Popular Post Tattoodave Posted February 5, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2017 Another from the same visit, which also involved a trip to Brussels where I met the chap who admitted to being behind the bootlegging of Sam Fletcher. 7 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted February 5, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2017 Drake Pintail a lovely winter visitor to our shores Steve 9 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Stateside Posted February 6, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2017 Walked along the edge of the sandhills on Saturday between West Kirby and Hoylake. Taken on the phone, but you can see in the middle distance just how much the estuary has silted up. They used to rake it with a tractor every week which kept it like a typical beach but that was 20 yrs ago probably. Kev 9 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
BabyBoyAndMyLass Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 2 hours ago, stateside said: Walked along the edge of the sandhills on Saturday between West Kirby and Hoylake. Taken on the phone, but you can see in the middle distance just how much the estuary has silted up. They used to rake it with a tractor every week which kept it like a typical beach but that was 20 yrs ago probably. Kev Brings back memories, used to survey this area, are the Natterjack toads still breeding there? They were struggling back in the mid-nineties. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Stateside Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 22 minutes ago, BabyBoyAndMyLass said: Brings back memories, used to survey this area, are the Natterjack toads still breeding there? They were struggling back in the mid-nineties. They appear to be still there at the Red Rocks end of the beach, which is a bit further along from my photo. This might interest you https://www.cheshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/news/2014/01/29/new-home-natterjacks-wirral Kev Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Amsterdam Russ Posted February 6, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2017 A cold and frosty morning as seen out the front window of our apartment. 11 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Soulandy Posted February 6, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2017 A Virgin Jumbo Jet and the Emirates A380 taking off today at Manchester Airport. A grey misty day so not very clear but awesome things when they go right over your head in touching distance 10 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Stateside Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 1 hour ago, soulandy said: A Virgin Jumbo Jet and the Emirates A380 taking off today at Manchester Airport. A grey misty day so not very clear but awesome things when they go right over your head in touching distance Fantastic shots. I have the Airbus Beluga flying over my office in Mollington every day, as it comes into land at Broughton . It's so low, that if I'm on the phone I have to wait until it's gone. You can almost see the rivets. I keep meaning to get a good shot of it Kev 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Stateside Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 2 hours ago, Russell Gilbert said: A cold and frosty morning as seen out the front window of our apartment. That's my kind of shot. I like the grainy effect too Kev Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winsford Soul Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 3 hours ago, soulandy said: A Virgin Jumbo Jet and the Emirates A380 taking off today at Manchester Airport. A grey misty day so not very clear but awesome things when they go right over your head in touching distance Andy. The Emirates A380 Flies over work in Bredbury ( Stockport ) on its approach to Manchester airport. Simply amazing something that big can actually fly Steve 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 2 hours ago, stateside said: That's my kind of shot. I like the grainy effect too Thanks, Kev. Looking out the window on what was a foggy day, I saw the small boat making its way down the canal and thought there was potential for a half decent pic. I dashed to get my camera out of its case before the boat turned the corner and went out of sight. I also wanted to capture the craft and its occupants while they were in the clear and away from the dark shadows cast by the trees on the bank to the right. I just managed to fire off this one pic before it was too late. Must look out the window more. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winsford Soul Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 27 minutes ago, Russell Gilbert said: Thanks, Kev. Looking out the window on what was a foggy day, I saw the small boat making its way down the canal and thought there was potential for a half decent pic. I dashed to get my camera out of its case before the boat turned the corner and went out of sight. I also wanted to capture the craft and its occupants while they were in the clear and away from the dark shadows cast by the trees on the bank to the right. I just managed to fire off this one pic before it was too late. Must look out the window more. Russell. I 2nd Kevs opinion. So very atmospheric. I'm especially glad to see you have got your camera back out of the case, long may it continue. Steve 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulandy Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 2 hours ago, stateside said: Fantastic shots. I have the Airbus Beluga flying over my office in Mollington every day, as it comes into land at Broughton . It's so low, that if I'm on the phone I have to wait until it's gone. You can almost see the rivets. I keep meaning to get a good shot of it Kev Cheers. I used to live near the airport and was always watching planes coming and going from the Bollin Valley. I remember seeing a plane called the GUPPY, a parts carrier I think but not sure if I've ever seen the Beluga. Looks mighty big according to youtube Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulandy Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Winsford Soul said: Andy. The Emirates A380 Flies over work in Bredbury ( Stockport ) on its approach to Manchester airport. Simply amazing something that big can actually fly Steve Yeh see them regularly as they fly over near to our house. I Believe there's 3 departures/arrivals a day now so getting a bit old hat I've been on a couple as well, awesome machines Edited February 6, 2017 by soulandy 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 10 minutes ago, Winsford Soul said: Russell. I 2nd Kevs opinion. So very atmospheric. I'm especially glad to see you have got your camera back out of the case, long may it continue. Steve Cheers, Steve. In addition to taking the camera out of the case, I need to go a step further and take it out of the house. It's great when a photo opportunity presents itself from the comfort of your own home, but it's something else to be out there in the field. Soon, I hope... 