Undertaker's car park under water

After heavy rain the car parking space for the undertakers on the corner of Market Street and Dowson Road is inundated by a huge puddle.

The reflection on the right is of the back of a house on Thornley Street, while the trees on the left are on Dowson Road.

See a wider, coloured view on Geograph.

A contribution to The Weekend in Black and White and Weekend Reflections.

My Camera-Shy Self Portrait

On the first day of every month the City Daily Photo Community comes together publishing photos from around the world with their interpretation of a chosen theme. Your Camera-Shy Self Portrait is the theme for April 1st.

I took this reflective shot in the window of the Cotton Bale public house when it was closed for refurbishment a few weeks ago.

See more contributions to the theme at this link.

Weekend Reflections plus a cat or two

I was passing the lawnmower and cycle shop on Market Street when I noticed the cat looking out of the window.

The other side of the street is nicely reflected in the window.

A contribution to
Weekend Reflections;
Saturday Critters;
Camera Critters.

One of the Queens' chimneys in a puddle

A contribution to The Weekend in Black and White and Weekend Reflections.

Weekend reflections in the Cotton Bale

On Thursday I posted a photograph of the Cotton Bale on Hyde DP Xtra and a close-up of the Pub sign here.

The J D Wetherspoons pub on the corner of John Street and Market Place is currently closed for refurbishment, so it was ideal opportunity to catch a reflection of the street in its window.

A contribution to Weekend Reflections.

Sleet on the Street

Outside Wendy's Hair and the British Red Cross charity shop by the bus stop on Market Street a short sharp shower of sleet has made the pavement very slippery.

A contribution to Our World Tuesday.

Hercules reflected

Some weeks ago I showed you the statue of Hercules above Pagliacci.

Now here he is reflected in the window of the electric goods shop across the street.

A contribution to Weekend Reflections.

Another reflection in a puddle on the Trans Pennine Trail

There is nearly always a large puddle by the Dowson Road bridge on the former Godley Junction to Apethorn railway line now used by the Trans Pennine Trail and National Cycle Network Route #62.

It isn't the first time I've photographed it but usually I do so from the opposite direction. This was taken a couple of weeks ago from just under the bridge looking towards Swains Valley.

A contribution to Weekend Reflections and Scenic Weekends.

A sideways look at Christmas reflections

A sideways look at the reflection of the Christmas Tree in Hyde Civic Square.

For a proper look at the whole tree and its surroundings see Hyde DP Xtra.

A contribution to Weekend Reflections.

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Weekend Reflections in Black & White Rotation

This weeks composition for The Weekend in Black and White and Weekend Reflections started out from an original view of a flooded pavement on Dowson Road.

You can view the original on Geograph.

Weekend Reflections in Black & White: Peak Forest Canal near Aldi

This is the view from the other side of the bridge in Wednesday's post T is for Towpath. Note the towpath has changed sides.

The original version can be seen on Geograph.

A contribution to
The Weekend in Black and White;
Weekend Reflections;
Scenic Weekends.

More reflections in the rain

A contribution to Weekend Reflections.

Weekend Reflections: Umbrella Weather

Last Saturday morning on Hyde Market.

It did actually clear up in the afternoon.

A contribution to Weekend Reflections.

Geese by the River Tame

These Canada geese were by the side of the river Tame in the Jet Amber Fields area between Kingston and St Anne's Haughton.

Dozens more of them were grazing in the fields and trees nearby - see Hyde DP Xtra.

A contribution to
Weekend Reflections;
Scenic Weekends;
Saturday Critters;
I'd rather b birdin;
Camera Critters.

A strange angle of reflection

This week's contribution to Weekend Reflections poses a strange question - and no I don't know the answer.

I was standing by the side of the NatWest bank on Market Street close to the cash dispenser (a.k.a. ATMS, hole-in-the-wall) and shooting up the street. A woman walked past me just as I was taking the photograph.

What seems strange to me though is that I have captured a reflection of the back of her head but surely that would happen if she was behind me but in fact she is in front of me.

I thought I knew about geometry and angles but now I'm not so sure. Maybe the metal-work around the ATM doesn't reflect in the same way an ordinary mirror does.

Steel Reflections

Reflection in a steel drum belonging to the Pantonic All Stars Steel Orchestra who were performing recently on Hyde Civic Square.

Based in Stockport and founded in November 1985, they play regular gigs and collect for their charity, The Royal Manchester Children's Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Trust.

For a wider view of Orchestra see Hyde DP Xtra.

A contribution to Weekend Reflections.

Scenic Weekend Reflections in Godley Brook

Godley Brook viewed from the entrance to the textile mills at Hoviley.

Compare with the same view in
March 2013;
July 2011;
September 2009;
March 2009;
May 2007.

A contribution to Weekend Reflections and Scenic Weekends.

Reflections at Mocha Joe's

The tables at Mocha Joe's in Clarendon Square Shopping Centre provide a reflection of the roof of the mall and the sky above.

For a direct view of the roof see my post of 22nd August 2014.

For a taller view showing Mocha Joe's as well as the reflection see Geograph.

A contribution to Weekend Reflections.

Clarendon Mall: Looking Up

The ceiling of the Clarendon Square Shopping Centre. The sky is visible through the glass panels which reflect the crossbeams whilst at the same time the sun casts shadows on the walls.

A contribution to
Skywatch Friday;
Weekend Reflections;
Shadow Shot Sunday.

Shadows and Reflection at the Bus Stop

The shadow of the bus stop on Market Street is cast across the pavement whilst the shops are reflected in the shelter.

A contribution to Weekend Reflections and Shadow Shot Sunday.