Big Skies over The Reebok

A day in Bolton.

An early start from Nottingham. I was in Bolton by 10.00 am.

Cooked my Mum some dinner, had a natter, got some old black and white pictures to scan from my late Dad's photo collection (WOW my hair was long when I was 16 / 17).

Went to the football after dinner.

Bolton Wanderers beat Bristol City 3-2.

We came back from 2-0 down in 20 minutes and played some rather lovely football...well football is the beautiful game ! The 'caretaker' management team of Phillips, Darby and Lee did a great job. All ex-players and Darby and Phillips are Bolton lads !!! Give the job to them Mr. Chairman !!

As I walked away from the Reebok Stadium (I say walk ...I actually run ...to get ahead of the crowds, to ensure a quick getaway home to Nottingham), I glanced back to see the low evening sun illuminating the stadium.

It wasn't quite a sunset...it was a tad too early ...but the light was lovely and made for an iconic shot of the floodlights against the sun ...almost contre jour ....but the sun is in the top left hand corner !

A few quick shots while on the move and this one was my fave...adjusted the saturation a tad ....isn't tad a great word :) ?

[Kerri]

Beautiful

[Tashy]

Beautiful shot Phil. Do we get to see any of the teenage Phil photos?

[Fanny Brogden]

Gorgeous well done, lovely silhouette of what I first thought was a boat of some sort!!.how was I to know?!! Now then when are we going to see the 16 year old lad then?!! Did you ever wear loons?!! and yes, tad is a very useful word!!! :))

[🐓 Patricia Fletcher]

Fantastic capture Phil, you had to get this shot - well done! You must have been doubly pleased with yourself after the win too!!

[Pat Knowles]

I love the tilt of your Reebok Stadium when I drive past which I will be doing next Monday, it has a rather jaunty look about it specially if you won! Things are looking up Phil! I never understand when a team is doing well under caretaker management why they don't leave well alone!!!

Well captured!

[Judith Johnson]

It's an iconic view. Maybe you should have it made into a canvas for your wall?

[Jennifer C]

you should frame this, it's wonderful! great win by your team!

[Phil Howcroft]

@jenrobcarr thank you jennifer , for both your kind words and continued support

[Phil Howcroft]

@busylady judith it's a good ;shout' re the canvas...although it would be better if i'd got all the floodlight in :)

[Phil Howcroft]

@happypat thanks pat, well when you drive by tomorrow , you can smile knowing that your frined from 365 has spent many a happy hour there and quite a few frustrating ones too !!!

[Phil Howcroft]

@tishpics patricia , i am pleased with this , especailly as it was just a 'grab shot' on the move !!!

[Phil Howcroft]

@fannyb thanks fanny....i had some oxford bags and massive flairs...happy days :)

[Phil Howcroft]

@tashy thanks tashy :) I may do a little collage of some "retro phil's"

[Phil Howcroft]

@kerristephens kerri cheers :)

[Judith Greenwood]

Ooh nice! And good to have a local team with some of your actual local involvement.

[Allison Williams]

"Tad" is a great word, but I want to know what "natter" means. This image almost has the feel of the American West. Wonderful color and contrast.

[Juliette Packham]

great shot of the early evening light Phil - and agree tad is a great word!! LOL to @allie912 I love that we all speak the same language but some words are pertinant to certain countries! Natter is to busily chat...chatter and natter - what you do over a nice english cup of tea!