There was a lot of ice on the various lakes at Whisby Nature Park this morning.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Treed Outlook
Trees seen near Lincoln Cathedral.
Photo processed with pixlr-o-matic (online photo editor).
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Vintage Wheels
A closeup of one of last week's VW Camper vans.
This is the result of a first experiment with online photo editing site pixlr-o-matic, which offers a big selection of Instagram/Hipstamatic style filters for those of us trying to process regular camera photos with our PCs. (Instagram and Hipstamatic are apps for certain types of smart phone only).
Pixlr-o-matic offers the widest choice of filters I've seen and has a nice WYSISYG interface so you can whizz through the options, seeing the results on your own photo as you go. I've just noticed it's also available as a Chrome web app so that's next to try in the Chrome browser.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Greestone Terrace
A bit of sunshine was very welcome this morning as strong cold easterlies continue to blow (actual temp 2C, felt like -5C according to the Met Office).
Monday, March 25, 2013
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Friday, March 22, 2013
More From Kettle's Yard
Gate leading to St Peter's Church from Kettle's Yard, Cambridge.
Another window looking out from the first floor at Kettle's Yard, Cambridge.
Curiously, the opposite wall is always free of ants :-)
With the rear of the Kettle's Yard house in the foreground.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
More Vans
VW camper vans on Sunday.
The vans stretched along northern, eastern and southern shores of the Brayford Pool, Lincoln.
Another pic from Sunday.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Kettle's Yard
This is the view onto Northampton St, Cambridge from the first floor of the modernist extension of Kettle's Yard.
Entry to Kettle's Yard is down the narrow passageway towards the right of the picture. This puts you into the lounge/dining area of the house in the centre of the picture. The walls are decorated with early 20th century artworks and sculptures are dotted around. There is also a minimal amount of furniture to make the place habitable.
Upstairs, the theme continues. But keep walking and this level rambles on, eventually opening into a large space - the upper floor of the modernist extension.
Throughout are artworks, sculptures, furniture and books (visitors are allowed to handle the books).
There is also a third level in the roof space of the house.
Kettle's Yard was the Cambridge home of Jim Ede and his wife Helen, created by knocking four cottages together in 1956. In 1966 Ede gave the house and collection to Cambridge University.
It combines the best of art gallery, library and historic house in a very relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Visitor numbers are limited so it's never crowded.
There are lots of helpful staff members on hand who can explain the artworks and the house to visitors.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
First Daffodils
Just opening in the Arboretum.
Zooming out reveals another couple of flowers opening.
The sun made it look very spring-like, but there was a hard frost and a cold misty start to the day.
Monday, March 18, 2013
VW Camper Van Day
The same colour and ground clearance as a Ferrari.
VW Camper Van day at Brayford Pool yesterday.
A lovely example of this design classic.
An orange VW Camper Van paired with a Chopper bicycle.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Haunted Steps
They say these steps be haunted.
Bottom of Greestone Place, Lincoln (this is the arch that was visible towards the bottom of Tuesday's picture).
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Streets full of water. Please advise.
Fossdyke Navigation, Western Lincoln.
(The title refers to a telegram sent by Robert Benchley upon his arrival in Venice).
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Greestone Place
The view from uphill Lincoln: the remains of yesterday's snow. Canwick is visible at the top of the hill in the distance.
Monday, March 11, 2013
More Snow
Light snow fell yesterday afternoon, not really settling anywhere. By dark there was a thin white layer over everything. Today has seen spring-like flurries: one minute a snowstorm and the next blue skies and bright sunshine.
Sleaford Rd, Bracebridge Heath.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Sol
It's our nearest star, also known as the sun (and in some circles, the daystar).
Photo of the sun taken through tree branches on the foggy day last week and then post processed with curves, blends and Picasa effects.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Friday, March 8, 2013
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Saturday, March 2, 2013
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