Dougie Coull Photography

Thursday, 27 March 2014

Joint Warrior Arrivals Today

Not too much activity today but we did see a few arrivals for the first upcoming Joint Warrior military exercise of this year.

Favoured with dry weather it was still quite windy and cold.

First stop was Rhu at the Gareloch to catch HMS Bulwark arrive.

Then on down to Kilcreggan to see what may be coming upriver.

Finally across to Greenock to get a few images of the two at anchor.

Tomorrow looks to be a busier day - albeit an early start and weather forecast for more of the same.

Approaching Rhu Narrows

Bound for Faslane Naval Base

SD Resourceful and HMS Bulwark Faslane Bound

HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark and SD Resourceful

HNLMS Van Speijk passing Gourock Inbound

HNLMS Van Speijk off Greenock Esplanade

HMS Kent at Anchor

Scheduled to Tow Target

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Tuesday, 25 March 2014

River Clyde Movements

I was out on my travels when I saw a nuclear submarine heading out to sea.

A bit of a push but just managed to get to Cloch lighthouse in time to catch her as she sped past.

Heading back home I saw Calmac's new ferry which is undergoing sea trial just now and managed to get a few images both in Gourock, and in Greenock.

Nuclear Submarine

Heading Out to Sea

Ferries in the Haze

Calmac's New Ferry

Deep in Discussion

MV Lochinvar

Bound for Port Glasgow

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Monday, 24 March 2014

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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Sunday, 23 March 2014

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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Thursday, 20 March 2014

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.