Showing posts with label Ardrossan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ardrossan. Show all posts

Sunday, 29 October 2023

Travel Style Posters.

I recently set up a store on Zazzle and attempted to create my first set of vintage-style travel posters. The following are the results of that. I'll have more attempts at them over time, but these are my first six.

Four of the pictures were created based on pictures I have taken and can also be seen on Clickasnap; the two New York pictures were created from images used under Creative Commons commercial licence.

I created them using Photoshop. I took the original image, cropped it, resized it, and then used the cutout filter in the filter gallery to give the image an illustration-style look. I completed the image by adding the text.

This picture looks out towards the Isle of Arran from Ardrossan Beach, Ayrshire. I took the original picture in 2013. Clicking the image will open a link to the unwatermarked image on Clickasnap.

Beaumaris Castle, this picture was originally taken in the 1970's. Clicking the image will open a link in another window to the Clickasnap version of the picture.

Not sure where in Lanzarote I took this only it was in July 2013. Clicking the picture will open a link in another window to the version on Clickasnap.

This image, if clicked, will open a link in another window to my Colins_picture_this store on Zazzle. I offer my pictures taken outside Calderdale, my home county, in various formats there.

Clicking this image will open a link in another window to my Calderdale_Unframed store on Zazzle, a place to offer various products of images taken in the Calderdale area where I live.

Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, the original picture was taken on January 1, 2020, early morning, and unusually for the main street through Sowerby Bridge, it was very quiet, with the road usually being nose to tail with traffic. Clicking the image will open a link in another window to the version on Clickasnap.
 
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Saturday, 29 July 2023

Ardrossan Beach, Sky Replacements

 The following 2 pictures are the result of having a mess around with a couple of pictures on photoshop and replasing the sky on 2 pictures I took on the beech at Ardrossan, Ayrshire, Scotland in November 2013. Just visible in the distance is the Isle of Arran, the beech picture was taken with a Samsung Galaxy Tablet, the sky with a Nikon d3300. They can both be seen on Clickasnap, click either image to view the higher resolution, un-watermarked version in another window.

The following text is from my original post about Ardrossan Beach.

Ardrossan, a charming coastal town in Ayrshire, Scotland, boasts not one but two delightful beaches. Today's pictures were taken on Boydston Beach or North Shore.

Ardrossan North Beach stretchers out in a welcoming curve of golden sand, perfect for picnics, sandcastle building, and leisurely strolls. Feel the sand between your toes as you wander along the shoreline, letting the sound of the waves lull you into a relaxed state. For the more adventurous, the beach offers opportunities for paddling, swimming, and rockpooling in the cool waters of the Firth of Clyde. Remember to check the tides and weather conditions before heading into the water.

The true magic of Ardrossan North Beach unfolds when you turn your gaze outward. The beach offers stunning views across the Firth of Clyde, the majestic Isle of Arran, its peak visible on the horizon, and Horse Island, a nearby bird-watching sanctuary with its iconic 19th-century tower. On clear days, you might even catch a glimpse of the rolling hills of the Scottish Mainland to the north.

The beach is close to the town centre, allowing visitors to seek out the Victorian Promenade, and check out the town's rich maritime history by visiting the harbour. There are also a number of places to seek out refreshments nearby.

Ardrossan North Beach is a fantastic starting point for exploring the wider Ayrshire coast. Consider hopping on a ferry to the Isle of Arran for a day trip filled with natural beauty and historical intrigue.

For a dose of culture, head to the nearby town of Saltcoats and explore its art galleries and museums.

The pictures were taken with a Samsung Galaxy Tablet on the 28th November 2013.


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All the pictures remain the copyright of Colin Green.

Friday, 1 July 2022

Ardrossan Beach (2013)

Ardrossan, a charming coastal town in Ayrshire, Scotland, boasts not one but two delightful beaches. Today's pictures were taken on Boydston Beach or North Shore.

Ardrossan North Beach stretchers out in a welcoming curve of golden sand, perfect for picnics, sandcastle building, and leisurely strolls. Feel the sand between your toes as you wander along the shoreline, letting the sound of the waves lull you into a relaxed state. For the more adventurous, the beach offers opportunities for paddling, swimming, and rockpooling in the cool waters of the Firth of Clyde. Remember to check the tides and weather conditions before heading into the water.

The true magic of Ardrossan North Beach unfolds when you turn your gaze outward. The beach offers stunning views across the Firth of Clyde, the majestic Isle of Arran, its peak visible on the horizon, and Horse Island, a nearby bird-watching sanctuary with its iconic 19th-century tower. On clear days, you might even catch a glimpse of the rolling hills of the Scottish Mainland to the north.

The beach is close to the town centre, allowing visitors to seek out the Victorian Promenade, and check out the town's rich maritime history by visiting the harbour. There are also a number of places to seek out refreshments nearby.

Ardrossan North Beach is a fantastic starting point for exploring the wider Ayrshire coast. Consider hopping on a ferry to the Isle of Arran for a day trip filled with natural beauty and historical intrigue.

For a dose of culture, head to the nearby town of Saltcoats and explore its art galleries and museums.

The pictures were taken with a Samsung Galaxy Tablet on the 28th November 2013.


Thanks for looking and please take a moment to share and follow me on social media.

Clicking any image should open a link in another window to the un-watermarked, higher resolution version on Clickasnap.

All the pictures remain the copyright of Colin Green.

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