Llanhamlach, Wales
I've spent the past few days in Wales outside of Cardiff. While Llanlamlach is further inland to the northeast, this is fairly typical of the rustic Welsh countryside - though where I am at the moment is in the coal mining areas suffering significantly from the lack of a sustainable local economy.
30 April 2009
29 April 2009
birmingham bells
Temple Row / Birmingham, England
The Cathedral Church of Saint Philip is a Church of England cathedral and the seat of the Bishop of Birmingham. Built as a parish church and consecrated in 1715, St Philip's became the cathedral of the newly-formed Diocese of Birmingham in the West Midlands in 1905. St Philip's was built in the Baroque style by Thomas Archer and is the third smallest cathedral in England. Interestingly, the bells of St Philip's play an important role in the training and development of bell ringers. Since 1949 the Cathedral has been a regular peal tower - the "long practices" on Thursdays, and more recently Mondays, have proved a training ground for in excess of 500 accomplished 12-bell ringers in the last 50 years. That explains why on Mondays and Thursdays I hear non-stop ringing from the bell tower from 7-8pm (or longer).
The Cathedral Church of Saint Philip is a Church of England cathedral and the seat of the Bishop of Birmingham. Built as a parish church and consecrated in 1715, St Philip's became the cathedral of the newly-formed Diocese of Birmingham in the West Midlands in 1905. St Philip's was built in the Baroque style by Thomas Archer and is the third smallest cathedral in England. Interestingly, the bells of St Philip's play an important role in the training and development of bell ringers. Since 1949 the Cathedral has been a regular peal tower - the "long practices" on Thursdays, and more recently Mondays, have proved a training ground for in excess of 500 accomplished 12-bell ringers in the last 50 years. That explains why on Mondays and Thursdays I hear non-stop ringing from the bell tower from 7-8pm (or longer).
28 April 2009
feeding frenzy
27 April 2009
father & son
26 April 2009
marathon man
Flora London Marathon / London, England
Today was the London Marathon - low 60's and brilliant sunshine - a perfect day for spectating. These runners were captured passing under the Jubilee Bridge at about the 25.5 mile mark - just a half mile (plus 385 yards) to go. Up until 1908 a marathon was 26 miles - but is now 26 miles, 385 yards. Why you may ask? Because, for the 1908 Olympics in London, it was decided that the royal family needed a better view of the finish line. The organizers added an extra 385 yards to the race so the finish line would be in front of the royal box. I guess it was that or "off with their heads". This extra 385 yards was adopted as the "official" marathon distance in 1921. Oh, and no surprise - a Kenyan won with a time of 2:05. An American did make the top 10.
Today was the London Marathon - low 60's and brilliant sunshine - a perfect day for spectating. These runners were captured passing under the Jubilee Bridge at about the 25.5 mile mark - just a half mile (plus 385 yards) to go. Up until 1908 a marathon was 26 miles - but is now 26 miles, 385 yards. Why you may ask? Because, for the 1908 Olympics in London, it was decided that the royal family needed a better view of the finish line. The organizers added an extra 385 yards to the race so the finish line would be in front of the royal box. I guess it was that or "off with their heads". This extra 385 yards was adopted as the "official" marathon distance in 1921. Oh, and no surprise - a Kenyan won with a time of 2:05. An American did make the top 10.
25 April 2009
movin' on up..
24 April 2009
burgers n' kebabs
23 April 2009
shades of blue
22 April 2009
familiar peaks
21 April 2009
CPW in the abstract
20 April 2009
blue lily
19 April 2009
18 April 2009
forget the april showers
17 April 2009
the essense of a kiss
16 April 2009
spring is in the air - almost
The Lake @ Central Park / New York, New York
Tomorrow it is supposed to hit the low 70's in New York City - spring is definitely in the air - which means Central Park will soon begin to blossom with colorful activity washing away the greys of winter.
Tomorrow it is supposed to hit the low 70's in New York City - spring is definitely in the air - which means Central Park will soon begin to blossom with colorful activity washing away the greys of winter.
Labels:
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Nature,
New York City,
People,
Urban,
US
15 April 2009
loud mouth
14 April 2009
grrrr-animals
13 April 2009
attack on warsaw
12 April 2009
celebrate yourself
11 April 2009
bugle boy
10 April 2009
no hobgoblins here
Redcross Way / London (Southwark), England
Taking the train down from Birmingham to London last Saturday, I struck up a conversation with another wanna-be photographer - and he recommended that I find myself in Southwark around mid-day as there was an amazing open market where I could find good fresh food and drink. Around 1pm I jumped on the underground to the London Bridge stop; found the market and got myself a fresh warm baguette, some hummus, olives and a cold pint of Guinness - then headed towards the Thames to enjoy the brilliantly warm afternoon. Walking along Redcross Way, I came upon this underpass.
