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Saturday, June 30, 2012

On The Way Festival

On The Way Festival
On The Way Festival, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

"On The Way" was a festival held in Bracebridge Heath after the Olympic Torch passed through on Wednesday. The festival comprised a woodland walk leading onto the recreation ground where there were various activities. In this picture an audience watches live music, a climber climbs, just visible at the back/right is a scarecrow display and off to the left is a skateboard ramp.

More photos can be seen here.

Friday, June 29, 2012

Festival of Light (and Skywatch Friday)

Like Lasers
Like Lasers, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.
The Festival of Light was held at Brayford Pool to celebrate the Olympic Torch reaching Lincoln on Wednesday 27 June. Entertainment was laid on from mid afternoon including an outdoor concert and an Italian market. The evening was topped off with a firework display.



High Flyers
High Flyers, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.
Festival of Light fireworks at Brayford Pool, Lincoln



Woohoo!
Woohoo!, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.
Festival of Light fireworks at Brayford Pool, Lincoln 

For folks interested in the Skywatch Friday meme, you can see more skies from around the world: Skywatch Friday.

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Torch Relay

Torch Relay
Torch Relay, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.
Laura Scott carries the Olympic Torch on Canwick Rd, Bracebridge Heath yesterday afternoon.



Entourage
Entourage, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.
A small selection of the vehicles in the Olympic Torch entourage yesterday. Canwick Rd, Bracebridge Heath.



Nothing To See Here
Nothing To See Here, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.
As the Olympic Torch heads into Lincoln, a happy crowd disperses along Lichfield Rd, Bracebridge Heath.

(To find out more about a photo on this blog: click on it, which takes you to its flickr page. Here there is a map showing where it was taken and flickr also provides access to exif data for photo date/time, zoomage and other camera info for the photo)

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Friday, June 22, 2012

Skywatch Friday

Skywatch Friday
Skywatch Friday, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Red Bull Matadors aerobatic duo at Wickenby Airshow.

See more skies from around the world: Skywatch Friday.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Wing Walking

Wing Walking
Wing Walking, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

At Wickenby Airshow, members of the public were invited to train in the ancient art of wing walking (conditions applied).

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

City View

City View
City View, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Lincoln Cathedral seen by a tree on South Common.

There has been some sunshine and blue skies so far this week.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

On The Riverbank

On The Riverbank
On The Riverbank, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

More of those poppies on the riverbank in south Lincoln.

I've been playing with the photo post processing software again!

Monday, June 18, 2012

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Spoiler Alert

Spoiler Alert
Spoiler Alert, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

"There's no such thing as the dog poo fairy"

Seen across the Fossdyke Navigation from University Accommodation blocks, western Lincoln.

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Friday, June 15, 2012

Skywatch Friday

Skywatch Friday
Skywatch Friday, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Street light and kites seen at Trusthorpe, Lincolnshire.

See more skies from around the world: Skywatch Friday.

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Holiday Coast

Holiday Coast
Holiday Coast, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

The Lincolnshire coast is dotted with caravan parks full of static vans like these located behind the flood defences at Trusthorpe.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Haile Sand Fort

Haile Sand Fort
Haile Sand Fort, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Haile Sand Fort is located just off the coast at Cleethorpes/Humberston and is the companion of Bull Sand Fort.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Sunday, June 10, 2012

After The Storm

After The Storm
After The Storm, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

This was the scene at Lincoln Arboretum after high winds on Friday night.

Friday, June 8, 2012

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

New Arrival

New Arrival
New Arrival, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

A pair of swans parade their new arrival at Whisby Nature Park nr Lincoln on Monday.

Factoid: St Hugh of Lincoln is the patron saint of swans (& also shoemakers and the sick).

Monday, June 4, 2012

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Diamond Jubilee Weekend

Diamond Jubilee Weekend
Diamond Jubilee Weekend, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

This long weekend is the official celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Biggers is a local home and kitchenware shop, located at the far end of the Bailgate in the Cathedral Quarter.

Friday, June 1, 2012

Theme Day - Tranquility

Theme Day - Tranquility
Theme Day - Tranquility, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Top of South Common, Lincoln.

This is my contribution to the City Daily Photo Blog Monthly Theme Day. Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

No skywatch this week - grey if you're wondering.