Rapeseed

Tonight has been a very hazy night, the sun has been bright but the sky a white haze (not the best for photographs). But now and again you could see a little blue sky for a minute or so LOL

These are my latest photos with rapeseed as a theme.

Settings

• Lens Aperture - F/5.6
• Focal length - 42mm
• Exposure Time - 1/80 sec
• ISO-100
• Metering Mode - Pattern

Settings

• Lens Aperture - F/7.1
• Focal length - 45mm
• Exposure Time - 1/125 sec
• ISO-100
• Metering Mode - Pattern

Settings

• Lens Aperture - F/5.6
• Focal length - 42mm
• Exposure Time - 1/80 sec
• ISO-100
• Metering Mode - Pattern

Bluebell Wood

These were taken in a wood near to Raby Castle. I must go back next week, i think the bluebells will be out fully by then. Also must take my long lens to see if I can get a photo of the roe deer there. I spotted four of them in the woods but I didn't have the right lens with me (they were pretty quick off the mark and bolted). Next time I will be prepared.

Wreck

Every week-day to & from work I pass this wreck. It sits in someones garden, has done for years, and i've always promised myself I will stop and take a photo.
Today I was passing it after being to Saltwell Park taking a few photos (or at least trying being it was Bank Holiday and boat-loads of people around). Anyway, it wasn't the most fabulous of conditions but I had to stop anyway to take it while I had my camera on me.

Camera Club weekly jaunt

My local camera club in Consett finished last week and doesn't re-open until September. Anyway we decided although we couldn't meet in the hall on a Monday we could take advantage of the light nights and go out and take some photographs from around the area.

So every Monday night we are going to meet up. Tonight we went down to the local river at Shotley Bridge. I have to say it was a big help for me shooting photos with the camera club members as I started to take note of what others were shooting and tried something different from the norm for me. Above are a few of the photos i took.

Daisies

I can remember as a girl making daisy chains in the garden with my friends. We'd make garlands and put them round our necks and dance around the garden like little fairies. Do we ever see that in children now...... I don't think I have, not for a long time..... I somehow think the age of innocence has passed and gone...... Our world is a different one....... Oh to go back to those innocent years once again.

Settings

• Focal length - 45mm
• Lens Aperture - f/8
• Exposure time - 1/125 sec
• ISO-100
• Mertering Mode - Pattern
• Exposure Compensation - -0.7 step

Rusty Cogs

Saw these down by the riverside at Barnard Castle and thought they were very interesting. I like the rust and the colour of them so decided to take a photo.

Settings (1st image)

• Focal Length 17mm
• Lens Aperture - F/5
• Exposure time - 1/60 sec
• ISO100
• Metering Mode - Pattern
• Exposure Compensation -1 step

Settings (2nd image)

• Focal Length 22mm
• Lens Aperture - F/4
• Exposure time - 1/40 sec
• ISO100

Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle is a historic thriving market town. The Castle itself is set on a high rock above the River Tees and was the stronghold of the Balliol family. Taking its name from Bernard de Balliol, who rebuilt it in the 12th century, it includes a fine great hall and a dominating round-towered keep. Unsuccessfully besieged by the Scots in 1216, it was confiscated when John de Balliol, briefly King of Scotland, was deposed by Edward I. It last saw action during the Northern Rising against Queen Elizabeth in 1569, surrendering to 5,000 rebels, and was partly dismantled in 1630 to furnish materials for Sir Henry Vane's new Raby Castle. The castle is in the care of English Heritage now and is open to the public.

Barnard Castle

In the town centre, the octagonal Market cross, or Butter Market, served a number of purposes, dairy produce was sold here and it was also the town's lock up, Town Hall and Court House.

Blagraves House is the oldest house in Barnard Castle and has been made into a high class restaurant. It is situated at the centre of this historic market town's other main attractions, namely Bowes Museum, Egglestone Abbey and the Castle itself.
With its heavily beamed ceilings and large open fireplaces it has been playing host to weary traveller and businessman alike for some 500 years. So why not dine where Cromwell once dined and experience the atmosphere of this unique 15th Century building whether it be an important business meeting or a relaxing dinner with family or friends.

On Bank Holiday Barnard Castle holds a Farmers Market where Farmers & Fishmongers can sell their fresh produce. From beef to sausages, cheese to goats milk, potatoes to carrots & salmon to kippers, there are loads of fresh produce to buy and also to sample.

Springtime is here at last

After a very cold winter and an even slower start to spring we are now starting to see signs of blooms......... Spring has finally arrived here in the cold North East of England....... Hoorah

Whitby (again)

Just been wading through more of my Whitby photos. Hope you don't mind. Haven't really had time to take any photos this week because i've had to go through 200 odd photos from Whitby. I shoot in raw so they take a while to go through.