Undercover by judithg

Undercover

Well I spoke too soon on the Monty front as they want to keep him until Monday just to make sure that when he leaves the hospital he will have recovered sufficiently that he won't damage himself in all the excitement. It's disappointing but sensible I think. In his absence, Rachel accompanied me on a little photo walk and we eventually got in to Queens' College even though it seemed to be shut. In fact in a disregard for authority normally associated with her brother she made me go up to the top of one of the buildings but we couldn't get out of the door on to the terrace thing unfortunately. Anyway it is a very beautiful very well preserved ancient college mixed with some absolutely dreadful modern architecture (and I'm not saying that just because it's modern - it is actually dreadful). And it was raining - and I had my 50mm lens on which wasn't really ideal but it was nice to venture somewhere a bit different.
Three GT:
1. It's Friday Cake day (or as Rachel has renamed it - Fat-gain Friday) and today that means Millionaires' Shortbread.
2. The vet student was telling me how fantastic it's been to follow Monty's case as it's the sort of unusual thing that primary care vets come across and it's nice to have seen it.
3. I have spent my Christmas money and bought a Billinghams camera bag - I am very excited - I just hope it's not too big - wondering if I should have gone for a small one.
Oh and congrats to @lucypics for number 1 and in fact the whole top 20 which are just amazing this week.
January 31st, 2014  
lovely shot & really like your focus :)
January 31st, 2014  
Liking the huddle through the archway. Discovered today that my phd student makes great brownies. He's kept that quiet before now!
January 31st, 2014  
Oh Judith you are so lovely, thank you so much for the mention I am a very lucky and feel blessed to,have so many lovely friends here. Love this shot, the light and the little cluster of people under umbrellas so beautifully framed. I so feel for you being apart from Monty, I bet you just want to give his fluffy muzzle a huge smackeroonie and when you do give him one from me too. Fav
January 31st, 2014  
Love the dark arch and tiles. NIce contrast to the light and colours of the group beyond.
January 31st, 2014  
@fueast well if he wants to pass....
January 31st, 2014  
Is this taken with your 50mm Judith.....i am impressed with the focus,,,,didn't think it would be able to take a clear & visible photo of people so far away!!
Love the glow & warmth here ...you can make a rainy day almost a bonus!
A Billingham bag, never heard of that make.....must google them. You did well keeping your Christmas money until now!!!!
January 31st, 2014  
@judithg Well that's not up to me otherwise I would demand them daily...
January 31st, 2014  
Nice shot Judith - at least you managed to get out! Hope Monty is fully recovered when you finally get him home! It will be worth the wait if he doesn't have any more problems
January 31st, 2014  
A lovely warm shot and great focussing. Great news that Monty is recovering. He will be like a new dog when you get him home.
January 31st, 2014  
Result re Monty and which Billingham have you bought. So tempted but not sure which one I want.
January 31st, 2014  
Too bad on the lack of a dog to walk for a few days, hope Monty is better soon. Good to hear about your cake days - it's cake day every day here at the moment!
January 31st, 2014  
Oh dear, poor Monty, and poor you missing him. Hope he improves really soon. Fab shot. I'm always wary of using my 50mm for shots like this but you've managed to pull it off xx
January 31st, 2014  
@busylady no walks for weeks - even more reason not to eat cake!
January 31st, 2014  
@padlock Hadley Pro (mail order from Park!) in sage and tan. I want to get my camera plus zoom plus 2 lenses plus wallet plus dog water etc in it but otherwise be as small as possible and I spent the whole morning trawling the internet trying to get a feel for which one!
January 31st, 2014  
JH
Poor Monty! All for the best though. I like fat-gain Friday. I'm waiting on a pizza as I type...
January 31st, 2014  
Beautiful little alcove. Why is it that architecture is allowed to be dreadful?
January 31st, 2014  
Love your POV and DOF. Beautiful shot. It's probably a good they keep Monty a little longer to keep an eye on him. I agree, it does make sense.
January 31st, 2014  
undercover was the best option for today....i didn't do my lunchtime work walk ...it was pouring down....I'm quite hardy walking in all weather...but 1pm in Basford was appalling....nice shot Judith and i like the colourful bokeh people and brollies....i look forward to a Monty pic on his return home :)
January 31st, 2014  
...forgot to say....Billinghams camera bag... nice choice...very classic....my camera bag was bundled in with my first DSLR camera back in the day....Crumpler.
January 31st, 2014  
Sorry re no Monty yet but happy you and Rachel had a fun adventure.like the light and sense of anonymity of the crowd with your 50mm
February 1st, 2014  
Great DOF. Really cool shot.
February 1st, 2014  
that is a great title for an atmospheric shot - sounds as if Monty is doing well, but not easy not getting him home yet
February 1st, 2014  
I love this, beautiful framing with all those out of focus people and umbrellas in the background.
February 1st, 2014  
Love this...........sorry about Monty but hope he is soon on the mend!
Just catching up again!!!
February 2nd, 2014  
Love those mysterious blurry people in the background - fav
February 3rd, 2014  
Fabulous pov and composition.
February 8th, 2014  
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