2010 Events to Attend?
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Posted 27/09/2009 - 19:14
Can't ignore Westonbirt Arboritum - though best to get there really early to avoid the crowds 
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West Woods near Marlborough for Bluebells
The Ridgeway - particularly where it overlooks Vale of Pewsey. Good walking country.
Steve
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.West Woods near Marlborough for Bluebells
The Ridgeway - particularly where it overlooks Vale of Pewsey. Good walking country.
Steve
In the Pack - Gripped K5 (SE),K7 & K20, Gripped MZ-S(SE)& MZ-S,DA10-17, DA12-24, DA14, DA*16-50, 50-135, 60-250 & 300mm; FA31mm/43mm/77mm Ltds; Sigma 8-16, 135-400 & 150-500
Half Backs: K10+BG,DA16-45, DA50-200
Backs: LXs,Super As and lots of A, M & K lenses
Impact Subs: 28mm Shift, K 135-600 (the Banahan of Pentax zooms
), 400-600 Reflex
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Posted 27/09/2009 - 19:49
The Severn Bore - upstream from you - can't find the link but if you Google it, there's a site which gives the dates and times.
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Posted 27/09/2009 - 19:54
Thanks Steve,
I`ve gone up to Westonbirt on a few occasions (Christmas time) for the Enchanted Wood walk but I wouldn`t take my camera yet,I`m no way near experienced enough to try nightime/flash photography.
Mind you,Westonbirt in a few weeks time might produce some interesting ideas.
Your other suggestions are worth thinking about too.
Nic
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I`ve gone up to Westonbirt on a few occasions (Christmas time) for the Enchanted Wood walk but I wouldn`t take my camera yet,I`m no way near experienced enough to try nightime/flash photography.
Mind you,Westonbirt in a few weeks time might produce some interesting ideas.
Your other suggestions are worth thinking about too.
Nic
K10D,K20D
Pentax 18-55,Tamron AF 70-300,Sigma 150-500
Kenko 2X Teleplus MC7
AF 360 FGZ
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Posted 27/09/2009 - 19:58
SteveF wrote:
The Severn Bore - upstream from you - can't find the link but if you Google it, there's a site which gives the dates and times.
The Severn Bore - upstream from you - can't find the link but if you Google it, there's a site which gives the dates and times.
Nice one Steve,
Haven`t checked it out yet but according to wicketpedia,the Environment Agency website gives times...HECK!!,that means I`ll have to get up early...and see it before the barrage gets built ha ha ha.
Nic
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Last Edited by alfiemooon on 27/09/2009 - 20:07
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Posted 27/09/2009 - 23:00
Maybe not that far into the future - this year, Fri 23 Oct - Sun 1 Nov, Brodsworth:
'The Enchanted Garden' - light show.
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Michal R. Hoffmann
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'The Enchanted Garden' - light show.
Kind regards,
Michal R. Hoffmann
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Posted 27/09/2009 - 23:12
misiek_knm wrote:
Maybe not that far into the future - this year, Fri 23 Oct - Sun 1 Nov, Brodsworth:
'The Enchanted Garden' - light show.
Maybe not that far into the future - this year, Fri 23 Oct - Sun 1 Nov, Brodsworth:
'The Enchanted Garden' - light show.
Nice one buddy,location looks ok on GE.
Nic
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Posted 28/09/2009 - 07:11
Westonbirt Arboretum had a couple of pages in the last AP magazine
Sandy
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Posted 28/09/2009 - 10:52
I once happened across sand yacht racing on the beach at Brean - fast and colourful (at least it was the day I was there!)
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Posted 28/09/2009 - 12:29
Surprised no-one has mentioned Slimbridge. 
I visit regularly as there are different birds visiting throughout the year and there are some great photo opportunities. There are the other WWT centres as well, all worth visiting
http://www.wwt.org.uk/visit-us/slimbridge
Gloucester Docks, the Cathedral, Sudeley Castle and Berkeley Castle are also worth visiting.
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http://www.gloucesterdocks.me.uk/ http://www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk/ http://www.sudeleycastle.co.uk/ http://www.berkeley-castle.com/index.php
Don't forget Bath, Cheltenham and the surrounding areas. There are also the many National Trust and English Heritage sites that are always worth visiting. The NT alone have over 50 locations within 50 miles of Bristol!
