Classic Car Rally

These were captured on a recent classic car rally, featuring mostly VWs.  Not ideal lighting or positioning of vehicles, but what ya gonna do?

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The End of the Summer

These images were shot in October when the Summer seemed to be hanging on for an unusual amount of time.  Now mid-November, the sun & temperature already seem a distant memory.

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Street Art in Stokes Croft, Bristol

Art or vandalism?  I've no idea, but the people that do this, I feel, are talented if sometimes a little bizarre.  Either way, I enjoy the images and find they make interesting photographic subjects,especially the dark & quirky images.

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Kyshera at The Exchange, Bristol

Kyshera are a trio I discovered supporting the Daylight Fireworks a few years back.  Sound-wise, they remind me a bit of Rush but on steroids.

Being a bit further away in Cardiff, opportunities have been a bit limited and it was short notice but I didn't want to pass it up.

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Last Orders at Portishead Quayside Marina

A very hot day!!

The band came onstage just before the sun started to set.

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Uber Cute

A recent trip to a Bird of Prey centre and again, I found their Labradors photogenic; especially when it's a puppy chewing a twig.

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It's Spring, So Here's Some Flowers

A cliche but I like a splash of colour (at long last). Click the images for bigger sizes
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James May or Ian Gillan?

James May or Ian Gillan?, originally uploaded by martinsmith99.

This chap reminded me of Ian Gillan during the 80s or perhaps James May from a couple of years ago.

Either way, I did dig the Van Halen T-shirt

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Unconvincing

Unconvincing, originally uploaded by martinsmith99.

I saw this on my travels and couldn't resist shooting it.

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Arnos Vale Cemetery

A trip out shooting one of my favourite subjects for black & white photography at Arnos Vale cemetery . An old Meyer Trioplan lens was a must for its vintage look and extreme bokeh when used with wide apertures. Click the images for bigger sizes

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Classic Cars

It seems like a winter is never going to end.  The weather, plus other activities have gotten in the way, but I did manage to get out at the weekend to the Atwell-Wilson motor museum in Calne,

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Bristol Ferry Boats - Victim of the Economy

Bristol Ferry Boats sat unused now that the company are no longer trading.  It seems odd to go to the harbour and not see these operating. 

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