Title: Dusk At Dry Dock
Location: Wivenhoe Quay
Camera: Canon EOS 30D / 24-105mm EF f/4 L IS USM
Notes: I drove over to stay with my parents for Christmas, and managed a quick walk around the Quay area of Wivenhoe before the light disappeared compeletely. Yes, I know it doesn’t look very dry. But as previously explained, it’s the name of the place.
Title: A Reviving Cuppa
Location: At home
Camera: Canon EOS 30D / 50mm EF f/1.8 + 12mm extension tube
Notes: Another day of drab weather and too much work to do. Still, a nice, reviving cuppa works wonders.
Title: Coins Of The Realm
Location: At home
Camera: Canon EOS 30D / 24-105mm EF f/4 L IS USM
Notes: I was really busy today, spending most of the time working. And the weather was pretty drab, so I didn’t even feel like popping out for a few minutes at lunchtime. However, I’ve been trying to think around this week’s 366 theme, Circles. Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without chocolate money, now would it?
Title: Admiral’s Folly
Location: Admiral’s Park, Chelmsford
Camera: Canon EOS 30D / 24-105mm EF f/4 L IS USM
Notes: The sun showed its face again today, so I took a quick trip to Admiral’s Park to get some photos before lunch. This folly was casting nice shadows on the grass.
Title: Going Round The Bend
Location: Galleywood
Camera: Canon EOS 30D / 24-105mm EF f/4 L IS USM
Notes: I have a confession to make. I hate the run-up to Christmas. For starters, December has such short daylight hours, and you’re lucky to find any sun at all on some days. Thank goodness it’s the Winter Solstice tomorrow – things can only get lighter from then on. And then there’s the insane knots people tie themselves in, during their frenzied shopping, for all those “essentials” for the Christmas period. It’s only a couple of days when the shops are shut, but some folks seem to get a seige mentality and insist on stocking up with weeks’ worth of provisions. Not to mention the angst caused by not knowing what to get as presents, or wondering if you’ve spent too much. To be honest, I’ll be glad when it’s all over and I can relax and spend some time with friends. So, there you are. My little rant is over. Sorry to be a Scrooge about it all. Bah, Humbug!
Title: Rest A While
Location: Battlesbridge
Camera: Canon EOS 30D / 24-105mm EF f/4 L IS USM
Notes: I had to go to the antiques centre at Battlesbridge to pick something up for Christmas today. One of the shops there sells old garden furniture, so I took a wander around and spotted this lovely table and chairs, casting a shasow on the wall. Shame I didn’t have too much time to sit and rest a while…
Title: Ceiling Details
Location: Chelmsford Cathedral
Camera: Canon EOS 30D / 24-105mm EF f/4 L IS USM
Notes: I had a few minutes to spare while in Chelmsford this morning, so took the opportunity to have a quick look inside the Cathedral. I’d never set foot in the place before, but having seen some photos of the interior recently on Flickr, I decided it was worth a visit. I love the ceiling pattern.
