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bouncy balls
2007-03-11
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Photoblog: 11 Mar 2007
50 pence from Tescos. I was thinking about making a light box and buying some close up filters, for a laugh...
Keywords: balls, colour, my house, tat
NIKON D50 150 mm f/5.6 0.017 sec (1/60) ISO 200 | Taken by Joe D on 2006-10-13 21:41:09
Castle Park
2007-03-10
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Photoblog: 10 Mar 2007
In WWII large areas the industrial centre of Bristol were damaged by bombing. While most were rebuilt with bland utilitarian blocks, Castle Park, beside the harbour and Broadmead shopping centre remained undeveloped. The ruins were cleared, with the exception of two churches, roofless and propped up with concrete beams, and the rest of the plot landscaped. A small, somewhat pointless and artsy water feature has been built beside St Peter's Church. Over christmas 2006 a ferris wheel was erected to entertain shoppers.
I wasn't especially excited about how this shot turned out, but it got a good response...
Keywords: Bristol, Castle Park, England, UK, ferris wheels, funfairs, parks, reflections, water
NIKON D50 65 mm f/11 0.077 sec (1/13) ISO 200 | Taken by Joe D on 2006-12-09 13:44:24
Clifton Suspension Bridge
2007-03-09
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Photoblog: 09 Mar 2007
Galleries: Bristol > Avon Gorge
On the way to the balloon fiesta. Taken from the little bit of land between the river, harbour outflow, and Brunel Way. One of the few times I've actually seen a decent high tide here. I should probably have cropped more off the top?
The suspension bridge is an Isambard Kingdom Brunel design constructed in the 1850s-60s. The 1,352 ft (414 m) span crosses the tidal River Avon 245 ft (75 m) below. The limestone gorge forms a spectacular defensive entrance to the city's docks.
Keywords: Avon Gorge, Bristol, Clifton Suspension Bridge, England, Hotwells, IKB, River Avon, UK, bridges, gorges, night, rivers, suspension bridges, water
NIKON D50 42.4 mm f/7.1 2.5 ISO 400 | Taken by Joe D on 2006-08-12 21:45:01
Bishop's Palace
2007-03-08
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Photoblog: 08 Mar 2007
Could do with a slight rotation, but I'm too lazy right now.
Official Website -- Wikipedia: Wells Cathedral
The first church was established here in 705 by King Ine of Wessex, at the urging of Saint Aldhelm, Bishop of Sherborne, and some interior features date from this time. Parts of the present structure date to the 10th century, but much of the building was constructed in the late 12th and early 13th centuries and dedicated in 1239. The diocese was split in the 10th century and the first Bishop of Wells was Athelm (circa 909), who crowned King Athelstan and later became Archbishop of Canterbury.
By the reign of Henry VIII the cathedral and peripheral buildings were complete, but the instability of the country -- especially the church -- over the following years led to decline and vandalism of the cathedral. During the civil war dean Dr. Walter Ralegh, nephew of Sir Walter, was imprisoned and later died in the cathedral.
Following the restoration of Charles II to the throne the cathedral was less neglected, but it wasn't until the Victorian era that the cathedral was properly renovated, including the removal of the exterior whitewash that had covered the cathedral since mediaeval times.
Update 16/2/07: As featured in the fantastic Simon Pegg film "Hot Fuzz".
Keywords: England, Somerset, UK, Wells, Wells Cathedral, architecture, mediaeval architecture, night, reflections, water
NIKON D50 18.3 mm f/9.0 6 ISO 400 | Taken by Joe D on 2006-08-27 20:57:31
Redcliffe Wharf
2007-03-07
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Photoblog: 07 Mar 2007
Galleries: Bristol > Floating Harbour
Redcliffe Wharf and Welsh Back on Bristol's Floating Harbour, taken from Redcliffe Bridge. On the right are the old warehouses of Redcliffe, now mostly luxuary appartments and offices. On the left, mostly out of shot, are the student halls -- I'm sure UWE are sitting on a fortune there. They must have bought those buildings up back when derelict industry and the harbour itself was seen as an opportunity for demolition and paving over, rather than an opertunity for more generic appartments. In the distance, partly hidden, is Bristol Bridge, on the site of the first crossing of the River. I think the spire is St Nicholas'.
