Cyclists on the Trans Pennine Trail

Two cyclists on the National Cyclist Network Route #62 approach Stockport Road bridge and the turn off to Osborne Road.

This section is along the line of the former Apethorn to Godley Junction railway.

Following persistant wet weather, the bridlepath on the left, part of the Trans Pennine trail, is like a quagmire and filled with deep puddles that reflect the winter trees.

For The Weekend in Black and White, Sunday Bridges at San Francisco Bay Daily Photo and Weekend Reflections.

Weekend Reflections on a path through the slush

A photograph from last Saturday when a blanket of snow had fallen overnight leaving the market ground very icy. Someone had swept a path through the slush but by mid-morning the sun was melting the snow and the cleared path was a river that reflected the buildings behind.

See a wider view of the scene on Hyde DP Xtra.

A contribution to Weekend Reflections.

Weekend reflections in black and white: Norbury House

Norbury House was a residential care home but is now closed and has been for a few years.

Whilst the front door may be boarded up, the glass in the windows still reflects the surrounding trees.

See how it looked two years ago on Hyde DP Xtra.

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

Apple iPod advertisment

A few weeks ago at the Clarendon Place bus stop I captured this bus with a livery advertising the Apple iPod.

I have no interest in an iPod but did think it would be a suitable "A" contribution for the next round of ABC Wednesday.

Weekend Reflection: Tree in a puddle

I showed you this same tree reflected in a puddle in January 2012.

This year though the puddle is larger due to the uneven-ness of the pavement which I showed you from the opposite direction in fine weather on 6th December.

A contribution to Weekend Reflections.

Reflections - Colonial Lake

Baker House, Colonial Lake

I met friends at Husk for brunch this morning and knew it would be a good idea to walk a bit before and after that delicious food. I parked at Colonial Lake and walked the loop around the lake before heading down Queen St. The still water made for dramatic reflections of the old houses and a nice start to my 2013 album.

Weekend Reflections at Gabbotts Farm

The Queens in Clarendon Place is reflected in the plate glass of Gabbotts Farm.

See the whole photograph on Geograph.

A contribution to Weekend Reflections.

Weekend Reflections: Mossley Band

Members of Mossley Band playing in Hyde Civic Square on the penultimate Saturday before Christmas.

A close-up view of two tubas can be seen on sithenah.

Two more photographs of the band are on Hyde DP Xtra.

More information about the band can be found on the Mossley Band website.

A contribution to Weekend Reflections.

ABC Wednesday: V is for Voting

The time has come to vote for the best of Hyde DP 2012.

View the twelve contenders at Best of Hyde 2012 and vote for your favourite three photographs.

Voting closes 12 noon GMT, 28th December 2012.

For ABC Wednesday.

Christmas Tree reflections

It had rained on Monday and around the Christmas tree in Hyde Civic Square the wet market ground carried reflections of the HSBC bank and the baked potato stall.

In the background is a Stagecoach 330 bus at the grade II listed bus shelter.

I'd done my shopping so just quickly took this shot and then went to catch that bus.

A contribution to Weekend Reflections.

Weekend Reflections: Dowson Road

The window of the "Simply Chinese" takeaway reflects the street scene.

See what it reflected a few weeks ago on Hyde DP Xtra.

Now the road has been resurfaced, had the double-yellow lines repainted and been reopened to traffic.

A contribution to Weekend Reflections.

Weekend Reflections on Market Street

Reflected in the window of "Subway" is the "Cash Generator" store that replaced "Rumbelows" after they went bust many years ago.

Newly opened next to "Subway" is "Café at 64" the new location for Cordwell's Café after their Market Place premises were taken over by Ladbroke's.

Their window not only reflects "Cash Generator" but also the HSBC (formerly Midland) Bank.

Check out the view from the opposite direction - The pedestrian crossing and the bank from inside "Subway" - in my post from May 2007.

Find more reflections at Weekend Reflections.

Weekend Reflections: Tree in a puddle

I took this in Clarendon Place at 11.45 this morning.

A black & white version can be seen on Hyde DP Xtra.

A contribution to Weekend Reflections.

Return To Blue Sky

Black's Creek estuary had a higher than normal tide yesterday and provided some nice reflections amongst the drifting wood.  Happy Skywatch Friday!

Weekend Reflections: The Town Hall on the Civic Square

On a day when the rain came down in lumps I captured this reflection of the Town Hall in the flags of the new Civic Square from behind the stalls by the Mall.

A smaller but wider/taller version of this, showing the Town Hall itself, can be seen on Geograph

A view of the market stalls from the opposite direction can be seen on Hyde DP Xtra.

A contribution to Weekend Reflections.

Weekend Reflections: South of Dunkirk Bridge

Last week I posted reflections on the Peak Forest Canal at Dunkirk Bridge.

This week I'm posting reflections south of the bridge.

Reflections north of the bridge can be seen on Hyde DP Xtra.

Discover other folks' reflefctions on Weekend Reflections.

Weekend Reflections at Dunkirk Bridge

Dunkirk Lane crosses bridge #4 on the Peak Forest Canal.

The Peak Forest Canal runs for 15 miles between Ashton under Lyne and Whaley Bridge. It was built to link the Ashton Canal with the tramways that brought limestone from the Peak District quarries.

A contribution to Weekend Reflections and Sunday Bridges at San Francisco Bay Daily Photo.

Weekend Reflections: Photograph of William Garside Phillips

One of the exhibits in St George's Church at last weekend's Heritage Open Day was this 1923 photograph of William Garside Phillips, the great great grandfather of Zara Phillips.

It isn't easy to photograph a photograph behind glass, but the bonus is the reflections of the stained glass windows.

For a view of the photograph in its wider setting and more information on William Garside Phillips see Hyde DP Xtra.

A contribution to Weekend Reflections.

Weekend Reflections: The Bike 'n' Hound

The Bike 'n' Hound reflected in the windows of the Job Centre on Hamnett Street.

Learn more about the pub and live music venue on Hyde DP Xtra.

A contribution to Weekend Reflections.

Weekend Reflections: John Street Puddles

This morning was a mixture of brief sunny spells and heavy showers.

Reflected in these puddles on John Street are the barred windows of the Albion public house.

For Weekend Reflections.