Tag Archives: canal

Along the “Cut” ….

Tuesday 3rd September 2013 This flabby gut of mine isn’t gonna disappear of its own accord, so today I donned the lycra shorts and headed out on the bike along the local canal towpaths. I never tire of walking or cycling … Continue reading

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Increasing The Range……

Thursday 8th August 2013 I’ve been playing around with HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography recently – basically its a method where 3 or more shots of the same scene, at varying exposures, are captured, then combined using computer software, with … Continue reading

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Summer In The City . . . . . .

London, Sunday 14th July 2013 Wow – this weather is terrific . . . . . 30℃ in the city centre at lunchtime today, perfect for strolling around Little Venice and Covent Garden, whilst eating ice cream, and occasionally heading … Continue reading

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Off To The Party . . . . .

Friday 14th June 2013 I hopped onto the Towpath of The Wyrley & Essington canal at Leamore this afternoon, just in time to see these fine craft passing through. Presumably they’re all making their way over to Pelsall, for the canal … Continue reading

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Lots Of Canals . . .

Friday 7th June 2013 . . . . A great cycle ride today – 50+ miles, taking in some of the most scenic stretches of canal in the West Midlands. The weather couldn’t have been better. I’d have liked to … Continue reading

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