(04 Jan 2015, 8:25 pm)tyresmoke wrote I quite like this spot in Durham, as they come out under the viaduct - https://www.flickr.com/photos/61391443@N02/8136239071Will have to have a look up there when am in Durham
(04 Jan 2015, 8:55 pm)aureolin wrote It's well worth getting a P&R day ticket, and having a ride around on the PR1 and PR2. There's some good shots for photos along route, and with the P&R stations being unmanned, you'll get no bother taking photos on site. All three have good spots opposite to get shots.When it comes to people looking at me, it is simply 'why's he taking photos of buses, I am just left to my own devices mostly, If I see someone else taking pictures, I will normally say hi.
I quite like some of the 'over the wall' shots from the bus station, as the church in the background looks quite good for the layover stands. North Road is decent, but I bet you could also get some good shots from the foot bridges too, with a good lens in hand. I quite like Church Street, over by the science site, and the sports centre just down the bank too.
Don't let it put you off mate. People are more than likely just curious as to what you're doing, but it's very rare that anyone will take it further other than looking at you. If you feel really uneasy, try and join some others when they're out and about over the weekend, as it's definitely easier in groups. There's always someone off here out on the weekend.
I'm not a huge fan of having trips around by myself, if I don't know the place well at all. Hence not getting any Teesside Sapphires on route, as I have no idea what any areas down there are like. I'm fine with it up in Tyne and Wear, as I know where to have my witts about me!
Yeah, that's a really good spot too, but it's probably seasonal! It should be perfect during the Spring/Summer, when the sun is high in the sky.
The worst abuse I ever saw was an old guy in Peterlee, some drugged moron called the guy a paedophile for taking pics of buses(figure that one out), despite no kids being around...
(04 Jan 2015, 10:10 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote I've been watching some episodes of On The Yorkshire Buses, lol.The Jolly Boys Outing...As long as the bus doesn't blow up
I've just been thinking - I remember reading on this thread about future getogethers, etc, and after watching that episode about the EYMS vs Stagecoach Charity Football Match - an idea has come to me.
Seeing as we have a lot of football fans on here, should EYMS and Stagecoach do it again this year, as it was a huge success by all accounts (despite Stagecoach winning 3-0) - would it be a good idea looking into the possibility of hiring a coach to maybe take those interested down?
Granted it may not be everybody's cup of tea, so it may not work out, but surely it would be a great day out!
Think of it as the Jolly Boy's Outing from Only Fools!
one of my favourite scenes from that episodeThe bus driver was overcome by fumes and looks drunk
Trigger: What d'ya thinks wrong with him
Mike: What do I thinks wrong, I dunno Trig, snow blindness
Trigger: Oh, I thought he was pissed