The weather was sunny in the west country yesterday, so my friend Natalia and I headed to Bristol, a city that I have visited many times but never really photographed intently. Odd, because I really like the city. It's clean and spacious, full of beautiful architecture and quaint little roads and cobbled paths. As a university town, it has a fair contingent of students, so the place feel like a young person's city. Bristol has a busy history as a trading stop and port, and there are still plenty of reminders of its maritime influence along the quaysides of the River Severn.We took in the magnificent Bristol Cathedral, another incredible cathedral; we followed this with something completely different in the Bristol Aquarium. Impressive enough, but, alas, no large sharks.We worked up an appetite by walking along the quays towards the SS Great Britain, the famous steam ship designed by the celebrated engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. After lunch on Cabot Hill, we managed to quickly take in the views from Cabot Tower, and then, after a brief stop at the Wills Building of the University, headed to the Clifton Suspension Bridge, which always looks spectacular at night.I captured everything with my humble Nikon D40, and used mainly the Tokina 11-16mm F/2.8, and the 50mm F/1.8G in the Aquarium. Despite the high resolution sensors that are the norm today, the D40 still holds its own, especially the RAW files. The ergonomics aren't so great, with many functions requiring a journey through the menu, but it still captures pleasing images.Well, I hope you enjoy these photos and maybe make your own visit to this lovely city.
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Bristol Cathedral with the statue of Indian reformer Raja Rammohun Roy in front.
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The knave of the cathedral.
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By the quays. Rowers glide past.
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The SS Great Britain, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
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Water features in Millennium Square.
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Yours truly snapping the reflection.
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Sunset view from Cabot Tower. The SS Great Britain is visible near the bottom.
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In the Aquarium.
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The Wills Tower of the University building.
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And inside....
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The Victoria Rooms.
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The wondrous Clifton Suspension Bridge.
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The Observation Tower under the stars. Planet Venus is in the top right of the picture.
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gurminderJan 15, 2013 04:03 PM
there are amazing.. beautiful for postcards.
well donex
AlphaWhiskeyJan 15, 2013 06:13 PM
Thanx Mindy! :)
ClarissaJan 21, 2013 08:14 AM
Great photos, thanks for pleasure !
AlphaWhiskeyJan 21, 2013 09:04 AM
Thank you Clarissa! :)
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