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Title: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on February 27, 2014, 10:33:13 PM
As the title suggests.  Gerty posted a cracking photo on FaceBook of an early Iris.

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/iris_zps0fd5963c.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/iris_zps0fd5963c.jpg.html)

Who's going to get the best shot/photo by the end of the year ?

Cameras out boys and girls.

Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on February 27, 2014, 10:41:13 PM
Thanks for posting this Fly xxxxx

Can we submit more than one?
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on February 27, 2014, 11:08:59 PM
As many as you wish all year long. Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter.
We'll pick a winner at the end of the year.

Sorry Pete, I've just started something you knew sod all about.
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on February 28, 2014, 10:45:23 AM
Tch Tch Fly
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on February 28, 2014, 10:46:12 AM
As the title suggests.  Gerty posted a cracking photo on FaceBook of an early Iris.

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/iris_zps0fd5963c.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/iris_zps0fd5963c.jpg.html)

Who's going to get the best shot/photo by the end of the year ?

Cameras out boys and girls.

Lovely photo Gerty, I'm not that good at photography  :(
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on February 28, 2014, 11:19:49 AM
Thank you for that Pam.  In my view though, everyone's images are special......for a multitude of reasons.  It doesn't have to be technically correct, so its the appeal value that's the important bit.  The image, however it comes out will mean something to the photographer or they wouldn't have wanted to capture it in the first instance.  I could write reams on these reasons!

Taking pictures is my hobby but I confess that for every 20 images I capture, there may only be 3 or 4 that are any good (to my eye anyway).  I have a folder on my laptop titled 'Shite shots' which is where all the crap gets filed!    :))

Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Pete on February 28, 2014, 11:32:25 AM
(http://www.petermaycock.co.uk/images/plectrum.jpg)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Alsatian on February 28, 2014, 11:45:32 AM
(http://www.petermaycock.co.uk/images/plectrum.jpg)

'Plucky' of you to post that piccie, but don't 'fret'  >;
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on February 28, 2014, 01:18:23 PM
(http://www.petermaycock.co.uk/images/plectrum.jpg)

This is a great shot Pete.  I've been meaning to take a similar one with daughter's violin.  But it's in the loft, which means it may never see light of day again  ::)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Pete on February 28, 2014, 02:44:05 PM
Thanks Gert, was playing with my macro lens.

>> I've been meaning to take a similar one with daughter's violin.  But it's in the loft, which means it may never see light of day again

Shame she doesn't still play.  :(
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on February 28, 2014, 07:50:22 PM
Would have loved to have got some shots of the Uk's 'Northern Lights' show last  :(
What a spectacle that would have been
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on February 28, 2014, 07:51:28 PM
It is a shame, I agree.  :(

She used to play the sax as well but sold it towards the deposit for her house.  She won't sell the violin though as it has links to her grandad.
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on March 02, 2014, 08:19:42 PM
Tried, but just wasn't happening LOL  ;)

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/100_6685_zps7a1db65a.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/100_6685_zps7a1db65a.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on March 02, 2014, 10:21:14 PM
Yes, but it's a daffy, and as such is natures greatest spirit lifter.  Thank you for posting it.  Mine haven't flowered yet   :)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on March 06, 2014, 03:26:51 PM
Spotted this on next doors chimney


(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d105/sailingqueen1/AcapulcoHalloweenPeackockonchimney_zps78b45913.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/sailingqueen1/media/AcapulcoHalloweenPeackockonchimney_zps78b45913.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on March 06, 2014, 03:28:29 PM
That's a great capture Pam.  How often would you see that?  :) :)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on March 06, 2014, 03:34:15 PM
One and only time Gerty
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Pete on March 06, 2014, 03:35:22 PM
That's a brilliant photo opportunity OC - almost surreal.
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on March 06, 2014, 06:05:41 PM
We were sat in the garden at the time and noticed it up there.
I remember remarking that I didn't think Peacocks went as high as that, obviously they can and do
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on March 06, 2014, 06:10:31 PM
I took this on a holiday several years ago.
It's the Acapulco Cliff Divers.