Britain is such a rich location for photography, there is almost too much to chose from! 
Best regards
Richard Day
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I visit regularly as there are different birds visiting throughout the year and there are some great photo opportunities. There are the other WWT centres as well, all worth visiting
http://www.wwt.org.uk/visit-us/slimbridge
Gloucester Docks, the Cathedral, Sudeley Castle and Berkeley Castle are also worth visiting.
Links
http://www.gloucesterdocks.me.uk/ http://www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk/ http://www.sudeleycastle.co.uk/ http://www.berkeley-castle.com/index.php
Don't forget Bath, Cheltenham and the surrounding areas. There are also the many National Trust and English Heritage sites that are always worth visiting. The NT alone have over 50 locations within 50 miles of Bristol!
Britain is such a rich location for photography, there is almost too much to chose from!
Best regards
Richard Day
Profile - link - (click on About for equipment profile) - My Flickr site - link
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Posted 29/09/2009 - 00:00
If you like travelling, there is the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, B.-C.
Yves (another one of those crazy Canucks)
Yves (another one of those crazy Canucks)
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Posted 29/09/2009 - 00:35
pentaxian450 wrote:
If you like travelling, there is the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, B.-C.
If you like travelling, there is the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, B.-C.
Brrrrrrr...too darn cold man...ha ha ha
bet the countryside is an awesome sight though.
Nic
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Posted 29/09/2009 - 12:38
alfiemooon wrote:
bet the countryside is an awesome sight though.
Nic
bet the countryside is an awesome sight though.
Nic
You got that right! Unlike the Alps, you have the mountains AND the Pacific Ocean side by side. And it might be warmer than you think, not balmy, but not as cold as the Canadian Prairies. Or Québec.
Yves (another one of those crazy Canucks)
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Posted 29/09/2009 - 13:15
RichardDay wrote:
Surprised no-one has mentioned Slimbridge.
I visit regularly as there are different birds visiting throughout the year and there are some great photo opportunities. There are the other WWT centres as well, all worth visiting
http://www.wwt.org.uk/visit-us/slimbridge
Gloucester Docks, the Cathedral, Sudeley Castle and Berkeley Castle are also worth visiting.
Links
http://www.gloucesterdocks.me.uk/ http://www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk/ http://www.sudeleycastle.co.uk/ http://www.berkeley-castle.com/index.php
Don't forget Bath, Cheltenham and the surrounding areas. There are also the many National Trust and English Heritage sites that are always worth visiting. The NT alone have over 50 locations within 50 miles of Bristol!
Britain is such a rich location for photography, there is almost too much to chose from!
Surprised no-one has mentioned Slimbridge.
I visit regularly as there are different birds visiting throughout the year and there are some great photo opportunities. There are the other WWT centres as well, all worth visiting
http://www.wwt.org.uk/visit-us/slimbridge
Gloucester Docks, the Cathedral, Sudeley Castle and Berkeley Castle are also worth visiting.
Links
http://www.gloucesterdocks.me.uk/ http://www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk/ http://www.sudeleycastle.co.uk/ http://www.berkeley-castle.com/index.php
Don't forget Bath, Cheltenham and the surrounding areas. There are also the many National Trust and English Heritage sites that are always worth visiting. The NT alone have over 50 locations within 50 miles of Bristol!
Britain is such a rich location for photography, there is almost too much to chose from!
Or for those darn Sarf, Arundel WWT
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alfiemooon
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Whilest I appreciate that everyone has their own interests/tastes in "Topics to Shoot",has anyone got any suggestions of events to attend in 2010,approx 50 miles or so from Bristol,with camera in hand?.
So far I`m thinking of:..
Events
RIAT,Kemble Airshow
The Great Dorset Steam Fair
The Cotswold Festival of steam
Castle Coombe Race Circuit..(depending on event)
The Bristol Balloon Fiesta...(if it happens)
Days Out..with she who has to be obeyed
Longleat
Stourhead
Thoughts and suggestions would be appreciated.
Nic
K10D,K20D
Pentax 18-55,Tamron AF 70-300,Sigma 150-500
Kenko 2X Teleplus MC7
AF 360 FGZ