My Town friday Shootout - Country Lanes

Now, living in the big city of Liverpool, I was finding it hard to find a wee dusty trail to walk down. So I sort of made up my own. This lane is just off the road I live. It looks intriguing and legend has it, (alright then, Wikipedia) that this lane made way to a huge orchard planted here in the 1800's. The walls are from that time and still stand, but instead of an orchard, there now lies between the walls grand mansions and lofty trees.



This lane reminds me of something out of a Charles Dickson's book. Cobbles holding in the secrets of the years past. Hellish to walk on in heels though.

Now here is a lovely wee lane it would seem, the seabed!

When the tide goes out some adventurous, some would say foolish souls race with the tide and walk along the bed before she washes back in and sweeps them away. It would too, the currents in these waters are fierce. How they get back up to dry land, I do not know.

Never mistake the stillness and reflections in the water, it will always know better than you, underneath is a swirling whirling current. Even the boats do not come up this far in the water only big tankers for the current is so strong.

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Have a nice weekend everyone!

Moments in the Week

Going to a visit to a castle only to find it was shut, but these fairy gates made up for the whole trip!

going out into the wild world of the highest tide of the year and trying not to get swept over too!

Having family around for Easter tea!

wishing i bought tickets for the circus!

Doing some doodles!

Friday Town Shootout - Bokeh

I loved this assignment for the Friday My town shoot out, but boy I found it hard and I do not think I created what officially is bokeh, in which is a Japanese term for blur. I will have to try harder on this subject as when I went to shoot out and about it was just all fuzzy! I own a wee point and shoot camera and researched well on the photography subject and although it is possible with a point and shoot,due to it's limited settings (aperture I think it is called, see did my research!) it is very hard. Thank you so much for this topic and many of the topics we have covered, it has inspired me to take some photography lessons! I must go now and check out all your posts and see how bokeh is really done! Have a great weekend!

Bokeh photography: I'm I doing this right?

To be Bokeh

or not to be Bokeh?

That, dear reader's, is the question. Help!

OK, I am all up for Friday's my town shootout next assignment which is Bokeh. How fantastic is this blog? I would never would have known about this subject and I am hooked! I am using different settings (about time really) and I am really enjoying learning this new skill. Only problem is, am I doing it correctly? Could anybody help me out?

For the shots above, I have my wee trusty point and shoot camera, using macro settings and put it on spot setting and ISO 80. To be honest if the last bit made no sense to you what so ever, sit beside me. This is the first time I have dared not use the auto button, and I am like a wee kid with a new toy! Worse thing is, I haven't got a clue! Thanks for any feed back!

Moments in the Week

New Discoveries in Old placesRealising time is moving ever so quicklyFish frightened of his whole new world in big fish tank

Beautiful shadows the sun shows.

Friday Town Shootout - Magic under the Bridge (Black and White)

This is my town Friday Shootout, coming from Liverpool and the Topic is bridges chosen by Elaine. In black and white. Mmmmmm, interesting, I like it! So, I like to be on the ball with most things in life including Friday town shoots outs.

Or so I thought. I couldn't believe it was Friday so quick. Last night I realised I had no pictures of bridges, in black and white or other, and I even know where a bridge was about near us. I asked big fella for help.

" The Sefton Park Bridge."

"Where?" I retorted. I am a big fan of this park and I didn't know about no bridge!

"We pass through it every morning as I drive you to work"

"Big Fella, we have talked about this. You know I am still asleep in the car until you brake abruptly outside my place of work. You must take me to this bridge! Thanking you kindly!"

So this morning, before work, big fella took me to the unknown bridge. I quickly realised that I have not really discovered this park at all and this bridge was a beautiful one.


Underneath was the sound and flow of a stream.



I had to go and investigate. Besides, I had all the time in the world, I was on a late shift in work and big fella likes to listen to the sports radio in the car. I know what I'd be rather doing.



So down the spiral stairway I go.........

and at the bottom to the stream

and said good morning to the pigeons having their morning bathe

and sure enough, there I was under the bridge. I love cast iron and this bridge was painted green! Feast and delight for the eyes!

I had a lovely time, but it was muddy and slippy and I nearly fell in my uniform a couple of times! So I turned back to say goodbye to the pigeons and make my trundle to work.


As I walked back up the path I could not believe my eyes. This amazing waterfall! The sound of the water overflowing into the stream was so loud and wonderful. I wanted to jump right in!

So I am so glad for this Friday Town shoot, I discovered the most wonderful place to treasure! Thank you and I hope you all have a lovely weekend!

Moments in the Week

A moody Moon

Personal artwork from the kiddos in work.

Our new pet in the household (Which is quietly freaking me out if i look at it too long)

Blue

It's a moon gazing night

Hope the start of your week was a good one!