Taking the train down from Birmingham to London last Saturday, I struck up a conversation with another wanna-be photographer - and he recommended that I find myself in Southwark around mid-day as there was an amazing open market where I could find good fresh food and drink. Around 1pm I jumped on the underground to the London Bridge stop; found the market and got myself a fresh warm baguette, some hummus, olives and a cold pint of Guinness - then headed towards the Thames to enjoy the brilliantly warm afternoon. Walking along Redcross Way, I came upon this underpass.
09 April 2009
wash day
08 April 2009
you spin me right round
Colmore Row / Birmingham, England
I like how this shot pieces together. The curves all seem to line up perfectly. I can envision everything starting to spin like an intricately geared machine. From one of my favorite areas of Brum taken last Sunday while strolling in the late afternoon - just off the square of St. Philips Cathedral, a baroque church designed by Thomas Archer and opened in 1715.
I like how this shot pieces together. The curves all seem to line up perfectly. I can envision everything starting to spin like an intricately geared machine. From one of my favorite areas of Brum taken last Sunday while strolling in the late afternoon - just off the square of St. Philips Cathedral, a baroque church designed by Thomas Archer and opened in 1715.
07 April 2009
perched ..
06 April 2009
inner peace
Bath Row / Birmingham, England
St Thomas' Church on Bath Row was was built in 1825 and was one of two Greek Revival churches in Birmingham designed by Henry Hutchinson, a British architect described by some as a genius though having met to an untimely death at age 31. The church was bombed in 1940 by enemy action but the tower and west porticos remain standing; now serving as a monument to Peace, linking into a beautiful sanctuary of urban tranquility.
St Thomas' Church on Bath Row was was built in 1825 and was one of two Greek Revival churches in Birmingham designed by Henry Hutchinson, a British architect described by some as a genius though having met to an untimely death at age 31. The church was bombed in 1940 by enemy action but the tower and west porticos remain standing; now serving as a monument to Peace, linking into a beautiful sanctuary of urban tranquility.
05 April 2009
04 April 2009
reflections on a circus
03 April 2009
picture not required
Puke Pub / Pukekura, New Zealand
The owners of Puke (think "cookie" though the logical pronunciation probably holds true, as well) Pub have made innovative use of their township’s location slam bang in the middle of the South Island bush: their pub specializes in local ‘wild food’. Roadkill of the Day heads the menu. ‘You kill it, we’ll grill it.’ There are also Bambi burgers. But the Puke Pub’s speciality is possums. New Zealand’s authorities have been trying for nearly 60 years to eradicate their country’s most despised pest and the Puke Pub is doing its bit to help. The Pub serves its possums in pies, or cooked up into a dish called Guess the Mess (possum, pita bread, salad and quirky sauce). And ladies, take note in these hard economic times, employment available - picture not required.
The owners of Puke (think "cookie" though the logical pronunciation probably holds true, as well) Pub have made innovative use of their township’s location slam bang in the middle of the South Island bush: their pub specializes in local ‘wild food’. Roadkill of the Day heads the menu. ‘You kill it, we’ll grill it.’ There are also Bambi burgers. But the Puke Pub’s speciality is possums. New Zealand’s authorities have been trying for nearly 60 years to eradicate their country’s most despised pest and the Puke Pub is doing its bit to help. The Pub serves its possums in pies, or cooked up into a dish called Guess the Mess (possum, pita bread, salad and quirky sauce). And ladies, take note in these hard economic times, employment available - picture not required.
02 April 2009
candles in the wind
Franciscanska / Krakow, Poland
It was a year ago today that I was in Krakow on the 3rd anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul II. I am not a particularly religious person - I was there on business. Upon my realization of what was going - the outdoor concerts in the Old Town squares, the seas of lit candles everywhere you went, the clear adoration these people had for this man - I was really quite moved.
It was a year ago today that I was in Krakow on the 3rd anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul II. I am not a particularly religious person - I was there on business. Upon my realization of what was going - the outdoor concerts in the Old Town squares, the seas of lit candles everywhere you went, the clear adoration these people had for this man - I was really quite moved.
01 April 2009
repair required
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