(31 Mar 2017, 9:02 pm)citaro5284 wrote [ -> ]No wonder you are happy then, seems to have been very popular from what I have seen on the TV.
The news coverage has been awful. They showed one picture on a platform, one on the viaduct. That was about it.
Just watched the last leg, was an absolute cracker this week [FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY]
(31 Mar 2017, 10:04 pm)Jamie M wrote [ -> ]Just watched the last leg, was an absolute cracker this week [FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY]
No spoilers
I haven't seen it yet and won't be watching it until tomorrow night. Am looking forward to watching it as always though.
Being able to walk from mine to Newton Aycliffe Rail Station in the correct direction again after nearly two years of walking in the opposite direction due to the council being reluctant to replace the footbridge.
(01 Apr 2017, 6:41 am)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]Being able to walk from mine to Newton Aycliffe Rail Station in the correct direction again after nearly two years of walking in the opposite direction due to the council being reluctant to replace the footbridge.
Is that the footbridge which is soon close and by replaced by an underpass? If so, then I fear walking in the correct direction is only a temporary measure.
(01 Apr 2017, 6:47 am)MurdnunoC wrote [ -> ]Is that the footbridge which is soon close and by replaced by an underpass? If so, then I fear walking in the correct direction is only a temporary measure.
Knowing the council, that's probably about right!
Visited the North East Land Sea and air museum today and some people gave me and my friend access to where ex GNE 3814 is stored. Was nice to see it again.
Managing to get a rare photo of a HST powercar running on it's own
https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photog...652055591/
Also I've now taken photos at every railway station on the East Coast Main Line between Dunbar and Doncaster. I do aim to get to Edinburgh at least.
Flickr have released an update for their iOS app so can add photos to multiple groups in one go, so can do it when away from my computer
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It'd have been a nice enough day today weather-wise, had there been no wind. I was glad when an old man shut the window on my bus earlier.
(15 Apr 2017, 5:47 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]It'd have been a nice enough day today weather-wise, had there been no wind. I was glad when an old man shut the window on my bus earlier.
I thought it was quite warm today, so I would've reopened the window to let the air in.
(15 Apr 2017, 5:47 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]It'd have been a nice enough day today weather-wise, had there been no wind. I was glad when an old man shut the window on my bus earlier.
He must have thought you were letting the cold out [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH]
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Ordered a new camera, a Sony HX90 to replace my current HX60 as it has an EVF which will be handy in bright sunlight as my current one doesn't have one and is a nightmare to use in those conditions as cannot see the screen. Was gonna get a DLSR but the prices of extra lenses put me off buying one.
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(16 Apr 2017, 9:29 pm)TEN 6083 wrote [ -> ]Ordered a new camera, a Sony HX90 to replace my current HX60 as it has an EVF which will be handy in bright sunlight as my current one doesn't have one and is a nightmare to use in those conditions as cannot see the screen. Was gonna get a DLSR but the prices of extra lenses put me off buying one.
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If you got one with an 18-55mm lens, it is fine for most shots. You have to bare in mind the size of the shot a DSLR is taking, you have loads of area you can crop.
I used my 18-55mm lens for years, but tend to use my 18-105mm lens for most stuff now.
(16 Apr 2017, 10:12 pm)Adrian wrote [ -> ]If you got one with an 18-55mm lens, it is fine for most shots. You have to bare in mind the size of the shot a DSLR is taking, you have loads of area you can crop.
I used my 18-55mm lens for years, but tend to use my 18-105mm lens for most stuff now.
I have a 14-44mm lens, 47-96mm lens and a 19-70mm lense. I don't ever use the latter as it's just too big on the shortest end. I find myself having to take few steps back where with the most former, I distance is not an issue. The lens starting at 47 is a rather more specialist tool that I would only use in the event of wanting to take photos from a distant fixed vantage point.
Given the 19mm lens is covered by the two other more comfortably sized lenses, I just just that for when I go on holiday as it's far more practical to cart about and I won't be in the situations where I need to be quick with taking pictures. The lack of the MOIS feature also makes the mid-sized range a rather cumbersome lens, but it has added practicality when I'm not after transport or close-up pictures.
Had a drive up the Coast with my Mam and Nana earlier which produced this shot of 7516 in Craster, Didn't even need cropping as its a nice enough photo as it is!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/140662069@...ed-public/
Just missed the Holy Island 477 but that can be done another day.
Did some train spotting at Beal while I was up.
(17 Apr 2017, 8:10 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote [ -> ]Had a drive up the Coast with my Mam and Nana earlier which produced this shot of 7516 in Craster, Didn't even need cropping as its a nice enough photo as it is!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/140662069@...ed-public/
Just missed the Holy Island 477 but that can be done another day.
Did some train spotting at Beal while I was up.
Very nice photo.
Really captures the fantastic scenery along that route.
(17 Apr 2017, 8:33 pm)Pulsar wrote [ -> ]Very nice photo.
Really captures the fantastic scenery along that route.
Cheers Pulsar
Been wanting a photo along that section for quite a bit now, I timed it in so it would just fit in with a photo of the 477 but the X18 arrived Late so I just missed it unfortunately.
Wish I was old enough to drive, As it would make getting photos like that a lot easier!
(17 Apr 2017, 8:42 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote [ -> ]Cheers Pulsar
Been wanting a photo along that section for quite a bit now, I timed it in so it would just fit in with a photo of the 477 but the X18 arrived Late so I just missed it unfortunately.
Wish I was old enough to drive, As it would make getting photos like that a lot easier!
Gotta pay for fuel though, it quickly becomes more expensive than taking the bus or going with someone else.
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