(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d105/sailingqueen1/AcapulcoCliffDivers_zps7a3e0e29.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/sailingqueen1/media/AcapulcoCliffDivers_zps7a3e0e29.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on March 06, 2014, 06:12:55 PM
and just for a giggle.

This is me taken at West Street Day Centre a few years ago  ;)


(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d105/sailingqueen1/pam1_zps31630399.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/sailingqueen1/media/pam1_zps31630399.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on March 06, 2014, 06:29:43 PM
Nice shot of the Peacock  :)
No comment of the other  ::) lol
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Alsatian on March 06, 2014, 07:49:13 PM
No comment of the other  ::) lol

Wise man Barry!
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: simondjuk on March 06, 2014, 07:59:20 PM
Seeing as other older pics have been posted, here my entry from 2012.  And theres more where that came from :-)

Bellagio Fountains - Las Vegas

(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/simondjuk/LVPic441_zpscbad79f4.jpg) (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/simondjuk/media/LVPic441_zpscbad79f4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on March 08, 2014, 08:46:19 AM
Don't ask.  ;D

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/100_6724_zps4aaeddb8.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/100_6724_zps4aaeddb8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on March 08, 2014, 07:44:58 PM
Seeing as other older pics have been posted, here my entry from 2012.  And theres more where that came from :-)

Bellagio Fountains - Las Vegas

That's a great photo Simon.  I'd love to see that for myself one day  :)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on March 09, 2014, 10:03:54 AM
Seeing as other older pics have been posted, here my entry from 2012.  And theres more where that came from :-)

Bellagio Fountains - Las Vegas

(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/simondjuk/LVPic441_zpscbad79f4.jpg) (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/simondjuk/media/LVPic441_zpscbad79f4.jpg.html)

Lovely photo Simon
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on March 09, 2014, 10:05:17 AM
Don't ask.  ;D

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/100_6724_zps4aaeddb8.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/100_6724_zps4aaeddb8.jpg.html)

Question  1 - is that a cow or sheep?
Question 2 - why are you allowing it to hump the cat  ::)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on March 09, 2014, 10:10:08 AM
Neither, it's Miss Doggy, she goes everywhere with Our_Lass.
Here she is in Salou.
(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/Salou%20Aug%202012/100_2561.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/Salou%20Aug%202012/100_2561.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on March 09, 2014, 10:21:21 AM
Ok so why is it humping the cat then  ::)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on March 09, 2014, 10:39:40 AM
She wasn't  8)
(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/100_6726_zpsfb74edbe.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/100_6726_zpsfb74edbe.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on March 09, 2014, 10:44:31 AM
mmmm ok  :)) back on topic then  ;)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: poppy on March 09, 2014, 03:09:14 PM
This is my winter greenhouse lodger. Flew the nest today. Gave us a glorious display first though. Just wish I could have got a better pic.
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Pete on March 09, 2014, 04:13:24 PM
>> Just wish I could have got a better pic.

Story of my life poppy...

I've spent decent amount on my camera and lenses, but I never have them with me when I see that magic shot...

So I try to get the shot on my phone, but it's never the same.  :-[
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on March 09, 2014, 05:21:07 PM
Been for a walk at Ogston Res this afternoon. Look who I found having his dinner in the hedge bottom.

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/Mouse/Original_zps84b0ee11.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/Mouse/Original_zps84b0ee11.jpg.html)

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/Mouse/1st_zps67410186.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/Mouse/1st_zps67410186.jpg.html)

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/Mouse/2nd_zps1466f34c.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/Mouse/2nd_zps1466f34c.jpg.html)

Middle one to the DT me thinks  :)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on March 09, 2014, 07:58:52 PM
Great photo's Poppy and Fly - Fly that would be dessert for our Flash  ;)
I took my camera out with me today - didn't spot anything worth taking though  :(
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on March 09, 2014, 08:35:44 PM
Saw this beautiful crocus.

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/Mouse/100_6740_zps9205dfcf.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/Mouse/100_6740_zps9205dfcf.jpg.html)


On our walk back, I saw another one.

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/Mouse/100_6770_zpse1e14132.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/Mouse/100_6770_zpse1e14132.jpg.html)

Our_Lass burst out laughing and commented that it was the same flower  ;)
I've checked the Exif data, the pictures were taken 42 minutes apart.
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on March 09, 2014, 08:49:14 PM
Fab set of photo's today.  Great contributions  :)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on March 09, 2014, 08:51:36 PM
I love crocuses sadly they don't last long.
Lovely photo Fly
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on March 10, 2014, 09:26:38 PM
One from Poolsbrook ponds this morning.  I think the goose was telling me I was too close!

Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on March 11, 2014, 09:56:00 AM
Lovely Gerty - geese can be nasty little blighters at times, was once pecked by one, lucky for me I had on calf length boots"
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Alsatian on March 11, 2014, 12:54:31 PM
Lovely Gerty - geese can be nasty little blighters at times, was once pecked by one, lucky for me I had on calf length boots"

Agreed OC!!! I was a paper lad (luckily I never blew away!!  :)) ) and I had to deliver to a farm that had geese, I tried everything to avoid them but couldn't. I ended up refusing to deliver their papers!
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on March 11, 2014, 01:04:23 PM
Alsatian - I was a stout milkmaid at the time  :)).
Little devils made good guard Geese though
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: therealjr on March 11, 2014, 03:07:39 PM
As Slacker will no doubt confirm you give the Canadian Geese in Queen's Park a wide berth as well
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on March 14, 2014, 02:33:13 PM
Icebergs and Dolphins


(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d105/sailingqueen1/IcebergandDolphin_zpsaa699575.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/sailingqueen1/media/IcebergandDolphin_zpsaa699575.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Pete on March 15, 2014, 03:13:53 PM


(http://www.petermaycock.co.uk/images/red-flower.jpg)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on March 15, 2014, 03:32:00 PM
I like this as the red looks a true colour.  Great detail in the focusing too :-)


Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on March 15, 2014, 04:32:43 PM
Lovely!!
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on March 17, 2014, 05:44:53 PM
Taken today. But where is it ?

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/owl_zps15295c2a.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/owl_zps15295c2a.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on March 17, 2014, 06:35:40 PM
I've seen lots of similar sculptures around Fly, Whitworth Park, Crich etc no idea where that one is though
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on March 17, 2014, 06:51:48 PM
Whittington area.
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Pete on March 19, 2014, 07:25:22 PM
(http://www.petermaycock.co.uk/images/sky-photo.jpg)

Amazing, isn't it? I wish I could say it was mine - but it's not...

Photographer Matt Molloy has begun experimenting with time-lapse sequences by taking hundreds of images as the sun set and the clouds moved through the sky.
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on March 19, 2014, 07:28:49 PM
Lovely - just love the darkened house in the background
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on April 07, 2014, 10:30:51 PM
This is my old vintage typewriter bought for my 14th birthday!

Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Pete on April 07, 2014, 10:32:44 PM
Nice one Gert. :)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on April 07, 2014, 11:14:11 PM
Brilliant Gerty. It looks in good nick as well  :)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Pete on April 11, 2014, 04:33:11 PM
(http://www.ichesterfield.co.uk/images/blossom.jpg)

Not the best photo I've taken, but a lovely sight on Spring morning walk.
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on April 11, 2014, 05:05:42 PM
Was thrilled to see an owl the other morning, it was only when I got a little closer and zoomed in,
I realised it wasn't real, Bugger  :(

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/100_6913_zpsa26b595b.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/100_6913_zpsa26b595b.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on April 11, 2014, 06:12:01 PM
Love the blossom trees even though they make me sneeze

Nice try Fly  ;D
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on April 12, 2014, 04:50:25 PM
I love the spring blossoms and their fragrances.  Like OC, they make me sneeze though  :(
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on April 14, 2014, 08:36:31 PM
Daisies. Carr Vale pond.

