Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/07/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/tyne/TyneIMG003.jpg.htmlHello Dick, thanks for taking a look. The lighthouse was built in 1898 by John Miller of Tynemouth. I actually think it's about the lighthousiest lighthouse I've ever seen - I climbed up the steps to the light once, but never again, it's a horrifying experience. The stairs are about 2 feet wide and there are people going up and down at the same time. The inside of the lighthouse is open so all you see is the long drop to the bottom. Here's a shot without the lifebelt for you: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/tyne/TyneIMG003.jpg.html I once managed to do the complete riverside walk from the city centre to Tynemouth - I'll see if I can find some more pictures of it, and some from the Tall Ships visit. Cheers Douglas Richard Taylor wrote: > Douglas - When I took the train from London to Glascow a few years ago > it stopped in Newcastle and I remember thinking it would be fun to > walk and photograph around the waterfront. I never did get to do it, > but now I've at least had a virtual walk around the place. It seems > pretty bleak in Winter, I must say. > > From the looks of it, St. Mary's must be a Stevenson light. It's a > pretty one, in any case. (In that photo, BTW, I would have liked to > have the life ring holder either gone, or moved to the right to > strengthen the focus on the light.) > > Nice set. > > > Regards, > > Dick > > > > On Jul 20, 2009, at 7:13 PM, Douglas Sharp wrote: > >> A brand new album >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/tyne/ >> >> Mostly shots of the River Tyne on winter's days walking off the >> Christmas dinner at my sister's place in the late 80s , early 90s >> >> The dockyards where the heavy lifting barge is being built is now a >> "Premium Riverside development" with access to your private yacht >> through the back door. It was a lot more interesting as a shipyard. >> >> Also a macabre surprise in a graveyard we passed along the way. >> >> The seaside shots are from Whitley Bay, Cullercoats and Craster. >> >> >> Just snapshots - but I hope you enjoy them anyway >> Best regards from Hannover >> Douglas >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >