Castlefield nights

Lockdown has made photography a very local affair here in Castlefield, Manchester. Continue reading below

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I’ve ventured out with my camera only a few times since coronavirus pandemic restrictions were eased, swapping indoor projects for exploring the neighbourhood’s canals, industrial architecture and tramways.

Some warm summer weather prompted some walks to capture fiery sunsets (and even a bright, prominent moon).

And one late night I prowled around the viaducts armed only with a wide aperture, dialled-up ISO and the the street lights for company.

Travel still seems a remote prospect, but at least Castlefield is rich in texture and interesting spaces.

Tags: Beetham Tower, Castlefield, Deansgate, Deansgate Square, lockdown, Manchester, Manchester trams, my neighbourhood, pandemic, photography, staircase, viaduct

11 thoughts on “Castlefield nights”

ckponderings on June 14, 2020 at 11:26 said:

Lovely images, Mike – it’s all about making the best of what we have at the moment, isn’t it? I know some of the restrictions are lifting tomorrow, but it’s one small step at a time. :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 14, 2020 at 11:32 said:
  
  Thanks Richard. I’m rather more keen on the prowly pics, late at night with nobody around. I don’t know about you, but I’ve no plans to rush to the non-essential shops on Monday 😳
  
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  - ckponderings on June 14, 2020 at 12:48 said:
    
    Haha! No, not at all. I may have a wander to a select one or two during the week, but I will not be hurrying back there tomorrow!
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on June 14, 2020 at 13:05 said:
      
      It feels like it’s going to be a lot of trouble, a little like overseas travel. They can wait for another day.
      
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      - ckponderings on June 14, 2020 at 14:42 said:
        
        Just because you can go shopping, doesn’t mean you have to… ;)
        
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        mikeosbornphoto on June 14, 2020 at 15:49 said:
        
        I’m about the last person to fall into that trap!
        
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        ckponderings on June 15, 2020 at 08:07 said:
        
        Haha! Keep calm and buy online, my friend! :)
        
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leecleland on June 14, 2020 at 09:50 said:

Nice sunsets for middle England, Mike! The steel treads (both of them) are my favs from this lot of local images, great deep colour.

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 14, 2020 at 10:25 said:
  
  Thank you Lee, this part of the north does pretty well for sundowns when they’re not completely obscured! And the bright red staircase is the best piece of free gym equipment in the neighbourhood!
  
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  - leecleland on June 21, 2020 at 05:19 said:
    
    That’s so funny, free gym equipment to get a great shot like that :)
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on June 21, 2020 at 10:49 said:
      
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