Sunny Blackpool. by happypat

Sunny Blackpool.

Went to the garage today & decided to pop onto Blackpool as it was a sunny day for a change.

The tide was in & I took lots of shots, walked to the end of the North Pier, had a 99 ice cream & generally behaved like a holiday maker.

I went into Jessops & very nearly bought a Cannon EOS 600D camera, was very tempted ...... I think I will succumb before long!!!
You've captured an typical english sunny day at the beach so well! Lovely shot with nice colours. Bet you get the 600D sooner rather than later now you've been tempted!
August 2nd, 2012  
Very nice shot of a beach day. Where is it? England?
August 2nd, 2012  
@anazad511 North West England AnaZad. Thank you for looking!
August 2nd, 2012  
@jesperani You may be right Jennifer !! The only thing stopping me really is will I get the use out of all that money. I do like my little handy P&S & I think with a large camera like that it will be bulky & not as handy . On the other hand I feel like I am ready to use a wider range of lenses...I am bored with mine that's what it boils down to!
August 2nd, 2012  
I bet you would get your money's worth! :) But you're right, they're definitely bulkier to carry round!
August 2nd, 2012  
Just got mine woohoo!! had to wait 4 days for my memory card so started today, exciting..go girl, get it!!! Love bucket and spade holidays, lovely shot and blue sky hurrah
August 2nd, 2012  
That is such a fun scene.. I can really feel all the joy of the beach go'ers.
August 2nd, 2012  
Lovely curve to the shore
August 2nd, 2012  
@fannyb You have a new camera Fanny...how exciting, oh well perhaps then........ You try yours for a week then give a report back!!!
August 2nd, 2012  
@happypat You can always stick your p and s in your pocket. My new camera is bulky but oh is it fun!
August 2nd, 2012  
@jgpittenger I think that is what I am looking for Jane..a bit of fun!!!
August 2nd, 2012  
@happypat Go for it. I know there is a canon with a new auto focus that follows a moving target. I'd love that for birds!
August 2nd, 2012  
A lovely composition. So British ! It is lovely to see the children playing on the beach.
August 2nd, 2012  
A lovely seaside scene , Thankyou for your recent comments Pat it's hard to catch up
August 2nd, 2012  
I have a Canon 1000D and a 7D and I love them both! I love Blackpool too; I wish we had gone today as it rained all afternoon in Preston.
August 2nd, 2012  
Fabulous skies and terrific English seaside scene........
The DSLR is certainly heavier but I find it fits very well in a medium sized handbag !!!!! (for occasional concealment purposes). I do find that it's a great faff trying to get it out of my bag, lens cap off and then pointing in the right direction with a decent exposure set so I tend to carry it in my hand!!!!! The fun and learning is endless with one....you'll enjoy it so much!
August 2nd, 2012  
@flanners It rained in Preston..that is amazing, we have had sun mostly all day & as you can see Blackpool was glorious! You take good photos Sarah & I held a Cannon 7D in my hand today....quite pricey & the guy in the shop said it was the one he had!! Have been looking on Amazon tonight at their prices & am tempted to go there but the lad in Jessops was so helpful I feel mean picking his brain first !
August 2nd, 2012  
@ruthmouch Thank you so much for your thought & experience Ruth & I did of course find it bulkier but am really ready for a little excitement with my photos now. Would love to get better macro, DOF etc. I think if you used the DSLR you would go out to take photos specially but shopping in town you would take your P&S perhaps. Watch this space!!!
August 2nd, 2012  
What a lovely summer's scene, just as it should be!
August 2nd, 2012  
Lovely view and a great 'British' scene. I see that you had a lovely day too. it was gorgeous here.
August 2nd, 2012  
Looks like a lovely day! Such fun to play the tourist on a nice day! Can't wait to see pics taken with your new camera :) You know you're going to do it sometime, so jump in! (I wish I could follow my own advice! lol)
August 2nd, 2012  
this looks so much like Santa Monica. nice scene!
August 2nd, 2012  
California, that is.
August 2nd, 2012  
I've got a bridge camera and am still finding out what it can do which is exciting. I think the DSLR's make it easier to get a really clear photo with crisp detail. I can only get reasonable crispness with a tripod and they certainly don't fit in your pocket. Loved seeing Blackpool through your eyes!
August 3rd, 2012  
@maggiemae Yours takes lovely photos maggiemae& sometimes I think i'ts not so much the camera as the person is not getting the best out of the shots. Do I use the camera I have to it's best & I'm pretty sure I don't !!
August 3rd, 2012  
@happypat Do you put this really good P&S on a tripod?
August 3rd, 2012  
Very lovely! The clarity and composition is wonderful!
August 3rd, 2012  
Lovely blue sky!
August 3rd, 2012  
@maggiemae No maggiemae, I got a GorrilaPod for Christmas but must admit hardly ever use it! I only occasionally use manual focus so could go down that route, I would just like to be able to take wide angled shots too.
August 3rd, 2012  
@happypat The 7D is the choice of many professionals. It is heavy (and yes, pricey!) but it works well in the most challenging of conditions. I have yet to be disappointed.
August 3rd, 2012  
@flanners Thank you Sarah I have had lots of help so will take it all on board if & when I buy new! I know it sounds a little morbid but if I was 10 years younger I wouldn't mind spending up to that much money on a camera but I think probably the 600D will be adequate.
August 3rd, 2012  
Pat the 600D is a good choice for you (i've had my 450D for a few years now and essentially the 600D is several upgrades from mine) .....Judith has a 600D so you will be following in good footsteps.

Great candid shot of Blackpool !
August 3rd, 2012  
@phil_howcroft The guy in the shop convinced me more or less that the 600D was the one to go for & in fact there wasn't anything in the price plus I did ask about a body only & choose a different lens but that was only £10 cheaper ! The young man at Jessops was I must say very helpful.
August 3rd, 2012  
a great sunny Blackpool shot - love the blues. OOOh a new camera looming. I have the 60D - the 600D will be lovely! Will keep an eye out for your inpending purchase!!
August 5th, 2012  
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Fabulous capture - and fabulous weather.
August 5th, 2012  
priceless. nuff said. fav for me Pat
August 6th, 2012  
@wardie Thank you for the fave Paul.
August 6th, 2012  
fabulous shot!
November 11th, 2012  
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