Sunday, October 17, 2010

More Dogs

A Pomeranian, Greyhound and Whippet/Saluki cross all in full flight - literally in the case of the greyhound.
The Spaniel shows the effect of shaking the head hard on floppy jowls and the Border Terrier is just enjoying the sea
















Friday, October 15, 2010

Fish Quays


Here are a few images from Fish Quays early in the morning. The first image is taken at f2.8 and the second, a bit later as the light improved, at f18 giving more definition to the light sources. The Fish Quays themselves I thought ooked good as monochrome.









To Gateshead and back via South Shields

Yesterday, I took the Metro to Newcastle, walked down to the Quay and along to the Millennium Bridge. A coffee in the Sage Centre then back over the bridge to Newcastle and the Metro to South Shields. The Metro ticket works on the Ferry to North Shields so I crossed the Tyne and then walked back via the Fish Quays to Tynemouth. Shame there wasn't a bit more light around.




































































Thursday, October 14, 2010

Tynemouth to Alnwick

Yesterday I was taken on a very enjoyable tour of the coastline between Tynemouth and Alnwick - many thanks to Brian and Joan for their company and forbearance on a grey and drizzly afternoon. Here are a few images showing the very soft pastel shades that were achieved (with a bit adjustment in Lightroom!) .




















Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Today onTynemouth Beach

Definitely the cutest puppy on the beach today, along with her companion. Both are
chihuahua crosses.













Whitby

More dogs to follow - becoming quite a challenge to find new breeds. Here are two Whitby Abbey pictures for El - it was a very grey day so this is the best I could do - hope one fits the bill.


Sunday, October 10, 2010

Bridlington Canines

I continued the theme of dogs and their owners today in Bridlington but this time asking people if I could photograph them with their pet. They all wanted to pose their animals for me - but, guess what, the Springer Spaniels and Border Collies were having none of it. The Collie attempted to lick my fisheye, which was a bit close focus even for that lens.




























Cleethorpes

A few images from Cleethorpes yesterday - all the fun of the fair there plus the traditional donkeys. Not much in the way of sunshine except for the cheery welcome sign.
















Saturday, October 9, 2010

Dogs at Cleethorpes

I visited to Cleethorpes today on a dull grey day but there were lots of people about and many of them had dogs. Took a series of dogs - the characters of the breeds were clearly displayed even in these small cameos.