A dawn flight today meant being able to get the sun behind the viewpoint, but the surrounding trees still made positioning rather tricky.

Now thats a much clearer shot.   Is that some frost on the ground too?

DAFlys Posted at 4-6 23:48
Now thats a much clearer shot.   Is that some frost on the ground too?

Yes we had a hard frost this morning.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-6 23:55
Yes we had a hard frost this morning.

Luckily we didnt as I just did the feed and weed on the lawn.

DAFlys Posted at 4-6 23:57
Luckily we didnt as I just did the feed and weed on the lawn.

Easy to get caught out at this time of the year. The contract gardener came round yesterday for an early-season tidy up, but he still hasn't cut the grass yet (too damp).

Blériot53 Posted at 4-7 00:07
Easy to get caught out at this time of the year. The contract gardener came round yesterday for an early-season tidy up, but he still hasn't cut the grass yet (too damp).

Ive cut and scarfied mine already this year.   I really should go round and touch up the fences before stuff gets growing.

DAFlys Posted at 4-7 00:11
Ive cut and scarfied mine already this year.   I really should go round and touch up the fences before stuff gets growing.

Yes. Easier while there's no foliage in the way.  I think I'll go and do my reconnoitre around the church yard before Madame awakens.

Impressive close-up of the weather vane.  Great job Mr. B.  

Sad that Spring is so close and you are still getting a hard frost.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-7 03:16
Impressive close-up of the weather vane.  Great job Mr. B.  

Sad that Spring is so close and you are still getting a hard frost.

I've done a thorough recce of the surroundings, and I've found a spot where I can see through the trees VLOS and get in really close. So I'll do it again tomorrow if the weather holds.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-7 03:41
I've done a thorough recce of the surroundings, and I've found a spot where I can see through the trees VLOS and get in really close. So I'll do it again tomorrow if the weather holds.

Sounds like a plan.  I'll keep an eye out for it.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-7 04:54
Sounds like a plan.  I'll keep an eye out for it.

Nice shot Mr. B

Jake. A Posted at 4-7 08:04
Nice shot Mr. B

Thanks Jake.

Nice. Like how the spire is catching the sunlight.

Depp Posted at 4-7 10:38
Nice. Like how the spire is catching the sunlight.

Lucky timing Depp, just as the sun rose above the hills.

Nice up and close. Gives a great view of it :-)

HGDC84 Posted at 4-7 11:46
Nice up and close. Gives a great view of it :-)

I want to try for an even more detailed shot, closer still.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-7 12:29
I want to try for an even more detailed shot, closer still.

Ok, hoping the best of luck for that attempt. Just be aware of your surroundings when attempting it

HGDC84 Posted at 4-7 22:25
Ok, hoping the best of luck for that attempt. Just be aware of your surroundings when attempting it

Blériot53 Posted at 4-7 07:08

Physical therapy is going great.  Up to 90% in range of motion now so just have to work hard on my last 10%.  Hopefully, in 22 days I'll get the green light.

Very nice image, thanks for sharing.

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-8 03:45
Physical therapy is going great.  Up to 90% in range of motion now so just have to work hard on my last 10%.  Hopefully, in 22 days I'll get the green light.

At least the end is in sight. Keep at it

AeroNW Posted at 4-8 15:22
Very nice image, thanks for sharing.

Cheers mate  

Beautiful shot .

enikdem Posted at 4-9 00:47
Beautiful shot .

Thanks mate.  I want to get closer next time for more detail.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-8 22:07
At least the end is in sight. Keep at it

Yep, light at the end of the tunnel as my Physical Therapist says.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-9 03:50
Yep, light at the end of the tunnel as my Physical Therapist says.

Just so long as no-one switches it off before you get there

Blériot53 Posted at 4-9 03:53
Just so long as no-one switches it off before you get there

You make a good point.  Maybe this sign fits today's economy.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-9 04:26
You make a good point.  Maybe this sign fits today's economy.

That's the one

Blériot53 Posted at 4-9 04:51
That's the one

I thought it was most appropo.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-9 05:21
I thought it was most appropo.

Nice capture Roger!

Montfrooij Posted at 4-9 11:20
Nice capture Roger!

Thanks Peter

Blériot53 Posted at 4-9 11:38
Thanks Peter

You're welcome.
Those guys (I assume) should not have fear of heights.

Montfrooij Posted at 4-9 12:13
You're welcome.
Those guys (I assume) should not have fear of heights.

The golden rule - Don't Look Down  

Blériot53 Posted at 4-9 12:28
The golden rule - Don't Look Down

Reminds me of those famous images of workers in the '20 building high buildings.

Montfrooij Posted at 4-10 00:55
Reminds me of those famous images of workers in the '20 building high buildings.

From America?  Yes I believe they employed Native American indians from the mountainous regions, who were well accustomed to height.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-10 00:58
From America?  Yes I believe they employed Native American indians from the mountainous regions, who were well accustomed to height.

Yeah, or from the Eiffel tower.

Montfrooij Posted at 4-10 01:05
Yeah, or from the Eiffel tower.

Ah yes, of course

Blériot53 Posted at 4-10 01:10
Ah yes, of course

Super scary to see.