The Royal Border Bridge, August 2021
Fujifilm X-T2, Fujinon XF 18-135mm f3.5~5.6 R LM OIS WR at 21mm – 1/125s, f/11, ISO 200
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Throwback Thursday… Footbridge over Burbage Brook, August 2011
Footbridge over Burbage Brook, August 2011
Panasonic Lumix GF-1, Lumix G Vario OIS 14-45 f/3.5~5.6 at 18mm, 1/125s, f6.3, ISO 200
What was I photographing on this day in previous years?
Ten years ago it was a footbridge over Burbage Brook in Yarncliffe Wood in the Peak District, in an area better known as Padley Gorge.
I’ve not been up there in a while, it’s a beautiful spot but incredibly difficult to get to yourself!
Wordless Wednesday… Woodface(s)
Woodface(s)
Fujifilm X-T2, Fujinon XF 23mm f2 R WR – 1/220s, f/11, ISO 200
Wordless Wednesday… South Jetty, Amble
South Jetty, Amble
Fujifilm X-T2, Fujinon XF 18-135mm f3.5~5.6 R LM OIS WR at 44mm – 1/220s, f/11, ISO 200
Single frame… Bridges over the Tweed, August 2021
Bridges over the Tweed, August 2021
Fujifilm X-T2, Fujinon XF 18-135mm f3.5~5.6 R LM OIS WR at 20mm – 1/750s, f/5.6, ISO 200
A tenacious clump of Red Valerian (Centranthus ruber) helps frame this image of the Royal Tweed and Royal Border Bridges.
The four-arch Royal Tweed Bridge is constructed from reinforced concrete and was opened in 1928. The more famous Royal Border Bridge was built to carry the York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway over the river and opened in 1850, it still forms part of the East Coast Main Line between London King’s Cross and Edinburgh Waverley stations.
Freelance Wastrel’s 4th birthday!
‘Freelance Wastrel’ is four years old today! 🎂
During the past 12 months I’ve written 157 posts containing 164 images.
I’ve posted images from 10 digital cameras, 30 film cameras and 24 different film stocks are represented! (17 black & white, 7 colour).
Thank you all for reading, following and putting up with my waffling.
Single frame… ‘HILARY’ on the Grand Union Canal, July 2021
‘HILARY’ on the Grand Union Canal, July 2021
Fujifilm X-T2, Fujinon XF 18-135mm f3.5~5.6 R LM OIS WR at 44mm – 1/240s, f/8, ISO 200
Another idylic scene from a recent trip through Leicestershire on the Grand Union Canal.
Also proof (I hope) that ‘Andy CAN do picturesque’ 😃
Single frame… Newton Top Lock, Grand Union Canal
Newton Top Lock, Grand Union Canal
Fujifilm X-T2, Fujinon XF 18-135mm f3.5~5.6 R LM OIS WR at 20mm – 1/150s, f/8, ISO 200
An idylic scene from a recent trip through Leicestershire on the Grand Union Canal.
Wordless Wednesday… St Matthew’s Church, Normanton
St Matthew’s Church, Normanton
Olympus Stylus XZ-10, i.Zuiko 4.7-23.5mm f1.8~2.7 ED at 9.2mm, 1/500s, f8, ISO 100
Throwback Thursday… A walk across the Ribblehead Viaduct
Ribblehead Viaduct, July 2007
Nikon D200, AF NIKKOR 24-85mm f2.8-4 D at 62mm, 1/400s, f10, ISO 400
What was I photographing on this day in previous years?
14 years ago it was a walk across the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct on the Settle-Carlisle railway line.
Batty Green (with Pen-y-Ghent visible in the distance)
Nikon D200, AF NIKKOR 24-85mm f2.8-4 D at 24mm, 1/640s, f13, ISO 400
The Grade II* listed structure had been closed for a couple of weeks for maintenance and the Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line organised a number of walks for the final day of closure.
The walks set off north across the viaduct from Ribblehead Station with the return being via the area known as ‘Batty Green’ where 2,300 men and their families were housed in temporary camps during the viaduct’s construction.
Ribblehead Viaduct, July 2007
Nikon D200, AF NIKKOR 24-85mm f2.8-4 D at 24mm, 1/500s, f11, ISO 400
The viaduct was designed by the Midland Railway’s chief engineer, John Sydney Crossley, and took five years to build, finally opening on 3 August 1875. At 440 yards (400m) long and 35 yards (32m) high, the 24 arch structure is awe inspiring and although no further walks across it are planned I’d definitely recommend taking a trip across it by train!
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