Cambridge Fireworks Plus Wind, Rain and Zoom Lens

The forecast had 'promised' rain at 7pm and, yes, as the display started so did the rain. It was difficult to keep the lens dry but, in some cases, I felt it added to the compositions. There was a fairly brisk breeze and, for some shots, I also zoomed my lens holding the wide or narrow position for a couple of seconds. (24-70mm equiv, iso 800, f11-f22, 1 sec to 7 secs)

 

Autumn at Paxton Pits

It was great to visit Paxton Pits this morning and see the water level is fairly high and the lakes are full of ducks - Widgeon, Gadwall, Shoveller, Tufted, Mallard etc. The trees are turning fast and gave lovely colours for backdrops and reflections with alternately dark and sunny skies. A Great Crested Grebe had quite a tussle with a fish,while being mobbed by Black-Headed Gulls.

CRUFC v. Plymouth Albion 20-20 All Square

It was definitely a game of two halves with Cambridge getting all their points in the first half with the wind behind them and Albion scoring most of theirs in the second half.

 

The Workhouse, Nottinghamshire - Nik Recipes

Following an evening on Nik software, which included the making and saving of recipes, here are five images each subjected to two very different recipes that I made. The Workhouse, Southwell (National Trust) has been extensively altered since my last visit and the Infirmary opened to show how the building was from the 1960s till it closed in the 1980s.

 

Dovedale Floods and Clumber Park

Our route back from the Peak District was via Dovedale and Clumber Park (both National Trust). We wondered why the car park was quite empty when we arrived at Dovedale - the valley was flooded and it was not possible to get across the stepping stones or to easily walk along the other side of the river. However the colours reflected in the extensive water areas made up for it.

Clumber Park was very busy with people out enjoying the autumn trees.