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The ship in the background is called Oregis, and had run aground at Tynemouth following an engine failure. This is from March or April 1974.
The tug is the Northsider to assist with recovery.
Canon FP, 50mm. Ilford FP4 at 125 in D76.

© John Banting.

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A feeding opportunity for some seagulls while a fishing boat waits for the tide.

Digital. DC Vario Summilux at 70mm. The Blackwater Estuary, Late afternoon, February 2018.
 

© John Banting 2018.

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A band of cloud carried along the estuary on a strong westerly wind.
I didn't have to wait very long to get this image.
Digital. 35mm Summilux. Mersea Island, January 2018.

© John Banting 2018.

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The Haymarket, Newcastle upon Tyne, March 1974. Not previously scanned or printed.
The negative is quite damaged but with image processing and at this size it looks OK on screen.
Canon FP, 50mm Canon lens, FP4. Probably D76.

© John Banting 1974/2018.

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Photographed almost directly into the setting sun giving some flare on the filter.
Mersea Island, Essex.
Digital, 35mm Summicron. Early December 2017.

© John Banting 2018.

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It seems like ages since we saw the sun, but at lunchtime today the clouds broke.
Looking across the Blackwater Estuary towards the decomissioned Bradwell power station.
Digital, DC Vario-Summilux at about 70mm. January 2018.

© John Banting 2018.

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An oyster washing shed along Coast Road, Mersea Island. December 2017.
M6, 35mm Summilux.  Ilford HP5 at 400 processed in DD-X

© John Banting 2017.

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The moon rising over 3 rowing boats on the shingle bank.. 
Digital. 35mm Summilux. Mersea Island, December 2017.

© John Banting 2017.

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Abandoned house adjacent to a boatyard, or a boatyard in the grounds of an abandoned house. 
Not sure which.
Digital. 35mm Summilux. November 2017.

© John Banting 2017.

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Part of the Hyundai sponsored exhibit in the Turbine Hall of Tate Modern. 
Digital. DC Vario Summilux at approx 28mm. December 2017.

© John Banting 2017.

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A tired tourist rests near the Tower of London. 
Digital. DC Vario Summilux at approx 35mm. June 2017.

© John Banting 2017.

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I think that this should read 'Gowen Ocean Sailmakers' 
M6, 35mm Summicron. HP5 at 400 in DD-X. December 2017.

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An afternoon high tide, about an hour before sunset.   
M6, 35mm Summicron. HP5 at 400 in DD-X. November 2017.

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This beach hut is locked.   
Digital, 35mm Summicron. December 2017.

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The current exhibition at Firstsite in Colchester. 
Digital, DC Vario Summilux at 35mm. November 2017.

© John Banting 2017.

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Unsurprisingly, no takers for outside seating at the Art Cafe on a cold November evening . 
Digital, 35mm Summicron . November 2017.

© John Banting 2017.

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An old garden building as seen from the beach on a dull November day.
Digital, 35mm Summilux . November 2017.

© John Banting 2017.

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Taking time out for some creative sewing this afternoon. 
Digital, 35mm Summilux . November 2017.

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Plaster drying out 
Digital, 35mm Summilux. July 2017.

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We went to Brightlingsea today. 
I might have seen someone in the car park who occasionally would be a subject of Boxes and Bellows, but I couldn't be sure.
If it was you, and you see this, please let me know.

Digital. DC Vario Summilux at about 28mm. November 2017.

© John Banting 2017.

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