johnloguk > 9.03.10 - You've Got to Laugh :)

I took this shot because of the rich colours in the late afternoon sunshine, then I realised there is a lot more to it than that. Twice in the last two days I've nearly had an accident on mini roundabouts like these, ironically just half a mile away from this one. Both times I had the right of way and was almost broadsided by someone who seemed to have forgotten the rules. 

I don't mind people driving straight over the roundabouts like this, it isn't dangerous and it keeps the traffic flowing, but I did think it was funny considering the way they've featured in my life the last couple of days :) 

By the way, thanks to everyone who sent kind words, either publicly or privately, after my rather miserable Daily yesterday. Rumours of my impending suicide were greatly exaggerated, but the friendship is hugely valued nonetheless!
johnloguk > 5.03.10 - Shock and Awe

You have to believe me that I'm trying to avoid taking this view, I must be wearing a groove along the old quarry with all the times I've rushed down there to catch a sunset! I had great plans for a Daily today, involving a trip into town and shooting the Empowerment sculpture at night. Maybe even getting a DGrin Challenge entry out of it. But when I saw this developing out of my window I just grabbed my gear and ran down to the quarry again! 

I've had more than a few spectacular sunsets from here, but I don't think I've ever seen such a vivid red in the sky as tonight. Apart from an unsharp mask and a pano crop this is SOOC, and I can only tell you that it doesn't come close to catching the full majesty of the moment.
johnloguk > 11.02.10 - Nature's Palette 

This afternoon I had some free time, and rather than sit at home in front of the computer I went for a photo drive to get myself some fresh air and some fresh vistas. There is a full gallery here;

http://www.lightanddreamsphotography.com/Landscapes/LINCOLNSHIRE-WOLDS-DRIVE/11212986_9QmjS#786269412_w5Cdg

This photo was the culmination of a stunning sunset, and I put it in a frame because I think it deserves it. I lightened the shadows in Elements to reveal some of the details in the frozen fields and the village at the bottom of the hill, otherwise this is SOOC. It was a great viewpoint to watch the sunset unfold, and if you look at X3L you will notice distant Lincoln Cathedral on the horizon at bottom left.

It was an afternoon well spent, but of course the irony is that I've spent all evening on the computer processing the pics :)
johnloguk > 26.01.10 - First Full On Sunset of the Year :)

I was beginning to despair that we would have a nice sunset this month, and as I saw the sun disappear behind a low bank of cloud this afternoon I thought our run of bad luck would continue. Then a few minutes after I got home I noticed a pink glow in the window, and this was happening. I put my shoes and jacket back on, and raced down to the quarry for an unrestricted view. The colour was disappearing fast, so I fired a few shots off without setting the camera up properly. The images turned out a bit noisy because of the high ISO, which I didn't need or notice at the time. But luckily 2 of the images did fit together in this photomerge panorama, so as well as the colours you can get an idea of the sharp cloud front on the left that was moving down from the North. I wish I'd had more time to catch this properly, but time is one of the many things that a photographer can't always control!

Thank-you to everyone who has voted for me in the Photography Corner Competition. I have no great expectations as I'm up against so many awesome images, but the result should be out tomorrow.
johnloguk > 27.12.09 - Same Old View, Different Sky :)

I'm still feeling rough today so this was as far as I strayed from the settee. Thanks for all the well wishes, they are far more valuable than medicine to me.
johnloguk > 17.12.09 - Snow in the Sunset

It has been bitterly cold today, just above freezing but with a biting East wind making it feel much colder. All day blue skies alternated with snow flurries, and it made for an exciting sunset, so long as you had your back turned to the wind anyway!

Thanks for the kind words on yesterday's Daily, it is one of my personal favourites.
johnloguk > 16.11.09 - Big Blue

This is another shot from my walk round Whisby Nature Park yesterday afternoon. I gave you a view of the small things yesterday, so here is the bigger picture, it was such a beautiful day.

We had a glorious sunset this evening, with a full arch double rainbow in the sky at the same time. But sadly I was stuck in the middle of a housing estate, and although I tried there was no way I could capture either successfully. 

I'm really struggling to comment on the Dailies at the moment, partly through being busy, but also because I'm having problems with Smugmug logging me out every time I change pages again. This is a shame because the quality of pics on the Dailies has been fantastic lately.
johnloguk > For my first contribution to this gallery and community I thought I'd create an homage to one of my heroes, Don McCullin. He earned his reputation as a war photographer, but in recent years has specialised in atmospheric black and white landscapes. He has inspired me with everything he has done, so this seems fitting :)
johnloguk > 14.11.09 - Look Up

I've taken so many photos from this viewpoint, but this is the first time I've turned the camera on it's side and included the sky in the shot! I was taking photos up round the Castle and Cathedral this evening, trying to find a different perspective, then I noticed the sky. The clouds were moving across like smoke, lit by the floodlights and the trees were swaying overhead. People were all wrapped up against the wind and were shuffling along without taking notice of their surroundings. I think I was the only person who noticed the clouds!
9.03.10 - You've Got to Laugh :)

I took this shot because of the rich colours in the late afternoon sunshine, then I realised there is a lot more to it than that. Twice in the last two days I've nearly had an accident on mini roundabouts like these, ironically just half a mile away from this one. Both times I had the right of way and was almost broadsided by someone who seemed to have forgotten the rules.

I don't mind people driving straight over the roundabouts like this, it isn't dangerous and it keeps the traffic flowing, but I did think it was funny considering the way they've featured in my life the last couple of days :)

By the way, thanks to everyone who sent kind words, either publicly or privately, after my rather miserable Daily yesterday. Rumours of my impending suicide were greatly exaggerated, but the friendship is hugely valued nonetheless!
johnloguk > 9.03.10 - You've Got to Laugh :)

I took this shot because of the rich colours in the late afternoon sunshine, then I realised there is a lot more to it than that. Twice in the last two days I've nearly had an accident on mini roundabouts like these, ironically just half a mile away from this one. Both times I had the right of way and was almost broadsided by someone who seemed to have forgotten the rules. 

I don't mind people driving straight over the roundabouts like this, it isn't dangerous and it keeps the traffic flowing, but I did think it was funny considering the way they've featured in my life the last couple of days :) 

By the way, thanks to everyone who sent kind words, either publicly or privately, after my rather miserable Daily yesterday. Rumours of my impending suicide were greatly exaggerated, but the friendship is hugely valued nonetheless!
9.03.10 - You've Got to Laugh :)

I took this shot because of the rich colours in the late afternoon sunshine, then I realised there is a lot more to it than that. Twice in the last two days I've nearly had an accident on mini roundabouts like these, ironically just half a mile away from this one. Both times I had the right of way and was almost broadsided by someone who seemed to have forgotten the rules.

I don't mind people driving straight over the roundabouts like this, it isn't dangerous and it keeps the traffic flowing, but I did think it was funny considering the way they've featured in my life the last couple of days :)

By the way, thanks to everyone who sent kind words, either publicly or privately, after my rather miserable Daily yesterday. Rumours of my impending suicide were greatly exaggerated, but the friendship is hugely valued nonetheless!
See photo in original gallery.

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