Leeds/Liverpool Canal Walk

Josie and I took advantage of the first really warm Spring day we've had so far, and walked the Canal from Poolstock to Martland Mill and back, stopping half way for a coffee and muffin at the new Starbucks!!
I took my Canon 60D and used my new 100mm prime lens (Thanks Hilary!!)

Bow Wave

DW Stadium from Car Park 4

Canalside Colour

Derelict Reflection

Canal Decay

Ten Seventeen

Mill Reflection

Seven Stars Bridge

Pier Tower Reflection

The Road to Wigan Pier

The Famous Wigan Pier

The Orwell

Cathedral and Clouds

This week I took my lovely sister Hilary for a photographic tour of Liverpool. These are the results.
I used my Canon 60D on Aperture Priority and worked between a Canon 60mm prime and a Tamron 10-24mm for the wide angle shots.

Altar and Blue Arches

Altar Side View

Altar and Crown

Click Click Reflection

Crown Closeup Colour

Crown Colour Tryptch

Curved Pews

Spiders Web

Modern Madonna and Child

Pale Sun Through Stained Glass

City Sky Lines

Dark Dock Clouds

Happy Birthday Billy Fury

Dock Panorama

Rebirth and Renewal

Royal Iris

Spiral Staircase

Dark Clouds and Docks

Three Graces Wide Angle

The Three Graces

Wigan People and Places

I had two brief outings this week, to the town centre. I was looking for a 'Street Photograph' for my Flickr group theme, and I visited the nearby Mesnes Park to see the ongoing restoration work.

Blending In. This chap all in white, posing as a statue, positioned himself next to a white wall. I nearly missed him!!

Busking. This guy was in good voice and kept moving to his own beat. It was a freezing cold morning!!

Postie. I loved the way his fluorescent jacket and bright red trolley stood out against the black and white pub.

The croci are blooming on the land opposite the entrance to Wigan Market.

The statue of Francis Sharp Powell, Wigan MP and benefactor, has been recently restored to its former glory in Mesnes Park, which is currently undergoing  necessary and very welcome restoration.

Study in black and white.

Powell seated.

Rub For Luck. A long-held tradition is to rub the foot of the statue for good luck!!

Thoughtful pose.

Flash-lit shiny shoe!!

Liverpool Graffiti

I went to Liverpool today on a 'graffiti hunt', and discovered a Banksy amongst others!!
The large 'Metal Gear Solid' image is also on display in London and Leeds to promote the computer game of the same name.
I love the art work and colours, but I've not a clue what some of them say, I just can't 'see' the letters!!

Banksy Love Plane

Banksy reflection

Banksy detail in Black and White

Are You Happy?

Colourful letters. Can you see what it says?

Hand

Duke Street alleyway

J4F on Parr Street

Paint by Sicknote

Metal Gear advert

Metal Gear advert plain

I also took some general pictures while I was wandering around.

Liver Building and blue sky

Street architecture

Liver Building black and white silhouette

Super Lambanana on the Waterfront

Red bag

Super Lambanana Clown

Working Reflection

Counting