Not an entirely random name for a blog, but close. I am not a goat herder - in the usual meaning of that word; nor does the Urban Dictionary definition apply to me either (for a decade at least): an extremely drunk male who having lost all self-respect and standards, loses his powers of discrimination when pulling females. It is said that Gateshead derives its name from a settlement near an early Tyne crossing where goats once roamed. The goats are long gone, but me - I like to roam these parts - or rather run - exploring new places, rediscovering old ones in and around Gateshead and Newcastle when I'm out jogging. This blog is a collection of my photos, thoughts, observations, rants, loves and hates about Newcastle and Gateshead.

Friday 30 May 2014

Newcastle Quayside photo opportunity



A guy I worked with years ago, knowing that I had a bit of interest in photography, would frequently recommend that I walk along the quayside to take a photo through one of the mooring rings on the quayside.  By carefully picking your ring, ahem, you can use it to frame all of the bridges for an interesting photo!  Twenty odd years later I decided to try this with a mobile phone camera - unfortunately, the metal railings that have been installed now prevent you from completely lifting the rings, and do tend to get in the way a bit; but at least there is now an extra bridge to capture!


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