05
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the doggies look to be having the most fun...I bet Davemac is slavverin right now:)

gpick24 16-09-2014 09:18
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the doggies look to be having the most fun...I bet Davemac is slavverin right now:)
Duke`s certainly missed his playtime in the water, good to get him back out and about.

davemac 16-09-2014 09:57
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I never noticed any dogs whilst I was there.


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