Magical Mystery Tour by judithg

Magical Mystery Tour

OK so 9pm last night says everything about our age. Rachel was in the pub meeting up with old school friends, Adam was out partying and Nigel and I were drinking hot chocolate at Anglesey Abbey.... But although our night out was tame (and cold) it did involve lots of fancy lighting as being enjoyed by this little girl. There was a photography club out in force with tripods and headlamps and remote shutters and blimey was it photographically challenging (although the best photo of this scene I've seen was taken on an iPhone with the panorama app). I found everything tended to overexpose so I had to knock that right back and then I found you had to adjust the settings for every scenario and (without a headlamp) I couldn't see the settings buttons. Also I couldn't see the frame of the viewfinder and had accidentally pressed a button which meant that I couldn't use the screen. And even if I could have seen the buttons I didn't know which one to press to correct it! On top of all that I found I was blinded by the function screen when I put my eye to the viewfinder AND I didn't have a tripod with me. Still - I bet the photography club got some cracking shots!! And it was a lovely experience.
You got a cracking shot here, I'd say Judith. Love it
December 16th, 2012  
Does look quite magical. You can see the delight on the childs face. And at least there wasn't a mosh pit to threaten you...
December 16th, 2012  
I love the small person :)
Striking pic
December 16th, 2012  
Oooo my favourite colour! And it's a small comfort to know that people who are much more technically adept than me, occasionally face their own challenges! Magical shot!
December 16th, 2012  
Cool shot Judith!
December 16th, 2012  
Very spooky. Love the little one in the corner.
December 16th, 2012  
A fabulous photo.
December 16th, 2012  
super. I tried Syon park last year and sooo identify with everything you say. And I had a brand new tripod which I didnt know how to put up in thedark .
Well done
December 16th, 2012  
This is a great shot - can't believe you could get such a great photo with the issues you had. Good theme shot - it is magical
December 16th, 2012  
Stunning lights, a bit spooky
December 16th, 2012  
@fueast Pretty scary jazz band though!
December 16th, 2012  
@june That reminds me of being very very pregnant and noticing a couple getting off a coach with a very new baby and a pram and not being able to put the pram up - we did a lot of practise before we left home with ours!
December 16th, 2012  
Love the colours
December 16th, 2012  
I wish I'd known it was on - although we were busy last night. I took this same view earlier in the year, but it looks terrific with the lighting. Well done for trying - sounds like quite a challenge.
December 16th, 2012  
@busylady They've done 4 nights - lovely but Nigel thought a tenner was a bit steep especially when we are already members.
December 16th, 2012  
Well, this came out stunningly. Best viewed large so you can really see her expression. I have just learned I can control the ISO on my point and shoot - so more things to play with. This little camera has a lot in its little package. I can't imagine having a "real" camera and having to cope with all that!
December 16th, 2012  
Well after all your frustrations you captured a stunning shot, well done Judith, this is beautiful and mysterious.
December 16th, 2012  
Another great shot
December 16th, 2012  
I think Purple spindley trees are just beautiful!
December 16th, 2012  
I'm wel jel Judith! I didn't realise that you needed tickets, until Saturday early morning and by then they were sold out!! As you know Sunday was out, so maybe next year. Nice colourful shot though.
December 16th, 2012  
@lesleyallen Well we didn't have tickets (I didn't realise either) - we turned up at 7.30 and theyet us in no prob. I think they wouldn't have let us in at 6 as it was packed then - we passed them all on the way out. Top to for next year - don't go at 6 - ruin your photos completely!
December 16th, 2012  
I know exactly how you feel, that sounds like one of my photographic scenarios! I love Anglesey Abbey, and those white birch trees in particular, looking a bit different in purple!! GREAT shot!
December 16th, 2012  
Very artsy and I like it!
December 17th, 2012  
Beautifully captured. I love the colors.
December 17th, 2012  
Sounds very challenging. But this is gorgeous with the purple glowing trees. Made by the little girl in shot I think xx
December 17th, 2012  
Lovely shot, the little kid really makes it for me =) great expression!
December 17th, 2012  
Stunning! How perfect for the song title!! Well done, Judith.
Your evening sounds perfectly delightful...I am so not into the party scene in my older age. I'm happy to be the designated babysitter. :)
December 17th, 2012  
@peggysirk Yes - staying up to collect the rest of them is hard enough!
December 17th, 2012  
Judith. i photographed some lit up trees at the brass band concert on the Nottingham Arboretum yesterday ...it's so difficult hand held without a tripod .... coolio shot
December 17th, 2012  
great shot. love the colour
December 18th, 2012  
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