Photos (part 1)

Post by **wangi** » 19 Sep 2004, 22:40

http://pbase.com/wangi/bw

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 19 Sep 2004, 22:42

Bit too snake like for my comfort Wangi!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 28 Sep 2004, 19:16

Posted on behalf of Richard Barclay.

No filters, no manipulation, just one of the more dramatic sunsets I've seen from the flats balcony. taken October 2003 - (I think)

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 28 Sep 2004, 20:57

Post by **wangi** » 28 Sep 2004, 23:21

The arrival of that nasty storm tonight:

http://www.pbase.com/wangi/image/34372947

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 28 Sep 2004, 23:53

Wangi - that's fantastic! I was on the Prom coming from Bath Street at the time you look this, I reckon, and was hoping you'd be out and about with your camera to capture the scene.

We may have had a 'bad' summer, but we've seen some amazing sights with the clouds and the rain - better than boring blue skies??!!

Jay · Post by **Jay** » 29 Sep 2004, 09:49

I entirely agree - that's an amazing picture, Wangi. A bit scary, too, since it was heading for us!

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 29 Sep 2004, 17:30

wangi wrote:The arrival of that nasty storm tonight:

What nasty storm?
Whatever, it's a brilliant photo!

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 29 Sep 2004, 21:11

Here are some pics from our trip to Belgium - the weather wasn't great but as Poppy said earlier it makes for interesting and atmospheric shots - especially when your digital camera is doing all the hard work for you!!

Post by **wangi** » 29 Sep 2004, 21:55

Like the perspective on the dyke (filter watch!) and the colours in the sunset!

Hers's today's picture of the day:

http://www.pbase.com/wangi/image/34425936

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 01 Oct 2004, 22:55

Marya wrote:ecm you've made Belgium look interesting! Like the shot of the 'beach huts on wheels' in particular. I didn't realise you were away for a longish holiday. I thought it was just the September long weekend. That explains why you've been so quiet. Did Ali get withdrawals from "Railway Tycoon" then?

We were away for 10 days - living in a rented house in Brugge. We love it there. It's a lovely city with so much to see and do and such welcoming people.

As long as you're not French or French speaking!

The people of the north of Belgium, the Flanders region, really despise the French and nothing riles them more than hearing French accents or if visitors from Britain try to communicate in French.
So, they're happy if you speak English and so am I!

Ali says he didn't miss his games at all but he's a big liar.

Post by **wangi** » 02 Oct 2004, 21:19

The local area from Arthur's Seat - more at http://www.pbase.com/wangi/edinburgh_arthursseat_views

http://www.pbase.com/wangi/image/34529201

http://www.pbase.com/wangi/image/34529197

http://www.pbase.com/wangi/image/34529200

http://www.pbase.com/wangi/image/34529202

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 03 Oct 2004, 18:00

wangi wrote:The local area from Arthur's Seat - more at http://www.pbase.com/wangi/edinburgh_arthursseat_views

http://www.pbase.com/wangi/image/34529201

Wangi/Anyone, can you tell me where in Portobello the tenements are in the middle of this picture? The ones up against the water, that is.

I can't quite work out where they are.

Post by **wangi** » 04 Oct 2004, 11:49

ecm wrote:
wangi wrote:
http://www.pbase.com/wangi/image/34529201
Wangi/Anyone, can you tell me where in Portobello the tenements are in the middle of this picture? The ones up against the water, that is.

I can't quite work out where they are.

It's the block next to the ond paddling pool site I believe.

Post by **wangi** » 04 Oct 2004, 11:52

Marya wrote:Who's got a big zoom then?

And they were hand-held in the fierce wind at the top of Arthur's Seat! The joys of image stabilisation.

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 04 Oct 2004, 14:02

Aha.
Thanks, Wangi.

Post by **wangi** » 05 Oct 2004, 21:53

Great sunrise this morning for a few minutes:

http://pbase.com/wangi/gallery/portobello_joppa_sunsets

Jay · Post by **Jay** » 06 Oct 2004, 09:26

Lovely sunrise pictures, Wangi.

There was a beautiful double rainbow over the centre of town this morning. I don't suppose you a.) still go into town to work b.) had your camera?

Post by **wangi** » 06 Oct 2004, 09:48

Jay wrote:Lovely sunrise pictures, Wangi.

There was a beautiful double rainbow over the centre of town this morning. I don't suppose you a.) still go into town to work b.) had your camera?

Both a and b, but no picture... I was in the middle of betting blown backward by the wind and rain on my mountain bike when I saw them!

That was a hard slog this morning...

Jay · Post by **Jay** » 06 Oct 2004, 10:02

Oh dee ay em en

That's a shame.

Glad you made it in safely, though! I found it hard enough just walking aginst the wind, never mind cycling! Still, going home, you should have the wind behind you - unless it changes direction, of course!

I used always to carry my camera, but I it's 'film', so you'd have had to wait a couple of months till I ran the rest off, anyhow.

mr magnolia · Post by **mr magnolia** » 06 Oct 2004, 15:09

Jay wrote:
There was a beautiful double rainbow over the centre of town this morning. I don't suppose you had your camera?

