Mini No More

Posted on October 23, 2013October 23, 2013 Posted in Hobbies, Transport, UrbExTagged "Nikon D800", abandoned, båstnäs, black and white, blackandwhite., mini, Monochrome, Nikkor 16-35 f/4G ED VR, rusty, urbex3 Comments

Mini No More, a photo by Davidap2009 on Flickr.

Beetle Down

Posted on October 22, 2013October 22, 2013 Posted in Hobbies, Transport, UrbExTagged "Nikon D800", abandoned, båstnäs, beetle, black and white, blackandwhite., Monochrome, Nikkor 16-35 f/4G ED VR, sweden, VWLeave a comment

Beetle Down, a photo by Davidap2009 on Flickr.

The Greenhouse Effect.

Posted on October 21, 2013October 21, 2013 Posted in Hobbies, Transport, UrbExTagged "Greenhouse effect", "Nikon D800", abandoned, båstnäs, black and white, blackandwhite., Monochrome, Nikkor 16-35 f/4G ED VR4 Comments

The Greenhouse Effect., a photo by Davidap2009 on Flickr.

Ever wondered what would happen if some seeds from that bun or bread you ate while driving got stuck beyond your hoovers reach when you cleaned the car?
Years later you get this…no not really this is just nature taking over in the junkyard. The cars act like small greenhouses warm and moist.This is the result.

VW. Here Comes The Sun

Posted on October 19, 2013October 19, 2013 Posted in Hobbies, Transport, UrbExTagged "Nikon D800", abandoned, båstnäs, black and white, blackandwhite., lensblr, Nikkor 16-35 f/4G ED VR, rusty, urbex, VW2 Comments

VW. Here Comes The Sun, a photo by Davidap2009 on Flickr.

I think this shot is one of my fav’s from the day. A cold and frosty start and then the sun breaks through the trees just as I line up this shot of a VW jigsaw. It felt like magic.

BTW. All the selective colouring on this shot and the previous ones is done using Silver Efex pro 2 (Pre-Google).

If you like you can catch up with my other shots from the car cemetery here:

https://davidapw.com/2013/10/18/vw-derelict-beauty/

https://davidapw.com/2013/10/17/vw-faded-beauty/

https://davidapw.com/2013/10/16/old-friend/

https://davidapw.com/2013/10/15/ford-unpopular/

https://davidapw.com/2013/10/14/saab-in-the-grass/

VW .Derelict Beauty

Posted on October 18, 2013October 18, 2013 Posted in Hobbies, Transport, UrbExTagged "Nikon D800", abandoned, båstnäs, black and white, Monochrome, Nikkor 16-35 f/4G ED VR, rusty, sweden, van, VW1 Comment

VW .Derelict Beauty, a photo by Davidap2009 on Flickr.

Yet another Decaying split screen VW van caught my eye. This one is complete with it’s own botanic gardens.

VW.Faded Beauty

Posted on October 17, 2013October 17, 2013 Posted in Hobbies, Transport, UrbExTagged "Nikon D800", båstnäs, black and white, blackandwhite., Monochrome, Nikkor 16-35 f/4G ED VR, van, VW2 Comments

VW.Faded Beauty, a photo by Davidap2009 on Flickr.

Even in this state you can appreciate the iconic shape of a VW van. Some design forms just have staying power to the last gasp.

Old Friend

Posted on October 16, 2013October 16, 2013 Posted in Hobbies, Transport, UrbExTagged "Nikon D800", abandoned, båstnäs, black and white, blackandwhite., MG, MG Magnette, Monochrome, Nikkor 16-35 f/4G ED VR, rusty1 Comment

Old Friend, a photo by Davidap2009 on Flickr.

Old Friend on Flickrit was like meeting an old friend that is not doing so well. I took this shot two years ago Seems strange to get emotional about a such things. However when I wander around a place like this I get the occasional lump in my throat and I have to move on to the next motive

Ford (Un)Popular

Posted on October 15, 2013October 15, 2013 Posted in Hobbies, Transport, UrbExTagged "Nikon D800", abandoned, båstnäs, black and white, blackandwhite., car cemetery, Monochrome, Nikkor 16-35 f/4G ED VR, sweden3 Comments

Ford (Un)Popular, a photo by Davidap2009 on Flickr.

Suntan Lotion Man

Posted on October 10, 2013October 10, 2013 Posted in Hobbies, People, TravelTagged "Nikon D800", #newforestshow, black and white, blackandwhite., hampshire, Monochrome, Nikkor 16-35 f/4G ED VR, nikonLeave a comment

Suntan Lotion Man, a photo by Davidap2009 on Flickr.

It was hot work watching the show jumping on the hottest day of the year. Gallons of sum cream were no doubt used.

Skep Maker

Posted on October 9, 2013October 10, 2013 Posted in Hobbies, PeopleTagged "Nikon D800", #beekeeping, #newforestshow, beehive, Nikkor 16-35 f/4G ED VR, nikon, skep, tradition2 Comments

Beehive Maker, a photo by Davidap2009 on Flickr.

At the New forest show. I went to the bee keepers tent. I’m,as you know more than interested in our little friends. I got to see how the traditional beehives are made. They really are a work of art.

You can have a look at the post I wrote earlier this year about my visit to a beekeeper .here .Also see what a traditional skep like the one above looks like when the bees are finished.