River Clyde - Busy as Ever

While catching some images of the Grand Princess - another two vessels were on the same stretch of the river.

Whitchampion Departs

Flinterforest heading to the Ocean Terminal - Greenock

 Flinterforest passes Grand Princess

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Grand Princess - Greenock

Today saw the start of the Cruise Liner season with the visit of the Grand Pincess as she arrived from Bermuda. This would be her only call here this year.

She then continued her crusie as she headed to Dublin.

 Grand Princess Departs Greenock

 Grand Princess - complete with  extra large TV Screen

 Grand Princess Leaving the Clyde

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Under Construction - BAE Shipyard

Grabbed this pic in between shooting the 'Night is Day' movie stills.

 (HMS) Duncan - under construction

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Shooting - 'Night is Day' - Screen Test - Day Two

Today was the second day of filming some screen test scenes prior to starting filming proper.

We started at the 'Glasgow Harbour' area where again the wind was cold, and then to an 'underpass' for another scene. Enjoyed some heckling from the local youths who were intent on being a nuisance. Such is life.

We then proceeded across the river to shoot our final scene of the day in an alley close by a local pub - where we again enjoyed the local 'hospitality'.

Lee (Make-up Artist) and Chris (Jason)

 Kirsty (Lena) and Chris (Jason)

 Shooting the "Lena is met by Sara" Scene

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Shooting - 'Night is Day' - Screen Test - Day One

Our first day of filming the screen tests for the movie took place in the area around the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow - with their kind permission.

The weather was 'Baltic' for this time of year, but nevertheless we put on a brave face and had a very enjoyable time, and some useful experiences.

 Kenny (PC Douglas) and Steven (DCI Mullan)

 Clare Deep in Concentration

 Crew at Work

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HMS Vanguard Departs the Clyde

Out shopping in Greenock when I saw her leave the Gareloch - at some speed.

Headed off to the Cloch to get ready to catch a couple of pics.

 HMS Vanguard off Cloch Point

HMS Vanguard passing Dunoon

HMS Vanguard Departing

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Variety on River Clyde Today

Went shopping - and a quick turn down to Greenock brought this activity.

Glad I went down.

 Pilot Cutter - "Toward"

"Rodau" - Cargo Ship - Glasgow Bound
 

Jet Ski

Twin Lasers off Greenock Esplanade

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Just one today

Had a 'relax' day today after the busy weekend with all the naval activity.

"Clyde Spirit" - Heads to Faslane from Greenock

 "Clyde Spirit" - Pilot Cutter

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Has Summer Arrived?

Well summer hasn't really arrived, but we've had a good few days of sunshine.

Despite my plans to head to the Cloch Lighthouse to get some Naval ship pics, woke early and thought - 'what the hey' - and headed to the Gareloch.

It started well, but got very cold for a period and then get really warm.

USS Vicksburg (CG69) - Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser

Headed up to Glen Mallan to catch the USS Vicksburg depart and the sunshine there was a joy.

 Pier at Finnart, Loch Long

Then back to the Gareloch - down the other side this time - as the sun had moved round somewhat and the lighting was more favourable.

 HMS Torbay - Friendly Crew

Met up with a few of the 'usual suspects' - some from the shipping forums - and the fat was well and truly chewed.

Headed for home after the USS Pittsburgh (submarine) had made her way up the loch to berth.

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Relaxing Afternoon at Gareloch

The shipping at Faslane continues to be fairly busy with the JMC exercise about to start.

Met up with a few like minded friends, and with the sun on our necks, and chewing the fat between pictures, we had a thoroughly good afternoon.

 Ark Royal - Departs Faslane Naval Base

 Dutch Submarine - Dolfijn (S808) - Arriving at Faslane

 Ark Royal - Harrier on Ramp

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Elderslie - Visit to Catch Steam Train Tour

Popped up to Elderslie this morning to catch one the the steam railway tours passing through.

Was lucky enough to also catch a shot of a gleaming Bentley replica car in the warm sunshine.

 45407 and 44871 - Stanier Black 5's Pull in to the old Elderslie Station location

Bentley Replica Wedding Car

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Military Exercise - Faslane Naval Base

Spent most of the day over in the Faslane area taking pictures of the many warships coming in to Faslane Naval Base, before they depart to take part in Joint Marine Exercise up the West Coast of Scotland.

USS Laboon (DDG-58) - Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer

USS Barry (DDG-52) - Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer

USS Kauffman - Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigate

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Easter Sunday

Nice sunny Easter Sunday - if a bit cold. Went down to Tower Hill in Gourock.

Looking towards Greenock

Easter Flowers

 Looking down to Gourock

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Paisley - Evening Class Project

Digital Photography class at Paisley University tonight.

As the nights are now lighter later, we went on a walk around to take some images.

Thomas Coats Memorial Church

Coats Observatory

Coats Observatory

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Passing Port Glasgow

Cold, brisk day today. A few ships passing Port Glasgow

 Bro Distributor

 Aspen

  Bro Distributor and Aspen Pass at Close Quarters

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River Clyde - Greenock

A few images taken from Custom house Quay late this afternoon

Deltagracht - Ayton Cross Leading

 Svitzer Milford - with Ayton Cross Leading

Deltagracht passing Greenock outbound

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James Watt Dock - Today

Caught a couple of tugs coming back to the dock - and repair work to the car ferry.

 Ayton Cross Entering James Watt Dock

Isle of Arran - Final Repairs to Bow - James Watt Dock

Svitzer Milford Approaches - James Watt Dock

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Erskine Waterfront

For a wee change, went up to Erskine to grab some photos of passing vessels. The slip is the one used by the former Erskine Ferry - and that takes me back very many years.

 Ternholm and Ayton Cross

 Erskine Bridge

 Suurhusen

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