Thanks for all the comments and faves! I didn't think this was the best of the evening, let alone one of the best ever! But it shot up to #3 in interestingness for Bristol, and #12 overall. Just goes to show, correcting the white ballance isn't always worth it!
Keywords: Bristol, England, Floating Harbour, Outstanding Shots, Redcliffe, Redcliffe Wharf, UK, cityscape, night, reflections
NIKON D50 48 mm f/4.8 3 ISO 200 | Taken by Joe D on 2007-02-01 19:38:08
Mill
2007-03-05
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Photoblog: 05 Mar 2007
The decaying old CWS mill at Avonmouth Docks, Bristol.
Keywords: Avonmouth, Avonmouth Docks, Bristol Channel, England, River Severn, UK, industrial, mills, water
NIKON D50 18 mm f/5.6 2 ISO 200 | Taken by Joe D on 2007-01-21 17:28:42
my dad
2007-03-04
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Photoblog: 04 Mar 2007
His halo appears to be bigger than any of the Bristol flickrites'.
Keywords: 123F, 2for2, 321, Atlantic Ocean, Brean, Brean Down, Bristol Channel, C&F, C&P, England, Mendip Hills, North Somerset, Somerset, UK, Weston-super-Mare, faveme, flickrpix, my dad, my family, sea, silhouettes, water
NIKON D50 26 mm f/11.0 0.001 sec (1/800) ISO 200 | Taken by Joe D on 2007-02-04 15:59:06
Magic Fountain
2007-03-03
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Photoblog: 03 Mar 2007
The "magic" of the magic fountains can't be seen from this side. It is an optical illusion that makes the water look like it's flowing uphill, by placing it on ground that is sloping down slightly towards the "top" of the actually level channels, and placing writing on the side that is parallel with the ground. Thus the ground looks level, while the channels appear to be sloping.
Keywords: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, University of Cincinnati, fountains, night, water
Unknown model unkown focal length unknown aperture unknown exposure ISO 200 | Taken by Joe D on 2006-07-15 14:15:07
Second Severn Crossing
2007-03-02
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Photoblog: 02 Mar 2007
The wind picked up and started blowing spray up from the channel, creating the mist. Second Severn Crossing, the M4 motorway bridge from Bristol, England, to Newport, Wales accross the estuary of the River Severn (Bristol Channel).
Keywords: Bristol, England, M4, River Severn, Second Severn Crossing, Severn Beach, South Gloucestershire, UK, Wales, bridges, mist, motorways, sea, storms
NIKON D50 18 mm f/5.6 0.013 sec (1/80) ISO 200 | Taken by Joe D on 2007-01-21 16:46:41
All Souls
2007-03-01
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Photoblog: 1 Mar 2007
All Souls, one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford. I liked the midwinter afternoon light shining on the facade. Taken through the main gate (which was quite awkward).
Keywords: All Souls College, England, Oxford, Oxford University, Oxfordshire, UK, architecture
NIKON D50 18 mm f/11 0.017 sec (1/60) ISO 200 | Taken by Joe D on 2006-12-16 12:50:25
Temple Meads
2007-02-28
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Photoblog: 28 Feb 2007
Sunset over Isambard Kingdom Brunel's terminus station of the Great Western Railway.
Keywords: Bristol, England, Great Western Railway, Temple Meads, Temple Meads Station, UK, architecture, clouds, railways, red sky, stations, sunset
NIKON D50 31 mm f/8 0.025 sec (1/40) ISO 200 | Taken by Joe D on 2006-11-05 17:41:54
Avebury
2007-02-26
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Photoblog: 26 Feb 2007
Just as the stars were appearing. I shone a torch over the stone during the shot, but it clearly wasn't enough, so it's brightened with PS dodge tool.
