2008 photo round up

Some stats and figures from 2008

• Uploaded 773 photos in 2008 (2008 index page) giving a total of 3204 photos
• Added 30 photos to the Flickr portfolio (see all 30) giving a total of 198 photos
• 49,905 photo view's on Flickr to a total of 106,841 views
• 4,937 Flickr photo stream views to a total 17,411
• 25 photos with over 20 favourites on Flickr (see all 25)
• 61 photos with over 500 views on Flickr (see all 61)
• Added 167 photos to the New ST-Photos section
• Added 166 photos to the 4x4 Section giving a total of 1024
• Added 25 wallpapers to the Wallpaper section giving a total of 151
• Added 21 photos to the new Best watch shots section
• Website bandwidth 16.95GB

A few of my favourite Shots from 2008

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Happy New Year and hope 2009 is a good one

Brian :o)

Flickr #198 Winter Sunset

Winter Sunset
Originally uploaded by Deego
To Flickr on 30th December, 2008

Taken about a week ago. Did not have time to get anywhere nice, just grabbed the camera (and the dog) and walked over to the local fields.

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2008 Photo Index

Peak District Shots

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I was on a day off from work so tried to get some sunrise shots in the Peak District. It was very cloudy and overcast and the sunrise was a non event :o) Still managed a few shots and found a new waterfall that I didn't know existed. The shrine was also a interesting find, its for a Miss Dolores. Apparently she was a member of the Spanish nobility who came over to teach the children of the Grimshaw family who lived in the nearby Erwood Hall. Miss Dolores died in 1889 & this shrine was erected in her memory.

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All 33 photos
Photo index
2008 Photo Index

Flickr #197 Three Shires Head B&W

Three Shires Head B&W
Originally uploaded by Deego
To Flickr on 15th December, 2008

One from the archive (I really need to revisit SOON) I Have seen a few waterfall shots processed into B&W and really like the look of them, So here is my attempt.

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2008 Photo Index
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Flickr #196 The Eye of the Storm

The Eye of the Storm
Originally uploaded by Deego
To Flickr on 30th November, 2008

Sorry about the corny title :o) This was taken in London (Yes really!) about a month ago. I used Westminster Bridge as a tripod as it was starting to go dark.

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2008 Photo Index

Shropshire Tup Trail

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We had a very muddy walk around Chorley and Kinlet in Shropshire, with Tony Phil and Michelle today . We managed 6.5 miles and 18 caches. It was a bit chilly but we had a good laugh on the way around. Thanks for the day out :o)

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All 32 photos
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2008 Photo Index

Flickr #195 Lost

Lost
Originally uploaded by Deego
To Flickr on 16th November, 2008

Taken a few days ago, a lost glove on a leafy path.

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2008 Photo Index

Flickr #194 Ye old chemist shop

Ye old chemist shop
Originally uploaded by Deego
To Flickr on 8th November, 2008

Not uploaded anything to Flickr for a while, so just a quick shot taken a few weeks ago at The Black Country Museum. Dudley.


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2008 Photo Index

London Weekend (97 photos)

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We Spent the weekend in London, these are some of the shots from the weekend. We tried to take in as many of the sights as possible during the 3 days that we were there. As it was November the weather was not the best. Had a fantastic but frantic few days...

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London all 97 photos
Photo index
2008 Photo Index

New Fash gun (360AFD)

I have been out today and got a new flash for the Sony Alpha 200 A man can never have enough photography gear :o)

Jessops 360AFD dedicated TTL.
36m/ISO 100.
Backlit LCD
Bounce and swivel adjustment.
Power zoom setting 24/28/35/50/70/85
5 power level's 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16

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Gear List
2008 Photo Index

Flickr #193 Stairway to heaven

Stairway to heaven
Originally uploaded by Deego
To Flickr on 20th October, 2008

Bit of an unusual shot for me.... I dont normally take this abstract type of photo but I like this one. (but dont ask me why)

Taken at the Cosford air museum.

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2008 Photo Index

The Roaches

Spent the day on the roaches with Phil and Michelle, The weather was perfect for the time of year and the views were good, even managed a
cache or two :o)

Hope you enjoyed the day as much as I did... Its always good to see you both.


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The Roaches (29)
Photo index
2008 Photo Index

Flickr #192 Titch the owl

Titch the owl
Originally uploaded by Deego
To Flickr on 12th October, 2008

Taken at the Midland game fair. His name was titch and he was the smallest owl I have ever seen. He had a captivating stare though :o)

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2008 Photo Index

Flickr #191 Hawk

Hawk
Originally uploaded by Deego
To Flickr on 28th September, 2008

Taken last weekend at the Midland Game Fair.

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2008 Photo Index

ST-Photos update wk 38 (12 new)

Added another 12 pictures to the ST-Photos section this week. Thats a total of 167 now.

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2008 Photo Index
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Midland Game Fair 2008 (MGF)

Spent the day at Weston park for the Midland Game Fair 2008 with friends. In between all the stands I managed to snap a few shots, mainly the hawks and owls from the falconry arena.

Had a fantastic day out, Thanks to Phil and Michelle for letting me tag along :o)

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Midland Game Fair (20 photos)
Photo index
2008 Photo Index

Flickr #190 Vienna

Vienna
Originally uploaded by Deego
To Flickr on 19th September, 2008

Vienna is moored outside Flint Mill waterwheel museum on the Cauldon canal.

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2008 Photo Index

Best watch shots 19, 20 & 21

Added three more shots to the "best" watch photo section, thats 21 in total.

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Best watch photos
Watches
Photo index

Flickr #189 The Age of Steam

The Age of Steam
Originally uploaded by Deego
To Flickr on 13th September, 2008

Taken a few weeks ago, from the bridge over the Churnet Valley Steam railway at Froghall station. It was a 3 shot HDR but as the train was black I thought it would look good as a B&W.


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Photo index
2008 Photo Index

Flickr #188 Another watch shot.

Another watch shot.
Originally uploaded by Deego
To Flickr on 11th September, 2008

This was the last of the four photos I took for the watch photo competition.

I was a bit wary about placeing my TAG in the swarf but think it came out ok and no damage :o)

Last watch shot for a while I promise :o)


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Photo index
2008 Photo Index

Flickr #187 Wet watch

Wet watch
Originally uploaded by Deego
To Flickr on 9th September, 2008

Another watch shot taken for the competition . I have not entered this one yet as just add water won the first prize :o) :o)

Its a Seiko SKA367P2 Kenetic divers watch (200m)

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Flickr index
Photo index
2008 Photo Index
Best watch photos
Watches

ST-Photos update wk 36 (20 new)

Manage to add 20 pictures to the ST-Photos section this week. Thats a total of 155 now.

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ST-Photos
2008 Photo Index
Photo index