St Annes beach, sunset walk.

Hello, I hope that you are well.

Today Id like to share some images taken on St Anne’s beach during a beautiful sun set.

Noord pier IJmuiden

Good morning,

Today is a quick post, where I’d like to share a couple of images of the North Pier in IJmuiden.

A very early rise to cycle to this location, fly my drone, take a couple of snaps and then head back to the hotel to get ready for work.

As you will agree these images are very different from the first time I visited this location.

It is always fun to roll the early morning dice and see if the weather gods help you out.

Thanks,

Lee

Evertsenstraat Watertoren IJmuiden, apartments

Good morning, today I’d like to share some images of the residential block in IJmuiden Netherlands, which formally was a water tower.

The Evertsenstraat Water Supply Complex was a drinking water complex in IJmuiden , belonging to the municipality of Velsen . Of the complex, which is a national monument , a water tower and filter building remain . It was built between 1914 and 1915. The former drinking water supply is located in a park-like environment, which has come to be called the Watertorenpark .

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Lee

Great Orton Wind Farm

Good morning,

Here are some images of an onshore wind farm.

Great Orton Wind Farm is a 6-turbine wind farm located in Wigton, near Carlisle.

These turbines are 45m high to the hub with a maximum height of 68.5m to the tip of the blades.

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Lee

IJmuiden, Seaport beach.

Hello,

Today I’d like to share some drone images taken around IJmuiden seaport during the golden hour sunset.

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Lee

Stadhuis, city hall, van Velsen, IJmuiden, Netherlands, holland

Good morning,

Today here are a couple of images of the City Hall of IJmuiden. I liked how this building has a different style to the rest of the Dutch aesthetic in the local area.

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Lee

Zuidpier, IJmuiden.

Good morning,

Here are some images which were worth the wait. I have previously posted a grey dull morning in this location. This is a perfect example of why you should revisit the same site as the weather and light make all the difference.

I hope that you enjoyed the early morning drone images.

I would love to see your drone photos.

Thanks

Lee

Montrose A92 and railway bridges.

Good morning,

I have previously posted images taken from the A92 bridge.

Today I’d like to share an alternative view by using my drone at sunrise.

Patiently waiting for a train to pass, does not disappoint when they come in to the scene.

I hope that you have enjoyed these images.

Have a good week.

Thanks.

Lee

Former Kirkton of Craig, Parish Church

Good morning,

Continuing with my church project, here are some images of a church near to where I work in the tiny village of Kirkton of Craig.

One caveat to my project, during the time taking the images, I realised that this is no longer a place of warship and is now a residential house.

Craig Parish Church was built in 1799 by Richard Crichton, an associate of Robert Adam. It is the earliest Gothic Revival church in Scotland. The church consists of an aisled nave and west tower and is situated in small grounds overlooking Montrose Basin and close to the coastal town. The building shows some interesting transitional details and is A-listed. It went out of ecclesiastical use some time ago and is now a private house.

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Lee

North Pier, IJmuiden at early sunrise, Netherlands

Good morning,

Whilst working out in the Netherlands, I was setting my alarm to get up earlier than when I was due to work to catch the sunrises. I hired a bicycle from the hotel so that I could reach further places.

These images are not what I set out to achieve, but I do enjoy them.

In true landscape style, it is a roll of the dice and down to the weather gods.

Thanks.

Lee

Montrose Quay.

Good morning,

Here are a couple of images that were taken early one morning of Montrose Quay.

Who Uses Montrose Port?

As one of the largest Chain and Anchor ports globally and with the world’s largest chain inspection companies, InterMoor and First Marine Solutions, calling it home, Montrose Port is strategically placed to work with supply vessels servicing wind farms, oil rigs and other destinations in the North Sea and far beyond.

They have long been trusted by some of the biggest names in the oil and gas industry as well as the renewables sector, supporting the different stages of their ventures from operations and maintenance to decommissioning.

Thanks,

Lee

Blackpool Promenade.

Good morning.

I like to share some images of Blackpool front.

Blackpool’s sea front, with its dazzling lights and timeless charm, has been a beloved destination for generations. Stretching along the Fylde Coast, Blackpool’s sea front is famous for its piers, the iconic Blackpool Tower, and a lively promenade filled with attractions.

Standing tall since 1894, Blackpool Tower is an enduring symbol of the city’s heritage. As the sun sets, the tower lights up, creating a spectacular sight against the evening sky.

Have you explored Blackpool Sea Front? Share your favorite photos and experiences in the comments on Instagram @lee_ramsden.

Thanks,

Lee

Blackpool

Hello,

today I’d like to share some images of Blackpool.

The above was taken handheld and panning to match the speed of the bus.

A couple of joggers enjoying there daily excersise

Blackpool Promenade at night

Hello,

Today id like to show a couple of recent drone images taken at night.

I hope that you are well.

Lee

Blackpool Tower at sunrise.

Hello,

Today is a quick one of an image of Blackpool Tower at sunrise.

I hope that you enjoy.

Lee

Petrofac Bridge View

Hello,

Today id like to share with you some images of the office where i am currently working.

Again all drone images, the above image a little cameo roll as felt that i needed a person in the frame to add some interest.

Have a good weekend.

Lee

FRIARTON BRIDGE

Hello,

Today id like to share an image of the Friarton Bridge in Scotland.

With me working in Aberdeen and travelling the 350 miles each weekend home, i have driven over the bridge numerous times and the scale over the amazing Scottish landscape has always been a nice part pf the journey.

Friarton Bridge Is a steel box girder bridge with a concrete deck, across the River Tay on the southeastern outskirts of Perth, Scotland. The bridge was designed by Freeman Fox and Partners with the team being led by Dr Oleg Kerensky. The bridge was a pair of steel box girders (one under each carriage way) 4.3 m wide overlaid by a lightweight concrete deck. It forms part of the eastern spur of the M90 between junctions 10 (Craigend) and 11 (Broxden), the most northerly motorway junction in the UK. It also forms part of the important east coast road corridor from Edinburgh through to Dundee and Aberdeen. It was the first large box girder bridge to be built to the Merrison Rules which were introduced in 1973 after the collapse during construction of three box girder bridges during the 1970s. The bridge was strengthened during the 2000s to cope with modern traffic loadings.

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Lee

Edinburgh Castle

Hello,

I hope that you have had a good week.

I want to share with you an image of the One O’clock gun at Edinburgh Castle.

What is the One o’Clock gun?

The firing of the gun dates back to 1861, when businessman John Hewitt brought the idea to Edinburgh from Paris. It’s now an Edinburgh tradition, but the ‪one o’clock‬ gun originally came into being out of necessity over 150 years ago. It has been 158 years since the first audible indication of the time was made during bad weather at Edinburgh Castle. The citizens of Edinburgh, as well as the ships docked in the ports of Leith and Firth of Forth over two miles away, were able to hear the signal, quickly making it a curious visitor attraction. With an electric cable stretching over 4,000 feet from the rear of the gun to the Royal Observatory on Calton Hill, the original 18-pound gun was operated via a mechanical trigger at precisely ‪1pm‬ each day apart ‪from Sunday‬, Good Friday and Christmas Day. The 94-pound artillery weapon was provided by the Royal Artillery. The weapon of choice is now a L118 Light Gun. This particular weapon has been in service approximately 15 years, and is traditionally fired by a volunteer District Gunner from the 105th Regiment Royal Artillery.

Have a good weekend.

Lee

Lecropt Kirk Parish, Church of Scotland

Hello,

This is the Lecropt Kirk Parish, Church of Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

What an Amazing building, and interesting contrast between the old and modern.

It was built in 1825 now with the M9 adjacent.

Bonus random fact for you, the founder of the special air service (SAS) Major David Stirling was from Lecropt.

Have a great weekend

Keep in touch

Lee

Neptune Energy Aberdeen

Good morning,

Another Aberdeen office. This is one of the first photos taken with my drone. It was a nerve wrecking flight that’s for sure ha!

Some information on the building.

This commercial building was completed in 2015 for energy firm GDF Suez, designed by the award winning Halliday Fraser Munro. The project value was £8 million. This distinctive building in Aberdeen city centre was winner of the BCO award for ‘Best Commercial Workplace’ in 2015. Judges in the British Council for Offices’ (BCO’s) Regional Awards said the 40,000 square feet riverside development showed what can be achieved by a “clear vision that puts the needs of the occupier centre stage”, while at the same time benefiting the wider community.

The building is now occupied by Neptune Energy, who are an independent exploration and production company in the oil and gas industry, who have a regional focus on the North Sea, North Africa and Asia Pacific with a diverse, gas-weighted portfolio and deep industry expertise.

Have a great weekend.

Lee