Errr, what? Where did that extra kilogram come from? Most odd…

It was a wee bit sunny earlier, so I had no trouble persuading myself to go for a walk. I started with a tour of Saltwell Park, then walked into Gateshead to look at the construction site, then over the Tyne Bridge into Newcastle, where I wandered for a short while before getting the bus home.  Here’s the walk:

Round the park and into town
Walking for 01:55:53
5.35 mi @ 21:40 min/mi

I took a few pictures, and here’s a sample for you. No, it’s not a repurposed chimney, it’s just part of Gateshead Library, as the lettering suggests

Library

While I was out, I had a bit of a play with the Lensbaby, using my recently acquired Edge 80 optic to try for some interesting effects, such as this one:

Toy Park

It was interesting to have to focus manually, and getting the right exposure needed some thought.

This one shows some nice shapes in the out of focus background.

Bokeh!

More pictures when I find a tuit…