On this morning's walkabout there was a faint red sky to the East as the rising Sun illuminated the wispy clouds. Towards the West the Moon was setting behind the trees.
Canon 70D, 300mm zoom lens with an added 3x digital zoom in camera.
Shot at normal speed.
Thursday, 25 October 2018
Tuesday, 23 October 2018
Alford Cartoonified
As always I had the iPod set up to record my car journeys.
I have shown the drive out of Alford in the past.
This time I thought I would make it look a little different.
This is the result of using the Mac app Celling Video
Turn right out of the car park.
After the few shops the market square in on the left.
Where the black car comes towards me is the Greyhound charity shop.
Wait for a gap in the traffic passing the church.
On to the road which takes us back home.
As we negotiate the left hand bend out of the town there is the entrance to Alford's five sail working windmill. I must get round to visiting it for a photo session.
I took this photo of Alford windmill some years ago.
Read about the windmill on the Alford Windmill web site.
I have shown the drive out of Alford in the past.
This time I thought I would make it look a little different.
This is the result of using the Mac app Celling Video
Turn right out of the car park.
After the few shops the market square in on the left.
Where the black car comes towards me is the Greyhound charity shop.
Wait for a gap in the traffic passing the church.
On to the road which takes us back home.
As we negotiate the left hand bend out of the town there is the entrance to Alford's five sail working windmill. I must get round to visiting it for a photo session.
I took this photo of Alford windmill some years ago.
Read about the windmill on the Alford Windmill web site.
Monday, 22 October 2018
Monday Montage
No problems identifying last week's WidsMob Montage modified photo
as Adrian, Wilma and Ragged Robin correctly identified it as
some lovely red rose hips.
That brings back memories of school dinners.
Rice pudding with rose hip syrup.
For this week's montage I took a photo of
what?
Like to have a guess?
Please leave your answer in the comments.
They will be revealed, along with the original photo, next Monday.
as Adrian, Wilma and Ragged Robin correctly identified it as
some lovely red rose hips.
That brings back memories of school dinners.
Rice pudding with rose hip syrup.
For this week's montage I took a photo of
what?
Like to have a guess?
Please leave your answer in the comments.
They will be revealed, along with the original photo, next Monday.
Sunday, 21 October 2018
St Wilfrid's Church, Alford, Lincolnshire
Saturday afternoon, though still cool, the Sun decided to shine on the righteous. I wanted to visit the Alford charity shop which supports Fen Bank Greyhound Sanctuary. That is the rescue centre where I found Penny six years ago. I knew she would jump at the chance of a car journey and visiting somewhere different to investigate so in no time she was sprawled out on the back seat of the car and we were on our way.
Once we were parked up near the town centre I had a pleasant surprise.
The first hour's parking was free.
Just enter the car registration number and hit the green button on the ticket machine.
First task was to walk out the back of the car park which leads to a country lane. That gave madam a chance to have a good stiff at every tuft of grass and do whatever else she needed before we walked into the market square. As we ambled back past the shops I saw the charity shop was busy so I decided to have a look round the outside of the parish church.
This is the second church built on the site, the first being constructed of wood.
At least part of the present building is said to date back to 1289.
On previous visits, mainly in the Summer time, I have seen people abseiling down the tower, usually to raise money for charity. This time all was quiet apart from the traffic which passes the church on the way to and from Mablethorpe on the Lincolnshire coast.
Once we had found a gap in the traffic we dashed across to the church where we could relax and take our time.
I had not walked round the church before and there was plenty to look at.
First the base of the tower and its entrance door
Once round the back, the North side, I could see the roof edge was lined with well weathered gargoyles.
One thing I did notice was that most of the arches over the doors and windows were terminated with carved heads. A couple of composite pictures made with the Mac App Photo Wrangler to show closer views of the carvings.
Just look at those magnificent hinges.
A clearer view of one
Nearing the East end of the church a glance heavenwards showed the pinnacles which top the tower.
Moving round to the front of the church one can see the very prominent war memorial.
There are several grave cover stones in this area.
One which caught my interest (complete with patient greyhound shadow).
An enhanced view of the inscription.
That led us to the main entrance.
After this quick tour round the exterior of
we walked back to the market square and visited the charity shop. I achieved my purpose - to buy a pack of Christmas cards which have been specially designed for Fen Bank Greyhound Sanctuary. The four legged boss fell in love with the lady who had the tin of dog biscuits kept to reward doggy visitors. Then it was time to return to the car and journey home.
Once we were parked up near the town centre I had a pleasant surprise.
The first hour's parking was free.
Just enter the car registration number and hit the green button on the ticket machine.
First task was to walk out the back of the car park which leads to a country lane. That gave madam a chance to have a good stiff at every tuft of grass and do whatever else she needed before we walked into the market square. As we ambled back past the shops I saw the charity shop was busy so I decided to have a look round the outside of the parish church.
This is the second church built on the site, the first being constructed of wood.
At least part of the present building is said to date back to 1289.
On previous visits, mainly in the Summer time, I have seen people abseiling down the tower, usually to raise money for charity. This time all was quiet apart from the traffic which passes the church on the way to and from Mablethorpe on the Lincolnshire coast.
Once we had found a gap in the traffic we dashed across to the church where we could relax and take our time.
I had not walked round the church before and there was plenty to look at.
First the base of the tower and its entrance door
Once round the back, the North side, I could see the roof edge was lined with well weathered gargoyles.
One thing I did notice was that most of the arches over the doors and windows were terminated with carved heads. A couple of composite pictures made with the Mac App Photo Wrangler to show closer views of the carvings.
Just look at those magnificent hinges.
A clearer view of one
Nearing the East end of the church a glance heavenwards showed the pinnacles which top the tower.
Moving round to the front of the church one can see the very prominent war memorial.
There are several grave cover stones in this area.
One which caught my interest (complete with patient greyhound shadow).
An enhanced view of the inscription.
That led us to the main entrance.
After this quick tour round the exterior of
we walked back to the market square and visited the charity shop. I achieved my purpose - to buy a pack of Christmas cards which have been specially designed for Fen Bank Greyhound Sanctuary. The four legged boss fell in love with the lady who had the tin of dog biscuits kept to reward doggy visitors. Then it was time to return to the car and journey home.
Friday, 19 October 2018
The Gathering of the Clan
I had nipped out to visit our local garden centre as I needed to replenish some items in my bird food stock; fat balls and peanuts. Now the temperature on many mornings starts in single figures some of my local visitors are returning. Also I had a £10 discount voucher so their exorbitant prices looked a bit more normal. It always pays to have a long hard scout round the bird food section. Prominent were piles of tubs with 50 fat balls at a certain price. Tucked away on a bottom shelf was the same item except they contained 60 for the same price. One guess which I took home!
While I was having a wander round some of the displays of Winter bedding plants what should I spy?
A gathering of Starlings on the overhead power lines.
As well as our resident flocks there are those which migrate to and from Northern European countries. Not sure which these were or which way they might be heading. Not in the direction of my bird feeders I hope.
While I was having a wander round some of the displays of Winter bedding plants what should I spy?
A gathering of Starlings on the overhead power lines.
As well as our resident flocks there are those which migrate to and from Northern European countries. Not sure which these were or which way they might be heading. Not in the direction of my bird feeders I hope.
Wednesday, 17 October 2018
Monday, 15 October 2018
Monday Montage
Last week's WidsMob Montage modified photo was
Well done Adrian, The Weaver, Ragged Robin and Wilma who could all could see it was
a broken eggshell.
I found this in the middle of the garden. It appears to me to be the remains of a Woodpigeon egg. Whether it was discarded after the chick hatched or was stolen by a Magpie I can't tell.
This week's montage is
what?
If you would like to make a guess please leave your answer in the comments.
They will be revealed, along with the original photo, next Monday.
Well done Adrian, The Weaver, Ragged Robin and Wilma who could all could see it was
a broken eggshell.
I found this in the middle of the garden. It appears to me to be the remains of a Woodpigeon egg. Whether it was discarded after the chick hatched or was stolen by a Magpie I can't tell.
This week's montage is
what?
If you would like to make a guess please leave your answer in the comments.
They will be revealed, along with the original photo, next Monday.
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