Today in pictures

[davemac]

Originally Posted by maxthecollie

Your hand is getting steadier.

I think practice makes it a bit better.

[Turtle]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Mr Puss so reminds me of my white cat who died in May this year....he had very similar markings and a coon type tail.

I send you my sympathy for your loss, Margaret. Our feline friends leave us too soon, but always leave lasting and fond memories.

[Turtle]

Originally Posted by davemac

Today in Pictures, another late start, the sky was on fire briefly, then it was gone.

1. A quick snap from the canal tow path.
2. Almost at the park.
3. Park gates.
4. Forts Arms.
5. Heading back up Hygiene.
6. Looking back down Hygiene.
7. Across the road to Checkers.
8. The canal is at the top.
9. At the canal.
10. Looking back down Checkers.

Spectacular night scenes! I viewed these backwards from #10 to #1. At #8, I said "Ah!". At #7, I said "Oh!."
Number 6 elicited a gasp, and #5 had me in awe. Need I say, great photos?

[gpick24]

I seem to have got a castle theme into my pics.
1 & 2. Raby Castle
3 & 4. Barnard Castle
5 & 6. Brough Castle
7 & 8. A couple of stream pics.
9 & 10. A Viaduct.

[davemac]

Originally Posted by gpick24

I seem to have got a castle theme into my pics.
1 & 2. Raby Castle
3 & 4. Barnard Castle
5 & 6. Brough Castle
7 & 8. A couple of stream pics.
9 & 10. A Viaduct.

Nice collection of Castles and wet bits, a couple look a bit like HDR, are you giving it a go ?

[gpick24]

Originally Posted by davemac

Nice collection of Castles and wet bits, a couple look a bit like HDR, are you giving it a go ?

That wasn`t my intention, but you are right some have been given the HDR treatment a little, although it was from a single file so not ideal. It did bring out the clouds a bit though.

[davemac]

Originally Posted by gpick24

That wasn`t my intention, but you are right some have been given the HDR treatment a little, although it was from a single file so not ideal. It did bring out the clouds a bit though.

I think you have to give various techniques a go, I am not a fan of HDR however the last one works for me.

[gpick24]

Originally Posted by davemac

I think you have to give various techniques a go, I am not a fan of HDR however the last one works for me.

I`ve seen some good HDR pics recently, thought I would give it a go. I think it`s best done when taking the photo though, but as an afterthought, they don`t look too bad.
I`ve been after a pic of that viaduct for months, seen it from the motorway but took three attempts to find it.

[mobertol]

Great photos again - have enjoyed a catch up on the thread, such an amazing range of subjects and places. Some lovely ones in for the competition too -I'm in to Cremona tomorrow morning Xmas shopping - will take my camera and check out the xmas lights and decorations as I look for presents.

[davemac]

Today in Pictures, today I was as busy as a very busy person with extra busy bits, however I was determined to at least grab a few snaps.

1. Woodnook water as it whooshes past The Pals centre.
2. In the background, the chimney of the old toffee factory.
3. Stanchions and a wet bit, I am happy.
4. You wouldn't want that biting your bum.
5. Moleside and Hameldon Hill in the background.
6. The toffee factory again, I cant for the life of me remember the name.
7. That's a bears behind on the left.
8. I just heard a shot from behind the grassy knoll.
9. I think this is the first time I have shown you my baubles.
10. Why is he smiling, he is sat in the snow.

[gpick24]

Originally Posted by davemac

9. I think this is the first time I have shown you my baubles.

And they`re dry as well.

[davemac]

Originally Posted by gpick24

And they`re dry as well.

Well they are 12 foot from the ground!

[gpick24]

Now that`s just bragging.

[davemac]

Originally Posted by gpick24

Now that`s just bragging.

Stilts.

[gpick24]

That`s the horrible mixture of age and gravity. Them women have it easy.