Walks with my camera

When winter takes a grip here in Manchester, the temptation is to hibernate with a hot drink and a blanket.

But the need to stretch your legs and brave the fresh air can take over. I find wrapping up warm and picking up my camera bag helps the cause.

My recent camera walks have taken in the city’s Bridgewater Canal towpath, the nearby Cheshire countryside and a festive Manchester city centre after dark in the pouring rain.

Here’s some of my shots. Remember it’s always worth popping a small camera in your pocket when the leave the house – no matter what the conditions are.

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: Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester

: Bridgewater Canal underpass, Sale

: Dunham estate, Cheshire

: Whitworth Street, Manchester

: Bridgewater Canal, Castlefield

: Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester

: Dunham estate, Cheshire

: First Street, Manchester

: Dunham estate, Cheshire

: Bridgewater Canal underpass, Sale

: Dunham deer sanctuary, Cheshire

: Cornbrook Bridge, Manchester

Tags: after dark, bad weather photography, Bridgewater Canal, Cheshire, Christmas lights, Dunham, Manchester, photography, Piccadilly Gardens, Sale, the great outdoors, walking, winter

14 thoughts on “Walks with my camera”

Sheila Creighton on December 22, 2019 at 17:41 said:

Wow! Love them – Cornbrook Bridge is an amazing reflection!

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- mikeosbornphoto on December 22, 2019 at 21:53 said:
  
  Thank you Sheila, yes, the canal was very still that day. Season’s greetings to you and yours :)
  
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ckponderings on December 22, 2019 at 08:58 said:

Wow! I love the Castlefield b/w one, Mike. Stunning!!
I totally agree – hibernation is the default, but not the way forward. Over the last few weeks, I’ve found myself picking up my camera less and less. I always have it with me, but don’t always take photos. A long way from when I first started blogging, when I insisted on taking photos every single day… I think it might be a time of year/weather thing, or SAD kicking in. Still a new year is on the horizon, so who knows! :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on December 22, 2019 at 10:23 said:
  
  Hi Richard, glad you like the neighbourhood and beyond! The weather and light has been pretty poor here so my camera hasn’t seen so much action either. I’m itching for new, warmer climes again! You’ve become an Insta star… that’s how I ‘access’ you these days!
  
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  - ckponderings on December 23, 2019 at 10:21 said:
    
    Haha! I am available to access in as many ways as possible! ;)
    Seriously, though, I am probably going to move away from the blog side of things in the new year. While I love the fact that I’m closing in on 2900 consecutive days, I am getting way more views and feedback on Instagram than I am on here these days. I don’t begrudge it, but it does sometimes feel like a lot of effort to reap very little reward.
    I’m not sure, I may just try something different. Relax on the daily front and perhaps do something more impactful on a weekly basis.
    Who knows what 2020 will bring?! :)
    (But you’ll always be able to get hold of me! ;) )
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on December 23, 2019 at 13:14 said:
      
      I think Insta is well suited to your image and wisdom recipe, I can see it’s reaping rewards. I need to try writing more text on blog posts and going for a different style – it’s useful to maintain. Indeed, who knows what 2020 will bring?!
      
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      - ckponderings on December 23, 2019 at 15:28 said:
        
        Thanks, Mike. That means a lot. It was never my intention to use Insta like that, but it’s just something that grew after Mum went. I don’t plan ahead, the wisdom just comes as and when it does. :)
        
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        mikeosbornphoto on December 23, 2019 at 16:02 said:
        
        It works well and come across as organic. If it helps you too then keep it up for sure!
        
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Kiki on December 16, 2019 at 08:05 said:

I especially love the Piccadilly Gardens one – perfect angle, perfect colours, perfect reflections.

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- mikeosbornphoto on December 16, 2019 at 09:25 said:
  
  Thanks Kiki! It’s a bit like a Christmas oil spill :) Except it was wet. Very wet!
  
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Pams Gmail on December 15, 2019 at 13:44 said:

Great collection Mike. Merry Christmas!

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- mikeosbornphoto on December 15, 2019 at 13:57 said:
  
  Thanks Pam! I hope it’s a little less chilly where you are :) Season’s Greetings.
  
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Anonymous on December 15, 2019 at 08:50 said:

A lovely eclectic mix of images.

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- mikeosbornphoto on December 15, 2019 at 09:26 said:
  
  Thank you :) They all had the cold in common!
  
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