Some more shots for the bi-weekly challenge of Windows

This is in an old village hall just outside Peterborough Arched Windows

While this is another from the disused brewery in Lincoln.
Disused Windows

I visited Tunisia a few weeks back, and found this ornate window quite fascinating Tunisian Windows

Some windows are food for the soul like this one in Lille, France Grand Windows or perhaps this one Awesome Windows

And then there are those who are so nosy they use windows to keep an eye on passers by Nosey Windows

I love architecture, and so the Bi Weekly challenge of Windows was most appealing.

There are :-

Old Windows
New Windows
Broken Windows

and Blue Windows

...for the amount of time since my last post. So I will not make excuses, but rather try & make up for it with a post of some captures made over the last 4 months.
 Light trail
Art for arts sake
By day
By night
Handpicked
Misty morning
Pirates
Blossom
Emerging

Forgiven?

Thought I'd share some shots from a recent trip to London with you.
St Pauls
Big Ben
London Eye 1
London Eye 2
Swiss RE Tower
St Pancras Station

The St Pancras station shot is just a part of it - it's massive! It has recently been refurbished & is now the new station for the Eurostar 180 mph train to Europe. We are taking it to France tomorrow for a 3 day break, so hopefully will have some good shots to share with you after Christmas.

Finally, a truly wonderful Christmas to you all, and may 2008 bring everything you wish for yourselves!!

In exploring the wonders of Photoshop, I have taken to converting some shots to watercolour. It works especially well when you have a not so good shot, but there is some potential in it. The thumb for example was in extremely low light, too far away for flash plus the car was moving away from me. It was very blurred, and headed for the digital bin, but I like the finished result in watercolour. They look great when printed & framed at high quality. Here are some others to compare. Do you agree?

Shop vs Shop 1
Florence vs Florence 1
Alley vs   Alley 1
Pigeons vs Pigeons 1
Underground Underground 1
Kings X Kings X 1

My work often has me travelling quite a way from home, taking me past some scenic, photo opportunity countryside. Trouble is, it is all too easy to hit the motorway (freeway) for the 3 hour return journey. This particular return trip turned into 7 hours. These are just some of the reasons why.
 Yorkshire Dales
Yorkshire Dales 1
Yorkshire Dales 2
Yorkshire Dales 3

....we call it Autumn, but whatever you call it don't you just love the photo opportunities it brings?
Fungi Autumn colours Scottish autumn People autumn

...as I used it as a thumbnail recently so here are The Dasies Thanks for asking!

And just who is shooting
Whom in this shot?

So there I was sitting and patiently waiting for something to happen worth capturing when this Bird landed infront of me with his Lunch

Lucky I had my 300mm zoom on as it was all over in about 20 secs.

And finally a couple for the bi weekly "Angles" from London's financial district
Swiss RE Tower
Swiss RE2

I don't manage to get North to the Lake District in the UK often, but when I do I always make sure I have my camera with me. The weather always seems to be so unpredictable, but can really add to the atmosphere - don't you think?
Lakes
Lakes 1
Lakes 2
Lakes 3
Lakes 4
Lakes 5
Lakes 6

....far too long in fact since I have posted anything on these excellent pages. So, no elaborate story, just some simple shots that I have enjoyed capturing over the past few months. Hope you enjoy too.
Coombe Abbey
Ladybird
Rose
Shadows
Pisa
OMG

I've been "struggling" a little with my new toy, and my latest posts have suffered somewhat from "over exposure" aided and abetted by my in experience in Photoshop. However, with help and constructive criticism from the family here at Photographica, I've been given some guidance and help to encourage me along. So here goes with some more. Must say that they always appear different (lighter/over-exposed)on my PC at work, than when I view them on my home one. Guess it's down to calibration? Here goes...Start of Loch Ness
Late evening swim
Charming The Causeway to Lindesfarne - or Holy Island
Alnwick Castle where Harry Potter was filmed

Thanks for all the input, comments and advice from yesterdays post. I always appreciate constructive criticism, as it's how I improve.
Here's some more from my recent trip to Scotland.
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Once again your input will be appreciated. More on Thursday (I'm away tomorrow)

I recently spent a week in the Highlands of Scotland with my wife.
Here are just some of the pics I took while there.
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Will post more tomorrow. Hope you enjoy!

I only had one chance at capturing this action shot Hope you enjoy!