Saturday 31 October 2009

Photography Field Day at Glasgow Botanic Gardens & Kibble Palace


We had a 'Field Day' as part of my 'Digital Photography' class at the  'University of the West of Scotland' - Paisley Campus.

The morning was spent going around the gardens and greenhouses - including the Kibble Palace.

Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and benefit from the advice given.


 A Happy Wee Squirrel


 Kibble Palace Dome


 Pigeon Keeps a Watchful Eye on Events

 
Statue in the Kibble Palace

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Wednesday 21 October 2009

Defender (HMS) - Launched at BVT Yard in Govan Today


The launch of the Royal Navy's latest anti-air warfare destroyer took place this afternoon at 15:20

The Type 45 ship - named Defender - took to the water at BVT Surface Fleet's Govan shipyard.

Defender is the fifth of a fleet of six destroyers to be built, and is the eighth ship to bear the name.

The ceremony was broadcast live to the Transport Museum in Glasgow, where visitors to the museum watched the event on big screens.

The new ship is being affiliated with Glasgow and Exeter, and the launch ceremony was performed by Lady Massey, wife of Vice Admiral Sir Alan Massey

(HMS) Defender is due to come into service next year


Crowds start to gather


Balloons and Fireworks go off as she slides down the slipway


Defender Hits the Water

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Monday 19 October 2009

Queen Mary 2 (QM2) - Firework Display at Greenock


Greenock Esplanade was packed with locals and visitors who made the journey for the departure of Cunard's liner QM2.

They were not disappointed with the late departure as the Firework Display was worth the wait in the damp evening.


 Fireworks Add Atmosphere

 
Splash of Colour

 
Special Occasion for Greenock

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Queen Mary 2 (QM2) at Greenock

 The Cunard liner Queen Mary 2 made her first visit to Greenock this morning.

She looked awesome as she rounded the bend - and on to the Esplanade at 07:00 this morning.


 Queen Mary 2 - Canting Off Greenock Esplanade 

The Esplanade was busy with on-lookers who had braved the elements to watch the world's biggest ocean liner come up the River Clyde on her first visit.

Queen Mary 2 is the largest ship to have sailed up the Clyde and is currently the largest, longest, tallest, and widest ocean liner built.

The 151,400 ton vessel will depart around 18:30 - with a firework display to send her off on the next leg of her UK tour.


QM2 Docked at Greenock Ocean Terminal

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Sunday 18 October 2009

Wemyss Bay Station


Aborted effort to catch a glimpse of the Royal Scotsman luxury train.

Sadly it was a 'no show' on a rather cold and bleak Sunday afternoon.


Blue Loo


Guess Where?


Ornate Roof

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Saturday 17 October 2009

Faslane Naval Activity - Departures


Some departures from Faslane Naval Base - mostly after the debrief from the recent Joint Warrior Maritime Exercise


USS Warship Cole DDG 67


USS Warship Ramage DDG 61

 
USS Warship John L Hall FFG 32

 
HMS Shoreham - Minehunter - M112

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Wednesday 14 October 2009

Cars of the Stars - Loch Lomond

Visited 'Cars of the Stars Scotland' today. Only opened in July 2009 and they have a collection of vehicles from the world of film and television.


 'The Saint' - Volvo P1800

 
'Herbie' The Love Bug VW Beetle

 
'Back to the Future' - Delorean Time Machine

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Monday 12 October 2009

Garelochhead Railway Station - Steam Train Activity


Another wee run over and caught this 'double header'.

Much sunnier today, but unable to get photos as I would have liked as a Diesel was in the way.


Double Header (45407 & 62034 ) come through Garelochhead Station


 62034 Sitting in Garelochhead Station


DR 73934 - Plasser & Theurer 08-16/4x4C100-RT Tamper - Garelochhead

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Sunday 11 October 2009

Greenock Cemetery


 A lovely autumn day, so went to our local cemetery which has a host of plant life and subjects to photograph

It's also normally very peaceful - though sadly vandalised by mindless locals


Single Cross


 White Berries


Monument

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Lochnevis


Cal Mac's ferry - Lochnevis


Arrives at Greenock


Lochnevis enters Garvel dry dock

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Saturday 10 October 2009

Diamond On Sea Trials


She was escorted down the River Clyde heading out to open water to conduct her first of many sea trials before she is handed over to the Royal Navy. She will then be called HMS Diamond.


CMS Buster in Attendance Passing Newark Castle, Port Glasgow


Passing Port Glasgow


Passing Greenock Esplanade

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Newark Walk, Port Glasgow


A few pics while waiting on 'Diamond' to appear from upriver


Looking up river towards Parklea


 Small boats off Newark Castle

 
Looking towards the Pier

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Monday 5 October 2009

Joint Warrior Maritime Exercise - October 2009


After  the last departure at Faslane I was heading back home. On my way I saw that the Canadians were late in leaving Glasgow so carried on down to Greenock.

Rewarded with these three images.


 HMCS Halifax Canadian FFH330 Frigate

 
 HMCS Athabaskan Canadian DDH282 Destroyer

 
HMCS Montreal Canadian FFH336 Frigate

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Joint Warrior Maritime Exercise - October 2009


Early morning start to get to Faslane Naval Base to see departure of HMS Illustrious and the others


MOD Defence Police in Support at Faslane


USS Ramage American - DDG 61 Destroyer


HMS Illustrious Departing Faslane Naval Base

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Sunday 4 October 2009

Around the river (Clyde)


 Absalon left earlier than expected.

Weather turned nasty as the day went on.


Danish Warship Absalon (L16)


Fireball off Greenock Esplanade between heat showers


 HMCS Preserver - a 24,000 ton Canadian Oil Replenishment ship

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Friday 2 October 2009

Joint Warrior Exercise - 2009


Many arrivals today - but the weather was bleak and dreich. Not ideal for anyone but makes picture taking very hit 'n' miss.


Svitzer Tug Anglegarth escorting Canadian Warship to Glasgow


HMCS Athabaskan passing Port Glasgow on her way to Glasgow


Svitzer Tug Brunel on duty escorting warships to Glasgow

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Thursday 1 October 2009

Breast Cancer Awareness Month - 1 Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow


A few images from a session at '1 Devonshire Gardens' to launch 'Breast Cancer' awareness


Hard at work - but enjoyable for the team


 The happy party take a break


 Time for a well earned celebration after all the hard work

Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the UK - You Can Visit The Web Site by - CLICKING HERE

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