Another pointless thread

Cheers. the mask is my 5 year olds mask for his scary clown outfit. The knife with ketchup my idea....

Busy getting to grips with Photoshop elements 14. I wasn't bothered about upgrading but His Nibs decided, somewhat belatedly, to buy it for my birthday. It is very different to PSE9.
I had thought of going for Lightroom actually, but mustn't look a gift horse in the mouth and all that.

Already had Adobe helping me with it, since it crashed while converting my catalogue. Great helpdesk at Adobe. A pity not all their products are as good.

First and last visit for me. Tripods were banned in the graveyard so no good sunset pictures over the town, " 'elf and saftey "Anyone wishing to see the evening event in the Abbey grounds were asked to pay £2.50 if a member of English Heritage or £9.00 if not. Decided against standing in the queue despite being a member oh E.H., although some of our party did go. The response on returning was "What a rip off". There also seemed to be a dearth of cleavage this year but that could be down to me looking for "interesting" costumes, it was also, obviously, almost impossible to get a clear shot of anything

Yesterday turned out to be a very good day at Whitby. No huge crowds. Swing bridge was open to traffic up till around 3:30pm then they closed it to traffic. By 4pm the crowds had built up to quite a size yet no issues moving around or getting access. I put it down to those that had previously been and decided no to go again?

As far as I know, both Carl and David also thought it was quieter than previous years. Since it was my first visit in over five years I could not make a call on that one. There were lots of togs asking permission to shoot and saying thank you afterwards. I didn't see that five years back.

No regrets from me about going. Even the early train there with superb countryside views was worth it.

One thing I did notice, all the Pentax photographers had carefully removed any identity to their gear. My camera was on a plain strap but the logo on the camera remained visible. first time ever I've been in such a crowd and not seen one Pentax camera of any description

I couldn't make Whitby this time, too busy driving back from Brittany.

Last October was horrible for the crowds so I wasn't worried about not going.

As for Pentax, I keep seeing them in France, more so than here!

Back on track now, beer calls....

Meanwhile back in pointless land, I went to a Dave Matthews band concert this evening.

Wow.

If you ever get the chance to go do. You won't regret it.

No photos though. Anything other than a phone was banned.

Just ordered the photo Christmas cards for this year.

A mosaic of the some of this years photos this time. I try and do something different every year. Never a photo of us - i wouldn't do that to people!

I'll probably still forget to post them until a couple of days beforehand, but the ordering is done. 60 personalised cards for €30, which seems like a reasonable deal.

Christmas...bah humbug

oh....apart from the pressies . New tripod this year

I'm inclined to agree Barrie, Especially since I don't even get the pressies.

We draw a name from a cyber hat and buy a gift of about €25 for that person. I can never think of anything I want, so usually end up with more Body Shop stuff.

I do like getting cards though.

Lancaster calls today, Honesty and her fiance Jo have just signed on the dotted line and are now the proud owners of a house.

Today is a trip over to take out required items, sush as steps, wallpaper table, crowbar...

...the list goes on.

The good point is 'I' don't have to do much. That's Jo's job.

.......and you believe that why?

Wishful thinking HG, wishful thinking .

Congratulations to Honesty and Jo on their new home.

I opened the door, it was raining so I closed the door.....

A man of decision