Sunday 31 October 2010

Kelvingrove - Glasgow - Autumn Sunday


Grabbed a few shots around Kelvinside when walking to the Zombie parade.

Beautiful sunny autumn afternoon.

 Bridge Statue - Kelvingrove

 Autumn Glasgow

 Glasgow University

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Zombie Walk - Kelvingrove, Glasgow - 2010


Well it's Halloween and the Zombies came out to play - even in the daylight - though it was getting dark.

Around 4,000 got themselves made up and thrilled the crowds that gathered to watch.

The whole event was a blast and everyone had a great time.

 McDeath Delivery

 Zombie Bride and Groom

I'm Really Hungry

 Chef and Assistance

 Pretty Zombie

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Saturday 30 October 2010

Last Train - West Highland Line


Two locomotives returning South with carriages after the summer Fort William - Mallaig excursions end for the winter.

 44871 & 45407 - West Highland Line

 44871 & 45407 - West Highland Line

 44871 & 45407 Taking Water at Craigendoran

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Sunday 24 October 2010

Late Run Out


A late run out to try and catch a good sunset.

Sunset wasn't so good, but here are a couple in the dying embers.

Sure is getting chillier at nights now.

Fort George at Anchor

Moonrise over Gourock

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Sunday 17 October 2010

Anemona - Bulk Carrier - On a Dour Kinda Day


Not the best weather this morning, but just had to catch this one as she departed the Clyde.

 Anemona - Bulk Carrier - Off Greenock

 Anemona - Bulk Carrier - Passing Greenock

 Anemona - Bulk Carrier - Heads Downriver

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Saturday 16 October 2010

Walking the Dog - and Cat


After lunch in Glasgow, a nice walk in the peace and tranquillity of Langbank.

Misty enjoyed her walk, and Skipper came too. He seems to enjoys as much as she does. 

 Trees - Langbank

Trees - Langbank

Autumn Berries

 Flowers

Cowal Hills View from Langbank

 Dumbarton Rock

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Monday 11 October 2010

Launch of Duncan



At 15:47 this afternoon  the sixth and last of the Royal Navy's new Type 45 Destroyers was launched from BAE Systems shiyard in Govan, Glasgow.

The 7,500 tonne warship - Duncan - will enter service in 2014. 

She will join the other Type 45 Destroyers - Daring, Diamond, Dauntless, Dragon and Defender.

The wife of the Deputy Commander-in-Chief Fleet Vice Admiral Richard Ibbotson - Marie Ibbotson - sent her down the slipway in traditional fashion.

Duncan is named after Admiral Adam Duncan who defeated the Dutch fleet in 1797.

Around 14,000 people watched this historic occasion and sadly this may be the last ship launched here. 

Certainly we will not see another launch for many years to come.

 Parade

Duncan Getting Wet

 Almost Secure

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Thursday 7 October 2010

Around Greenock


A walk around Greenock late afternoon. Windy, but very bright sunshine.

Chinese carry out on the way home.

 Greenock East End

 View over Greenock Centre

 Whinhill Golf Course

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Tuesday 5 October 2010

Inverarey


Popped in to Inverarey on the way home from Oban.

Some nice light and just in time to catch the sun set.

 Inverarey Harbour

Exhibits in Inverary Harbour

 Inverarey at Sunset

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Day Trip to Oban


An 'away day' to Oban for a change of scenery.

Beautiful sun all the way up, but due to leaving late I didn't stop for pics.

Here are a few from Oban town area.

 Oban Bay

 Main Street, Oban

 Ferry Terminal

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Monday 4 October 2010

Joint Warrior Military Exercise Ships Passing Greenock


 Made my way to Greenock today - a short journey compared to my sojourns to Faslane last week.

Nice bright morning and the warships came down on time, and as expected.

Called time at Noon and enjoyed a late lunch with Chris before he left to catch his plane back home to Plymouth.

I've been on the go since last Thursday so it's been quite demanding to say the least.

Wonder which ships will return to the Clyde after the exercise is complete?

 German Navy Frigate - Bremen - F207

 Italian Navy Frigate -  Aviere - F583

Busy Exercise Traffic on the Clyde

Turkish Navy Frigate - TCG Barbaros - F244

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Sunday 3 October 2010

Joint Warrior Military Exercise Ships at Faslane


Another day of mixed weather. This is the third day and the ships are coming in and going out without any apparent order.

Spent most of the day in the company of Chris and Michael with some good conversions in between arrivals and departures.

This will likely be my last day at Faslane as will try and catch the Frigates coming down from Glasgow on the Monday.

 HMS Triumph - Submarine

 USS Stout - DDG55

 SD Dexterous - Serco Tug

 USS Stout - DDG55

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Friday 1 October 2010

Heading Home from Faslane


Caught some late sunshine on my way back home from Faslane. Couldn't resist stopping to get a few pics as I've been promising myself for ages now to catch the scenery surrounding the road.

 Glen Fruin Road

Glen Fruin Road

 Glen Fruin Road

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Joint Warrior Military Exercise Ships at Faslane


A dreadful day with gusting winds and driving rain.

Persevered and managed to get a few worthwhile images.

Let's hope for better conditions on Monday when the fleet will depart to head up the West coast for their exercise area.

 Jura and Gigha Race down Garelochhead

HNoMS Ula S300 - Norwegian Navy Submarine

Ark Royal approaches Faslane Naval Base

 HMS Uppland - Swedish Submarine

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West Highland Line - Garelochhead


On a very wet windy day today I took a rest from photographing the Joint Warrior exercise and drove up to Garelochhead to catch this one southbound.

Met up with Donnie which was a nice short catch up.

 Sherwood Forrester arrives at Garelochhead Station

Sherwood Forrester - Garelochhead Station

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