Keywords: Avebury, England, North Wessex Downs, UK, Wiltshire, World Heritage Sites, archaeology, silhouettes, stars, vapour trails
NIKON D50 18 mm f/3.5 30 ISO 200 | Taken by Joe D on 2007-01-27 17:52:20
Arnos Vale
2007-02-25
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Photoblog: 25 Feb 2007
The large municipal cemetery in Bristol, England. For many years Arno's Vale was left to crumble and became overgrown. Following its appearence on the first series of BBC Restoration its had some investment and TLC, but is still in a bad way.
I'm a bit dissapointed with the light in this, but the white ballance, deliberately warmer than it should be, created an almost sepia feel. I can't decide whether I'm happy with the composition or not... the wide lense and the position from which it was taken makes the arch lean in, and I can't decide whether that's a bad thing or not...
Considering adding to the JPEG Mag 'entropy' theme, though I could also go for one of the Stalbridge Churchyard in the fog shots...
Keywords: Arnos Vale, Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol, England, Garden of Rest, UK, cemeteries, derelict, grave yards
NIKON D50 32 mm f/8.0 0.008 sec (1/125) ISO 200 | Taken by Joe D on 2006-11-05 17:09:25
Campus Green
2007-02-24
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Photoblog: 24 Feb 2007
University of Cincinnati. From the day my first CPL arrived. Converted to B&W and blue filter applied with channel mixer. Never did find out what the little tower was "for". Perhaps it's "art"?
Keywords: Campus Green, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, University of Cincinnati, bw, clouds, monochrome, redfilter
NIKON D50 18 mm f/8.0 0.004 sec (1/250) ISO 200 | Taken by Joe D on 2006-06-09 19:15:10
Pur Down
2007-02-23
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Photoblog: 23 Feb 2007
Another one of that tower. I seem to be collecting it in all possible weather and light conditions... See the tag for more. From this view you'd never guess that the city surrounds: motorway at the bottom of the hill on the left, with suburbs stretching away beyond, school and suburbs to the right, university and business parks behind, and the city centre just over the hill beyond the transmitter.
Keywords: Bristol, England, North Bristol, Pur Down, Pur Down Transmitter, UK, circular polariser, clouds, towers, transmitters, v1
NIKON D50 48 mm f/10 0.002 sec (1/500) ISO 200 | Taken by Joe D on 2006-09-26 12:17:10
Avonmouth
2007-02-22
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Photoblog: 22 Feb 2007
The industrial landscape of Avonmouth, Bristol, on the banks of the Severn estuary (Bristol Channel), as seen accross the mud flats at Severn Beach, beside the M4 bridge. Included, if I recall correctly, are the cranes of Avonmouth Docks and the Royal Portbury Dock, grain silos and mill, and smelting works. The channel has one of the highest tidal ranges in the world, and huge beaches and mud flats come and go with the tides.
Right, now those are uploaded, I'm off to Avebury...
Update: No I'm not, car's broken :(
Keywords: Avonmouth, Bristol, Bristol Channel, England, River Severn, Severn Beach, South Gloucestershire, UK, cranes, docks, industrial, sea
NIKON D50 90 mm f/8.0 0.005 sec (1/200) ISO 200 | Taken by Joe D on 2007-01-21 15:56:37
Pigeons
2007-02-21
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Photoblog: 21 Feb 2007
On St Peter's church in Castle Park. Ferris wheel behind entertaining christmas shoppers.
Keywords: Bristol, Castle Park, England, St Peter's Church, UK, birds, ferris wheels, funfairs, pigeons, ruins
NIKON D50 200 mm f/9 0.006 sec (1/160) ISO 200 | Taken by Joe D on 2006-12-09 13:40:27
Jellyfish!
