Showing posts with label Commonwealth Games. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Commonwealth Games. Show all posts

Sunday, 3 August 2014

Commonwealth Games - Final Day


Final day of the Commonwealth Games so headed to Glasgow one more time.

Early train again and managed some shots of the women's cycle race and the weather held, albeit the light was poor.

Then across to Merchant City and saw Charlie Flynn and Josh Taylor with their Gold medals from the victories at the Boxing.

Back across the city for the men's cycle race but sadly the weather had deteriorated and now I had to contend with the rain.

Worse was to follow as the rain became torrential and that ended the day as far as the photography was concerned.

Thoroughly soaked - despite the waterproofs - it was time to head back to the central station and get the train home to dry out.

The Games have been awesome and Glasgow has more than lived up to it's reputation as the 'friendly city'.

Back to near normal tomorrow, though the closing ceremony - from the comfort of my settee - will be watched on TV later.

 Women's Cycle Race


Women's Cycle Race


  Women's Cycle Race


 Women's Cycle Race


Women's Cycle Race

Women's Cycle Race

Glasgow City Chambers

Paella Stall

Golden Boys in the Rain

Charlie Flynn with His Gold Medal 

 Men's Cycle Race


Men's Cycle Race

Men's Cycle Race

More images are available at - www.dougie-coull-photography.co.uk - better resolution and options to licence.

Friday, 1 August 2014

Sound to Sea


Tonight was the first night of the 'Sound to Sea' nautical extravaganza in Glasgow.

We were fortunate to have a reasonably warm evening and more importantly it stayed dry.

A variety of artists performed from a number of vessels for our delight.

There was also fireworks to add to the colour of the event.

 Rachel Sermanni Sings


SD Omagh with Model Aeroplanes

SD Omagh


Fireworks

 Kayaks


Fireworks 

Wee Spark


 Climbing High


 Attack Assault


'Maybe' Makes her Way Round the Dock

 Fireworks


'Maybe' with Artistes


Fireworks and HMS Bangor

Fireworks

Fireworks Spectacular

More images are available at - www.dougie-coull-photography.co.uk - better resolution and options to licence.

Wednesday, 23 July 2014

Glasgow Before the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony


A last minute notion to pop in to Glasgow to sample the atmosphere in the run up to the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games.

Only had a short time but very pleased I made the trip.

Not too busy, a great buzz about the city, and sunshine helps too.

Will return during the Games for some more photographs.

Salvation Army Dispensing Free Bottled Water

 Enthusiastic Volunteers


 George Square


 Good Feelings in the City


 Enjoying the Sunshine in George Square

 Austrian Visitor Enjoying Glasgow Hospitality

Says it All

BBC at Work

 Loch Lomond Seaplanes



 Warming Up

 Waiting Patiently


Yellow Seaplane

Temporary BBC Studio for the Games


 Seaplane with the Queen's Baton


'Clyde' By The River Clyde

More images are available at - www.dougie-coull-photography.co.uk - better resolution and options to licence.

Monday, 14 July 2014

Queen's Baton Relay - Inverclyde


Today was the turn of the people of Inverclyde to take part in the Queen's Baton Relay ahead of the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

An early start at McInroy's Point in Gourock where the Baton arrived by ferry from Hunter's Quay.

Once ashore the journey began as the convoy headed to Inverkip.

I set off in the opposite direction and met up with the convoy at Quarrier's Village.

After that I met up with them again at Newark Castle for my final shots of the day.

 Two Runners


 Provost Robert Brings the Baton Ashore to Inverclyde


Ready for the Next Stage

Police Escort Bikes at the Ready


Crowd Starts to Assemble at Quarriers Village 


 High Five

Waiting Patiently in the Rain


Baton Arrives in Quarriers Village


Final Run in to Quarriers Village


Quarriers Village

Baton Bearer at Quarriers Village


Arriving at Newark Castle

 Handing Over the Baton at Newark Castle

Newark Castle


Baton Bearer and Councillor Michael McCormick at Newark Castle

More images are available at - www.dougie-coull-photography.co.uk - better resolution and options to licence.