A Morning Walk

[Stan Hesketh]

A couple of shots taken with my T70 on a morning walk recently, along the Leeds and Liverpool canal.

I am full of admiration for the dead tree, which has been like that for years, but refuses to fall over.

The concrete blocks can be found on many canal bridges, and were cast in situ during the second world war. They had lifting eyes made of railway lines, and were ready to lift into place in order to block the bridges, to prevent enemy tank invasion, etc.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

My first thought was this was from a T90 (I have one) but I was close, the T70. Looking good. What's the difference between the T90 and T70? And what film did you use, Stan?

I like the last two most of all.

 

[Pete Askew]

You've just sneaked another one in! That tree is very photogenic isn't it? Have you shot any B&W of it? I don't realise they used rails in those blocks - interesting. My favourite shot of the set is the last one though. The curve leads you nicely into the scene. I might be tempted to straighten the post of the fence a bit though and maybe lose the bit of tree top right. What do you think?

 

[Stan Hesketh]

Sorry should have said it was Fuji 200 print film (Asda's best.)
The T70 is considerably smaller than the T90 and great for walks, but has a little more user input than the (excellent) T50. I love the T90, but like to use it when I can think about things more (I share the same lenses on all three; Canon FD 50mm prime, and Canon 35-70 zoom.)

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You've just sneaked another one in! That tree is very photogenic isn't it? Have you shot any B&W of it? I don't realise they used rails in those blocks - interesting. My favourite shot of the set is the last one though. The curve leads you nicely into the scene. I might be tempted to straighten the post of the fence a bit though and maybe lose the bit of tree top right. What do you think?

Thanks. Will try having a play with that one as suggested; always happy to take advice especially as I am making something of a return to this hobby.
B/W interesting thought for the tree. I have some XP2 on the go a the moment, so will see what I can do.

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A very quick tweak to crop and staighten as suggested by Pete. I am much happier with it now

 

[Dave Green]

Looks very familiar territory!

Are we between Parbold and Appley bridge?

 

[Stan Hesketh]

Looks very familiar territory!

Are we between Parbold and Appley bridge?

We are I walk and sail along there frequently, but always find something new/interesting every time. Of the many canals we have been on, that stretch from Crooke Village to Parbold is as nice as anywhere (then again I am biased.)

 

[Beth Carter]

love the tones, esp. the third and last. i do like the tweaked version of the last photo, the comp. works better, imo.

 

[Stan Hesketh]

An attempt at B/W version of the tree courtesy of Picasa: