Panoramic and Wide

A very popular photographic viewpoint on this Ring of Kerry Road. We see here 'Muckross Lake' in the far distance at Killarney itself with the 'Upper Lake' just below us. "Ladies View is about 12 miles from Killarney on the N71 road as you go towards Kenmare. The view here is probably the best known of Killarney and is a major attraction for visitors. Queen Victoria’s ladies-in-waiting visited here during the royal visit in 1861. They were so taken with the view that it was named after them." www.killarneynationalpark.ie/visit-us/ladies-view Enjoy full size

A night view from my local Hartshead Pike looking west towards my hometown of Oldham with the city of Manchester on the left too, including some of the brighter stars. I have left this at a very big 4000px wide so that you too can bathe in all its glory. This is a four photo stitch, 11mm, 800iso, 2.5s @ f5.6 Enjoy large, in black & F11 pip

Overlooking my home town of Oldham and neighbouring towns of Ashton and Mossley. This monument has stood within my home eyesight for most of my longish life now. At 940' ASL it can get a bit nippy up here, especially when the snow is blowing. A previous tower was built here in the early 18c which you can see the remains of behind these youngsters, but the main tower started life in 1863. The town directly ahead is Oldham. For you photo technicians this was created using 22 portrait Raw photos with my 23mm Nikon lens, then stitched together with MS ICE. I used a Lee ND filter to darken the clouds. The original of this was around 30,000 x 6000. Enjoy

Sailing into the majestic South African city of Cape Town in idea conditions. Here we see, centre stage 'Table Mountain' with its cable-car station as a small blimp at the right-hand side of its flat top. To the right of this scene we also the 'Signal Hill' peak. I was reminded of the the fact that I had not posted any of my African trips of 2014 on here (by seeing a shot by Rod Bally: www.ipernity.com/doc/rodbally/47622726/) and so I hope my viewers will forgave my indulgence now. Best viewed large!

Parks are a great place for fences; they are everywhere, to stop people walking over the lawns, flowers or into the ponds and rivers. Here we see just a tiny part of Krakow’s beautiful ‘Planty’ linear park, walked by millions. For me of course, a lover of fine reflections, the trees make it. I wish you all, a great weekend, Herb ps best full screen

An early morning look at this splendid castle in Portsmouth from across the water near Port Solent. A pleasant walk to catch the reflections was what I came for but it seems that a visit to the actual castle with its very interesting history is also a must. Best viewed full screen. More historical info: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/portchester-castle/history-and-stories/history

A sunset view of the mighty river Seine and the Pont de Normandie. - As I stroll along the riverbank side path, all is silent except for the odd chirp of a bird, buzz of an insect and lap of a wave. In the distance can be seen the port town of Le Havre. This scene, so majestic that so many elements vie for closer attention but here we have it in all its glory. Enjoy in full screen. See PiPs.

Also called 'The Clava (or Nairn)' viaduct. An awe inspiring railway viaduct near the historical battlefield. Not the perfect weather here of blue skies or the 'golden hour' but an overcast day that, in its way suits this giant structure. I ask myself, should I have stayed for a train -but they were all modern ones. A steam locomotive -ah, that would have been worth waiting for. Taken on my North Scotland tour of 2014 but getting a new outing here. Worth a full screen viewing, I advice :) More info on the famous battle of Culloden: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Culloden

Seen whilst sailing the Mosel at the golden hour. The Moselle Viaduct carries the Bundesautobahn 61 over a meander of the river Moselle, connecting the Hunsrück and Eifel mountain ranges. This is only about 6miles (9km) from its entry into the Rhein at Koblenze. See PiP for high view.

Here I am in the resort of Deuville looking across the river to Trouville. Both are equally as beautiful but a hint of Summer caught my eye.

A steel suspension bridge that crosses the Seine River and connects Tancarville and Marais-Vernier, near Le Havre. Main bridge length: 960m, 50m above river, main span 608m. Pylon height: 123m Start of build 1955, finished in 1959 at a cost of 9 billion francs. In the 1990s it was realised that the cables had corroded (as has beset the Forth Road Bridge) and the shoulders were crumbling. In 1996-99 both the cables and shoulders were successfully replaced. wiki

Here we are on the River Blackwater,Tollesbury in Essex. Not far from the sea, and so very tidal. These fences act as coastal erosion protection on this part of the river. A Happy Easter to all my viewers

This is a view inside the splendid Chirk Castle park where one is relatively free to wander. of course for me the natural coming storm lighting makes it too.

This castle was built by ' Roger Mortimer de Chirk' between 1295 and 1310 to guard the Dee and Ceiriog valleys in the days of Edward the First. A castle with real history as five of its owners were executed for treason. Now owned by our National Trust we can walk its grounds for free and gain entry for a small fee. My photo here dose not in fact convey how mighty the walls are at close quarters but it does show its high position and splendid parkland.

A low look at this wonderful Loch taken whilst there in 2016.

Taken from the mountains around the town of Kotor

A very cold December night tempts me out to try another star panoramic shot. This taken on the top of' 'Saddleworth Moor' where in all honesty I had expected it to be far darker. My tripod in about 12cm of icy snow and the temperature is -4C. This shot comprises of around 9 portrait photos (about 280deg) stitched for a panoramic photo. Each photo taken by my 18mm lens at around 6 seconds exposure. Freezing hands later, was it worth it?

As the nights grow colder, frost lies underfoot here in the North West of England and then the early sun melts away the frost giving this Winters fleeting mist.