The Llangollen

[Ralph Turner]

Back on the cut again, though a little more recent than the last pics. 1st, the entrance of the Ellesmere Tunnel, then our boat moored up down on the Montgomery. The Monty is as quiet and peaceful as the Llangollen is busy and rather lovely, how the canals were back in the 70s / early 80s before ‘word got out’.

Minox 35ML, Kentmere 400, lab processed in Xtol, scanned with Panasonic GX1 & Componon 50mm f4.

 

[Pete Askew]

Both gorgeous, Ralph. The second oozes tranquility. I love the vignetting in the first and the way it adds intimacy (and a touch of secrecy) to the image. It makes one feel like one is spying on some secret world.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Very nice. I have a few canal shots from a visit to Oxford a few years back. I'll be there again in August, so will take the Mamiya 6.

Love the tones you got there, Ralph.

 

[Brian Moore]

I agree with Pete about the vignetting in the first one, Ralph. It's a beautiful photo.

 

[Ralph Turner]

Many thanks for your kind words, gents, much appreciated.

 

[Ralph Turner]

Very nice. I have a few canal shots from a visit to Oxford a few years back. I'll be there again in August, so will take the Mamiya 6.

Love the tones you got there, Ralph.

I look forward to seeing those ‘6 images

 

[Ralph Turner]

Sadly my little Minox doesn’t behave as well as it used to. This jaunt on the ‘Cut’ was the first time I’d used it for quite some time. As the holiday progressed, the shutter speed indication in the viewfinder became rather unpredictable, indicating the camera was in programme mode when in fact an individual aperture had been selected. The shutter itself seemed to fire ok at the appropriate speeds, but it was guesswork as to what the speed actually was. Such a shame as it’s a great little camera. May look into whether there’s anyone who specialises in servicing them at some point. I bought it new back in the early 90s.

 

[Ralph Turner]

A small selection of images of the Llangollen taken on my 6D.

 

[Ralph Turner]

...and a few from down on the Montgomery.

 

[Ralph Turner]

That’s it for canals for now…promise!

 

[Brian Moore]

These pictures give a flavor of what it's like to travel on the canals. Looks idyllic.

 

[Pete Askew]

This is certainly the trip that keeps on giving, Ralph. I agree with Brian, that they do evoke the feeling of your journey. I like the details shot too.

 

[Ralph Turner]

Thanks, chaps. I'm afraid I always get a bit snap-happy on these trips, but then, there’s almost always so much to point a lens at. Apologies if I got a bit carried away with the number of images above It doesn’t take much for me to be one of those folks of yesteryear who puts on a slide show for friends and family and projects box after box of piccies
Next time, something different, I promise
Speaking of slide projection, recently we finally started having a look at slides my wife and I took when on honeymoon in the US. It’s only taken us nearly 30 years to finally get round to putting them up on the big screen. First time I’ve had my projector out since our boys were small. There’s still something special about seeing projected transparencies

 

[Rob MacKillop]

I haven’t seen any complaints about the number of your images, Ralph. Besides, I beat you: https://realphotographersforum.com/threads/a-grand-day-out.25016/

 

[Dave Farnes]

Wonderful set of pictures, captures the feeling of the journey down the canal.

 

[Ralph Turner]

Thanks, Davemuch appreciated.

@Rob MacKillop ok, that makes me feel better . A crackin’ set, Sir! We visited the Bo’ness when our boys were small and we had a holiday in the Edinburgh area. Btw, with your collection of images, you still hadn’t reached the ‘box too far’ lol. Great selection of pics.

 

[Ralph Turner]

Well, I had to have a look for the photos I took on that holiday as my memory of it was decidedly vague )I couldn’t even remember exactly when we went). I’m glad I did, as there are loads, mostly half- or completely forgotten. The only one that would have been looked at slightly more recently is a view of Loch Voil (iI think) that I had printed to A2 size and framed for my Mum to hang over her mantle piece. I may have to take a closer look at ‘em - be warned! lol