Thursday 31 December 2009

Last Day of 2009


Well, we have been suffering form the 'vomit virus' that's been going around so glad to get out for a while today.

Final year shopping and a swim at Port Glasgow Swimming Pool.


Moonrise pic - taken from my window

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Friday 25 December 2009

Christmas Day - Langbank


A nice sunny Christmas Day.

Time to take our dog for a walk and grab a few photos on the hills behind our house.


Misty


River Clyde & Cowal Hills



Christmas Holly

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Thursday 24 December 2009

Christmas Eve - Greenock Area


In between the final Christmas shopping I managed to get about a take a few images.


Cimbria at Anchor Off Greenock


Swan Reflecting in the River Clyde


Greenock Esplanade in Wintry Conditions

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Wednesday 23 December 2009

Langbank - Winter Weather


A fine morning in Langbank after  the recent snow and ice.


Cold but Bright View from my Window


Panorama from Upstairs Window shows Snow Topped Hills

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Tuesday 22 December 2009

Langbank - Snowy Weather


Cold snap continues, but Misty still enjoys her walk in the field behind our house


Photo while Walking the Dog (Misty)

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Thursday 17 December 2009

Glasgow Cathedral


Been trying to get a visit here for ages - finally managed up today.

Staff were very helpful and friendly. A credit, and a very worthwhile visit.


 Outside View

 
Pews & Stained Glass


Nativity Scene

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Tuesday 15 December 2009

Gourock - Sun Setting Fast


A quick run down to Gourock to catch the sunset before the light faded very quickly.

Most rewarding.


Clearer Night at Cardwell Bay


Across Cardwell Bay to Gourock Pier


Gourock Pier and Cowal Hills Sunset

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Custom House Quay - Greenock as Darkness Falls


After a game of golf earlier in the day, popped to Custom House Quay to catch the light fading fast.


Twilight Zone - Custom House Quay, Greenock


SD Impetus at Dusk

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Sunday 13 December 2009

Greenock - Evening in the Fog


A few photos in the early evening at Greenock.



Cathcart Street in the Fog


Christmas Lights - Cathcart Square, Greenock

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Foggy Gourock - Evening Time


Some shots around the Cardwell Bay area - very early evening.

The fog has been around for a few days now.


Christmas Lights in Gourock


Christmas Lights


Foggy at Cardwell Bay, Gourock

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Thursday 10 December 2009

December in Largs, Ayrshire


Son's birthday today so a run down to Largs for a pub lunch, and a wee walk afterwards in the very mild and pleasant weather today.


Boating Pond


Viking Ship


Largs Park

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Tuesday 8 December 2009

Photographer Margaret Watkins - Hidden Lane Gallery, Glasgow


The Hidden Lane Gallery opened its doors for the first time in early November 2009.

Their first exhibition is under the general theme of 'Forgotten Women', the first being the photographic work of Canadian-born Margaret Watkins.

  She was at the centre of artistic life in New York in the 1910’s & 20’s, coming to Glasgow in 1928 to visit her three maiden aunts – and remained till her death in 1969.


Interior of the Hidden Lane Gallery - Lower Floor


Interior of the Hidden Lane Gallery - Lower Floor

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Monday 30 November 2009

Sunny Winter's Day

A lot better on the weather front today, cold but very sunny and bright.

Managed a few photos in the afternoon.


RFA Vessel Fort Rosalie off Roseneath Point


 SD Clyde Racer - Pilot Cutter


Fort Rosalie as the Light Goes Down

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Sunday 29 November 2009

It Wouldn't Be Winter ..........................


If we didn't have our little friends - the Robin - a plump wee bird with a bright orange-red breast - to brighten up our gardens at this time of year.


Always Cheekie


In My Garden

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Saturday 28 November 2009

Photography Field Day - Paisley University


Another day trip with my night school class.

Cold start, so after a short walk we proceeded to visit the Transport Museum in Glasgow.

We were treated to an interactive presentation of Glasgow trams which was both informative and entertaining.

Another enjoyable day out in Glasgow.


Glasgow University


Tram Tour Presentation


Hanging Heads in Kelvingrove Museum

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Thursday 26 November 2009

East India Harbour - Greenock, Inverclyde


A few pics from this morning's run down to East India Harbour in Greenock.

Wind, cold, and showers were the order of the day - yet again.

Will we ever see a dry sunny day again? Yes, I'm sure we will.


 
Maersk ships berthed at Great Harbour


Cobbles and Rails - East India Harbour


Baltic Sea passes East India Harbour on her way to Glasgow

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Monday 23 November 2009

Poor Weather Continues - Inverclyde Area


And so the poor weather continues. Forecasters announced that today would give us the best weather of the week.

This is worrying, and looks like we'll have to batten down the hatches for the remainder of the week.

Managed to grab a few pics between showers, but light faded fast in the winter afternoon.


Maersk Maine heads up to Great Harbour, Greenock


Svitzer Mercia Heads back to Greenock as the light fades


Orhan Ekinci Passes Port Glasgow

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Friday 20 November 2009

HMS Astute - Royal Navy Submarine - Arrives at Clyde Faslane Naval Base


The Royal Navy's largest and most powerful attack submarine arrived at Faslane Naval Base this morning.

Measuring nearly 328 ft in length she has started her sea trials and is expected to be handed over in around 18 months.

She sailed up the Gareloch to her new home for the first time with plenty media coverage of the event.

 Ambush, Artful, and Audacious have already been approved, and they should arrive at two yearly intervals.

I covered this event for the 'Defence Press Agency' as a contributor to the - Monitoring Matters - E-Zine.


HMS Astute Arrives at her new base for the first time


HMS Astute Nears to Berth at Faslane Naval Base


Commodore Chris Hockley, the naval base commander at HM Naval Base Clyde with HMS Astute in the Background

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Friday 13 November 2009

Glasgow Transport Museum


A run in to Glasgow today for lunch.

Took a trip over to the Glasgow Museum of Transport while in the City.

The new building is expected to be ready for the public in the Spring of 2011.





 Bus Sign


Old Street Scene

 
Old Cinema Interior

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Sunday 8 November 2009

Stills Photography Today - 'I Heart You' - Short Film in Glasgow


Taking 'stills' to promote the upcoming short film "I Heart You"

Some scenes indoors, and some outside in the Glasgow area.


Two Actors Prepare for their Scene


Enjoying Scene 'Set Up' Before Shooting


Messing Around on Set

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