Photo a day 2013

[mister c]

Been for a nice walk around Dovedale & Dimmings Dale today & caught these. More impressed with the 450D than the Lumix. I'm glad I sold the Panasonic now.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/217165_10201124286768748_190504682_n.jpg

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[Richie]

Cracking shots there Mr C

[Skybaba]

Here's what we filled our tummy with after a full day of riding (yesterday).

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/06/a9esyden.jpg

[BanannaMan]

I cannot believe Bill has Roses in flower already... Mine are still way off.



Not of my doing.
They are early this year, must be the odd weather we're having.
There are also hundreds of buds on them this year like I've never seen.
They should be quite a sight very soon!







Had planned to be off on the bike on me birthday today but was cold, windy and rainy
so took off on the car with the Mrs. and visited a 1950's style diner.



http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s507/thebanannaman/br1_zps14134001.jpg

Pics 2,3 & 4 taken by Mrs BM

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s507/thebanannaman/5513c2_zps02dce4ae.jpg


http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s507/thebanannaman/5513b2_zps1b94e92d.jpg

Me (laughing)
http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s507/thebanannaman/5513d_zpsb3510bf9.jpg

[mister c]

Cracking shots there Mr C
Cheers Richie. Just goes to show that a 2nd hand camera for £140 can sometimes work better for someone than a £600 one

[mister c]

Been getting my race bike ready for Friday. New shock, fork seal & rocker cover gasket. My 1st time out in 3 years, so really feeling nervous.
Taken on my phone.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/183105_10201129930989850_1620090884_n.jpg

[Amadeus]

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/644/southhettoncricket41024.jpg

Great shots (everyone) - I'm v impressed.
Richie, did you point out to those in charge that the union flag is upside down? :-)

[Richie]

Yes that I did. :)

mine for today...


http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/5291/img4402768x1024.jpg

[Brettus]

Quick post for today, had a grand day out at Chester Zoo, many pics I like (mainly of the adorable Red Pandas as featured in this months photo competition)
But this one stood out as another good example from my new lens:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-LMZp8FMVecg/UYgO-yuELOI/AAAAAAAAAiY/cgnZra5QkkI/s1024/IMG_9616.jpg

[Richie]

Quick post for today, had a grand day out at Chester Zoo, many pics I like (mainly of the adorable Red Pandas as featured in this months photo competition)
But this one stood out as another good example from my new lens:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-LMZp8FMVecg/UYgO-yuELOI/AAAAAAAAAiY/cgnZra5QkkI/s1024/IMG_9616.jpg

WOW.... Fantastic shot... :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

[Berlin]

Went for a pootle in the ATV today to the top end of the property.

Here's the Moose meadow (I scared the moose away when I arrived). I still can't quite believe it but Yup, I took that and I live there! This is my garden! Its terrible! :-)

http://www.corporateflyfishing.com/images/moosemeadow.jpg

[Richie]

stop taking the **** Carl... :)

Ohhh My Good Ness

:)

PHOTO of the YEAR ...

[BanannaMan]

Wow stunning view there Berlin!
Awesome pic!

[DarrenSV650S]

Got a job for me yet berlin?

[Berlin]

Funny you should say that! We've just hired an English couple as the property and hunting managers!

And we always need summer help ;-)

[Richie]

mine for today, Went out for a little local run around South Shields :)


http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/9615/bikemf.jpg

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/7802/herdgroyne.jpg

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/5767/newcastlebrowna.jpg

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/9219/southsheilds41024x683.jpg

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/430/lighthouse11.jpg

[mister c]

Berlin, that is just porn & should be removed ;)
Here's mine for today. Left early for work this morning to go & play with my camera. I was amazed when this little chap turned up. I've been after a pic of a Woodpecker for ages.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/croozenooze/IMG_3310_zpsf63ef4dd.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/croozenooze/media/IMG_3310_zpsf63ef4dd.jpg.html)

[Brettus]

Nice shot of the bottle Richie, liking that one.

Mister_C, cracking shot, I've just been reading back and seen you got a new camera! The unfortunate thing is its the same model as me and between you and Richie you are showing me what I should be doing with mine :-) (keep it up guys, naturally a tongue in cheek comment) my enthusiasm is growing all year thanks to you guys and this thread!

