[ 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

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.

Heaven’s Above (Ahead’s To The Lower Left) from duncmc via flickr.

St. Mary’s Church on Lowgate in Hull. This is the city’s oldest church, with documentary evidence of its existence from as early as 1327.

Two Fifths Sky (40%) from duncmc via flickr.

Here’s another photo taken from St. Andrew’s Quay in Hull a couple of weeks ago. I tried to take the same view as in this picture which is currently showing in the Three Quarters Sky Exhibition at Beverley Art Gallery. The exhibition is being run in conjunction with BBC Humber. Tonight the missus and I went to the official award reception. I must say I was impressed with the standard of work on display, although of the 49 works there were only five photographic exhibits, one of which was by fellow flickrite eyeseethings.

I didn’t win an award by the way, but the free buffet was gratification enough.

My Planet Sweet from duncmc via flickr.

A shot I took a couple of weeks ago from St. Andrew’s Quay (East) in Hull, looking out over the Humber. The day was calm, the river was still and the clouds were spectacular. A good combination.

Give Us Time To Work It Out from duncmc via flickr.

The third in my series of shots from the Scott Street bridge in Hull. In some ways this is my favourite because of its surreal nature. I like the way the road ends abruptly with just the sky beyond.

Heads up to ManScared for titular inspiration.

Any Road Up from duncmc via flickr.

Following on from yesterday’s post here is another view of Scott Street bridge, from the west bank of the River Hull. The bridge has been fixed in this open position since it was assessed as being unsafe for vehicles in 1994.

Open All Hours from duncmc via flickr.

Scott Street bridge over the River Hull. The bridge was built in 1901, and was awarded listed status in 1994. Shortly afterwards the structure was assessed and found to be unsafe for vehicles. The bridge was fixed in the open position to allow free passage to river traffic.

The cost to restore the bridge would be around £5M, whereas demolition has been estimated at £100K - £125K. It currently costs £500 a year to maintain. Part of the hydraulic mechanism is below the high tide level, making it prone to operational problems and corrosion. As the bridge is not considered to be of particular significance, or a particularly good example of its type (a double leaf bascule bridge) then I expect its days are numbered.

Keep On Truckin’ from duncmc via flickr.

Semi-derelict agricultural lorry at the road side, just outside the village of Mandria in Cyprus.

The first of the holiday snaps from last week’s trip to the island.

Between The Stones from duncmc via flickr.

With a couple of hours to kill the other evening I revisited St. Mary’s church yard in Elloughton. For a while I have fancied a crack at some infra red photography, and this is the best of my first attempts.