Moon And Venus

. . . Oh, and a crane.

As viewed from my hobby room this evening. The two photos were taken an hour apart from each other.

The Branch Line That Won't Die

The now-disused Folkestone Harbour branch line saw to a locomotive today - the first time in two years. However, the short trip hadn't gone without it's troubles as the loco's - an Electric-Diesel Class 73 - third-rail pick up shoe snagged itself on the buckled and rusty rail!

Class 58 Loco

A scale model of the Class 58 loco built by BR in the early 80's. I love model trains but I simply don't have the room to build a decent railway layout. I'm sure I will find a way round that, but in the meantime it doesn't stop me from buying bits and pieces towards it - such as this model loco.

Classic Car

Saw this Bentley parked outside a shop at the town center and thought it would make for a good HDR subject. The difficult part was waiting for people to stop milling around it and I could get a clear shot in. Finally the window of opportunity presented itself ten minutes later.

I took two lots of photos (both slightly different angles and using different settings) and found myself struggling which one is the best looking one to show in here. So I've put both in.

The Mecanno Set

It's like watching a giant Mecanno set as a crane was erected literally right on my own front door. Certainly must need a good head for heights for that job.

That's going to make for some excellent sunset shots over the next few weeks!

Harbour Lights

While popping out to post a letter, I thought I'd take the camera with me. This is the result of a short stroll around the harbour area.

Holy Smoke!

A Folkestone shop selling bibles and other religious-related goods (wooden crosses and plastic Jesus figurines) had caught alight this morning.

No, not even I could make this one up. But, thankfully there were no injuries. But I have a feeling "him" up there doesn't seem to like us at the moment.

Ice Transport

A lady friend had found a way to transport her little charge about the town as the "big freeze" continues.

Toy Town

Had an another go at the tilt 'n' shift method today (where it has the effect of making things appear toy-like).

Winter Has Arrived

Albeit rather late!

A snowstorm last night had turned Folkestone into a winter wonderland. I like the way the snow, driven in under strong southerly winds, had the effect of turning usual mundane everyday objects into works of art structures.

The Metropole

Another local landmark that has been given the HDR treatment. This was taken this afternoon when it was quite dry but bitterly cold.