Leeds
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This fast growing city has a history stretching back about 1500 years. There are a number of large organisations based here, and strangely a number of supermarkets have their roots in this area. It is close to the Dales, and yet at its lowest point it is only 10m above sea level. | |
15 Nov 2009: Roundhay Park. I have been to this park on the other side of the city twice, which is a shame as it is quite pleasant.
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Dahlia Delight: Bees love the dahlias. They are also particularly fond of blue flowers, possibly due to their visibility in the ultra-violet spectrum (Bjørn Rørslett's website here). These were taken from about 4ft away with the 300mm AF-s f/4, which performs as an excellent long range macro even without a teleconverter.
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Golden Acre: This large park on the road to Otley provides photographic opportunities all year round.
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Harewood House: With extensive grounds, woods, red kites and deer, this large estate provides some good photographic opportunities.
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Calverley Woods: A summers day, flowers covering fields and the copper beeches adding a deep maroon to the palette.
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Swinsty Reservoir: One of a series of dams resting in a valley between Otley and Pateley Bridge.
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Dan and Beth: The bluebells were out at Golden Acre and dad and daughter wanted some pictures. This was taken with a 50mm f1.2 wide open.
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Apperley Bridge Moorings: Travelling the waterways at a leisurely 5mph, barges are brightly painted and surprisingly well appointed inside.
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Snow at 8pm: Sodium street lights reflected by the clouds and snow give the landscape an eerie glow.
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