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Friday, November 30, 2012

Skegness Beach Racing

Skegness Beach Racing
Skegness Beach Racing, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Another photo from the ACMA Skegness Enduro a couple of weeks ago.


Another Lap Complete
Another Lap Complete, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Once the intricate course has been completed, riders travel flat out back down the beach to begin another lap.


North Beach
North Beach, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

A pair of riders completing the northern part of the course and in the background a rider returns to begin another lap.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

High Water

High Water
High Water, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

This was the scene at the Brayford Pool, Lincoln, yesterday. Waters peaked in the Lincoln area about 24hrs earlier, on Monday morning and there were a few isolated incidents of flooding at that time. This part of the UK hasn't suffered too badly compared to areas further west. The water levels around here seem to be subsiding now.

In other news, viewers of "Masterchef The Professionals" might be interested to know that contestant Alec Maxfield is head chef at the Double Tree hotel on the left, which opened earlier this year.


High Bridge
High Bridge, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

A swollen River Witham passes under High Bridge, Lincoln. (The bridge dates back to 1160AD and the shops on it to 1550AD).


Thorngate
Thorngate, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

The swollen River Witham passes pubs and restaurants at Thorngate before passing under Broadgate.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Cloud Factory

Cloud Factory
Cloud Factory, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

If you are using cloud storage, it works nothing like this: electrons, created in power stations, travel through the national grid til they reach your computer where they collect info. The electrons then return to the power station, depositing the info into the cloud.

View from the ridge at Bracebridge Heath.

Sunday, November 25, 2012

The Guildhall

The Guildhall
The Guildhall, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

The Guildhall is a 14th century building located next to St Martin's Cathedral, Leicester.

Peter Cook, comparing the life of a coal miner with that of a judge, once noted "You're not troubled by falling coal down your guildhalls."

Friday, November 23, 2012

Autumn Lake

Autumn Lake
Autumn Lake, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Most leaves have fallen now, but a few are still hanging on.

Whisby Nature Park.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Skegness Enduro

Skegness Enduro
Skegness Enduro, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Sunday was the Enduro event in the ACMA Annual Skegness Beach Race Weekend. The Enduro consisted of 3 hours of motorcycles racing around a landscaped beach circuit that straddled the pier. It was hard to tell how many competitors started the race, at least 50, possibly 100.


From the pier.


Spectators watching the Enduro.


After completing the northern part of the beach course, competitors race back to the southern end to start the next lap (or pit for more fuel).


Quite a few bikes were unable to cope with 3 hours of pummelling over sand. It was only going to be a matter of time before the bike producing white smoke retired.


Spectators on the pier behind.

Monday, November 19, 2012

Golden Hour

Golden Hour
Golden Hour, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

At this time of year, the photographic "golden hour" can be enjoyed for longer periods.

Bracebridge Lowfields and North Hykeham from the ridge at Bracebridge Heath.

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Victoria Wharf

Victoria Wharf
Victoria Wharf, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Alexandra Dock, Grimsby. On the left of the picture, the 61m Grimsby Dock Tower is just visible above the low brick warehouse.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Gravity Bike

Gravity Bike
Gravity Bike, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Another photo from September's Belchford Downhill Challenge. After the carts had raced, the chicanes were removed and gravity bikes raced 3 at a time on the same 650m section of road.

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

A memorial day dedicated to armed forces personnel who gave their lives in the line of duty.

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Frankatty

Frankatty
Frankatty, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

The Fossdyke Navigation passes from the right under Brayford Way as it enters the Brayford Pool, Lincoln. On the left are University campus buildings and on the right are student accommodation blocks.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Belchford Downhill Challenge

The Belchford Downhill Challenge is an annual soapbox cart race held in mid September. A public road is closed off providing a course of 650m long with a 50m drop. After an initial push off, carts are powered only by gravity and can reach speeds in excess of 40mph. The course has 2 chicanes: the Northampton College Gravity Racing cart pictured has successfully negotiated the first towards the top of the hill, the other is at the end of the long flat, just before the finish line. About 50 teams enter, some serious and some less so.

Belchford is located in the Lincolnshire Wolds.

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Angel of The North

Angel of The North
Angel of The North, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

The iconic sculpture by Antony Gormley. Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.


Farewell, Angel
Farewell, Angel, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Angel of the North.

This concludes our look around Scotland and NE England.

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Carrbridge

Carrbridge
Carrbridge, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

The early 18th century packhorse bridge (damaged about a hundred years later) seen from the B9153 as it crosses the River Dulnain.

Friday, November 2, 2012

Strath Bran

Strath Bran
Strath Bran, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Seen on the journey from Loch Alsh to Inverness on the A832, this is near Loch a' Chuilinn.

Thursday, November 1, 2012