Tom Glenny's Blog

Back in January when snowfall was the main news story, I had to work from home for a day since all of Bristol was brought to a standstill and everyone was trying to figure out who to blame. I took a lunch break and headed up to Clifton with my 450D. It was quite scenic to say the least.

Bit of a Christmas card shot

Avon Gorge in the snow

Got to love that bridge

The beginnings of a decent igloo

Almost too scenic

Unfortunately I think we’re done with snow for the year.

I’ve been without a tripod for ages now and recently picked one up on the cheap from Amazon. I’ve been meaning to try out some night time photography in the City for a while so I headed up to the suspension bridge to see what I could do.

I ended up taking many photos. Only the above actually turned out well since, despite having a decent tripod, it was very windy and exposed by the bridge. In the end I turned my camera towards the Cumberland Basin from the Leigh Woods side of the Avon Gorge and took a few long exposure shots of the swing bridge.

Bristol Swing Bridge

The above photo was just about the only photo worth keeping out of many attempts due to the wind but I’m pretty chuffed with the results.

I’m going to try and find a decent vantage point over the Hippodrome/fountain area in the centre of town for my next go.