A Walk Through Milton Keynes

Lamb

The sheep are back in Ouzel valley park near the old Newport road.

Freddie

A friend is looking for a new companion – I think this won him over.

Boat on Grand Union Canel near Campbell Park

Theatre District CMK

A chrome sculpture made for an interesting prop to create this picture. Theatre, Gallery and Garden behind.

St.Lawrence Broughton. Redundant Church.

Been awhile since I have visited this Church. Unfortunately it had some of its lead roofing stolen in October which caused some damage. There is an active group of people promoting its upkeep and there are some open days during the year. Famed for it’s medieval wall paintings.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Lawrence%27s_Church,_Broughton

Cricket Ground Campbell Park

Soon be cricket again.

Competition Winner. Second Place @ Cambridge in Colour website

Well it is not everyday you come second in a photography competition so I think this deserves another post.

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/forums/thread28401.htm

The sharp-eyed of you will notice that this picture is slightly different from the one posted under the title Willen Lake South on the 8th March (see below) and this was following comments from fellow members of the Cambride in colour website, so my thanks to them.

Theatre District Central Milton Keynes

This intrigued me. It is part of the theatre and the adjacent car park. As you move the design and colour subtly change.

Walton Lake 2

Passing the lake again today the swaying reeds caught my eye.

Part of John Ormond House in Central Milton Keynes

I pass this building often and have had my eye on this feature. Unfortunately the weather turned cloudy so the shot I wanted just would not work. The cloud did break briefly and I managed to catch this shot. Another visit I think.

Detail of a Bernard Schottlander Sculpture in Cental Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes Station

Detail of Milton Keynes Station – the attention of a window cleaner would be helpful!

Broughton Suspension Bridge

A different view of this landmark (for Milton Keynes) suspension bridge. A small conventional view below.

Not to be confused with Broughton Suspension Bridge built in 1826. You can find information on that bridge here – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broughton_Suspension_Bridge

Campbell Park Events Stage

Into the sun – bit like a spotlight, on the events stage in Campbell Park.

Mr Blackcap

This Blackcap has been a frequent visitor to our garden over the winter.

Willen Lake South

The south lake island on an astomospheric day.

Orange

Sainsbury’s on Witan Gate Cental Milton Keynes. Picture taken 05.02.13

Ouzel Valley Park

Foreground detail of an old tree in the open parkland between Walton and Willen Lake. Beautiful sunny March day.

Walton Lake

Walton Lake was originally created as a balancing lake for the River Ouzel, which is about 100 metres behind this spot. No longer needed as a balancing lake these reeds have been left to grow and create a rich wildlife habitat. The channels you see are created to provide open water.

Campbell Park

Saturday morning boot camp.