A lovely day for a change, as January draws to a close.

Impressive 360 Mr. B.    I love that bridge.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 2-16 14:31
Impressive 360 Mr. B.    I love that bridge.

The number of times I've tried to catch trains rumbling over it
Just now and again I get a bit of footage.

Very nice,    probably just a tease from Mother Nature.  

DAFlys Posted at 2-17 01:40
Very nice,    probably just a tease from Mother Nature.

It only lasted one day, so you're right

Blériot53 Posted at 2-17 01:47
It only lasted one day, so you're right

The slightly milder weather has started to green things up I noticed including a lot more blossom out.  

DAFlys Posted at 2-17 01:54
The slightly milder weather has started to green things up I noticed including a lot more blossom out.

The Pocket2 did spot some snowdrops along the towpath yesterday - here's a screengrab.

Blériot53 Posted at 2-17 02:04
The Pocket2 did spot some snowdrops along the towpath yesterday - here's a screengrab.

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They are will along aren't they.  must be a sheltered spot.  

DAFlys Posted at 2-17 02:17
They are will along aren't they.  must be a sheltered spot.

I would have liked a better shot, but i was on a mission

Blériot53 Posted at 2-17 02:21
I would have liked a better shot, but i was on a mission

Yes.   You'd cant let that average pass drop too much.

DAFlys Posted at 2-17 03:28
Yes.   You'd cant let that average pass drop too much.

A couple of months and i should be back to former fitness levels.

Blériot53 Posted at 2-17 03:59
A couple of months and i should be back to former fitness levels.

Just a minor blip induced by winter no doubt.  

DAFlys Posted at 2-17 04:25
Just a minor blip induced by winter no doubt.

I get lazy in the winter months

Beautiful area and capure.

BetterBizTech Posted at 2-17 05:36
Beautiful area and capure.

Right on my doorstep too

Blériot53 Posted at 2-16 15:10
The number of times I've tried to catch trains rumbling over it
Just now and again I get a bit of footage.

Even without a train passing over it still is a really cool looking bridge.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 2-17 06:03
Even without a train passing over it still is a really cool looking bridge.

Thanks RDB. It could do with some cosmetic maintenance though. There are many weeds and even small bushes growing out of the brickwork.

Blériot53 Posted at 2-17 06:15
Thanks RDB. It could do with some cosmetic maintenance though. There are many weeds and even small bushes growing out of the brickwork.

Here, they use trusted inmates to do work such as what you describe needs to be done.  Gives the inmates something to do outside the jail cell and also helps beautify the countryside.  Not sure if they have a program like that in the UK.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 2-17 06:23
Here, they use trusted inmates to do work such as what you describe needs to be done.  Gives the inmates something to do outside the jail cell and also helps beautify the countryside.  Not sure if they have a program like that in the UK.

If only they would.  Better yet, get the recidivist dole scroungers off their backsides and out to do similar work if they want their benefits.
Don't get me started. I'll put my soapbox away.

Blériot53 Posted at 2-17 06:29
If only they would.  Better yet, get the recidivist dole scroungers off their backsides and out to do similar work if they want their benefits.
Don't get me started. I'll put my soapbox away.

Some counties here have used very innovative ways to get productive time out of the inmates.  However, some inmates in other counties refuse to do anything but lounge around in their cells or common areas and demand 3 full meals a day and big screen TVs.  I believe in the "if you do the crime be prepared to do the time".  The public owes you nothing.  Dang, now you got me started.   

Blériot53 Posted at 2-17 05:50
Right on my doorstep too

That's twice as good.

Lovely shot, especially the bridge

DowntownRDB Posted at 2-17 06:44
Some counties here have used very innovative ways to get productive time out of the inmates.  However, some inmates in other counties refuse to do anything but lounge around in their cells or common areas and demand 3 full meals a day and big screen TVs.  I believe in the "if you do the crime be prepared to do the time".  The public owes you nothing.  Dang, now you got me started.

Best if we leave that one right there

BetterBizTech Posted at 2-17 06:50
That's twice as good.

Especially when the sun shines.
I've just been down there with the Canon DSLR, but it began to rain

Depp Posted at 2-17 07:23
Lovely shot, especially the bridge

Thanks Seb

Lovely 360 with blue skies

Codgerzh2 Posted at 2-17 08:10
Lovely 360 with blue skies

Ain't it grand when the sun shines

Blériot53 Posted at 2-17 07:49
Best if we leave that one right there

Pas de problème, j'ai compris et je m'y conformerai.  

Blériot53 Posted at 2-17 07:52
Especially when the sun shines.
I've just been down there with the Canon DSLR, but it began to rain

Nothing like a good hand held camera for a solid shot

BetterBizTech Posted at 2-17 10:31
Nothing like a good hand held camera for a solid shot

I have to use a tripod these days.

Blériot53 Posted at 2-17 11:44
I have to use a tripod these days.

Get a monopod that you could use as a walking stick.

BetterBizTech Posted at 2-17 11:49
Get a monopod that you could use as a walking stick.

It has been suggested

Blériot53 Posted at 2-17 12:02
It has been suggested

I have one for hiking. They come in handy.

Blériot53 Posted at 2-17 04:43
I get lazy in the winter months

I must confess that I dont do as much either.  Especially since my walking bud moved away.  

DAFlys Posted at 2-18 00:52
I must confess that I dont do as much either.  Especially since my walking bud moved away.

I mostly walk on my own. I've only recently taken over the U3A walking group - but that's more of a stroll then lunch, than a serious walk.

DAFlys Posted at 2-18 00:52
I must confess that I dont do as much either.  Especially since my walking bud moved away.

I spent some time in the Torrs yesterday afternoon with the Canon, practising long exposures on the water cascades.

Blériot53 Posted at 2-18 01:38
I spent some time in the Torrs yesterday afternoon with the Canon, practising long exposures on the water cascades.

Nice,   Im an addict mytself.       AV mode,  low ISO and small F stop?  

DAFlys Posted at 2-18 02:30
Nice,   Im an addict mytself.       AV mode,  low ISO and small F stop?

Just learning. Iso 50 f8 0.25 sec

Blériot53 Posted at 2-18 02:54
Just learning. Iso 50 f8 0.25 sec

Im surprised it goes down to ISO 50.    But thats good if it does.   

DAFlys Posted at 2-18 02:30
Nice,   Im an addict mytself.       AV mode,  low ISO and small F stop?

I'll post one on IG. I'd appreciate your observations.
Shot in RAW at ISO 50, f/8 and 0.25 sec exposure.
Converted to JPEG using G.I.M.P. as I'm not sure if IG accepts RAW images.