Places to Take Photographs in Lincolnshire
Things are looking autumnal now, leaves are browning and beginning to flutter down - catching the corner of the eye and causing one to jump at the prospect of a bird to photograph .
We’re nearer the depths of winter than the height of summer now so it was with both gratitude and woolly jumper that I had a day out with my brother today.
The idea was simply to get out and about, as we did at Chambers Wood only this time nearer my area of Lincolnshire. With half an idea about getting a few pictures we set off for location #1 - somewhere I went a little while ago on my own Barton Upon Humber
We walked around the shoreline and base of the Humber Bridge marveling at the spectacle - a truly awesome piece of engineering and something of both pride and shame for us in this country.
I say shame as well as pride because it shows just what we are capable of thereby leaving no excuses for the rubbish produced and the lack of foresight, ingenuity and ambition to build and design something of lasting use and value.
A modern building that need not bow is head in shame is the Waterside Visitors Centre and Nature Reserve. A great place to go not only to walk but also to photograph wildfowl and the like.
It was there I was amazed to learn that 3 young Ospreys have been seen nearby !
To the left you’ll see a doorway in an old tower, you’ve seen plenty of old church towers on this site by now but when I say old in this case I really do mean old. The main part of the tower is Saxon and was built circa 900 AD - that’s 10th century !
It is regarded as one of the finest examples of Saxon architecture standing and a rare sight indeed.
We hadn’t plotted a course for the day so meandered around the area taking in other historically rich places such as Barrow Upon Humber and indeed Killingholme - though we found no Roman Coins 
Conversation on these trips I have with my brother play quite possibly a bigger part than some of the locations. Things like the Saxon Church Tower both drive and influence what we talk about but it’s also a chance to be free and let the mind wander - a rare chance to speak in a completely unguarded fashion.
Our final mission was to get to the coastline around Killingholme/Immingham - something which proved trickier in practise thank it appeared in cartographic terms. My brother was desirous of seeing ships and being a man used to being obeyed - ships it had to be.
Finally a tucked away bridle path was found between gated port entrances and we followed a wooded trail lead by the tang of sea air in our noses - imagine the Bisto Kids and you’ll get the idea.
There’s something magical about ships !
Probably a Boy’s Own adventure thing but perhaps also that sense of getting away - freedom - escape !
Thankfully I’m fortunate and rarely, if ever, feel the need to escape any situation I’m in or any part of my life. It’s something I’m profoundly grateful for - a life of freedom, answerable to no one and a life totally devoid of worry or pressure.
I’m no moron and I know I’m lucky but the more I talk to people I know and the more people I meet the luckier I feel - life in the real world really does seem to be spiralling downward.
My hope is that I can see my days out cocooned from from it all - let it drift by and live life on my own terms and by my own standards - let the earth do its own spinning.
Philosophically Yours
Rod
Little Brother said,
September 21, 2009 @ 8:47 pm
Rod,
A great day, even if I can still taste those chips!!
Cheers
LB
Rod said,
September 22, 2009 @ 8:20 am
LB
Chips - who on earth ate chips
Best
Fat Rod
Annie Flinn said,
September 22, 2009 @ 7:22 pm
How fortunate you Collins Boys are to have such boon campanions as each other. While many of us enjoy our solitude, having such a companion would only enrich one’s life. Your amble sounds delightful.
Annie
Annie Flinn said,
September 22, 2009 @ 7:23 pm
How fortunate you Collins Boys are to have such boon campanions to each other. While many of us enjoy our solitude, having such a companion would only enrich one’s life. Your amble sounds delightful.
Annie
Rod said,
September 22, 2009 @ 7:33 pm
Annie,
I enjoy my solitude also - twice in as many weeks will do me !
You can get too much of a good thing
Cheers
Rod
Little Brother said,
September 22, 2009 @ 9:18 pm
Annie/Rod,
Yeah-let’s not get carried away
LB
Janny said,
December 29, 2011 @ 7:21 pm
I’m the lucky recipient of my first digital SLR for Xmas. It is a Nikon D300 with a Nikkor 18-55 lens. I live in Gainsborough and am looking for somewhere local to take some training shots as I learn how to use all the features. Do you have any suggestions for a good photogenic area? Many thanks - Janny
Rod said,
December 29, 2011 @ 7:40 pm
Janny,
thanks for the comment and a warm welcome to the site.
Whilst getting to grips with the camera and various settings etc Janny I’d just wander around local areas, look for interesting buildings, shapes, trees, people or objects.
It can be a bit tricky at this time of year as they light is often against you Janny that’s why I’d wait till spring etc before doing much travelling.
There are lots of sections on this site which will show you some great spots to got to Janny, try the history sections , wildlife and nature as well as the photographic.
Hope it goes well Janny
All the best
Rod
graham h said,
December 29, 2011 @ 9:19 pm
Janny,
That’s sensible advice Rod has given you,don’t try to run before you can walk and I mean that in the nicest way. You are entering a whole new world with your camera and you will soon realise there is a lot to learn. I love nature and landscape but do occasionally take photo’s of other subjects. Like Rod said take a walk around your local area, I know Gainsborough fairly well and you have loads that is worth photographing the thing is sometimes we are in that much of a hurry we miss it, just take it slowly and look at what’s around you I bet you find things you have never noticed before. Rod loves his churches and they can be a good starting point you have the architecture of the building ie arches towers etc also they can be a haven for wildlife.
Regards.
Graham
Janny said,
December 29, 2011 @ 9:57 pm
Thanks guys for such a speedy reply; I’m impressed! I see what you mean about the winter light. I tried taking some action (fast shutter) shots in Owlets woods of my dog and it kept saying it was too dark. With kids though I struggle to study the manual - they demand attention every time I sit down to have a play grrr!
Rod said,
December 30, 2011 @ 9:06 am
Janny,
you’ll need to get into the different modes when the light is poor - using it on ‘auto’ is a bit of a non-starter.
Try ‘Aperture Priority’ mode for action shots, open the aperture as wide as your lens will allow (set the ‘F’ number as low as possible) then you’ll have to raise the ISO to get a faster shutter speed so you can ‘freeze the action’
Hope this helps a bit Janny
Regards,
Rod
Janny said,
December 30, 2011 @ 9:21 am
Thanks Rod
I’ll have a go and let you know how I get on
Janny
graham h said,
December 30, 2011 @ 4:53 pm
Janny,
If you e mail me through Rod I can point you in the direction of some brilliant web sites with really good info. I’ve been doing in this for years and I still find something to learn and I find these site always have the answer.
Graham