Andrew Shenton - Railway Photography
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Four-Season Railway Photography Challenge
For my 2023 railway photography project I aimed to seamlessly blend all four seasons into a single, captivating railway photograph. Success in this endeavour hinged on finding the railway location that I could revisit in each season while maintaining an identical composition.
Consistency was key to achieving success, with all photographs captured at 24mm from a fixed location that I could easily pinpoint. The strategic use of a specific point allowed me to align the camera precisely for every shot, ensuring a harmonious blend of the seasons in the final image.
This project was a long-awaited idea that finally took flight on a rare snow day. Join me on this artistic journey as I share the challenges, triumphs, and results of merging the beauty of all four seasons in one railway photograph.
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Rain and more Rain: Railway Photography at the Iconic Royal Albert Bridge
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The iconic Isambard Kingdom Brunel's historical Royal Albert Bridge provides the backdrop for an exhilarating walk around Saltash capturing the essence of the railway crossing between Devon and Cornwall on Brunel's iconic Royal Albert Bridge. As a dedicated railway photographer, I'm always out and about, braving all types of weather to bring you the most captivating moments from the world of Br...
Deltic back on the East Coast Main Line with "Coronation Deltic"
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Photographing Deltic 55009 Alycidon making a welcome sight back on the East Coast Mainline. On Saturday 19th August with the "The Coronation Deltic", the train ran from London to Scarborough and back. The Deltic carried the name and number of long lost classmate 55013 'The Black Watch', with West Coast class 47 47813 providing power from the rear, the train ran as 1Z55 London King's Cross - Sca...
Britain’s most elegant viaduct? - Railway Photography Behind the Lens
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The grandeur of two iconic railway structures on the London-Brighton Main Line where we'll be exploring the magnificent wonders of Clayton Tunnel and the Ouse Valley Viaduct. Photographing trains entering Clayton Tunnel, stretching an impressive 1 mile 499 yards (2,066 meters), is a sight to behold. Its unique turreted and castellated north portal, complete with a charming single-storey cottage...
End of an Era: Cornwall's High Speed Train & Semaphore Farewell - Railway Photography
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Cornwall's vanishing icons, they'll be both gone in 6 months' time, a last opportunity to photograph the HST's and Semaphore Signals across the railways of Cornwall. The day started and ended at St.Austell, first stop Par, with a walk near St.Blazey, back to Par station for more GWR Castle Class HSTs and the semaphores signals around the station. A train to Lostwithiel get a couple of China Cla...
The 2023 Phoenix Railway Photographic Circle | Carnforth Exhibition
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I hope you can make it to the Carnforth Station Heritage Centre this summer for the 2023 Phoenix Railway Photographic Circle Photography Exhibition. The Phoenix Exhibition runs until at least the end of August 2023 carnforthstation.co.uk/ Opening Hours: Spring/Summer 2023: The Heritage Centre is open from: 12pm - 4pm Monday to Friday 11am - 3pm Saturdays Closed Sundays The Heritage Centre Carnf...
A last look before it’s gone - Garforth railway station footbridge.
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Just outside Leeds is the World's oldest cast-iron bridge over an active railway - honest it's true and not clickbait. A look a photographing the old North Eastern Railway (NER) Footbridge at Garforth Station before the work starts on its replacement, then the short hop to the world's oldest cast-iron bridge still in use over an active railway. Here are a couple of links, adding more to the sto...
Sydney Gardens - A railway enthusiasts delight
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The iconic Sydney Gardens in Bath with the unique spectacle of mainline trains thundering through England's last eighteenth-century pleasure gardens on the historic GWR main line. A railway photography adventure in the iconic Sydney Gardens in Bath, Somerset, England. Nestled at the end of Great Pulteney Street. These exquisite gardens are not only a public open space but also the last remainin...
Discovering Hidden Gems: Exmouth Branch Line | Railway Photography
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I explore a couple of hidden treasures of the Exmouth Branch Great Western Railway (GWR) line in south Devon. l capture two rarely photographed gems: Exton at high tide and the elusive Bridge over the river Clyst, all against the backdrop of a glorious summer evening sunset. First, the beauty of Exton as the tide rolls in, capturing the essence of this picturesque location, the next destination...
A last look before closure | Morley Station & Batley Signal Box | Railway Photography
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Before the closure of Morley Station and Batley Signal Box, I spent an evening photographing the railway activity at Morley Station and Lady Ann Crossing Batley. As part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade, the station at Morley is moving away from the Tunnel and Signalling work will close one of the last remaining traditional Signal Boxes in West Yorkshire. For creative and artistic railway phot...