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/100_6963_zpsfb98aeb0.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/100_6963_zpsfb98aeb0.jpg.html)

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/daisy_zps7a29cb36.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/daisy_zps7a29cb36.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Pete on April 14, 2014, 08:40:29 PM
Nice pic Flyboy. :)

Looks better without the date stamp.
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on April 14, 2014, 08:45:54 PM
Yes, cut and paste from original date stamped pic mate  ;D
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on April 14, 2014, 10:18:37 PM
I think they might be something other than daisies, Fly.  Suspiciously like buttercups

Either way, they are lovely - nice and bright, a sign of spring and hopefulness  ;D
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on April 15, 2014, 06:58:13 AM
I meant buttercups Gerty, dont know why I put daisies LOL  :))
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Pete on May 03, 2014, 01:32:16 PM
Had a walk around Linacre this morning - lovely! :)

(http://www.ichesterfield.co.uk/images/bluebells.jpg)

(http://www.ichesterfield.co.uk/images/squirrel.jpg)

(http://www.ichesterfield.co.uk/images/nesting-box.jpg)

(http://www.ichesterfield.co.uk/images/butterfly.jpg)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on May 07, 2014, 04:04:04 PM
Fab pics Pete.  I've yet to get to any bluebells.  Was hoping to yesterday but events overtook  ::)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Pete on May 07, 2014, 05:01:00 PM
Good luck with the bluebells Gert - that's the best I got out of about 30 shots... :-[
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on May 07, 2014, 11:14:53 PM
Good luck with the bluebells Gert - that's the best I got out of about 30 shots... :-[

That's about par for the course isn't it?  On my lap top I have a Shite Shots folder!  ;)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on May 11, 2014, 06:46:13 PM
Here's a cracker, took in our green house  :)

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/frog1_zps0aeabdfa.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/frog1_zps0aeabdfa.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Pete on May 11, 2014, 06:57:20 PM
Nice shot Fly. :)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on May 11, 2014, 07:18:52 PM
Cut and paste from this shot. I didn't dare get any closer, didn't want it to 'hop it'

Not sure if people have seen my photo on FB of the camera parts.
I've had a couple of the same model over the last few years, dropped, smashed, broken screens etc.
I've rebuilt mine today. Different body, battery compartment door and spring etc.
I love the fact I can cut and paste small areas of a shot and not lose clarity with this model camera.
Would love a DSLR but can't see the point in the expense when this little Kodak is so good  ;D


(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/100_7929_zps48fbd0eb.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/100_7929_zps48fbd0eb.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on May 13, 2014, 09:54:22 AM
I noticed yesterday on our return from hols that our Bluebells have flowered and are dying off - shame I missed them as I love the flowers.
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Slacker on May 14, 2014, 08:43:45 PM
Barry has a photo in the DT
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on May 14, 2014, 09:04:40 PM
Not wanting to sound big headed Andy, it's about f'in time pity my names not Ian Moorcroft lol
xxx love you babe xxx 
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: simondjuk on May 14, 2014, 10:02:03 PM
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/simondjuk/IMAG1490_zps852785be.jpg) (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/simondjuk/media/IMAG1490_zps852785be.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on May 15, 2014, 06:13:09 PM
Barry has a photo in the DT

Me feeding Blossom.  ;)

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/Blossom2_zps3d32823a.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/Blossom2_zps3d32823a.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on May 15, 2014, 06:37:24 PM
A balloon in a tree  8)
Taken this morning near Crich Stand.

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/balloon_zps283b9412.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/balloon_zps283b9412.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on May 22, 2014, 07:02:39 PM
Here's a cracker, took in our green house  :)

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/frog1_zps0aeabdfa.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/frog1_zps0aeabdfa.jpg.html)

In the DT this week  ;)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on May 22, 2014, 07:31:52 PM
A few shot's I took from a regular customer's garden.

