Happy New Year to one and all. Let's hope 2021 sees some sort of return to normal as the weeks and months roll on

Running annually since 2013, this is the 9th photography thread. Thanks to everyone who has participated and made this such a popular and long-running thread. I'm sure we can look forward to lots of great contributions.

Given the restrictions we've been facing for so long now, getting out and about hasn't always been easy or even possible. But, with a bit of good fortune hopefully we'll get opportunities to revisit new and familiar places with greater ease. Certainly I've hardly been beyond my immediate environment during much of last year, so I'm opening this thread with a couple of favourite photos from some years back.

Both were taken in Elie on the Fife coast in Scotland.

 

Happy snapping, everyone!

Checking night sky . For glimps of Northern Lights . Visible for next two evenings 

Nice mornin:-) back at Mathern (Chepstow) kicking back 

Met up with some old friends on the bank this morning, Mabel and her family…and they caught a fish! 

Edited October 16, 20213 yr by Mal C

I respect their patience in catching one.

I've thrown the towel in plenty of times when nothing is taking the bait:)

Ed

10 minutes ago, Mal C said:

Met up with some old friends on the bank this morning, Mabel and her family…and they caught a fish! 

I don't know you Mal ,but can I suggest a good night out or a good lie in might help you out. Just saying. 😁👍

noted, I'll never speak to Mabel again 🙂

Edited October 17, 20213 yr by Mal C

Hard to believe just this Dude kept me sane over last Year or so . 

3 hours ago, Soulfulmerlin said:

Hard to believe just this Dude kept me sane over last Year or so . 

This is a really cool snap, 👍 

Cheers Neil 🍻 

Red Squirrel

When i wink press the shutter button 

 

Went to Oban last week for a couple of days then a day on Isle of Mull - £42 two passengers and car 👍🏻

22 minutes ago, Zoomsoulblue said:

Went to Oban last week for a couple of days then a day on Isle of Mull - £42 two passengers and car 👍🏻

Looks fantastic.  Thanks for sharing.

Mull is on my bucket list for the Golden Eagle.  Sea Eagle and I suppose you could throw in a few Otters. 

2 hours ago, Zoomsoulblue said:

Went to Oban last week for a couple of days then a day on Isle of Mull - £42 two passengers and car 👍🏻

Stayed on mull a couple of times and really enjoyed it. Great photos 👍

5 hours ago, Winsford Soul said:

Looks fantastic.  Thanks for sharing.

Mull is on my bucket list for the Golden Eagle.  Sea Eagle and I suppose you could throw in a few Otters.   

was there early september but thats as close as i got,  but i was chuffed, 

12 hours ago, Winsford Soul said:

Looks fantastic.  Thanks for sharing.

Mull is on my bucket list for the Golden Eagle.  Sea Eagle and I suppose you could throw in a few Otters. 

Steve. I go up there at least 6 times a year on the motorbike. To me the Northwest of Scotland is the most beautiful place on the planet. Get yourself and the gorgeous one up there. You won't regret it.

Male House Sparrow such a overlooked bird yet they are fascinating to watch and full of character

  

Just a random rainbow....but a nice sight after a rainy day.

Ed

 

On 20/10/2021 at 14:10, Winsford Soul said:

Male House Sparrow such a overlooked bird yet they are fascinating to watch and full of character

  

wow, no need to cut that out Steve, Christmas card me thinks.

Edited October 21, 20213 yr by Mal C

A sign of the Times.....or maybe a great opportunity to keep the Sunday Chill out going.

Ed

 

6 minutes ago, Tomangoes said:

A sign of the Times.....or maybe a great opportunity to keep the Sunday Chill out going.

Ed

 

Looking forward to the Horse  and Groom crew DJ at Oaklands Hotel on Sat night 

BBC News: Pictures of Scotland 15-22 October. Some very fine selections, including the one below, so do check them out.

Source: BBC News / © Niall Fraser

Pics here:

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-58957716

Just now, Algsoul said:

whitby abbey tonight 

So much for Buzzard having V shaped tail . Thought what seen beside Ribble at Edisford other week was Hen Harriers courtship dance . No camera so no video . Was pair of Red Kites . So local know-all . Guess wasn't that knowledgeable  . 

9 hours ago, Soulfulmerlin said:

So much for Buzzard having V shaped tail . Thought what seen beside Ribble at Edisford other week was Hen Harriers courtship dance . No camera so no video . Was pair of Red Kites . So local know-all . Guess wasn't that knowledgeable  . 

Only the Red Kite in the UK has a v shaped tail,  

13 hours ago, Algsoul said:

whitby abbey tonight 

Wow that’s cool 😎 

Actually had phone with me . Able catch this elusive Dipper . Was scurrying alone stream bed . Bit Penguin  . Then darting into water . Stream back to life again . Following Pollution incident building Fish Pass.  

Clowe Beck Clitheroe. 

Few more Red Squirrel pictures from my recent visit to Pembrokeshire

 

Edited October 24, 20213 yr by Winsford Soul

An inspiring story...

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Somerset dad stubs out smoking habit for photography

Former heavy-smoker Dave Shaw, from Somerset, was inspired to "turn things around" after his wife became pregnant.

Since then, the 39-year-old has gone from an unfit smoker to being able to "practically skip up a hill".