East Coast Main Line - The Half Way Sign - High Speed Trains - Railway Photography
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Hunting the old LNER milepost signs on the busy high speed train line north of York, in a 10-mile section there's the halfway mark, a 200 Miles to Edinburgh sign and a 200 Miles to London Sign. In this video, I try my hand and focus on the signs and building Railway Photography compositions around these railway signs and the high speed trains running on the East Coast Main Line. Plenty of high ...
Yarm Viaduct: A Journey of Light and Shadows for Railway Photographers
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With the East Coast mainline diverted through Yarm it made an ideal opportunity to try a photograph of Yarm Viaduct overlooking the town at dusk, a shot that's been on my to-do list for a few years. With plenty of LNER Azumas passing through Yarm is a delightful North Yorkshire town to photograph the amazing viaduct. For creative and artistic railway photography check out the Phoenix Railway Ph...
How I made this image - Intercity to Inner City
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An LNER Intercity 225, Traffic Light Trails & Photoshop editing. A cold hour above a dual Carriageway in inner city Leeds, I do get to some stunning railway photography locations! Anyway, an idea to try to re-create a similar image to one I took a few years ago in the same location - www.flickr.com/photos/andrewshenton/39933737641/in/dateposted-public/ Last time it was Virgin running the East C...
The Magic of Scottish Highland Railways at Dawn
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Up before dawn to photograph the Caledonian Sleeper and an early morning freight through Blair Atholl, I also catch a couple of night time Scotrail HST's and how I photograph moving trains at night. An early start to get to Blair Atholl railway station for the Caledonian Sleeper followed about 15minutes later by the DRS Tesco liner to Inverness, the previous evening I caught a couple of Scotrai...
The Highest point on the UK Mainline Network
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The Summits of Slochd and Pass of Drumochter on the Highland Mainline are visited on this latest railway photography adventure. A couple of Scotrail trains pass at each spot along with a GBRF 66743 working the Royal Scotsman train down the Highland Mainline. The two summits are Slochd at 1315 feet (401m) above sea level and the highest point on the UK mainline network at Pass of Drumochter 1484...
Greatest railway journey in the world? - Jacobite Steam Train
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Greatest railway journey in the world? - Jacobite Steam Train
Photographing the Forth Bridge - Railway Photography
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Photographing the Forth Bridge - Railway Photography
Blink and you'll miss 'em - the five bridges of Dungass Burn - Railway Photography
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Blink and you'll miss 'em - the five bridges of Dungass Burn - Railway Photography
One of the best views in Yorkshire? - Railway Photography - Exposure blending
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One of the best views in Yorkshire? - Railway Photography - Exposure blending
Photographing trains Yorkshire Pennines - Transpennine Calder Valley Diversion
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Photographing trains Yorkshire Pennines - Transpennine Calder Valley Diversion
Sunset Trains: A Photographic Adventure
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Sunset Trains: A Photographic Adventure
A Dramatic Coast with a proud Industrial Past | Durham Coast Diversions | Railway Photography
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A Dramatic Coast with a proud Industrial Past | Durham Coast Diversions | Railway Photography
UK Freight Hotspot | East Midlands | Railway Photography | UK Railway
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UK Freight Hotspot | East Midlands | Railway Photography | UK Railway
One shot made it so worthwhile | Railway Photography | Summit Tunnel & Gauxholme Viaduct
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One shot made it so worthwhile | Railway Photography | Summit Tunnel & Gauxholme Viaduct
Feel the Noise | Night Railway Photography | 1Z10 with Class 37 & Class 68 at York Station
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Feel the Noise | Night Railway Photography | 1Z10 with Class 37 & Class 68 at York Station
Stirling Scotland | Railway Photography | LNER Hitachi Azuma
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Stirling Scotland | Railway Photography | LNER Hitachi Azuma
What a variety! Photographing high speed trains on the East Coast Main Line - Hambleton Junction.
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What a variety! Photographing high speed trains on the East Coast Main Line - Hambleton Junction.
Photographing a spectacular Sunset - Hunslet Leeds - Railway & Train Photography
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Photographing a spectacular Sunset - Hunslet Leeds - Railway & Train Photography
Did I just find a never seen location? - Reflections & Railway Photography in Ravensthorpe.
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Did I just find a never seen location? - Reflections & Railway Photography in Ravensthorpe.
Steam Railway Photography - Welsh Narrow Gauge Steam - Talyllyn, Vale of Rheidol & Welsh Highland.
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Steam Railway Photography - Welsh Narrow Gauge Steam - Talyllyn, Vale of Rheidol & Welsh Highland.

