Greenock Hills

Took Maya a walk around the hills behind the Greenock Cut this afternoon.

Poor light but a nice day for walking - little wind and not too cold for this time of year.

Met a few other dog owners walking their pets and exchanged conversation.

 Greenock Hills and Reservoir

Greenock Hills and Reservoir
 

Greenock Hills and Reservoir
 

View Over Greenock and the Clyde
 

Maya - Still for Once
 

 View Over Greenock and the Clyde

 Observant

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Walking the Dog

 Took Maya on her customary walk this morning.

As ever, she bounds with the energy of youth.

 On the Run

Here She Comes
 

Loves her Sticks
 

Not to Be Left Behind 

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Greenock

Grabbed a few shots around Greenock while waiting on 'she who must be obeyed' to complete her shopping.

I've included a photo of the old well which gave the park its name.

Installed by the local laird - John Shaw - in 1629, it bears the initials of both him and his wife.

We also have a fitting war memorial to remember those fallen in the wars.

War Memorial - Well Park

Old Well - Well Park

War Memorial - Well Park

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Then stopped off at the James Watt Dock on my way home for these two photos.

Loch Portain - James Watt Dock

 Hebridean Princess - James Watt Dock

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Pheasant - In My Garden

This guy's turned up in my garden a few times this week so finally managed a couple of shots before he flew off this time.

Beautiful bird.

 Pheasant (Male) - Garden Visitor

Pheasant (Male) - Garden Visitor

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Mostly Wemyss Bay

Decided as it was a good day that I'd pop down to Wemyss Bay for some images as the sun set this evening.

Stopped off at Victoria Harbour in Greenock to grab a quick 'record' shot of the 'MV Rover' as she has been painted white. I understand this is to do with her summer excursions up the Clyde to Glasgow.

 'MV Rover' Sporting Her New White Paintwork 

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Then carried on down to Wemyss Bay and a few with slow shutter speeds to soften the water and give a smooth appearance.

After the sun set it was up the road and home for dinner.

 View from Wemyss Bay

View from Wemyss Bay
 

View from Wemyss Bay

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Ferries - James Watt Dock

A welcome break gave us some blue skies for a very short time today, then the bad stuff came back in.

Managed to get a few shots in the James Watt Dock on my way home from shopping.

Loch Shira and Loch Portain looking resplendent after their winter maintenance were a good photo opportunity.

Loch Shira

Loch Shira and Loch Portain

Loch Shira, Loch Portain, and Hebridean Princess

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Crimson Mercury - Bulk Carrier Vessel

Crimson Mercury - a bulk carrier - passed Greenock and Port Glasgow on her way upriver to Glasgow this morning.

She has been in the area for a few days but I believe weather prevented her going upriver any earlier.

A rather dull and dismal day but at least it stayed dry for the photographs.

Crimson Mercury - Passing Greenock

Crimson Mercury - Passing Greenock

 Crimson Mercury - Passing Greenock with Svitzer Milford

 Crimson Mercury - Passing Greenock

 Crimson Mercury - Passing Port Glasgow

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Monte Carlo Rally - Glasgow Start

A wee trip up to Glasgow this afternoon to watch the start of the Monte Carlo Rally for 2013.

Around 100 cars set off from the People's Palace at Glasgow Green.

A good crowd turned out to cheer them on their way.

It's good to see Glasgow involved in this sort of event. 

 Start Ramp at the Monte Carlo Classic Rally

 Entertainment

Starting Ramp of the Monte Carlo Classic Rally
 

MG TD - Monte Carlo Classic Rally
 

Porsche 924 Turbo at Monte Carlo Classic Rally
 

Monte Carlo Classic Rally

Competitor

Model Ford T

Mercedes Benz

 Queuing for the Start

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Snow Time

It's funny the difference a day makes with the weather.

We had by and large escaped the snow experience in the East and South England, but today we got a taste of the white stuff.

The dog (Maya) revels in the stuff so she got a good few walks today.

Above the Greenock 'Cut'
 

Snowscape in Langbank

Snowscape in Langbank
 

 Snowscape in Langbank

Snowscape in Langbank

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River Clyde Activity Today

Stopped off to get a shot of the Arklow Rock and was lucky enough to catch another two vessels as they passed.

Trawler- 'Guide Me'
 

 Island Princes - Off East India Harbour

 Arklow Rock - Off Greenock

Arklow Rock - Passing Greenock  

Arklow Rock - Glasgow Bound

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