Old Mill Lane

Old Mill Lane

Thursday, 21 November 2024

But is it ...?

A warm welcome to a new installation on the Sheffield Canal at Tinsley.

https://www.alexchinneck.com/










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Thursday, 14 November 2024

Barnard Castle

One of the dubious benefits of using too many cameras is that I come across images that I had forgotten about as SD cards are shared between several cameras.






















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The spectacular High Force and the gentler Low Force on the river Wear.
























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While B watched the Remembrance Day service in Chapeltown Park, strange transformations were taking place nearby.















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Monday, 11 November 2024

Hemmingfield

Hemmingfield Colliery was one of the Fitzwilliam mines as a canal was dug to aid the transport of the coal.





























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And on to Mexborough....


























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Thursday, 7 November 2024

Sony PM1

Using the (£10) Sony PM1 yesterday led to it being designated as the worst digital camera that I have owned. Lack if stabilisation and tiny lens aperture being the main shortcomings despite it being a cheerful orange colour. Using it on a dull day didn't help.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbb-DvbZhaE
























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Saturday, 26 October 2024

Olympus E-PL2

New cameras need to be tested out at Holmes Lock to prepare them for all the desolation to come.






















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The good folk of Wath upon Dearne have made a strong statement for Rememberence Day.


























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New lenses need to be tried at Elsecar.























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Monday, 21 October 2024

Holmwood

Thanks to Paul, we enjoyed grand accommodation in the annex to Holmwood House for our trip to Glasgow.

https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/holmwood

As with many Victorian villas, it was rather too proper and well intentioned but enjoyable nonetheless.






















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Sunday, 13 October 2024

SYTM

I have lived in South Yorkshire since 1970 but had not visited the transport museum until today. 


















































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