Komentáře

  • @skyshot.photography

    While I see how photoshop can enhance a photo, merging photos together is just cheating

  • @user-nq4ep5jd6f
    @user-nq4ep5jd6f Před 16 dny

    Is there double line or single?

  • @user-nq4ep5jd6f
    @user-nq4ep5jd6f Před 16 dny

    I am from Kolkata, india, and love to see this kind of signal. This old technology is Beautyful.

  • @pootispiker2866
    @pootispiker2866 Před měsícem

    The NCS music over video ruined it honestly. Stellar shots, though.

  • @WesleyEast-RRfan
    @WesleyEast-RRfan Před měsícem

    Great photographs. Us USA railfans are crazier and less proper than you over the Atlantic

  • @WesleyEast-RRfan
    @WesleyEast-RRfan Před měsícem

    Nice video. Where have you been hope to see you back soon, I love seeing your photography

  • @ianhorton2943
    @ianhorton2943 Před 2 měsíci

    Where you gone Andrew. Miss your videos chap

  • @StevenDaltonTravels
    @StevenDaltonTravels Před 2 měsíci

    Its been 6 months since you have uploaded a video, hope everything is okay with you. I really hope you get back to uploading again, I miss your videos.

  • @WCGUK2024
    @WCGUK2024 Před 2 měsíci

    What happened to you're video's? You haven't uploaded in 6 months

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 2 měsíci

      Many thanks, there's a lot going on at the moment, I'll be back with new videos but its likely to be in the autumn.

  • @michaelsansom6
    @michaelsansom6 Před 2 měsíci

    I accidentally sent comment before I could type THANK YOU! This clip is the first made by you that I have come across. I will follow you from now on. Best Wishes.

  • @michaelsansom6
    @michaelsansom6 Před 2 měsíci

    An excellent and entertaining study! I travelled from Paddington to Redruth many times over 50 years, the highlight being those semaphores between Liskeard and Rerduth. I also loved the semaphores St Erth when I took folk on the train to St Ives.

  • @stuartbroome1258
    @stuartbroome1258 Před 2 měsíci

    Very good video, pity you dont say or show what the loco numbers are.

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 2 měsíci

      Many thanks for that comment Stuart, I'm trying to decide whether to include the loco/ train number and working in the videos or just to enjoy the photography.

  • @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos
    @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos Před 3 měsíci

    Hi Andrew, I have watched this video so many times, I think it is great. I now have a question... what do you use to know the timetable of the trains you photograph it seems very accurate

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 2 měsíci

      Many thanks for watching, the two websites I use are www.realtimetrains.co.uk and www.railcam.uk/, railcam is a small subscription real time trains is free, both great for finding the train workings.

