A few from earlier in 2017

So I'll start with a few I've taken earlier this year with my Fujifilm S1600 bridge camera on a ride out to the Derbyshire town of Belper in February 2017.

Please note, I've reduced the size of all these photographs to quicken the upload process.

The River Derwent in Belper.  Belper is one of the birth towns of the industrial revolution, a mill town, or was a couple of centuries ago.

Also from Belper, below, another of the River Derwent, showing the old cotton mill building, taken downstream from the previous two.

Lastly from Belper (for this post at least) another showing the bridge in the left centre of the first image, but closer to it and from a different angle.

Next, a few from the spring with my , new to me, Canon EOS 1100D DSLR camera; I was still getting used to it at the time.

Before photographing the wedding in April 2017 I spent some time walking along sections of the rivers Trent in Nottinghamshire and Derwent in Derbyshire playing with the new camera to get a feel for it.
The image of Beeston Weir, on the River Trent in Nottinghamshire, above, was taken using a Cokin P ND filter on my Canon DSLR and converted to greyscale in post processing.  Among my first attempts at long exposure shots with the new camera, and the best of a bad bunch.

The two below are from March 2017 taken with the Canon DSLR.  Trent Lock, where the Erewash Canal meets the River Trent near Long Eaton in Derbyshire. Trent Lock itself is where the three counties of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Leicestershire meet.
I particularly like the way the white building n the first image is reflected on the water of the canal.

From Trent Lock I walked upstream along the River Trent to Sawley, Derbyshire.
The first Image below is of Sawley Marina which, being on the south side of the River Trent, is actually in Leicestershire.

Walking a bit further upstream from the marina I managed to capture the next two images.
The first is looking over the River Trent towards Sawley, taken in Leicestershire, but the river acts as the natural boundary between Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire; Sawley is in Derbyshire.  The water in the foreground of the first one is actually flooding in a field.
The second one is on the Leicestershire shore of the river a little downstream of the bridge in the previous image.

I think that's enough for this post, I'll show you a few from my walking along the River Derwent, and of the wedding photographs from April 2017 in the next post.

Thank you for looking.

Recent Shots.

A few shots from some of my recent outings.

Sweet Pea on Maun Valley Trail, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.

A wander into Mansfield along the Maun Valley Trail.

Sycamore on Maun Valley Trail, Mansfield,Nottinghamshire.

I always find a little something to take a photo or two of each time I wander along the Maun Valley Trail, between Sutton in Ashfield and Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.

Another Sweet Pea shot on the Maun Valley Trail, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.

Also the Maun Valley Trail is one of my regular local walks; close to home and passing through 5 nature reserves in just a few miles.  The trail does go further but I rarely walk it beyond Mansfield, after Mansfield it passes through even more nature reserves.

Disused viaduct over Quarry Lane, Mansfield - within Quarry Lane LNR, on the Maun Valley Trail in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.

A short visit to Creswell Crags a few weeks ago.

Rock outcrop at Creswell Crags, Derbyshire.

A site of special scientific interest, Creswell Crags was once the haunt of Stone Age man who inhabited the many caves in this limestone gorge.

My canine companion 'NoNames' waits patiently while I take a short break at Creswell Crags.

Creswell Crags has a visitor centre, museum, tea room and gift shop and attracts many visitors throughout the year due to its historic value and its appearance; a pleasant place for a picnic or stroll (or both).

Another shot of the same rock outcrop as earlier at Creswell Crags, Derbyshire.

On the same day as my visit to Creswell Crags 'NoNames' and I also visited Clumber Park, in the Dukeries area of Nottinghamshire.

The church and visitor centre area at Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire viewed from across the river.

Clumber Park offers a very large parkland with cycle hire, visitor centre, Caravan Club site and acres of pleasant walking and cycling routes.

Road bridge over the river at Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire.

A visit to Lumsdale in Derbyshire offers the opportunity to explore the now ruined mill complex and view the wonderful waterfalls and weir.

The weir at Lumsdale, Derbyshire.

Lumsdale is unique in being the only place within half hour drive from my home where I can find a decent waterfall.

The weir at Lumsdale, Derbyshire from a different angle.

Finally, for now, a recent visit to Chatsworth in Derbyshire on a sentimental journey.  I recall how as a youngster my sister, brother, and I used to go paddling in the river there near to the weir.

Weir on the River Derwent in Chatsworth Park, Derbyshire.

Thanks for viewing.  More coming soon.

Southwell

Located in the heart of rural Nottinghamshire is the historic town of Southwell.

Camera model:  Vivitar ViviCam 9114

Southwell dates back centuries and reminders of its medieval past can be spotted around the town.

Camera model:  Vivitar ViviCam 9114

The town's biggest tourist attraction is undoubtedly the Minster.  Indeed 'Southwell Minster' is 'the' Cathedral of Nottinghamshire; the city of Nottingham itself has no Cathedral within its boundaries so Southwell Minster acts as Nottingham's Cathedral and is the only Cathedral in the county of Nottinghamshire.

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 UltraZoom

Although Nottingham itself is a city, Southwell is merely a town (officially); however because of the Minster some consider Southwell to be a city, although it is smaller than both its closest neighbouring 'towns', Newark-on-Trent (Newark), and Mansfield (one of the biggest towns in England).  All of Nottinghamshire's Anglican churches are part of the 'Diocese of Southwell'.

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 UltraZoom

Other attractions in Southwell apart from its medieval town buildings are the racecourse, the 'Workhouse'.  Southwell is one of the most affluent towns in Nottinghamshire and houses for sale here command a very high price tag.

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 UltraZoom

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 UltraZoom

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 UltraZoom

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 UltraZoom

Newark-on-Trent

A hour or two in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire on a sunny day in August.

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom

Built on the mighty River Trent.

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom

Newark-on-Trent (often shortened to just 'Newark') is a thriving market town of historical origin set in the eastern area of rural Nottinghamshire.

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom

Although the town has many modern buildings and facilities, Newark retains its tradition.

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom

The castle ruins are a popular tourist attraction.

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom

 However, Newark also sports some fine examples of Tudor architecture.

Camera model:  Vivitar ViviCam 9114

Camera model:  Vivitar ViviCam 9114

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom

Camera model:  Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom