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The Falkirk Wheel is a rotating boat lift in Scotland, connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal.

It's certainly one of the more challenging locations as far as composition goes as there are only two spots you can take a shot from. I attempted something more central but it was a two man job and our efforts were not rewarded. We attached camera to tripod and then extended it out (with cable release) across the water. At four feet it was a little too wobbly and still not quite far out enough. It was also really hard to see the screen and my guess work was somewhat questionable. I think if I was to revisit I would take a scaffolding plank with me (not sure what Easyjet would think about that - perhaps buy one on the day). Anyway, I had to settle for this and whilst I would have loved for there to be no breeze I do feel very lucky with the conditions on the night and what I have come away with.

A big thank you to both the Operations Manager and Security chap at Scottish Canals for facilitating our visit.

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Whilst I have not had much time for photography recently, a last minute work trip to London allowed me to squeeze in some well needed photography time. A bit of a plan it as you go approach, so dropped into Citizen M Bankside, a boutique hotel in the Southwark district to get a shot of the staircase.

I am off to Berlin for a few days in a couple of weeks which I am really excited about. It's will be my first trip outside the UK with a camera since I took up photography (that's almost a decade). I feel last year brought a lot more motivation so am hoping this trip will bring some inspiration and give me the nudge that I need. Also, Open House London is in September and that always jumpstarts my excitement for photography.

I have very much enjoyed looking through all your recent work and hope to get round to you all soon.

ps - thank you for all the kind birthday wishes. :-)

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Thought i'd try some alternative processing on the spiral staircase in the Wellcome Collection, London. Thought the duo-tone colours worked really well and enhanced the shapes.

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Hope to catch up with you soon. :-)

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