Last Day of 2009

Well, we have been suffering form the 'vomit virus' that's been going around so glad to get out for a while today.

Final year shopping and a swim at Port Glasgow Swimming Pool.

Moonrise pic - taken from my window

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Christmas Day - Langbank

A nice sunny Christmas Day.

Time to take our dog for a walk and grab a few photos on the hills behind our house.

Misty

River Clyde & Cowal Hills

Christmas Holly

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Christmas Eve - Greenock Area

In between the final Christmas shopping I managed to get about a take a few images.

Cimbria at Anchor Off Greenock

Swan Reflecting in the River Clyde

Greenock Esplanade in Wintry Conditions

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Langbank - Winter Weather

A fine morning in Langbank after  the recent snow and ice.

Cold but Bright View from my Window

Panorama from Upstairs Window shows Snow Topped Hills

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Langbank - Snowy Weather

Cold snap continues, but Misty still enjoys her walk in the field behind our house

Photo while Walking the Dog (Misty)

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Glasgow Cathedral

Been trying to get a visit here for ages - finally managed up today.

Staff were very helpful and friendly. A credit, and a very worthwhile visit.

 Outside View

 

Pews & Stained Glass

Nativity Scene

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Gourock - Sun Setting Fast

A quick run down to Gourock to catch the sunset before the light faded very quickly.

Most rewarding.

Clearer Night at Cardwell Bay

Across Cardwell Bay to Gourock Pier

Gourock Pier and Cowal Hills Sunset

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Custom House Quay - Greenock as Darkness Falls

After a game of golf earlier in the day, popped to Custom House Quay to catch the light fading fast.

Twilight Zone - Custom House Quay, Greenock

SD Impetus at Dusk

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Greenock - Evening in the Fog

A few photos in the early evening at Greenock.

Cathcart Street in the Fog

Christmas Lights - Cathcart Square, Greenock

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Foggy Gourock - Evening Time

Some shots around the Cardwell Bay area - very early evening.

The fog has been around for a few days now.

Christmas Lights in Gourock

Christmas Lights

Foggy at Cardwell Bay, Gourock

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December in Largs, Ayrshire

Son's birthday today so a run down to Largs for a pub lunch, and a wee walk afterwards in the very mild and pleasant weather today.

Boating Pond

Viking Ship

Largs Park

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Photographer Margaret Watkins - Hidden Lane Gallery, Glasgow

The Hidden Lane Gallery opened its doors for the first time in early November 2009.

Their first exhibition is under the general theme of 'Forgotten Women', the first being the photographic work of Canadian-born Margaret Watkins.

  She was at the centre of artistic life in New York in the 1910’s & 20’s, coming to Glasgow in 1928 to visit her three maiden aunts – and remained till her death in 1969.

Interior of the Hidden Lane Gallery - Lower Floor

Interior of the Hidden Lane Gallery - Lower Floor

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Sunny Winter's Day

A lot better on the weather front today, cold but very sunny and bright.

Managed a few photos in the afternoon.

RFA Vessel Fort Rosalie off Roseneath Point

 SD Clyde Racer - Pilot Cutter

Fort Rosalie as the Light Goes Down

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It Wouldn't Be Winter ..........................

If we didn't have our little friends - the Robin - a plump wee bird with a bright orange-red breast - to brighten up our gardens at this time of year.

Always Cheekie

In My Garden

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Photography Field Day - Paisley University

Another day trip with my night school class.

Cold start, so after a short walk we proceeded to visit the Transport Museum in Glasgow.

We were treated to an interactive presentation of Glasgow trams which was both informative and entertaining.

Another enjoyable day out in Glasgow.

Glasgow University

Tram Tour Presentation

Hanging Heads in Kelvingrove Museum

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East India Harbour - Greenock, Inverclyde

A few pics from this morning's run down to East India Harbour in Greenock.

Wind, cold, and showers were the order of the day - yet again.

Will we ever see a dry sunny day again? Yes, I'm sure we will.

 

Maersk ships berthed at Great Harbour

Cobbles and Rails - East India Harbour

Baltic Sea passes East India Harbour on her way to Glasgow

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Poor Weather Continues - Inverclyde Area

And so the poor weather continues. Forecasters announced that today would give us the best weather of the week.

This is worrying, and looks like we'll have to batten down the hatches for the remainder of the week.

Managed to grab a few pics between showers, but light faded fast in the winter afternoon.

Maersk Maine heads up to Great Harbour, Greenock

Svitzer Mercia Heads back to Greenock as the light fades

Orhan Ekinci Passes Port Glasgow

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HMS Astute - Royal Navy Submarine - Arrives at Clyde Faslane Naval Base

The Royal Navy's largest and most powerful attack submarine arrived at Faslane Naval Base this morning.

Measuring nearly 328 ft in length she has started her sea trials and is expected to be handed over in around 18 months.

She sailed up the Gareloch to her new home for the first time with plenty media coverage of the event.

 Ambush, Artful, and Audacious have already been approved, and they should arrive at two yearly intervals.

I covered this event for the 'Defence Press Agency' as a contributor to the - Monitoring Matters - E-Zine.

HMS Astute Arrives at her new base for the first time

HMS Astute Nears to Berth at Faslane Naval Base

Commodore Chris Hockley, the naval base commander at HM Naval Base Clyde with HMS Astute in the Background

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Glasgow Transport Museum

A run in to Glasgow today for lunch.

Took a trip over to the Glasgow Museum of Transport while in the City.

The new building is expected to be ready for the public in the Spring of 2011.

 Bus Sign

Old Street Scene

 

Old Cinema Interior

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Stills Photography Today - 'I Heart You' - Short Film in Glasgow

Taking 'stills' to promote the upcoming short film "I Heart You"

Some scenes indoors, and some outside in the Glasgow area.

Two Actors Prepare for their Scene

Enjoying Scene 'Set Up' Before Shooting

Messing Around on Set

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