Edit: got out of my hammock and grabbed the camera to snap a few pictures before the sun went completely, this was my chosen one for today:
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-gvYE3AyHPmc/UYlVXcBT_II/AAAAAAAAAlk/3VcbmZicteE/s1024/IMG_0010.jpg

[DarrenSV650S]

Funny you should say that! We've just hired an English couple as the property and hunting managers!

And we always need summer help ;-)

So if I come over and chop a few logs, I get free accommodation and food? :smt040

[Richie]

Took a self portrait today, didn't like it so I thought I'd kill myself with photoshop.

http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/6273/murdere.jpg

[Sir Trev]

Hands up all those who think Richie has too much time on his hands!

Got to hand it to you though - you can mash up a good piccie.

[maviczap]

Ok, lets keep this on track, even though Ritchie might post up later

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-q0vOcavBFHY/UYv8UDAoyCI/AAAAAAAABps/X395wiEOPU4/w481-h641-no/DSCF0172.JPG

[mister c]

Been on a test day at 3 Sisters in Wigan today. After my track time I took a few pictures & think this is the best of the bunch. It rained all the way through my session, so used wet tyres for the 1st time, what a revelation those are, brilliant. As soon as our session was up, the sun came out & the track dried :(
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/21173_10201151992541375_2025674082_n.jpg

[Richie]

was lucky with the weather today, We did an incident hike with the scouts tonight, So took camera along as we were up Penshaw Monument. Yes its another flower shot.

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/238/flowerfk.jpg

and a Horse with the Sunset behind ;)

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/5001/horsei.jpg

[The Idle Biker]

I've not done any photography, but I do have exceptional taste and judgement. Bloody good photo's Gents!

[Richie]

Beamish yet again ;)

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/4435/oldphotograph.jpg

http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/2002/garagez.jpg

[admin]

My shot for today. Taken in Much Wenlock. I love old petrol stations such as this. Nostalgic charm I guess.

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[Berlin]

Love that last one Richie! Stonking!

[mister c]

Here's mine for today. My boys were racing at 3 sisters, the eldest got a 6th place & the middle one a 3rd, so here he is receiving his trophy.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/971847_10201165516319461_2007071579_n.jpg

[maviczap]

Cool, like father, like ..... well you know

[mister c]

Cool, like father, like ..... well you know
I wish :)
He seems to have no fear, I do lol. He's blown the bike up now, so he has some megga work to do for the next round

[BanannaMan]

My minature rose bushes are doing well!
And still have quite a few left to bloom.






http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s507/thebanannaman/125b_zps3d0926cb.jpg



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[BanannaMan]

Went for a ride on the quad bike on some of the area's tobacco roads.

This area was once known for it's many tobacco farms.
These tobacco roads wind around fields and through the woods connecting tobacco fields and providing a shortcut for the tobacco to be taken to the barns for curing.

Now days the roads are mostly unused and broder wheat and hay crops

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s507/thebanannaman/125j_zps0144b14a.jpg




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http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s507/thebanannaman/125i_zps3f4bc100.jpg

[pie eater]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s480x480/417974_645459772146874_282506500_n.jpg
first ride out

[Littlepeahead]

http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=982&pictureid=6883

The cake delivered to the England team dressing room this morning - as requested by Stuart Broad. A Mary Berry recipe.

[maviczap]

Litespeed refurbished :smt041

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-oUm3rm2IEYI/UZEC1tkOwNI/AAAAAAAABqM/0bIg56W2Uvs/w855-h641-no/DSCF0173.JPG

[Littlepeahead]

Can I loan it to the England team, they need to burn off some calories!

[Richie]

Can you guess where this photo was taken?
Clue, look carefully in the background. lol

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/6982/angelflower.jpg

[maviczap]

Can I loan it to the England team, they need to burn off some calories!

Stop feeding them cake :p

[maviczap]

Can you guess where this photo was taken?
Clue look carefully in the background. lol

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/6982/angelflower.jpg

Rio de Janeiro?