"I needed to change my way of life and this is where photography came about," he said.

One of Dave Shaw's photos:

© Dave Shaw

Source: BBC News

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-somerset-59041286

 

Was lucky enough to have a few  visitors to my garden recently .  Redwings and a Mistle Thrush. 

Both are members of the Thrush family and are extremely cautious visitors to gardens, I see the occasional Mistle Thrush through the year but not very often as they have become quite scarce and its only the second time ive ever had Redwings visit my garden. Both pictures where taken through the back bedroom window

 

I'd like to try the upstairs, but short of time in the a Dam.

Ed

 

11 minutes ago, Tomangoes said:

I'd like to try the upstairs, but short of time in the a Dam.

Ed

 

Ed . From Yorkshire would you say E dam. Bit of a  cheesy 🧀 joke I know..  personally I couldn't think of a worse place to visit 🙃 even if it was selling cheese flavoured weed. Mild cheddar is my limit on cheese. Enjoy the trip

Aye dam...compromise:)

Yes, the cheese is not the strongest smell here today.

Ed

5 minutes ago, Winsford Soul said:

Ed . From Yorkshire would you say E dam. Bit of a  cheesy 🧀 joke I know..  personally I couldn't think of a worse place to visit 🙃 even if it was selling cheese flavoured weed. Mild cheddar is my limit on cheese. Enjoy the trip

He's got it wrong Ed, the stronger the better

Had the trail cam during October checking on the Badger sett. All looking good so far

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsS40c1XfoU

1 hour ago, Soulandy said:

Had the trail cam during October checking on the Badger sett. All looking good so far

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsS40c1XfoU

Gosh that’s so cool !!
 
It’s ace when the badger is almost on top of the camera 🤣

Great footage 👌🏼

Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

Kestrel passing by 

3 hours ago, Martyn Pitt said:

Kestrel passing by 

Really cool photo, thanks for sharing 

Flooded fields near Dunham Park today after the River Bollin burst it's banks. Never seen the fields flooded as much, usually about 3quarters and not as deep

Chatsworth Park this morning...

wow, you got close Chalky, but you can see they saw you. I guess they are used to it...

Quote

These jaw-dropping photos of the Milky Way defy light pollution.

Each year, Capture the Atlas asks astronomy fans around the world to submit their proudest moments capturing the wonders of the Milky Way galaxy.

The winning pictures are judged on the quality of the image, the story behind the shot, and the overall inspiration that the photograph can provide to fellow enthusiasts.

Jaw-dropping is right. Check out the pics via the link I've posted below. Every one of them is absolutely stunning!

Credit: Rising From The Dust - Tenerife, Spain. © Lorenzo Ranieri Tenti 

Story & pics: https://www.euronews.com/green/2021/11/02/jaw-dropping-pictures-of-the-milky-way-that-defy-light-pollution

 

A few from today at Pennington Flash. First visit for a while and i was more than pleasantly surprised to see a beautiful but quite scarce Winter visitor to Pennington. Whooper Swans (22 ) , they have flown from the Artic, Greenland etc to spend the milder Winters here in the UK. You get plenty on the coast but not that often further inland, there where only three Juveniles with this particular flock so i hope its not a sign of a bad breeding season further North and they are so wary . Both pictures a cropped as they stayed well away from the bank

 

 

Edited November 5, 20213 yr by Winsford Soul

Snipe. Almost camouflaged against the vegetation, another couple of weeks when the green reeds and grasses have died back it will be near impossible to see them and a Cormorant enjoying the Sunshine

Hopefully now the pictures will upload properly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited November 5, 20213 yr by Winsford Soul

1 hour ago, Winsford Soul said:

Snipe. Almost camouflaged against the vegetation, another couple of weeks when the green reeds and grasses have died back it will be near impossible to see them and a Cormorant enjoying the Sunshine

Only seeing the pic of the snipe, Ste. There are spaces for where the other two should be, but they're not showing. Maybe try uploading them again?

37 minutes ago, Amsterdam Russ said:

Only seeing the pic of the snipe, Ste. There are spaces for where the other two should be, but they're not showing. Maybe try uploading them again?

Thanks Russ. Was having problems with my laptop and it kept stopping me from uploading pictures and editing my post in here. Will have another look in the morning.  

56 minutes ago, Amsterdam Russ said:

Only seeing the pic of the snipe, Ste. There are spaces for where the other two should be, but they're not showing. Maybe try uploading them again?

Russ  just grabbed a screen shot off my mobile of what I can see. Shows all 3 pictures mate. 2 snipe and one cormorant 

 

 

45 minutes ago, Winsford Soul said:

Russ  just grabbed a screen shot off my mobile of what I can see. Shows all 3 pictures mate. 2 snipe and one cormorant 

 

 

No, not seeing the other two - only the place/image holders where the pics should be. Possibly a site or browser glitch.

13 hours ago, Amsterdam Russ said:

Only seeing the pic of the snipe, Ste. There are spaces for where the other two should be, but they're not showing. Maybe try uploading them again?

Hows that now Russ. Any better mate ?

The Sycamore or the wall had to go.

Lots of wood for tonight.

Ed

29 minutes ago, Tomangoes said:

The Sycamore or the wall had to go.

Lots of wood for tonight.

Ed

No. Wall would have gone first Ed. Sad 😔