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/Alium_zpsd98b7fb0.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/Alium_zpsd98b7fb0.jpg.html)

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/100_7980_zpsae550173.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/100_7980_zpsae550173.jpg.html)

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/100_7978_zps032119b8.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/100_7978_zps032119b8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on May 25, 2014, 06:27:07 PM
Couple of shots from our garden, here's a birds eye view
(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/100_7993_zps9393933f.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/100_7993_zps9393933f.jpg.html)

Think the egg plant is taking over LOL
(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/100_7991_zps15f6c218.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/100_7991_zps15f6c218.jpg.html)

Almost looks Photoshopped. It isn't  :)
(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/100_7992_zpsf9b72569.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/100_7992_zpsf9b72569.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Pete on June 01, 2014, 06:33:16 PM
A walk through Chatsworth Park. Not great photos, but a lovely morning stroll. :)

(http://www.ichesterfield.co.uk/images/house.jpg)

(http://www.ichesterfield.co.uk/images/bridge.jpg)

(http://www.ichesterfield.co.uk/images/wier.jpg)

(http://www.ichesterfield.co.uk/images/duck.jpg)

(http://www.ichesterfield.co.uk/images/bower.jpg)

(http://www.ichesterfield.co.uk/images/jumps.jpg)

(http://www.ichesterfield.co.uk/images/weir.jpg)

(http://www.ichesterfield.co.uk/images/steps.jpg)

I think my missus only took this shot to show my ever-growing belly...  :(
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on June 01, 2014, 07:07:19 PM
Some cracking shots Pete. Think I'm beating you in the belly department  :))

Here's one I took today. See the cheeky Blackbird thread for more.  :(

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/100_8502_zpsac9c1f06.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/100_8502_zpsac9c1f06.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on June 07, 2014, 09:46:05 PM
You're all posting some lovely photo's.  I better get cracking and give you a run for your money!  ;)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: simondjuk on June 12, 2014, 10:12:35 PM
Young burrowing owl
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/simondjuk/IMAG1628_zps89f72a81.jpg) (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/simondjuk/media/IMAG1628_zps89f72a81.jpg.html)

Not the best quality photo but i like it.  And that was 8 weeks old when I took it
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/simondjuk/IMAG1697_BURST019_1_zpsc5649986.jpg) (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/simondjuk/media/IMAG1697_BURST019_1_zpsc5649986.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on June 12, 2014, 10:15:29 PM
Lovely Simon I just love owls they are so pretty.  :)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Pete on June 13, 2014, 12:19:40 AM
They are beautiful birds - much like the birds on prime time tv ;)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: simondjuk on June 13, 2014, 07:04:52 AM
I love owls and birds of prey in general.

The place I took these was well worth the entry fee and I will be going back.

Title: Hide and seek LOL
Post by: Fly on June 13, 2014, 06:14:09 PM
Come out froggy, we can see you  ;)
(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/seeyou_zps5d6a469e.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/seeyou_zps5d6a469e.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on June 13, 2014, 09:43:25 PM
awww cute. We used to have quite a few around our garden but don't really see any these days
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: simondjuk on June 28, 2014, 08:33:43 PM
Taken at Scarborough 28/06/14.

(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/simondjuk/DSCF9480-Copy2_zpse8e4c36b.jpg) (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/simondjuk/media/DSCF9480-Copy2_zpse8e4c36b.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Pete on June 28, 2014, 09:23:31 PM
*Jealous*
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on June 28, 2014, 09:34:34 PM
There really has been some wonderful photo's taken and posted by members.
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: simondjuk on June 28, 2014, 09:54:45 PM
Might be more when I get my new camera :-)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on June 28, 2014, 09:58:44 PM
Will look forward to looking at them Simon  :)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on July 05, 2014, 04:59:19 PM
Flipping Heck could spit feathers!

