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.

Monday, 28 July 2014

Prince of Wales - Lower Block 03 Move


The first section of the (HMS) Prince of Wales began it's journey down the Clyde from Govan today.

Passing Clydebank

Passing Dumbarton Rock


Passing Langbank with Ben Lomond in the Background


 Standby Tug for the Move to Rosyth


 Svitzer Tugs Taking the Strain


 Tugs on the Bow of the Barge - AMT Trader

Main Towing Tug for the Move to Rosyth

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

Sunday, 27 July 2014

Vintage Festival - Merchant City in Glasgow


After my time at Pacific Quay I headed across the town to the Vintage Festival in Merchant City.

The festivals at Merchant City are always vibrant and fun though I was a little later in getting here than planned.

The Kennedy Cupcakes very kindly posed for me, and then I had the pleasure of watching them perform to the sound of the big band era.

Hair and Beauty Salon

 Hair and Beauty Salon

 Kennedy Cupcakes

 In the Mood

 Low Kicks

 Audience Participation

Having Fun

Cake Dance

 Hair Salon

Curling

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

Pacific Quay - Glasgow


After the Marathon I went West to Pacific Quay to savour the events there.

HMS Bangor was open to the public and the crew were excellent in their hospitality.

BBC Scotland had much in the way of entertainment and I had lunch in their cafeteria.

Then it was back in to town with the crowds thronging their way over the Squinty Bridge and heading for their various destinations.

 'St Mungo 1' Fire Boat

 Bridge on HMS Bangor

HMS Bangor

  HMS Bangor

Sailing Vessels

Commonwealth Flotilla Heads Home

Commonwealth Flotilla at Pacific Quay

Hose Fun on the HMS Bangor

 Mock Diver

Mobile Band

Playtime on the River

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