    • @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos
      @FatBoysonTourHikingVideos Před 2 měsíci

      Cheers Andrew for your quick reply and good timing as we have just visited all the places in your video and a bit of platform work at Barnetby. We have now got realtime on our phones and my mate has signed up for Railcam and that is excellent. What a lovely Station Hensall is by the way. Cheers mate

  • @michaeltaylor1869
    @michaeltaylor1869 Před 3 měsíci

    Nice video Andrew

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you Michael, that's appreciated.

  • @northernblue1093
    @northernblue1093 Před 3 měsíci

    Excellent video. Only negative is the absence of (internal and external) train lights.

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 2 měsíci

      Many thanks for your comment, I'll only use what the camera captures and enhance in Lightroom & Photoshop.

  • @SWRural-fk2ub
    @SWRural-fk2ub Před 3 měsíci

    Think you pronounce Clyst as 'KLIST'.

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you, the local pronunciations are a nightmare, in my local Yorkshire there's some real gems of pronunciation.

  • @stephensutcliffe1555
    @stephensutcliffe1555 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you very much for this upload.

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 2 měsíci

      Many thanks, Stephen, that's appreciated.

  • @guyroebuck8510
    @guyroebuck8510 Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks so much for this. Can feel your enthusiasm! And what a beautiful area.

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 2 měsíci

      Many thanks, this was an upload as a research exercise for an upcoming group photography trip, it turned out I enjoyed doing this kind of thing.

  • @keithchowney3392
    @keithchowney3392 Před 4 měsíci

    Lovely shots wish I was there

  • @CharlieNield-oc9fc
    @CharlieNield-oc9fc Před 4 měsíci

    east devon not south devon

  • @pedroradford9446
    @pedroradford9446 Před 5 měsíci

    Superb capture of every event which will soon be history ,thank you !,

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 2 měsíci

      Many thanks, I think I timed the trip fairly well, most of the semaphores are now history.

  • @jeremylister89
    @jeremylister89 Před 5 měsíci

    So to get on the eastbound you have to navigate across a dangerous road bridge. Lets see the elderly or wheelchair user try that !! Just a word to the planners..why did you not build the replacement first??? And when was your last IQ test?

  • @therailwayenthusiastvidd0909

    Hi Andrew, I've been doing railway photography for about a year now, i currently shoot in TV mode, would it be worth switching to full manual thanks

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 2 měsíci

      Many thanks, I guess its down to personal preference, TV mode is great to ensure you have a fast enough shutter speed to 'stop' the train and the camera takes care of everything else. I prefer manual mode as I like to chose the other settings depending upon the scene/location and situation.

  • @markd4462
    @markd4462 Před 6 měsíci

    Hi Andy. Great video ! I am wanting to visit Gateway West Junction myself in a few days time. Can you please tell me the postcode I should use to park up my car, so I can access the footpath you did that is close to the railway line.

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 6 měsíci

      Hello Mark, look for Ryecroft Rd, Hemington, Derby DE74 2RE, the road goes over the railway and you can get down to the path from there, good luck and enjoy.

    • @markd4462
      @markd4462 Před 6 měsíci

      @@AndrewShenton Many thanks for that Andy - much appreciated

  • @martinh8590
    @martinh8590 Před 6 měsíci

    Very interesting and very well presented, thank you!

  • @Thebigfour1923
    @Thebigfour1923 Před 6 měsíci

    It's funny I now all these locations since I live in tod

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 6 měsíci

      A nice part of the world, I do enjoy it up there.

  • @adrianj1829
    @adrianj1829 Před 6 měsíci

    Brilliant video in a great location. Th shot of Saltash station on the bend onto the bridge excellent. And in poor weather. Enjoy your posts Andrew thank you

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 2 měsíci

      My pleasure, this one took some time to recover, I and the camera gear were absolutely soaked.

  • @Papyrus_Railway_Photography

    absolutely stunning, I might do this for 2025

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 2 měsíci

      Great idea, I'll have to wait until 2025 now, there's been no snow the past winter.

