One-Hundred-Sixth Collection

Joseph Cyril Bamford Excavators Ltd. was founded by Joseph Cyril Bamford in October 1945 in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England. He rented a lock-up garage 3.7 by 4.6 m (12 by 15 ft). In it, using a welding set which he bought second-hand for £1 from English Electric, he made his first vehicle, a tipping trailer from war-surplus materials. The trailer's sides and floor were made from steel sheet that had been part of air raid shelters. On the same day as his son Anthony was born, he sold the trailer at a nearby market for £45 (plus a part-exchanged farm cart) and at once made another trailer.[6] At one time he made vehicles in Eckersley's coal yard in Uttoxeter. The first trailer and the welding set have been preserved.

Located in Derbyshire, the reservoir is close to the Ashfield village of Jacksdale and offers Codnor Park that is filled with greenery and wildlife. Visitors will be enchanted by the birdlife in the water including ducks, swans, and geese.

One of the many trains in wait for tours of the Chattanooga Valley at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Station in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Egyptian cloisters

Good Day Sunshine!

Newstead Abbey - grounds Newstead's 300 acres of parkland owes much of its beauty to the River Leen feeding the lakes, ponds and cascades that ornament its gardens.

A nice warm evening in the city of Tübingen, Germany in the light of the setting sun. Taken with an iPhone 17PM

Raindrops create magic on a spiderweb in early morning light

Purple coneflowers as they stand strong and steady beside a classic red barn.

Rolling green hills unfold under a sweeping, cloud‑laden sky, where light and shadow paint a quiet, cinematic landscape.

Reverence

Taken looking down the Ouse Valley Viaduct in West Sussex.

Nature’s Delicate Masterpiece

Captured at Sea World, Gold Coast, Australia, this stunning Dietes bicolor—also known as the African Iris, Butterfly Flag, Fortnight Lily, or Peacock Flower—showcases nature's intricate artistry. Its delicate petals and vibrant markings create a breathtaking display, beautifully preserved through the lens of the camera.

Inside the historic Warehouse Row, located in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Rocks, sand and a man | Egypt

Taking Her Final Bow

The Cromford Canal ran 14+1⁄2 miles from Cromford to the Erewash Canal in Derbyshire, England with a branch to Pinxton. Built by William Jessop with the assistance of Benjamin Outram, its alignment included four tunnels and 14 locks.
Now now all over grown, but a fantastic walk!

A Marmalade Hoverfly on a Dandelion on a sunny day in Tübingen, Germany. Taken with an iPhone 17PM - I love to take macro shots.

Black and white sets the mood as peonies stand tall waiting for the approaching storm.

The elegant towers of Peleș Castle rise against the Carpathian backdrop, their Neo‑Renaissance details glowing in soft mountain light.

Butterfly Caught

Taken at Thorpe Park in Chertsey, Surrey. Features Hyperia, the UK's tallest and fastest roller coaster.

Gold Coast Nights from Above!

A mesmerizing view of the Gold Coast after dark, where city lights sparkle against the night sky. Captured from a hotel window, this scene reflects the vibrant energy, beauty, and endless charm of Australia's iconic coastal paradise.

Walnut Street Walking Bridge, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA - connects downtown Chattanooga to the Northshore going across the Tennessee River.

Shipley Park Set in 700 acres of rolling hills, wildflower meadows and tranquil lakes teeming with wildlife. The Shipley Estate was an ancient manor mentioned in the Domesday Book (1086), when it was recorded as belonging to Gilbert of Ghent, the nephew of William the Conqueror. Then in the 18th century, developed as a country estate and coal mining area by the influential Miller Mundy family.

I took this from the Roof Terrace of the Milan Cathedral - the view of this beautiful city from above was breathtaking. Taken with an iPhone 17PM, extra-wide view.

A quiet vessel rests on still water beneath sun‑washed desert hills, a serene moment suspended between earth and sky.

Exterior view of the historic Warehouse Row in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It has evolved from a Civil War fortification and turn-of-the-century warehouse hub into a premier mixed-use lifestyle center. Today, it anchors the city's Southside, housing popular retailers, offices, and restaurants.

The Fort, constructed in 1749 by the fifth Lord Byron, served as a vantage point for miniature naval reenactments and cannons firing across the lake. On such occasions, the expanse of water became his mini ‘Mediterranean Sea’. In 1877, the Webbs converted the building into a boathouse.

An ornate architectural flourish from Bucharest’s historic “Caru cu Bere”, captured in warm light that highlights its carved Gothic lines.

Santa Maria di Leuca. A splendid cat, Bella, and a fountain. She, no doubt, is drinking. But she seems to be vainly gazing at her reflection in the water.

El bonito claustro del monasterio de Batalha en Portugal