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Thursday, May 31, 2012

Far From The Maddening Crowds

Southern end of Cleethorpes.

The object on the horizon just to the left of centre is Bull Sand Fort, which situated 2.4km off Spurn Head (land at extreme left of picture). Bull Sand Fort has a companion on this side of the Humber, located a bit further south. They were started as WWI defences but were only completed in 1919. They did see active service in WWII as anti submarine defences.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

New Colour

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

Field of linseed flowers, Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln.

Quite a contrast to the yellows and greens in other fields.

Monday, May 28, 2012

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Tide's In

Tide's In
Tide's In, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

But only just - it was going out and soon the familiar expanses of mud flats had been revealed.

Cleethorpes earlier today.

Saturday, May 26, 2012

New Hotel

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

A new city centre Premier Inn is under construction at Broadgate, Lincoln.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Cow Parsley

Cow Parsley
Cow Parsley, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

In front of a field of linseed flowers at the top of South Common.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Summer Has Arrived

Summer Has Arrived
Summer Has Arrived, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

The clouds cleared and temperatures soared into the 20s yesterday: the warmest it's been since March!

The low building housing the Prezzo restaurant was designed by local architect Sam Scorer whose signature style was the hyperbolic paraboloid roofline. When built in 1959, the building was a car showroom.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Greestone Place

Greestone Place
Greestone Place, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

At the top end of this lane is Lincoln Cathedral. Back down the hill is a steep path to Lindum Road, the Usher gallery and the western side of the city centre.

Monday, May 21, 2012

Lincoln Grand Prix - Cycling

Another photo from the Cycling Grand Prix a week ago. The cyclists have just completed a gruelling uphill climb on the cobbles of Michaelgate and are rounding the corner onto Bailgate at the top of Steep Hill.

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Remastered Images Available to View at New Photo Site 500px

Popular images on this blog have been remastered at a higher resolution and posted to new photo sharing site 500px. The images can be seen at:

http://500px.com/lincoln_eye

500px showcases lots of really high quality photos (something to aspire to!) and subject matter includes some glamour images that might not be suitable to view in the office or on the family computer. The site hides nude content however.

All the photos I've posted on the above link are safe for work and the family computer.

I'll be adding top rated images from this blog to the 500px photo stream from time to time.

There is a permanent link to the 500px photo stream at the bottom of this page, under "ABOUT ME".

Afternoon Walk

Afternoon Walk
Afternoon Walk, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Top of South Common, Lincoln, yesterday.

Grey skies all day and a max temp of 9C!

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Exchange Arcade

Exchange Arcade
Exchange Arcade, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.
This is one of two branches of Waterstones in Lincoln, the other being on the High St about 200m away. I prefer the coffee at this branch, but the other branch (formerly an Ottakars) is a bit larger and has a wider selection of books.

This building was the Corn Exchange and dates back to the mid 19th century.

Friday, May 18, 2012

Skywatch Friday

Skywatch Friday (After)
Skywatch Friday (After), a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.
New offshore wind turbines being installed at Chapel St Leonards.

Photo post processing controls were turned up to 11.

The original photo is here:
Skywatch Friday (Before)

See more skies from around the world: Skywatch Friday.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Lincoln Grand Prix - Cycling

I'm quite pleased with this action shot taken at moderate telephoto (85mm equivalent) and a relatively slow shutter speed of 1/60th second.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Left Bank

Left Bank
Left Bank, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Situated on the left bank are university accommodation blocks. Western Lincoln.

Monday, May 14, 2012

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Saturday, May 12, 2012

New Life

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

I stood still on the shady path and observed the new life complicating, circulating in the Arboretum.

Friday, May 11, 2012

Skywatch Friday

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

The view west from Uphill Lincoln. The weather is still unsettled, but less rain this week.

See more skies from around the world: Skywatch Friday.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Spurn Lightship

Spurn Lightship
Spurn Lightship, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

This vessel operated at Spurn Point at the mouth of the Humber Estuary until 1975. It's now a museum and located in Hull Marina.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Monday, May 7, 2012

A46 Western Bypass

A46 Western Bypass
A46 Western Bypass, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Further west along the Fossdyke Navigation and one is quickly into rolling countryside.

This is a field of rapeseed with its characteristic seasonal yellow flowers.

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Friday, May 4, 2012

Skywatch Friday

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

Grey. 6C. This morning.

Today is Star Wars day: May the fourth be with you!

See more skies from around the world: Skywatch Friday.

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

VW Camper Vans

VW Camper Vans
VW Camper Vans, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

From the VW Camper Day on the Brayford in Lincoln last month.

This look was achieved by combining various Picasa 3.9 effects.