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Photo Of The Day - January 2018
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Created my very first calendar from some of my favorite pictures I've taken over the years. Here's January.
So last night, my brother in law and I went to the Falkirk wheel to see it at night lit up. We arrived to find it all locked up and the lights all off. We were crestfallen. Then to our luck, the night watchman arrived to let in a road gritting truck as we are expecting cold weather. We took the chance and asked him about the lights and if there was access allowed. He said no not really but checked us out with a few questions then said the best thing ever! He said, head in there lads and I will turn the lights back on for you. We had the place to ourselves and it was lit up wonderfully! Thank you to a great bloke for making our night!
DSCF5880.jpg by Ken OHagan, on Flickr
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Wowzers! love that image!
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Mate! you are making my knees ache!!!
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Wowzers! love that image!
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Sorry, back to the cold.
Mate! you are making my knees ache!!!
Nothing like being in a great location and having it to yourself! Nice bloke. I hope you bought him an iron bru!So last night, my brother in law and I went to the Falkirk wheel to see it at night lit up. We arrived to find it all locked up and the lights all off. We were crestfallen. Then to our luck, the night watchman arrived to let in a road gritting truck as we are expecting cold weather. We took the chance and asked him about the lights and if there was access allowed. He said no not really but checked us out with a few questions then said the best thing ever! He said, head in there lads and I will turn the lights back on for you. We had the place to ourselves and it was lit up wonderfully! Thank you to a great bloke for making our night!
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Wowzers! love that image!
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Mate! you are making my knees ache!!!
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Lovely picture.
So last night, my brother in law and I went to the Falkirk wheel to see it at night lit up. We arrived to find it all locked up and the lights all off. We were crestfallen. Then to our luck, the night watchman arrived to let in a road gritting truck as we are expecting cold weather. We took the chance and asked him about the lights and if there was access allowed. He said no not really but checked us out with a few questions then said the best thing ever! He said, head in there lads and I will turn the lights back on for you. We had the place to ourselves and it was lit up wonderfully! Thank you to a great bloke for making our night!
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Wowzers! love that image!
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Mate! you are making my knees ache!!!
We visited the fallkirk wheel some years ago. Great piece of engineering and architecture. Do they operate it at night? Would be great to photograph the wheel turning in the dark.
Now that, sir, is one for the printer!So last night, my brother in law and I went to the Falkirk wheel to see it at night lit up. We arrived to find it all locked up and the lights all off. We were crestfallen. Then to our luck, the night watchman arrived to let in a road gritting truck as we are expecting cold weather. We took the chance and asked him about the lights and if there was access allowed. He said no not really but checked us out with a few questions then said the best thing ever! He said, head in there lads and I will turn the lights back on for you. We had the place to ourselves and it was lit up wonderfully! Thank you to a great bloke for making our night!
Cheers
Hugh
Top bloke. I slipped £20 and a thank you note into his office - bit crass. Should have made more effort to go get him something. It was magical to have it to ourselves. Well worth a visit if you are nearby.
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Now that, sir, is one for the printer!
Cheers
Hugh
Thanks mate.
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Amazing engineering isnt it?
So, yes and no. No it isnt in operation at night per se. However, as it is open until 8pm and it gets dark at around 4pm still right now, then the tour boats may operate in the dark during the winter months - so yes it would be possible I think but no, it isnt in operation at night - it is normally all dark.
Having said that you have got me thinking now what it would look like with a long exposure with the wheel in motion. Hmm... I bet that would be interesting!
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That's superb, Ken! What a fantastic opportunity for you both!So last night, my brother in law and I went to the Falkirk wheel to see it at night lit up. We arrived to find it all locked up and the lights all off. We were crestfallen. Then to our luck, the night watchman arrived to let in a road gritting truck as we are expecting cold weather. We took the chance and asked him about the lights and if there was access allowed. He said no not really but checked us out with a few questions then said the best thing ever! He said, head in there lads and I will turn the lights back on for you. We had the place to ourselves and it was lit up wonderfully! Thank you to a great bloke for making our night!
That's superb, Ken! What a fantastic opportunity for you both!
Mate, I know our luck will run out one day but wow!
