Today in pictures

[Gremlin]

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]

Originally Posted by davemac

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]

Originally Posted by Gremlin

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:



Beauty is in the eye ....

[shillelagh]

Originally Posted by Gremlin

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]

Originally Posted by shillelagh

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]

Originally Posted by Gremlin

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 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]

There was a bit of an air display at RAF Coningsby today, lots of Typhoons in the air then out came the Spitfire.

[Gremlin]

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]

Glad you liked them Gremlin, was a good sight, and all in my dinner hour (ish).

[Gremlin]

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]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Gremlin

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.

Originally Posted by Turtle

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]

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]

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These were all taken at various points on the Leeds /Liverpool Canal