I was sat in the lounge and wondered who had put the hose pipe on as i thought hubby had gone down the village.
I stood up to see the bird bath surrounded by birds around the side waiting their turn to step into the tub.
The birds in the water were having a great time and the water was cascading up into a fountain - eat your heart out Chatsworth  :))

and no you guessed I hadn't got my camera with me  >:(
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: simondjuk on July 05, 2014, 10:11:24 PM
Will look forward to looking at them Simon  :)

There might be some random ones just to try it out.  Hopefully the 63x Optical zoom will get some good shots!
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on July 21, 2014, 06:22:16 PM
Now this one I like  (y)

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/101_0180_zpsc69cfd07.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/101_0180_zpsc69cfd07.jpg.html)

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/101_0181_zps58db649d.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/101_0181_zps58db649d.jpg.html)

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/101_0182_zps15e2d0cd.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/101_0182_zps15e2d0cd.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: simondjuk on July 21, 2014, 06:27:55 PM
Ill submit my lightning one :-)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: emmz on July 21, 2014, 06:48:32 PM
Lovely pic's fly, I shall post some, they are not of flowers or lightning but will be of my daughter :)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: emmz on July 21, 2014, 06:55:04 PM
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q176/emmz1984/10501691_10152631967643274_3354175037049567595_n_zpsc933fafe.jpg) (http://s136.photobucket.com/user/emmz1984/media/10501691_10152631967643274_3354175037049567595_n_zpsc933fafe.jpg.html)

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q176/emmz1984/IMG_20140630_193338_zpsa54d2f93.jpg) (http://s136.photobucket.com/user/emmz1984/media/IMG_20140630_193338_zpsa54d2f93.jpg.html)

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q176/emmz1984/IMG_20140630_193057_zps7b4b879c.jpg) (http://s136.photobucket.com/user/emmz1984/media/IMG_20140630_193057_zps7b4b879c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on July 21, 2014, 06:57:26 PM
By eck, she's growing up fast  :o
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on July 22, 2014, 05:10:01 PM
Lovely photo's Emmz
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: simondjuk on July 22, 2014, 06:01:30 PM
2 more from me taken today

This was a fairly good sized one
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/simondjuk/DSC00095_zpsd9d466e6.jpg) (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/simondjuk/media/DSC00095_zpsd9d466e6.jpg.html)

And 2 of the (at least) 9 frogs we have in the pond
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/simondjuk/DSC00104_zps7088caee.jpg) (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/simondjuk/media/DSC00104_zps7088caee.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Pete on July 23, 2014, 12:33:03 AM
Excellent - love them both.  :)

Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: simondjuk on September 05, 2014, 08:56:57 PM
We have housemartins nesting at our house now.  Came home from work earlier and they were noiser than usual.  Looked up and they were looking at me, so camera out, zoom in and...

(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/simondjuk/DSC00893_zps3f23536d.jpg) (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/simondjuk/media/DSC00893_zps3f23536d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on September 05, 2014, 08:59:28 PM
Aww that's a great photo - they are so cute
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: simondjuk on September 05, 2014, 09:01:38 PM
they look like little penguins
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on September 05, 2014, 09:41:03 PM
Hope they can fly when they are older LOL
It's a long way down !
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on October 04, 2014, 07:06:23 PM
Did I mention I'd bought a new Sony Bridge Camera. It's Simon's camera's little brother.
They're both 20 meg pixel, mines 35x zoom, his is 63x zoom.

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/DSC00021_zpsdcfa0bef.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/DSC00021_zpsdcfa0bef.jpg.html)

Zoom in .
(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/DSC00020_zps94fc7f5f.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/DSC00020_zps94fc7f5f.jpg.html)

This is a photoshop zoom of the second shot.
(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/chimneyclock_zps17a1c0f8.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/chimneyclock_zps17a1c0f8.jpg.html)

Mickey Mouse on the chimney stack, and the meshing visible in the Spire 'windows'.
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: simondjuk on October 04, 2014, 09:03:50 PM
Blimey thats a good zoom and still decent picture quality.
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on October 04, 2014, 09:09:29 PM
I prefer the picture quality over the zoom. I can see me and this camera getting on OK  :)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on October 05, 2014, 08:00:18 PM
Had a walk round the pond near Dobbies at Barlbrough. Parked at the back of the NHS building.

