Thursday 25 April 2013

Avenue of Trees

I need some help - it is camera club soon and the subject is 'An Avenue of Trees' I have several pics old and new that fit the category - or do they? When is an avenue not an avenue - the definition in the dictionary tells me - and I quote - 'A wide street or thoroughfare - any path resembling such a thoroughfare - usually lined with trees - see what you think. My header pic is the Laburnam Arch at Bodnant Gardens in Wales - could this be an avenue ? it is a thoroughfare and it is lined with trees but then it is an arch - but is it an avenue that has been called an arch !! Could this one be an avenue - well it is a thoroughfare I think - canal boats often travel up and down this canal Is this an avenue or a woodland walk - which category - what a minefield - all will be clear next Wednesday This one could be my entry - I walk here probably 3-4 days a week - weather depending - I have taken this shot from every angle - and with or without a subject I now need to cajole the printer to produce me a respectable copy!!

Tuesday 2 April 2013

York

A few days in York- to see the sights and drink in the atmosphere- the sun was kind to us - so pics were aplenty.We travelled up by train and stayed close to Micklegate - and we walked the city walls.- amazing ! It was cold but that did not seem to matter - ! These steps could tell a colourful tale of days gone by -of that I am sure!!stepping back into the past We walked as much of the walls as time allowed this is the view from the other direction with Micklegate in the background - we did this stretch on our second day - the sun was shining - Looking out over the roof tops and chimney pots of York - York Mister caught in the sunlight - towering over the city playing with my camera so many opportunities of course York is also a shoppers paradise - designer boutiques and chocolate cabins at every turn tucked away behind the medieval shop fronts- market stalls - buskers - York as it alland is alive with many talents. The river is a focal point - bridges linking up with the city wall walk - I was always drawn to this watch tower - believe it or not this tower has been converted to a coffee shop. A visit to the Railway Museum was on the agenda - we spent half a day there - here are some of the highlights for me ... The Mallard every bit as beautiful as they say - the first time I had seen this beautiful blue train - a must to be seen to be believed !!Another gleaming monster the Dwight of Eisenhower - admired by many - young and old and then we gazed on Gladstone - look at these gleaming copper and brass pipes - more than a days work here ! There was a grand parade of Royal Trains through the ages - showing off their splendour I must include this little dazzler - I am not sure which train this was - but I think it deserves a slot for immaculate presentation Of course to see the Flying Scotsman was incredible - although in the workshop for repair work - it still held all that magic for me We found this little bar down on the River Front and spent our evenings listening to the music and becoming one with the city. Linking today to Outdoor Wednesday have a good week fellow bloggers - Jane uk