[Littlepeahead]

Stop feeding them cake :p

You sound just like their coach!

[mister c]

Todays bird study. (Easy Richie, its the feathered kind ;))
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/croozenooze/IMG_3885-2_zps24ad5c0b.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/croozenooze/media/IMG_3885-2_zps24ad5c0b.jpg.html)

[Richie]

Gosh, Damn you MisterC, you had my hopes up there ;)

[Berlin]

Proof that bears don't always do it in the woods! They do it outside tent 3 too! :-)

http://www.corporateflyfishing.com/images/bearpoop.jpg

[BanannaMan]

PMSL

Now that's a carp photo if I've ever seen one!

[Richie]

mine for today... wondering if my house is the furthest away that anyone can see the Angle of the North ?
it's 10 miles away.

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/4202/angelwk.jpg

Creation date: 14/05/2013 17:32
Camera: Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Lens: Þ¡ÿ
Focal length: 300*mm*(equiv. 487*mm)
Aperture: F5.6
Exposure time: 1/400"
ISO speed rating: 3/6°
Program: Easy (Full auto)
Metering Mode: 129
White Balance: Auto
Focus Mode: One-Shot AF
Image Stabilizer: Off
Noise Reduction: 65227
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode

[Berlin]

Practicing to be a Papp? ;-)

The sunset from my office tonight...

http://www.corporateflyfishing.com/images/officesunset.jpg

[Littlepeahead]

Here's mine for today - In early to do the England team photo set up for Getty. I have the team so well trained that I can even get them to carry the seats used in the photo back into the Pavilion for me.

http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=982&pictureid=6887

[maviczap]

I hope they didn't get any cake today?

[Brettus]

Mine for today, titled:
If you've got an unruly beaver... (Who ya gonna call?)
http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i470/Brettnet/485a989a7549577cde06af9578558584.jpg

[maviczap]

I'm all for looking after naughty beavers ;)

[mister c]

More birds today.
Love going out early, it's like the calm before work :)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/558017_10201188107404224_38106689_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/253325_10201188103924137_609597947_n.jpg

[Richie]

Going to a mates funeral tomorrow so just prep'd my suit and hip flask :(

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/4373/reme.jpg

[maviczap]

Having been to one of my very close colleague's funeral recently I don't envy you tomorrow.

Still in a sad place here. :(

[Littlepeahead]

Today's photo for me - a couple of chaps I spent some time with in the media centre today. You may recognise them if you watch Homelands or Silent Witness.

http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=982&pictureid=6910

[maviczap]

Top actor, the one from Homeland, great series.

And he's English, in fact most of them are in Homeland I think?

[Littlepeahead]

Damian Lewis on the left (Band of Brothers and Homeland), Tom Ward (Silent Witness, Dr Who) on the right.

[maviczap]

That's the chap, Band of Brothers, an all time favourite of mine

[mister c]

No birds from me today.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/417930_10201195191621325_659489755_n.jpg

[Berlin]

So we're sitting having morning coffee on the Picnic table... and a young Bull moose trots into the yard. Young bull moose are 7 ft at the shoulder!

http://www.corporateflyfishing.com/images/moose.jpg

[Littlepeahead]

Between them, these two have given me many a belly laugh over the years. The other chap is up and coming actor Freddy Fox.

http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=839&pictureid=6911

[mister c]

Mine today. Bluebells in full bloom
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/954789_10201199263643123_1806806919_n.jpg

[BanannaMan]

Here's something you've likely not seen before.

Meet the Magicicada.
These inch and a half long red eyed monsters have been sleeping for 17 years have and have now emerged to mate.
As many as 1 millon per acre, these scum are slowly taking over my property.
The only thing uglier than the adult is the larvae in any of it's stages.
They make an dreadful deafing noise as well.

Heres a fully developed one next to a larvae.

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s507/thebanannaman/029_zps56847657.jpg



Here's some on a tree and if you look at the ground you'll see a few more headed there.

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s507/thebanannaman/c4_zps266484bc.jpg




I dont mind the ones on the deck, it's those slimey ones that fall on you from out of the trees that I don't like.

[Brettus]

brrr, they give me the creeps Bill. nice shots though!