2007-02-20
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Photoblog: 20 Feb 2007
Keywords: Kentucky, Newport Aquarium, Newport KY, Nikkor 50mm f1.8, Northern Kentucky, USA, animals, jellyfish
NIKON D50 50.4 mm f/1.8 0.04 sec (1/25) ISO 800 | Taken by Joe D on 2006-08-03 15:06:12
Avon
2007-02-19
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Photoblog: 19 Feb 2007
Looking south over the Ashton Vale, Southville, Bedminster, Withywood, etc. from the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
Keywords: A4, Avon Gorge, Bristol, England, Floating Harbour, From CSB, Portway, River Avon, South Bristol, UK, bonded warehouses, light trails, lights, night, reflections, rivers, water
NIKON D50 28.3 mm f/8.0 20 ISO 200 | Taken by Joe D on 2006-10-29 18:51:39
Second Severn Crossing
2007-02-18
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Photoblog: 18 Feb 2007
During a break between Atlantic storms in January 2007. I liked the log in the foreground, which had clearly been washed up by the previous week's storm, but when I returned a couple of weeks later somebody had already sawed bit off, presumably for firewood.
The Second Severn Crossing is the M4 motorway bridge from Bristol, England, to Newport, Wales. It is actually the third bridge, and fourth crossing of the Severn Estuary: an 1870s railway bridge between Lydney and Sharpness in Gloucestershire, a few miles upstream, was destroyed by a collision with a barge in the 1960s; an 1870s railway tunnel runs almost directly under this bridge, joining the South Wales Main Line to the Great Western Main Line; and the 1960s Severn Bridge carries the M48 motorway over the estuary a mile upstream.
Keywords: 2for2, Bristol, Bristol Channel, England, Gloucestershire, Second Severn Crossing, Severn Beach, South Gloucestershire, UK, Wales, bridges, flickrpix, sea, water
NIKON D50 18 mm f/8.0 0.008 sec (1/125) ISO 200 | Taken by Joe D on 2007-01-17 14:58:36
bales & clouds
2007-02-17
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Photoblog: 17 Feb 2007
Field of bales on Cox Hill, Marnhull, in the Blackmore Vale, Dorset. This is the heart of dairy country and the vale inspired Thomas Hardy's "Vale of the little dairies". The film adaptation of Tess of the D'urbervilles was filled in the village. The view, however, could really be anywhere in England.
There were some very impressive clouds coming and going, mixed with bright sun. I'm tempted to clone stamp out the phone line in the top corner, but it's barely noticeable... perhaps if and when I get 'round to sorting prints.
Thanks for all the comments, this has climbed to #1 in interestingness (despite falling short on views, favourites and comments), so I chose it for the header of the redesigned cotch.net.
Keywords: ABigFave, Blackmore Vale, Dorset, England, Marnhull, UK, bales, clouds, lpyc, payitforward
NIKON D50 55.0 mm f/8.0 0.003 sec (1/400) ISO 400 | Taken by Joe D on 2006-08-21 18:18:03
Covington Cathedral
2007-02-16
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Photoblog: 16 Feb 2007
Keywords: Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Cincinnati, Covington, Covington Cathedral, Kentucky, Northern Kentucky, USA, architecture, bw, cathedrals, churches, monochrome, redfilter
NIKON D50 22 mm f/9.0 0.006 sec (1/160) ISO 400 | Taken by Joe D on 2006-07-01 18:15:58
Avebury
2007-02-15
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Photoblog: 15 Feb 2007
Again, with the torch shone on the stone, again having to dodge because it didn't work as I'd wanted. I also got one with star trails, but Kui was impatient so it was underexposed and not expecially exciting. In the background is the pub from which the fish and chips came. It's not a proper grand day out if it doesn't involve a flask of tea and fish and chips.
Keywords: Avebury, England, North Wessex Downs, UK, Wiltshire, World Heritage Sites, archaeology, night, stars
NIKON D50 18 mm f/3.5 30 ISO 400 | Taken by Joe D on 2007-01-27 17:53:49
butterfly
2007-02-14
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Photoblog: 14 Feb 2007
Got itself trapped in the living room. See either side in the flickr photostream for more of the same.
