Wednesday 30 May 2012

Silver Explorer (Formerly Prince Albert II) - Greenock


The luxury cruise ship 'Silver Explorer' arrived in Greenock very early this morning - around 6 am - too early for me.

 She was formerly the 'Prince Albert II'. This will be her only visit to Greenock this year.

I managed a few shots as she departed Greenock in the rain and headed to Douglas on the Isle of Man.
 
 Silver Explorer Canting Off Greenock Ocean Terminal

 Silver Explorer (Formerly Prince Albert II) - Off Greenock Esplanade

 Silver Explorer (Formerly Prince Albert II) - Off Greenock Esplanade

Silver Explorer (Formerly Prince Albert II) - Departs Greenock

More images are available at - www.dougie-coull-photography.co.uk - and are also better resolution.

Swans and Cygnets - Greenock Dam


Another wee trip up to see the cygnets are progressing.

Murdieston dams as they are known locally, but actually called Cowdenknowes Reservoir.

Rather poor light, but again the swans were very accommodating in permitting me access to their young.

Friendly Warning

 Swan with Cygnets

Parenting
 
 Swan with Cygnets

Cygnets

Cygnets

 Swan with Cygnets

Cygnets

Cygnet

 American Coot Takes Flight

More images are available at - www.dougie-coull-photography.co.uk - and are also better resolution.