I was 'parked' on the bypass and took a shot I haven't yet looked at - if its any good maybe I'll use it as my edjewkashen trial for uploading photies.

Talking of sunrises,(whoops, just noticed that we're not, its photos, but never mind) the eldest magnoliette and I were lurking on the beach on Sunday morning and witnessed the sun rising over the lovely East Lothian hills (and pylons). Our first Porty sunrise! We used to go out onto Bruntsfield Links, which meant we could stay in bed a wee bit longer as we waited for it to creep over Arthurs Seat.

Jay · Post by **Jay** » 06 Oct 2004, 15:24

mr magnolia wrote:I was 'parked' on the bypass and took a shot I haven't yet looked at - if its any good maybe I'll use it as my edjewkashen trial for uploading photies.

I look forward to it! It would be really good if it has come out right.

mr magnolia wrote:the eldest magnoliette and I were lurking on the beach on Sunday morning and witnessed the sun rising over the lovely East Lothian hills (and pylons). Our first Porty sunrise! We used to go out onto Bruntsfield Links, which meant we could stay in bed a wee bit longer as we waited for it to creep over Arthurs Seat.

Well, in a couple of weeks, you won't have to be up too early to catch a sunrise! Of course, then they disappear altogether for a few months!

I have seen some truly stunning ones from my old flat, out over a silky blue sea on a flat calm morning, with Berwick Law looking like a volcano on the horizon.

Lovely place to live is Porty!

Post by **wangi** » 07 Oct 2004, 22:26

Jay wrote:beautiful double rainbow

Got one this evening...

Looking at the Abraham Lincoln / American Civil War memorial, towards Calton Hill with a (just double) rainbow:

http://www.pbase.com/wangi/image/34760189

http://www.pbase.com/wangi/image/34760190

Looking at the rainbow from the Prom:

http://www.pbase.com/wangi/image/34760191

Sunset:

http://www.pbase.com/wangi/image/34760193

Other pics today:
http://www.pbase.com/wangi/pad_maybes

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 07 Oct 2004, 22:33

Wow! Wangi, you have taken some fab photos of late. How about sticking a few more up on our Gallery section, or adding to what's already there? I know that a lot of people check out this section, even if they don't participate in the forum.

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 07 Oct 2004, 23:09

Love the Superfast shot, Wangi.

Post by **wangi** » 08 Oct 2004, 16:15

Bob wrote:Wow! Wangi, you have taken some fab photos of late. How about sticking a few more up on our Gallery section, or adding to what's already there? I know that a lot of people check out this section, even if they don't participate in the forum.

Thanks.

Next time i've got a spare moment i'll try and put a selection up!

DG · Post by DG » 08 Oct 2004, 19:29

Love these photos, Wangi. I was sitting at the top of Easter Road yesterday looking at an amazingly clear rainbow. Had a crap day at work and it helped to balance things a bit.

DG

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 08 Oct 2004, 20:55

Rainbow at the prom is amazing

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 08 Oct 2004, 20:56

Wangi

Do you do photograhy as a hobby or is it full time work? If not you should set up business your pictures are amazing. Awesome.

Post by **wangi** » 11 Oct 2004, 11:07

Oh, it's just a hobby! Good way to relax and focus (doh) on non-work related things. Also ties in good with going for a cycle - exercise and you can take shots when you see them!

Went for a cycle to North Berwick on saturday and managed to get a few shots, in these galleries:

http://pbase.com/wangi/cockenzie (argh - that's c o c k e n z i e)
http://pbase.com/wangi/north_berwick
http://pbase.com/wangi/east_lothian

Here's one from the top of the Law:

http://www.pbase.com/wangi/image/34832837

Didn't see anything in carpark #3 on the way...

mr magnolia · Post by **mr magnolia** » 11 Oct 2004, 14:02

Must have low gears Wangi - thats a steep hill!

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 11 Oct 2004, 14:25

A Dyson??

Post by **wangi** » 11 Oct 2004, 15:02

Marya wrote:A Dyson??

Indeed - amazing what litters the side of the road! I'm pretty sure all the bits are there (although scattered), so if you're looking for a new hoover...

ifstar · Post by **ifstar** » 12 Oct 2004, 00:27

http://www.ifstar.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/duomo.jpg

This is a huge cathedral in Milan that we visited at the start of the year.

Jay · Post by **Jay** » 12 Oct 2004, 09:07

Just wanted to add my appreciation of the rainbow photos, Wangi. I saw them last thing on Friday, before leaving work, and I was going to go on-line on Saturday when I collected my t-shirt, but the libray system was down! I do like the one of the rainbow over the pilings and the sea. And I have to confess I had no idea there was a statue of Abraham Lincoln in central Edinburgh!

Sorry, no embarassment to relate over getting my t-shirt - my user-name is very ordinary! (I feel now as if I should have been embarassed!)