Keywords: Small, SpecAnimal, Tortoiseshell, animals, butterflies, my house
NIKON D50 55 mm f/8 1/4000 sec ISO 200 | Taken by Joe D on 2006-09-05 22:12:55
Brecon Canal
2007-02-13
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Photoblog: 13 Feb 2007
The Brecon Canal, near its terminus in Brecon. Somewhat gentrified from how it must have been originally. The 32 mile (51km) canal was built between 1797 and 1812 to connect the quarries around the Brecon Beacons to the Bristol Channel at Newport. The canal was derelict by the 1930s, but following the chartering of the Beacons as a national park, restoration commenced in 1968, and the canal is now a little tourist route.
Keywords: Brecknockshire, Brecon, Brecon Canal, Powys, UK, Wales, canals, reflections, water
NIKON D50 18 mm f/5.6 0.001 sec (1/1250) ISO 800 | Taken by Joe D on 2006-09-16 18:28:49
Gold Hill
2007-02-12
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Photoblog: 12 Feb 2007
Couple of days before xmas, meal in Shaftesbury with extended family. Still very foggy, and the light was awful by this point. This is tidied up a little with photoshop's shadows/highlights & sharpened.
This scene is probably the most famous in Dorset (though Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove would certainly come close), and frequently shows up as a symbol of rural England, despite being entirely unrepresentative. Often used in film sets, such as for the Hovis adverts, because there are few obviously modern details in the scene.
Keywords: Blackmore Vale, Cranborne Chase, Dorset, England, Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, UK, architecture, fog, houses
NIKON D50 42 mm f/8.0 0.025 sec (1/40) ISO 400 | Taken by Joe D on 2006-12-23 15:26:34
Castle Park
2007-02-11
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Photoblog: 11 Feb 2007
A ferris wheel in Castle Park, next to the Broadmead shopping area of Bristol, over Christmas 2006. The area around Castle Park was the heart of the mediaeval city, but was badly damaged during the war, and the park was completely cleared. It seems nobody ever made a redevelopment proposal that went down will with the council, so it stayed empty. St Peter's church (pictured) and St Mary's remain partially standing with the aid of concrete and steel reinforcements.
Keywords: Bristol, Castle Park, England, St Peter's Church, UK, churches, ferris wheels, funfairs, ruins
NIKON D50 26 mm f/11.0 0.02 sec (1/50) ISO 200 | Taken by Joe D on 2006-12-09 13:39:57
King Stag
2007-02-10
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Photoblog: 10 Feb 2007
The Deer Park at King Stag in the Blackmore Vale, North Dorset.
Keywords: Blackmore Vale, Dorset, England, King's Stag, UK, clouds, rainbows, storms
NIKON D50 18 mm f/11.0 0.001 sec (1/1250) ISO 200 | Taken by Joe D on 2006-12-30 14:58:26
Arnos Vale
2007-02-09
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Photoblog: 09 Feb 2007
The large municipal Victorian cemetery in Bristol. Neglected and overgrown for many decades, a cleanup project is underway with funds raised following its appearance on the first series of BBC Restoration.
Keywords: Arnos Vale, Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol, England, UK, cemeteries, grave yards, graves
NIKON D50 65 mm f/8.0 0.033 sec (1/30) ISO 200 | Taken by Joe D on 2006-11-05 17:15:29
Merrivale
2007-02-08
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Photoblog: 08 Feb 2007
Keywords: Dartmoor, Devon, England, Merrivale, UK, landscape, national parks
NIKON D50 62 mm f/10 0.003 sec (1/320) ISO 200 | Taken by Joe D on 2006-10-14 10:47:47
War Memorial, Boston
2007-02-07
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Photoblog: 07 Feb 2007
WWII memorial on the beach in South Boston. Converted to b&w and blue filter applied with PS channel mixer.View the larger size for nice details, like on the wreath.
Keywords: Boston, Massachusetts, South Boston, USA, WWII, flags, import, war memorials
NIKON D50 22 mm f/9.0 0.005 sec (1/200) ISO 200 | Taken by Joe D on 2006-06-26 14:46:05
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