Our_Lass saw this, it was hanging on a twig .  .
(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/DSC00089_zps90ae43e3.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/DSC00089_zps90ae43e3.jpg.html)

Photoshop zoom.
(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/clump_zps2dfef9dc.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/clump_zps2dfef9dc.jpg.html)

Photoshop zoom.
(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/clump2_zpsf859ebf6.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/clump2_zpsf859ebf6.jpg.html)

Photoshop zoom.
(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/clump3_zps6b022786.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/clump3_zps6b022786.jpg.html)

So what is it ?
I also learnt something today, sort of.
Zooming into a well took captured shot is better than trying to zoom into the subject you are taking a shot of.
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on October 05, 2014, 09:07:54 PM
Looks like a nest
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on October 05, 2014, 09:26:35 PM
Not a bird's nest. We saw some more smaller ones dotted about the place too.
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on October 05, 2014, 09:39:40 PM
No I wasn't meaning a birds nest Fly they are much tighter - mouse?
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on October 05, 2014, 10:06:00 PM
I'm thinking more insect OC.
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on October 06, 2014, 10:09:12 AM
Not really up on insect nests Fly, apart from wasps ( which by the way I haven't seen many of this year thank goodness!! ).

It looks like a slug has been round it  :)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on October 07, 2014, 01:42:26 PM
These flowers are the last ones flowering in my garden right now.  They are such a lovely colourful sight out of my kitchen window. I think they are Osteospermums. If anyone can identify them differently do let me know.

Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on October 19, 2014, 09:12:30 PM
Took this at Ladybower today.  I was astonished to find the water levels so low at this time of year.  I don't want to pray for a deluge, but it sure looks like it could use a lengthy spell of rain to get the levels up.
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: ironsky2 on October 19, 2014, 09:32:15 PM
Took this at Ladybower today.  I was astonished to find the water levels so low at this time of year.  I don't want to pray for a deluge, but it sure looks like it could use a lengthy spell of rain to get the levels up.
If the water level drops more perhaps we will see the ghost village of Derwent.
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: ironsky2 on October 19, 2014, 09:33:40 PM
On the subjects of photos anyone interested in seeing my Urban Exploring photography?  8)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on October 19, 2014, 09:42:03 PM
Bye all means post it Ironsky :-)

Here's my efforts from today. Shoulg be public.
https://www.facebook.com/barry.f.featherstone/media_set?set=a.10153296596882907.1073741900.689062906&type=1 (https://www.facebook.com/barry.f.featherstone/media_set?set=a.10153296596882907.1073741900.689062906&type=1)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on October 19, 2014, 10:12:11 PM
On the subjects of photos anyone interested in seeing my Urban Exploring photography?  8)

Yes please!  Photography is my main interest   :)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on October 20, 2014, 08:48:33 AM
@ Gerty that is a lovely photograph  :)

@ ironsky, I would love to see your photographs  :)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on October 20, 2014, 03:24:14 PM
Thank you Pam xxx :)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Fly on November 01, 2014, 09:21:34 PM
Love this shot taken outside the Hotel in Ibiza this week.

(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s362/chesterfieldonline/DSC01366_zpsb2d0e08f.jpg) (http://s1048.photobucket.com/user/chesterfieldonline/media/DSC01366_zpsb2d0e08f.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Old Cruser on November 01, 2014, 09:44:49 PM
Lovely photo Fly
Title: Re: Best photo of 2014
Post by: Pete on November 02, 2014, 12:46:31 AM
Impressive, excellent pic mate.