So last night, my brother in law and I went to the Falkirk wheel to see it at night lit up. We arrived to find it all locked up and the lights all off. We were crestfallen. Then to our luck, the night watchman arrived to let in a road gritting truck as we are expecting cold weather. We took the chance and asked him about the lights and if there was access allowed. He said no not really but checked us out with a few questions then said the best thing ever! He said, head in there lads and I will turn the lights back on for you. We had the place to ourselves and it was lit up wonderfully! Thank you to a great bloke for making our night!
Top bloke! What a fantastic opportunity and you made the most of it with a belter of a shot! Well done fella.
Mine today is along the man made water works theme - this is the Eyam Troughs in the village of Eyam in Derbyshire. They were constructed in 1588 and are possibly the first ever village in the country to have a public water supply. Eyam itself is a fascinating little village, which was unique in the country during the Bubonic Plague as it basically quarantined itself to avoid the plague spreading. They still lost 260 lives out of a population of 350. The little graveyard in the local church was fantastically atmospheric and spooky and would have made for some great photos had I not forgotten to charge my camera battery, resulting in only getting this one shot off before it died
Stupid lying battery indicator!!
M9 with Zeiss Planar 50mm @F4
Another from the Pompeii exhibit... this is some sort of lamp
Top bloke! What a fantastic opportunity and you made the most of it with a belter of a shot! Well done fella.
Mine today is along the man made water works theme - this is the Eyam Troughs in the village of Eyam in Derbyshire. They were constructed in 1588 and are possibly the first ever village in the country to have a public water supply. Eyam itself is a fascinating little village, which was unique in the country during the Bubonic Plague as it basically quarantined itself to avoid the plague spreading. They still lost 260 lives out of a population of 350. The little graveyard in the local church was fantastically atmospheric and spooky and would have made for some great photos had I not forgotten to charge my camera battery, resulting in only getting this one shot off before it died
M9 with Zeiss Planar 50mm @F4
Ooops.. M9 battery meter.... the joys!
Cracking shot! love the contrast and the tone.
Nice image and story. But the moral of the story is to always carry a spare!Top bloke! What a fantastic opportunity and you made the most of it with a belter of a shot! Well done fella.
Mine today is along the man made water works theme - this is the Eyam Troughs in the village of Eyam in Derbyshire. They were constructed in 1588 and are possibly the first ever village in the country to have a public water supply. Eyam itself is a fascinating little village, which was unique in the country during the Bubonic Plague as it basically quarantined itself to avoid the plague spreading. They still lost 260 lives out of a population of 350. The little graveyard in the local church was fantastically atmospheric and spooky and would have made for some great photos had I not forgotten to charge my camera battery, resulting in only getting this one shot off before it died
M9 with Zeiss Planar 50mm @F4
First time it has caught me out. Didn’t realise it worked the same as the Fuji battery meter - 100%.....98%......0%. What’s the point of even having one. Annoys me that they can’t get it right....it’s surely not that difficult to implement a relatively accurate meter.
Indeed! Every other camera I’ve owned I do that.....I just hadn’t got around to buying a spare for the M9....that’s about to change!
Lol... enjoy that purchase mate... two things:
1. It is £100 for a spare... bl**dy Leica!
2. It will read 50% full when fully charged.... it isnt... it is 150% full - I know the maths doesnt work but remember the situation that got you here...
I always carry a spare because quite frankly I havent got a clue what the meter is telling me...
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Boo!!! no previews!!!
I vote that these images are the first entries in the POTD threads each month!!! so no sneaky peaky!
There are pattern batteries from the likes of Duracell for about 20 quid or under - you could buy a couple and still be money up...Lol... enjoy that purchase mate... two things:
1. It is £100 for a spare... bl**dy Leica!
2. It will read 50% full when fully charged.... it isnt... it is 150% full - I know the maths doesnt work but remember the situation that got you here...
I always carry a spare because quite frankly I havent got a clue what the meter is telling me...
Cheers
Hugh
Leica batteries expensive? That's because the system is designed for lawyers and doctors!
Vs Nikon for Dentists and Accountants?
There are pattern batteries from the likes of Duracell for about 20 quid or under - you could buy a couple and still be money up...
Cheers
Hugh
Absolutely. I never buy official branded camera batteries as they are ridiculously overpriced. Never had an issue with a cheap one either. Same with the chargers. Fuji chargers were about a hundred quid when I had one and I paid twenty for a cheap one that also came with a battery.