Bring on the wildflowers. Silene Dioica (Red Campion). Silene Latifolia (White Campion).

Sometimes all is not as it seems...

It's cold, grey and quite miserable out there. This is a reminder of warm and sunny days to come. Photographed using the Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f1.8 in Elder Park, Govan.

The River Clyde, Glasgow. A view upriver taken from the Govan Graving Docks. On the right is the Science Centre, in the foreground is the Bell's Bridge and on the left there's a glimpse of the OVO Hydro. Photographed using the Super-Takumar 28mm f3.5:

The appeal to save the Wyndford Tower Blocks has been rejected. I took this photo in April 2021 using a Konica Hexanon AR 57mm f1.4 vintage lens. In the foreground is the Community Heating Plant and Energy Centre.

Mallard duck on the River Kelvin, Glasgow. Taken with a Tele-Takumar 300mm f6.3:

University of Glasgow spire taken from the Prince of Wales Bridge in Kelvingrove Park. Lens was a Minolta MC Rokkor PF 58mm f1.4:

There's some very tentative snow in Govan. I don't think it's quite made up its mind. ❄️🤔

Maybe this isn't an original thought but would it be fair to say there's no more 'Left' or 'Right'? It seems to me that it's the political class and the voter. They speak with forked tongue and we play our part in the game by continually voting for more bullshit. Are they to blame or are we?

As an ex-SNP member trying to conduct a respectful dialogue with some of those that are left is near impossible. They go straight to abuse then block as if they occupy some moral high ground. Beware hubris, simply because your party is flying high today. A single election can change everything.

For the past year Photobucket has been telling me it's urgent that I log into my account to retrieve my photos. I last used the service back in the early noughties for storing memes so I could embed them in the likes of Yahoo Chat. They can have my old memes. 🤣

Breaking. This just in:

Just because... www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndEQ...

It's almost time to get the band back together...

Does anyone else remember the ice rink at the St Enoch Centre during the early 90's? It was often more lake than rink but it was great (if wet) fun. It was approximately where the food hall is now.

2 weeks until Christmas. I'll have no cards, no tree, no presents, no Christmas dinner, no particular Christmas cheer. I'm willing to bet there are many more like me out there. I'm not whinging. It's not for the first time and it won't be the last. Spare a thought for the poor buggers on the streets

A word or three from @shiny02.bsky.social Ah'm lookin' forrit tae the renewed vigour. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVmP...

I had no idea that Americans had Curlywurly's.

Part one is now up and running. I thoroughly enjoyed it, I hope you do too. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hABj...

Ideological purity. Indy supporters turning on other Indy supporters. The majority blamed for the actions of a minority. Can you see and hear yourselves? We no longer have a movement worthy of the name. It's descended into factions sniping at one another. For what? Social media 'likes' and follows?

Govan Cross market back in 2011 when all I had was a wee digital 'point and shoot' camera. The market has long gone and the area has been transformed by new housing builds and landscaping. Little by little, bit by bit, Govan is changing.

Episode Two drops the following week... @shiny02.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=jerQ...

Set yer timer folks, it's coming soon. @shiny02.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=hABj...

I was provided these as a substitute in my Sainsbury's home delivery. I wouldn't have tried them otherwise. Goodness me, although small and chunky I haven't tasted a better sausage. Firm, jam-packed with pork and very juicy. I need to get out more. 😉🤣 #JollyHog

Looking downstream and then upstream at the location of the new Govan-Partick footbridge back in November 2019. Lens used was the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primagon 35mm f4.5:

November 2019. A view that won't be seen again. The new Govan - Partick footbridge now dominates the scene. I'm glad they decided to incorporate the old winches. Taken using the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primagon 35mm f4.5 lens.

That's the latest pot of chili on the go. The smell of garlic, onions and spices is beginning to waft through the hoose. It's not a standard chili. It wouldn't pass muster in a Mexican restaurant. However, bonus points for having Mission Mega Wraps and some Lebanese flatbreads on standby. 😉

Has to be said but this is one among many. What's your 10/10 album?

My home town. This is part 1. Part 2 is in the replies. Part 3 is in the pipeline. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIrk...

I love the way the lamps mirror the building cupola. Lens is the Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 35mm f2.4: #Glasgow #Kelvinbridge

There are ladies on this site who I've 'known' for 10, 12, 15 years. They're free to use the chat function if they need to talk privately. However, if I followed you 5 minutes ago and you DM me, you're blocked. I'd expect women to do exactly the same following an unsolicited DM. Be safe out there!

Charles Rennie Mackintosh. #Glasgow #Architect #Designer

Can you hear the water gently babbling? #Glasgow

I enjoy photographing flowers but every so often... #Glasgow #BotanicGardens

Just had my first unsolicited chat from a 20-something female. Of course it was all legit, there wouldn't have been some sort of scam lurking in the background. I mean, which woman in their 20's would be able to resist a crusty, cantankerous, 62 year old Scotsman? Blocked! 🤣

It's 2024. The Govan Graving Docks here in Glasgow is no longer accessible. There are plans for housing and bringing at least one of the docks back into use. In the distance is the barque 'Glenlee' and the Transport Museum. Lens used, Super-Takumar 50mm f1.4. #Glasgow #Govan

Photographed at the Elder Park boating pond here in Govan using the Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm f4:

I'm a huge fan of vintage glass. I don't own a single auto-focus camera lens. This was taken using a Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f1.8 on my Sony A7ii.

The River Clyde, Glasgow looking downstream (West).

*First post* Scottish, amateur photon mangler, believer in Scottish independence, eater of biscuits and drinker of tea. I'm a bit lost so give me a follow so I can follow you back.