Must try and get some shots of my own for here, been too quiet of late, glad to see everyone else is keeping it up though! some very nice shots cropping up. LPH hob nobbing with celebrities, Mister_C shooting birdies ;)

[mister c]

Still shooting birdies too. Been out today messing with my 400mm fixed lens when this little fella (laydee) turned up :)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/931289_10201204942225084_142921704_n.jpg

[Sir Trev]

I see your Robin Mister C and give you a.... Coal Tit. Second year in a row these lovely little things have nested in the crumby box I built out of scrap bits of gravel board. They're now feeding little ones and darting in/out every few seconds. Flipping quick mind but I got this fluke shot.

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc413/Sir_Trev/Org%20pic%20a%20day/IMG_3408a_zpse7644840.jpg (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/Sir_Trev/media/Org%20pic%20a%20day/IMG_3408a_zpse7644840.jpg.html)

[Teejayexc]

I see your Robin Mister C and give you a.... Coal Tit. Second year in a row these lovely little things have nested in the crumby box I built out of scrap bits of gravel board. They're now feeding little ones and darting in/out every few seconds. Flipping quick mind but I got this fluke shot.

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc413/Sir_Trev/Org%20pic%20a%20day/IMG_3408a_zpse7644840.jpg (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/Sir_Trev/media/Org%20pic%20a%20day/IMG_3408a_zpse7644840.jpg.html)

That's hell of a cat deterrent you have on that box :eek:

[Brettus]

Here's mine, had to go into work and was troubleshooting when I found a note that is older than me!
http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i470/Brettnet/f8269373bef1d376c34e5136d63117cb.jpg
1979 it was written and still hangs in one of the circuit cupboards.

[fenjer]

Reflections:

http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac229/fenjer3/2013/IMAG3391_zpsc63a8592.jpg

[maviczap]

Here's mine from today

Scouse Skyline

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2851/8754352247_f30368a00b_m.jpg

[Sir Trev]

That's hell of a cat deterrent you have on that box :eek:

I have chased away several cats that sit on top of the box. They can just get their paw into the access hole and "fish" for the helpless hatchlings inside. There are three boxes like this around the garden and they all have that much barbed wire keeping the damn cats at bay.

On a lighter note, have been snapping the spring flowers and blossom in and around Trev Towers. Dicentra Spectabilis, also known as Bleeding Heart.

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc413/Sir_Trev/Org%20pic%20a%20day/IMG_3366a_zps50da34e3.jpg (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/Sir_Trev/media/Org%20pic%20a%20day/IMG_3366a_zps50da34e3.jpg.html)

[Richie]

Just bought a new camera, so will await the arrival of the new beast and lens before I post up as the
Canon 400D is now sold.

[Brettus]

Just bought a new camera, so will await the arrival of the new beast and lens before I post up as the
Canon 400D is now sold.

Seems everyone is getting new kit, are you going to spill the beans or do we have to wait for the exif data ;-)

Can't wait to see what you do with it.

[Richie]

exif data ;)

Can't wait. should be here Wednesday.

[Littlepeahead]

Another cricket related one I am afraid, but right now I am working 8am til late 0' clock every day so only have my cameras at work.

Today it is Stuart Broad just checking that they've spelled his name correctly on the honours board after his amazing bowling spell on Sunday. He is one of my favourite players because he's so easy to work with.

http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=839&pictureid=6930

[Richie]

Like I've said before LPH, I envy you and your job ;)

[Sir Trev]

Why is he holding on to the wall and what's wrong with his razor?

[Littlepeahead]

He's 6'6" tall and standing on a chair - he probably had vertigo.

[Richie]

Oh Joy.... :) That is all

[Littlepeahead]

Like I've said before LPH, I envy you and your job ;)

You wouldn't if you could have seen me squashed into the corner of a very small umpires changing room yesterday with Cook, Prior, Broad, Swann and KP all in their pants, and then Cook decided he needed to change his to a light coloured pair so I got a rather too close encounter with his naked bum cheeks. They are just so used to getting changed in front of physios and coaches and their female media manager that they don't worry about stripping off when I'm in the room.

[Brettus]

C'mon Richie, post something then, the suspense is killing me :roll: (shortly after I suspect the envy will be killing me but hey ho :smt041)

[mister c]

C'mon Richie, post something then, the suspense is killing me :roll: (shortly after I suspect the envy will be killing me but hey ho :smt041)
Lol. He'll be out playing for a few hours I think :)
Here's mine for today. Had quite a fast ride from Stoke to work this morning, so thought I'd spend a few minutes at Nantwich lake beforehand.
Taken on my phone as I didn't have my camera with me.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/969776_10201220249527757_468564095_n.jpg

[Richie]

mine :)
Hopefully Flickr hasn't removed the Exif data Bret ;)


http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3686/8790011224_f63cde03d7_o.jpg

just starting to rain.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5340/8783423953_1792c16ee2_o.jpg

[Brettus]

Cracking shots Mr Richie sir, that pivotable screen coming in useful already eh? :) V jealous (I'd been looking at that exact model myself) but it's well deserved, I look forward to seeing what you do with it!

[Richie]

mine for this early morning... I think I've put my foot in it as I never told the other 0.5 about the new camera..
Are well her misunderstanding and my gain :0)

http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/76/feetk.jpg

[BanannaMan]

Nice pics Richie!





mine for this early morning... I think I've put my foot in it as I never told the other 0.5 about the new camera..
Are well her misunderstanding and my gain :0)






LOL
Careful now. If she finds out about the camera AND reads this, you might well be gaining a night or two on the sofa. ;)

[mister c]

Nice pics Richie, superb quality, enjoy :)
Mine for today. Had my 1st encounter with the moon last night. Need a remote shutter release I feel :)
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/croozenooze/IMG_4085_zps31f438d0.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/croozenooze/media/IMG_4085_zps31f438d0.jpg.html)

[DarrenSV650S]

Don't you use the timer mister c?

[Sir Trev]

More flora from me today. Apple blossom - which will hopefully develop into apples this year and not get killed off by late frosts like last year.

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc413/Sir_Trev/Org%20pic%20a%20day/IMG_3389a_zps5dd052b1.jpg (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/Sir_Trev/media/Org%20pic%20a%20day/IMG_3389a_zps5dd052b1.jpg.html)

[Richie]

out and about :)

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/6514/old2j.jpg

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/4966/facesinthestone.jpg

[Brettus]

Nice shot Trev!

Richie, those spikes/poles with faces on are creepy as!

[Richie]

Nice shot Trev!

Richie, those spikes/poles with faces on are creepy as!

It's not too far from me, as I saw what I thought was an old church... Wrong, its the remains from a old pit head, back in the September of 1844 there was an Explosion sadly 95 men and boys died, and this is the memorial...
going to try and find out some more information about it.

[Richie]

here's the information

http://www.dmm.org.uk/names/n1844-01.htm

[mister c]

Don't you use the timer mister c?
It was 12.30 last night, I'll be honest, it never even crossed my mind :smt053

[DarrenSV650S]

:) I sometimes use it for slightly longer pics when I'm using the tripod

[Sir Trev]

:) I sometimes use it for slightly longer pics when I'm using the tripod

I often use this trick when balancing the camera precariously on something - don't want to risk upsetting things with the shutter prod. Back in my 35mm SLR days I had a cable release for the same reason as my basic Pentax MESuper only had a rudimentary self timer.

[Richie]

mine for today... It's blowing a hoolie some would say.
taken today @ Seaham Harbour

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/8388/seahmanlighthousesmall.jpg

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/7403/wavesmash.jpg

just checking the contence of the garage ;)
http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/8321/garagesmall.jpg

[Griff-SV]

Now that is a proper garage! :)

[maviczap]

Doesn't look quite as windy in Albert Dock, Liverpool as it Richie's photo's, but I can tell you, it was blowin a hoolie there on Thursday when this was taken.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7303/8805950602_78418417f9_n.jpg

Came home before the Battle of the Atlantic festival started :(, which should be interesting if the weather is good

[AJC]

http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u472/fac83ajc/Lola1.jpg (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/fac83ajc/media/Lola1.jpg.html)

Our new kitten, Lola...