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WWGC – sunrise (15 Aug 2022)

The Women’s World Gliding Championship for 2022 was held at The Gliding Centre, Husband’s Bosworth. Lots of us, including me, camped. This was sunrise early one morning.. Shutter…

The Long Mynd (15 Sep 2017)

It was a lovely sunrise, and I was up early both to see it, and because I had to pick up the glider and then drive back home….

Titterstone Clee Hill (14 Sep 2017)

Titterstone Clee Hill is one part of the Clee Hills, and is of the highest hills in Shropshire. It has a Radar Station near the top, and lots…

Is the hanger packed or is it packed?

I’ve seen various hanger packs at various gliding clubs – the hangers at the SGC are the best – but I’ve never seen gliders hoisted into the roof…

The Long Mynd (13 Sep 2017)

The glider had been to Shirenewton Sailplanes, south of Shrewsbury, to get it’s wings refinished. I went down on my own to collect it. I had never been…

Farley Mount (03 May 2015)

Farley Mount is one of the highest spots in Hampshire and has commanding views over the surrounding landscape.  However this image is all about the sky. Looking at…

Glider Wing (30 Apr 2015)

When I visited Lasham Gliding Society I asked for a tour round the Gliding Heritage Centre, which has a stunning collection of historical and older gliders, many of…

Crossover, Northcliff Railway (01 Jan 2015)

There is a multi-gauge model railway in Northcliff Park.  This is a crossover on (I think) the 5” and 7¼” gauge lines. Shutter speed: 1/20s Aperture: ƒ/2.7 ISO: 700 Focal length: 4.6mm Taken: 1 January,…

Harden Beck (31 Dec 2014)

To finish 2014, it was back to long exposure images of waterfalls.  Unfortunately I didn’t take my tripod on this walk so I was limited in viewpoints to…

Frost on leaves (29 Dec 2014)

More wonderful frosty mornings.  I was staying with Barbara and this was taken in her garden. Shutter speed: 1/125s Aperture: ƒ/5.6 ISO: 400 Focal length: 55mm Taken: 29 December, 2014 09:12 Camera: PENTAX K-5…