[ d u n g c a r t d o t c o m ]A place for the stuff that leaks out of my head

Muillean Dubh from duncmc via flickr.

Black Mill on Beverley Westwood. The streaky patterns in the sky are what caught my attention here. Although quite a bit more subtle in real life, a bit of processing has brought them out. I quite like the watercolour-like effect they give.

Heart Of Oak from duncmc via flickr.

Tucked away at the north west corner of Beverley Westwood is a small area of Oak woodland known as Burton Bushes. There is evidence to suggest that this is a surviving patch of ancient forest, such as would have once covered the entire Westwood and beyond.

Zephyr In The Sky from duncmc via flickr.

I spotted this nice bit of sky over the Humber on the way to work this morning.

My EF-S 10-22mm wide angle lens is currently heading west out of Morrocco on the Hull Freedom Trail and it feels like I’ve lost my right arm. It does mean I have the opportunity to try out my new eBay acquisitions. This shot was taken with a Russian made Jupiter 135mm prime lens that is built like a tank and smells like a mechanic’s overalls. However I’m blown away by its sharpness. I need to do some tests against the Canon EF 28-135 which is my usual lens for this range, but I’m pretty sure the Jupiter is going to come out on top for image quality - not bad at under £14 all in.

Above And Beyond from duncmc via flickr.

Here’s another view of the Humber Bridge in that incredible fog last Friday morning. I had the luxury of a little more time on this one. It’s had more processing and a more judicious crop, and for me it’s a better image.

In The Blink Of An Eye from duncmc via flickr.

Probably my favourite of this series from Newcastle. The Millennium Bridge on Gateshead Quays, with the Baltic Centre For Contemporary Art behind.

Dark Angel from duncmc via flickr.

Here’s a little tribute to all those who ran the Great North Run last Sunday. This was taken on a visit to Newcastle a couple of weeks ago to the opening of a short film “About Running” by Suky Best at the Baltic Centre For Contemporary Art. The wife ran the GNR last year and was interviewed by the artist making the fim. Her voice was one of many used on the final soundtrack.

Rubber Rings from duncmc via flickr.

Another from the former go-kart track on St. Andrew’s Quay in Hull. It is now derelcit and overgrown, and place with an incredible atmosphere. These tyres were used as track markers and they make for some intriguing sculptural forms.

Resting Place from duncmc via flickr.

I spent August Bank Holiday afternoon on Beverley Westwood with family and friends (a couple of weeks ago now). I went off for a bit of a mooch with the camera, and took a few shots from which I wasn’t expecting very much. However after a bit of Photoshop work it seems I managed to turn out a couple of gems and here is one of them.

I’m not sure what it was about this spot, but it seemed to have a peaceful feeling about it. I thought the well worn grass in front of the bench was quite charming – obviously a popular spot for a sit down. The minster is just visible in the centre distance, towering above the rooftops of Beverley.

Deep & Distant from duncmc via flickr.

Shot from Island Wharf in Hull looking across the entrance to the Humber Dock basin (which leads to Hull Marina), with Victoria Pier beyond and the Deep looming in the distance. That’s the River Humber to the right.

Copperplateglass from duncmc via flickr.

Last Wednesay was the monthly meeting of members of the Hull pool on Flickr. Instead of just going for a beer we took a walk around the city centre with our cameras. By this time the light was failing so I took a quick detour down South Church Side to get my tripod from the car. Coming back I took this shot looking towards the mirrored building on the eastern side of Lowgate. It is infamous for the shot of Holy Trinity Church reflected in its windows which is a “must have” shot for every photographer in Hull. In fact you can see Holy Trinity’s reflection there to the left. The motley bunch stood at the bus stop are in fact a few fellow Hull flickrites plotting waiting for the stragglers to catch up before proceeding on the walk.

The sun was fairly low in the sky behind me, which really brought out that fantastic coppery colouring of the widows ahead.