Sunsetting with the Moon showing...

moon, originally uploaded by phil_connor.

On my drive home I spotted the moon over in the fields before the sun set...

the winding river

the winding river, originally uploaded by phil_connor.

Early on Sunday morning I was up and out the house to catch the sunrise and walk through the fields with my new 10-20mm Sigma lens.

I'm absolutely bowled over by it and the quality of the images it captures.

It started off very frosty and bitterly cold however as soon as the sun began to melt the frost it was as if the woodland came to life.

Early Morning Tree

Early Morning Tree, originally uploaded by phil_connor.

An old old tree and the crisp dark grass, first light and the display of colours begins...

Royal Exchange Theatre...

Had the pleasure of photographing the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester yesterday.
Such a visually rich building, beautiful colours and contrasting construction techniques.

It's certainly a building I could spend hours photographing.

I hope to go back in the new year and maybe see about getting some unrestricted access for some unseen captures.

Here's a link to the images - http://www.flickr.com/photos/phil_connor/sets/72157622893423684/

The primary school football ground

The primary school football ground, originally uploaded by phil_connor.

under the rays of the sun, the bell rings out - for fifteen minutes they're free from their textbooks ... and so ... let play resume...

behind the green door

behind the green door, originally uploaded by phil_connor.

Down at Erddig it's the areas that you cannot go intrigue me most...

Within the streets...

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Children the world over will always play...

ocean spray

ocean spray, originally uploaded by phil_connor.

I love summers, amongst all other things because I find it lovely to sit and watch the waves crash against the shore, the salty sea breeze against your face and the sun sparkling on the ocean...

Turquoise

Turquoise, originally uploaded by phil_connor.

I couldn't help taking this shot whilst walking through the village of Montgomery, these two ladies were oblivious to me which really makes this image for me.

Efes

Efes, originally uploaded by phil_connor.

When in transit in Istanbul airport I can never resist an ice cold Efes with an adana kebab.

Carolines Campaign

Carolines Campaign, originally uploaded by phil_connor.

Last month I had the privileged of taking some photo's for Carolines Campaign. Caroline Monk organises these make-over days for women who are undergoing treatment for cancer.
Many companies are involved including Tony & Guy who allow the events to be held in their salons.

For more information on the wonderful work Caroline Monk undertakes please visit http://www.carolinescampaign.org.uk/

Petrol Pump

Petrol Pump, originally uploaded by phil_connor.

As well as being a little more famous for it's cheese, Montgomery is a wonderful village to visit, typical quaint and unequivocally English.

from the other side of the road

from the other side of the road, originally uploaded by phil_connor.

Whilst on a recent trip to warmer shores I was driving back and decided to stop by the roadside to take this picture. Outside of the air conditioning of the car the temperatures where nigh-on 50degrees!

Erddig woodland floor

Erddig woodland floor, originally uploaded by phil_connor.

In the summer I walked to one of my favourite uber local places Erddig, to be honest it's beautiful at any time of year, even amidst this torrential rain we're enduring.

Whilst taking this photo there was an elderly couple walking by who rushed over to check I was alright, as in order to acquire thos shot I had to lie in and amongst the undergrowth.

another cloudy day?

another cloudy day?, originally uploaded by phil_connor.

I'm sat watching the rain, wishing this was the real view from my window...

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