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winsford Soul Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 17 minutes ago, soulandy said: Cheers. I used to live near the airport and was always watching planes coming and going from the Bollin Valley. I remember seeing a plane called the GUPPY, a parts carrier I think but not sure if I've ever seen the Beluga. Looks mighty big according to youtube Andy. I see the Beluga regularly flying in to Broughton [ British aerospace ) to pick up the Airbus wings whilst I'm fishing at nearby Tarvin sands which is just a few miles away. It's as big as it looks on YouTube. Steve 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Suzannek Posted February 8, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2017 These lovely flowers have appeared first snowdrops down the woods 9 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Zoomsoulblue Posted February 8, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2017 Ok not a great picture I know, but never seen the lock drained before, Stanground lock river feeds to March - thought I would share 7 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tattoodave Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 51 minutes ago, ZoomSoulBlue said: Ok not a great picture I know, but never seen the lock drained before, Stanground lock river feeds to March - thought I would share Is that recent? as it looks relatively mild weather, and I'm due to descend on the area next Thursday for a week to see family. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Steve S 60 Posted February 8, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2017 Chester relaxing in his bed..... 12 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winsford Soul Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Spent yesterday mooching about in North Wales. Colwyn Bay, Llandudno areas. No pictures but seen plenty of new born lambs and daffodil's. Spring is just around the corner Cant wait. Definitely my favourite season Going out the camera today and hopefully coming back with some otter pictures, well that's the plan but with nature you can be sure that it will be nothing like what I'm planning. Steve Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 3 hours ago, Steve S 60 said: Chester relaxing in his bed..... Thats ace! P Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winsford Soul Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 10 hours ago, Winsford Soul said: Spent yesterday mooching about in North Wales. Colwyn Bay, Llandudno areas. No pictures but seen plenty of new born lambs and daffodil's. Spring is just around the corner Cant wait. Definitely my favourite season Going out the camera today and hopefully coming back with some otter pictures, well that's the plan but with nature you can be sure that it will be nothing like what I'm planning. Steve Spent nearly 3 hours on a rather cold day in one particular hide waiting for a sign of the Otters and guess what. Nature won, nothing. Managed to see a couple of marsh harriers , female sparrow hawk, great white egret and a few bits and bobs but no pictures unfortunately. Steve Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ncfc Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) This is pretty cool.Gannets https://m.imgur.com/JDNWEjQ?r Edited February 9, 2017 by NCFC 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 6 minutes ago, NCFC said: This is pretty cool.Gannets https://m.imgur.com/JDNWEjQ?r Nice one Chris. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted February 9, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2017 I luckily just managed this picture of this male and female Goosander as they flew off Steve 6 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winsford Soul Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 43 minutes ago, NCFC said: This is pretty cool.Gannets https://m.imgur.com/JDNWEjQ?r Like it Chris Steve Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted February 9, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2017 Martyn. Are these pictures of a 1st winter Caspian Gull ? There are reports of one at Pennington flash and this one stood out from the crowd. It was taken from a long way. Thanks in advance as I don't really know anything about Gulls Steve 5 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Steve S 60 Posted February 9, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2017 My daughter Kathryn showing off on the potter's wheel.... .....and the video..... 4 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winsford Soul Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Steve. Your daughter has a lot more hair than you mate and she's better looking Steve 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tattoodave Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Does she ever work with earthenware clay, doing slab building or maybe even Raku firing in her spare time away from the shop. I collect Raku studio pieces, and I'm always looking for shohin or mame bonsai pots of good quality. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winsford Soul Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Winsford Soul said: Martyn. Are these pictures of a 1st winter Caspian Gull ? There are reports of one at Pennington flash and this one stood out from the crowd. It was taken from a long way. Thanks in advance as I don't really know anything about Gulls Steve Martyn. Sorry mate. Just found a picture.to identify the gull. It's a juvenile greater black backed gull. Steve Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve S 60 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 51 minutes ago, TattooDave said: Does she ever work with earthenware clay, doing slab building or maybe even Raku firing in her spare time away from the shop. I collect Raku studio pieces, and I'm always looking for shohin or mame bonsai pots of good quality. White and terracotta earthenware clay in the shop. Only handbuilding tends to be with the kid's clubs and the special needs group that visit once a week, and that's mostly pinch pots and coil pots. Raku firing looks fun but I don't know anywhere local that does it. There's an electric kiln in the shop, with two separate plug in controllers, one is set up for firing clay and the other for firing glaze. Kathryn's self taught on the potter's wheel and the hand building techniques she picks up online. I'm sure she could knock up a bonsai pot for you, and give it a personalised paint job. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Steve S 60 said: My daughter Kathryn showing off on the potter's wheel.... .....and the video..... Your daughter is very clever Steve. She's beautiful too. You must be very proud. Peter 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve S 60 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 26 minutes ago, Peter99 said: Your daughter is very clever Steve. She's beautiful too. You must be very proud. Peter Thanks Peter. Yes, I am. She's very good with the customers. What you can't see from the photo and video is that there are four wheels in a line. When there's four people throwing a pot each, Kathryn has to talk them all through and show them the process, and keep an eye on everybody's pot to make sure there's no disasters. I'm in the shop with her tomorrow morning as we have a special needs group in for an hour. My sister is one of the carers and she brings a group of eight in. We do a range of crafts with them and they really enjoy it. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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Martyn Pitt Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Winsford Soul said: Martyn. Are these pictures of a 1st winter Caspian Gull ? There are reports of one at Pennington flash and this one stood out from the crowd. It was taken from a long way. Thanks in advance as I don't really know anything about Gulls Steve I know about as much as you Steve ... but I see where you are coming from it does look like one, the juveniles can be tricky. Edited February 9, 2017 by martyn pitt 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post ste gal 7 Posted February 9, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2017 just a bit chilly 7 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
alanmandy Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 9 hours ago, ste gal 7 said: just a bit chilly I never believed you when you said that you had the gas cut off for not paying the bill. 😄 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tattoodave Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 10 hours ago, Steve S 60 said: White and terracotta earthenware clay in the shop. Only handbuilding tends to be with the kid's clubs and the special needs group that visit once a week, and that's mostly pinch pots and coil pots. Raku firing looks fun but I don't know anywhere local that does it. There's an electric kiln in the shop, with two separate plug in controllers, one is set up for firing clay and the other for firing glaze. Kathryn's self taught on the potter's wheel and the hand building techniques she picks up online. I'm sure she could knock up a bonsai pot for you, and give it a personalised paint job. I'll email the shop when I get a chance, maybe Sunday, I'll attach a couple of photos to give her some idea of the challenge involved. Thanks Steve. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve S 60 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 30 minutes ago, TattooDave said: I'll email the shop when I get a chance, maybe Sunday, I'll attach a couple of photos to give her some idea of the challenge involved. Thanks Steve. No problem Dave. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 11 hours ago, Steve S 60 said: Thanks Peter. Yes, I am. She's very good with the customers. What you can't see from the photo and video is that there are four wheels in a line. When there's four people throwing a pot each, Kathryn has to talk them all through and show them the process, and keep an eye on everybody's pot to make sure there's no disasters. I'm in the shop with her tomorrow morning as we have a special needs group in for an hour. My sister is one of the carers and she brings a group of eight in. We do a range of crafts with them and they really enjoy it. That's lovely mate. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Baz1 Posted February 10, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2017 (edited) The stunning cologne cathedral and our hotel im wasserturm on our trip to cologne Christmas markets .baz Edited February 10, 2017 by baz1 9 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve S 60 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 4 hours ago, Peter99 said: That's lovely mate. We had the group painting wooden hearts this morning. Alan, who's Downs Syndrome, talks for Britain, mostly about food. I normally buy a packet of biscuits for them, and the last few weeks it's been Rocky bars. Alan asked if I could get some Orange Clubs for this week, as they're his favourite. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 5 minutes ago, Steve S 60 said: We had the group painting wooden hearts this morning. Alan, who's Downs Syndrome, talks for Britain, mostly about food. I normally buy a packet of biscuits for them, and the last few weeks it's been Rocky bars. Alan asked if I could get some Orange Clubs for this week, as they're his favourite. Sounds amazing and reminds me of my work in Romania. If you're interested I could send you a DVD - pm your address if you would like one. Pete 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve S 60 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 22 minutes ago, Peter99 said: Sounds amazing and reminds me of my work in Romania. If you're interested I could send you a DVD - pm your address if you would like one. Pete Thanks Peter, PM sent. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Casino76 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 7 hours ago, alanmandy said: I never believed you when you said that you had the gas cut off for not paying the bill. 😄 Tight buggers them wiganers. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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