Ely Multiexposures

We spent an enjoyable few hours in Ely photographing with fellow Camera Club Members - a wonderfully laid back city (Free Parking!) dominated by the Cathedral which still has some Xmas decorations around - spot the Christmas Pudding. We had some tasks but I didn't get further than 1. 'Double Take: Any technique can be used to produce an image that comprises two or more separate elements' and 2. 'Monochrome' - to follow.  The last two images are straight shots where copper-stained water has created mini-cityscapes.

Changes to 19-33 Cambridge Regent Street

 I learned yesterday that this stretch of Regent street facing Downing College and backing onto Paker's Piece is due for demolition in the next couple of weeks so I took some shots with my phone before the work starts. I haven't yet investigated what is to replace the restaurant (previously Pizza Hut, Cafe Cuba Libre) but hopefully will fit in well with the new University Arms etc. Two shots at end of CCC last full survey of the area in 2001 when Pizza Hut and small Post Office in full operation.

Points of view in Saffron Walden

Yesterday was our camera club's annual Points of View competition where last year's winner chooses the location and topics. Gaby set it in Saffron Walden and chose the following 5 topics: Market Day, Sweet Things, Bridge End Garden (monochrome), Ancient and Modern, and the Church. Here are a few out takes from these topics plus a couple that I liked though not relevant to the task. I was very pleased with the panorama (8 shots) except for the dominant central figure.

Bridport Dorset

We are spending 3 nights here with friends from Cambridge Camera Club staying in the Greyhound Hotel, a very historic building in a town that still has many traditional shops etc but for how long?

CCC Walk at Grantchester

Yesterday evening, we held our annual meet up and walk at Grantchester. Usually there are lots of Demoiselles, Mayflies etc to photograph in the reeds and long grass but this year has been so dry that insects were in very short supply but we our walk around the village produced plenty of photographic opportunities.