Monday, 30 December 2013

Greenock Christmas Lights


Another run to Greenock to get a few more images of the Christmas lights in Greenock.

Lucky with the weather as it started to rain as I was leaving.

Christmas Lights in Clyde Square

Christmas Lights in Clyde Square

 Christmas Lights in Clyde Square

Christmas Lights in Clyde Square

Christmas Lights in Clyde Square

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Thursday, 26 December 2013

Greenock Christmas Lights


Popped in to Greenock on my way home and was fortunate to catch the area fairly quiet. Also a bit windy though - just enough to move the lights in the breeze.

Still, no one said that life would be prefect.

Municipal Buildings in Clyde Square

Looking West

 Clyde Square

 Clyde Square

Cathcart Square

Looking Towards Clyde Square

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Derelict Farm at Loch Thom


Through weather and personal circumstances both myself and my camera have been fairly idle of late.

But, enough is enough and today I head out in search of something - anything - to document with my camera in hand.

Light is fading fast as I've left things to the last minute, and it's not looking like I'm going to be rewarded with a sudden burst of golden light.

It's also a very bitter cold evening - so no comfort there either.

I happen across these old farm buildings - formerly Garvock's Farm.

Trudging my way through the mud I get a few shots in the bag, and I hope you enjoy them.

Farm Road 

Derelict Farm Buildings

 Derelict Farmhouse


Through the Doorway

Timeless

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Saturday, 7 December 2013

River Clyde This Morning


Popped down to Greenock this morning to catch the 'Grampian Falcon' as she headed on up to Port Glasgow.

A nice enough morning for this time of year and she duly arrived at the expected time.

Svitzer Tug 'Anglegarth' Returning from Finnart Oil Terminal

 'Grampian Falcon' Passing Greenock


 'Grampian Falcon' Bound for Port Glasgow


Pilot Cutter 'Toward' Powers Past on Its Way to James Watt Dock


River Clyde During Early December 2013

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Thursday, 5 December 2013

Christmas Lights Switch On in Greenock


The Christmas Light Switch On took place in Greenock tonight.

The event began at 6pm in Clyde Square with free entertainment and a sizeable crowd gathered to enjoy.

At 7pm we were treated to the arrival of Santa - complete with his sledge and reindeer - accompanied by Provost Robert Moran.

And just to round off the evening the snow arrived right on que to put us even more in the festive mood.

 Welcome to the Lights


Snow Globe Fun for the Kids

We Want you to Sing

Young Singer Entertains the Crowd


Ladies from the 'Wellpark Mid Kirk' Provided Warm Drinks on the Night

Rudolph at the Ready


Santa Prepares to Travel


Greenock's Provost with Santa and his Helpers


Ready to Press the Button to Light up the Town Square

Smiling Face at the Event


Snowing in Clyde Square

Snow Arrived Right on Que

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Wednesday, 4 December 2013

'Sentosa Bulker' Heads to Sea


The bulk carrier 'Sentosa Bulker' departed Glasgow this afternoon and headed down towards Greenock as she made her way out to sea.

Managed a few shots as she passed and was fortunate enough to also see the the cargo vessel 'BBC Anglia' as she headed upriver to Glasgow.


Approaching Greenock


Tug and Bulk Carrier 


Passing Greenock

Sentosa Bulker 

Heading to Sea

'Anglegarth' Takes Up the Stern


 Busy River Scene

Tug 'Ayton Cross' Bound for Home 

Tug 'Anglegarth' Bound for Home


'BBC Anglia' Passes East India Harbour

'BBC Anglia' Glasgow Bound

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Sunday, 1 December 2013

HMS Defender Outward Bound


HMS Defender headed out to see this morning after her weekend visit to Glasgow.

A nice bright sunny morning made all the difference in getting some good images.


Passing Dumbarton

 Passing Langbank


Approaching Port Glasgow

 Approaching Port Glasgow

 Passing Port Glasgow

Outward Bound for Sea

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Saturday, 30 November 2013

Glasgow Colours at Night


I've been promising myself a trip to Glasgow at night for so long now, but it wasn't until this evening that I finally managed to get up there.

The city of Glasgow has so many iconic buildings and they take on a whole new form when floodlit at night.

Didn't have too long to spend so this will be the first of a few postings when I hopefully manage up again.

View from the 'Squinty Bridge'

'Squinty Bridge' or 'Clyde Arc'

 'Squinty Bridge' or 'Clyde Arc'


 Clyde Auditorium


The Hydro

 Clyde Auditorium

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