Comments for Snaps from the North

Comment on Week 45: Blackpool by stanjan0

stanjan0 — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 21:58:28 +0000

I just have my M9 for about 6 week and its a hell of a lot lighter then my Nikon D3. The image of the pretty woman is she related? Please don’t take this as a criticism but, being 79 years old tomorrow and having grown up as a youth and teen we just had B & W in those days so I’m predisposed to only color. I have been to your country several times courtesy of Uncle Sam whilst I was in the US Navy during the Korean War it was a safer place to be believe me. Stan

Comment on Week 30: Blackpool by Michael Markey

Michael Markey — Mon, 03 May 2010 18:18:02 +0000

Always interesting to see how my local town ,Blackpool, is viewed although I`m originally from Didsbury.
Came here via LUF but also am a member of RFF and Purelight.

Michael

Comment on Week 38: Blackpool by Shows in Blackpool

Shows in Blackpool — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:38:24 +0000

They are some great images. The quick sand on the beach is only temporary. That may sound strange but its due to the changes to the promenade and sea wall. They are building new ‘headlands’ and spanish style steps down to the beach. While this work is carried out between tides they have diggers coming in and digging huge holes for the concrete foundations to the steps. These foundations go down about 30 feet and then when the tide comes back in it fills the sand back in. Due to this the sand infill is very soft and labelled as quick sand.
So it is only temporary. The whole prom and spanish steps is due for completion by the end of 2010. Then they will start construction of new attractions on the 6 headlands. There will be a 20,000 seater outdoor stadium, a skate/bmx park and much more.

Comment on Week 27: Tabley House and traction engines by photoblog software - Leica User Forum

photoblog software - Leica User Forum — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:51:02 +0000

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Comment on Week 48:London by Mike

Mike — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:32:04 +0000

Hi Steve

Just came across your site while researching the M8.

Had to tell you how super I thought the shot at the station of the couple saying, “Goodbye,” – or maybe “Hello.” In the midst of so much motion, this moment of private stillness, shared with the world. Fabulous.

Comment on Week 36: Manchester by brian

brian — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:24:14 +0000

WELL THAT’S HOW YOU FIND THINGS OUT. I WAS LOOKING FOR ANY RECORDS BY THE PIANIST BILLY MAYERL AND I REMEMBERED GIBBS BOOK SHOP WHICH I FREQENTED REGULARLY IN THE 1980-1990 PERIOD, I BOUGHT BOOKS AND CD’S, AND NOW THEY ARE NO LONGER THERE. I FOUND THIS SITE BY MERELY GOOGLING GIBBS RECORDS OF MANCHESTER. THEY WERE IN QUEEN CHARLOTTE STREET AND THEIR PROBLEM WAS PARKING.
I USED TO ORDER ITEMS BY PHONE THEY WERE VERY EFFICIENT ESPECIALLY THE LADY MEMBER OF THEIR STAFF.I TAKE IT THE BUSINESS DID NOT TRANSFER.

Comment on Week 39: Chatsworth by Phil Price

Phil Price — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:04:39 +0000

Hi Steve

Just wanted to say how impressed I was with your photographs, particularly the Paris ones.
I was recently in Paris on business ( Paris Air Show ) but managed to find some time to wonder around with my M6 + 35 mm, trying to emulate Dosineau, and Cartier Bresson ! Like you I find the Leica to be the best camera I have ever owned, and the lens are to die for.
Your Paris photo`s of the demonstrations really capture the atmosphere, well done !
Kind regards
Phil

Comment on Week 38: Blackpool by Dennis

Dennis — Tue, 05 May 2009 11:09:20 +0000

Is that really quicksand on that beach? Its hard to beleive it.

Comment on Week 37: Rhyl and London by Dennis

Dennis — Mon, 04 May 2009 07:35:26 +0000

Hi. Just going through your site looking at the great photos.
This one of the closed fun fair looks superb, the black and white is perfect for it.

Comment on Week 29: North Wales Coast by Yoland Brown

Yoland Brown — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:22:24 +0000

fabulous pictures and so much better as they are in black and white. I have used one to illustrate the Welsh Coast in the Shropshire Alternative Car Club newsletter – we are planning a run on 10th May. I will acknowledge your wonderful website.