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Monday, December 24, 2012

Happy Christmas

Happy Christmas
Happy Christmas, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Thanks for viewing my images throughout 2012.

This photo taken at Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln during the snow in February.

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Higher Water

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

Water levels seem to be higher today than during the last deluge in late November.

The sunny weather won't last either, more rain is forecast for tomorrow.

In this photo are Wagamama restaurant (right) and waterfront eateries, bars and cafes (left).

Brayford Pool, Lincoln.


Water Creeping Higher
Water Creeping Higher, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

The water is definitely higher on those boat ramps.

Brayford Pool, Lincoln.


No Step
No Step, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Usually, you have to step down to get onto the water.

Brayford Pool, Lincoln.


Wet Ground
Wet Ground, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

South Common, Lincoln.

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Brayford Pool

Brayford Pool
Brayford Pool, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Taken earlier this week, before the latest deluge of rain. I suspect the water is now back up to the level seen at the end of November ("High Water" posting).

This view shows more of the southern side, where the University is situated.

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Last of the Autumn Pine

Last of the Autumn Pine
Last of the Autumn Pine, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

I can just about get away with posting this pic taken a month ago as it's the last day of autumn today.

Whisby Nature Park, nr Lincoln.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

You're Being Watched

You're Being Watched
You're Being Watched, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Heading North into the city, alongside the River Witham.

The mural was painted recently by university students.

Friday, December 14, 2012

Ready For Christmas

Ready For Christmas
Ready For Christmas, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

This boat has a Christmas tree at the bow and tinsel around the hand rails. Brayford Pool, Lincoln.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Calm But Cold

Calm But Cold
Calm But Cold, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Brayford Pool yesterday. No wind, the fog was retreating uphill and the winter sun was breaking through after a hard frost.

Wagamama is a japanese restaurant and noodle bar: the newest eatery in Lincoln's popular Brayford waterfront dining area.


Frost and Reflections
Frost and Reflections, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

University accommodation along the banks of the Fossdyke yesterday.

Monday, December 10, 2012

Lincoln Christmas Market

Lincoln Christmas Market
Lincoln Christmas Market, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

The German-style Christmas Market paid its annual visit to uphill Lincoln at the weekend.

On the right is a marquee with stalls inside and on the left is the funfair. Behind is the Castle wall.


Carousel
Carousel, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

The funfair is packed in to a carpark with the Castle wall behind.


Classic Coffee
Classic Coffee, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Enjoy a relaxing cup between rides or games.


Carvery And Grill
Carvery And Grill, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Shopping at the Christmas Market is hungry work.


Near the top of Steep Hill.


Near the top of Steep Hill.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Lower Water

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

In contrast with last week, water levels are back to around their usual level now.

Brayford Pool, Lincoln

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

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Inverness

Inverness
Inverness, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Inverness is situated on the mouth of the River Ness, which flows from Loch Ness into the Moray Firth. This photo was quickly taken between heavy rain showers.


The UHI Executive Office located in Inverness, across the River Ness.