Activity Prior to Joint Warrior Exercise

Popped over to the Gareloch as it was rumoured we may see some activity prior to the Joint Warrior military exercise.

The tanker 'Excello' was discharging fuel - in preparation for the warships that would refuel before leaving for the exercise.

Two minesweepers arrived and made their way up the Gareloch to Faslane.

Although dry and very sunny I was just about blown off my feet with the strong wind.

Mission accomplished I headed home knowing I would be returning soon for more arrivals.

 Excello

 Unusual Funnel - Tanker Excello

 Mine-hunters Arrive

 Belgian Ship - Bellis

Bellis

Bound for Faslane

Dutch Minesweeper

 Zierikzee

 Passing Rhu Narrows

Bound for Faslane Naval Base

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Loch Lomond on an Early Morning Trip

An early morning trip to get some images of the famed Milarrochy tree on the shores of Loch Lomond.

Things didn't quite go to plan as we had some difficulty in the dark as we tried to locate the tree itself.

Eventually we abandoned the initial project and carried on down the loch and got some nice images as the light began to arrive.

Heading back we eventually found the location of the tree, and though not the light we had hoped for it seemed a good idea to get a few images in the bag.

I've had a few nice positive comments on the tree image and pleased with that, but will try and visit again when the light may be more favourable for better images.

 Dawn Breaks Over Loch Lomond

 A Stillness on the Loch

Nice Muted Colours Over Loch Lomond

 Sun Breaks Through

 Light Gets Harsher

Milarrochy Tree at Loch Lomond 

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Day Trip to London

Caught the early flight to London and spent the day getting around as much of the city as my legs could carry me.

Then back to Gatwick airport via Victoria Station for the last flight back to Scotland.

Blessed with good weather on the day and a very enjoyable trip to get me some images of London for my collection.

Buckingham Palace

 Victoria Memorial

 Horse Guard

 Police Protection

 Cenotaph

 Westminster Palace

 Threatened Wildlife on Westminster Bridge

 London Eye

 River Thames

View from London Eye

 London Eye

 Skateboard Park

St Paul's from Millennium Bridge

 Police Launch at Speed

Tower of London

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City Lights - Glasgow

After a visit to the Imax theatre tonight I took the opportunity to get a few images in the city lights of Glasgow.

 Imax Theatre

 River Clyde at Night

 Science Centre in Glasgow


BBC Scotland

 River Clyde


Bells Bridge

Clyde Vista

BBC Studios in Glasgow

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River Clyde and James Watt Dock

An early rise this morning and down to Greenock to get some images of the 'Bianco Venture' as she passed on her way upriver to Glasgow to discharge her cargo of animal feed.


'Bianco Venture' Arrives at Greenock


Passing Greenock Ocean Terminal

Passing East India Harbour


 'Anglegarth' Assists as She Heads to Glasgow

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Then a trip in to the James Watt Dock to see the damaged visor section from the 'Coruisk' Calmac ferry being loaded on to the 'Lyrawa Bay'.

After the loading was complete the visor was transported upriver to Ferguson's shipyard in Port Glasgow.

It will be repaired and restored to it's former shape before being brought back to Greenock and installed on the 'Coruisk' to make her available for service once again.

Damaged Visor from the Calmac Ferry 'Coruisk'

 Visor Loaded Aboard 'Lyrawa Bay'

 Badly Damaged Bow Visor

 Repairs Continue on the 'Coruisk'

Awaiting Departure

View Showing the Extent of the Damage


Departing James Watt Dock


Heading to Ferguson's Shipyard


Outward Bound from the James Watt Dock

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