  • @148trains4
    @148trains4 Před 6 měsíci

    Great Video the last shot is my favorite too

  • @justandy333
    @justandy333 Před 7 měsíci

    A new game! You gotta predict correctly how many times Andrew says the word 'Composition' 😂 Joking aside, a lovely location! I must go up there one of these days.

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 2 měsíci

      You're right, now I'll just have to watch what I say!

  • @mister5408
    @mister5408 Před 7 měsíci

    Which railway lines in the UK still have stations with semaphore signals in 2024? Greetings from Germany

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 2 měsíci

      Now that is a question, there's still a few about, but difficult to keep track of the latest situation.

  • @leahsugden7291
    @leahsugden7291 Před 7 měsíci

    Andrew LENGED🎉

  • @notyhbynorthwest
    @notyhbynorthwest Před 7 měsíci

    Wow, some wonderful compositions. Great tip at the end of the video where you took two photos, one at a high ISO as the train passes and then a second after it has passed at normal ISO speed.

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 2 měsíci

      Glad it was helpful!, it's a trick I've used quite a few time in low light.

  • @notyhbynorthwest
    @notyhbynorthwest Před 7 měsíci

    Great stuff, Andrew!! Very clever and enjoyable video. That guy in the white shirt waving at the trains was in a perfect position when he photobombed your shots. 🤣🤣🤣 How about trying the same idea at Ribblehead? Now, that would be a challenge - what could possibly go wrong?

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 2 měsíci

      Many thanks, I'd love to get up to to Ribblehead, not been that way for a while. This idea will have to wait until next year, no snow this year.

  • @adrianj1829
    @adrianj1829 Před 7 měsíci

    Brilliant filming Andrew as always thank you for sharing. Especially the class 68

  • @ChangesOneTim
    @ChangesOneTim Před 8 měsíci

    Resignalling was postponed for a short while. Next month (Feb 2024) is your last chance to view spectacular semaphore action at Lostwithiel, Par and Truro. After that semaphores in Cornwall will survive only at Liskeard and S'nerth on the main line, and at St. Blazey and Goonbarrow on the Newquay branch. By the way, also last year the ever-meddling DfT ordered some TOCs to cut fleet running costs, so as of December 2023 GWR has fewer Castle class 255 pocket rocket sets in service. The 255s are now diagrammed only on Plymouth-Penzance services plus one daily return trip up to Exeter St Davids.

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 5 měsíci

      Many thanks for the updates, It looks like I managed to capture the HST's and Semaphores just in time, a pity really that the traditional GWR signals have gone, it'll be so different the next time I get down there.

  • @valleyforge1
    @valleyforge1 Před 8 měsíci

    By heck Andrew its all clever stuff that you are doing these days. As always great little video and some good end results.

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 8 měsíci

      Many thanks, I’m pleased you liked the end results.

  • @ElectraProductions225
    @ElectraProductions225 Před 8 měsíci

    Great video as always, Andrew! Great idea too...

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 8 měsíci

      Many thanks, it was an enjoyable one to do.

  • @johnlawrence5757
    @johnlawrence5757 Před 9 měsíci

    WOW what a vid that was

  • @divhead
    @divhead Před 9 měsíci

    Brilliant concept, loved the video, great stuff 👍

  • @medwaypeninsulaMR
    @medwaypeninsulaMR Před 9 měsíci

    Lovely video Andrew and a great idea . My favourite was the Class 68 . Cheers Kev

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 8 měsíci

      Glad you enjoyed it, I’m missing those 68’s already.

  • @robertwalton2062
    @robertwalton2062 Před 9 měsíci

    Another very enjoyable video Andrew . Impressive video editing skills and the final image results are well worth all the planning, effort and work that went into them. Keep them coming.

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 5 měsíci

      Many thanks, Rob, I'm hoping to get out again soon, time is too limited at the moment.

  • @peterdovey5182
    @peterdovey5182 Před 9 měsíci

    Well done on you seasons project, it produced some interesting results. I look forward to your 2nd attempt.

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 5 měsíci

      Many thanks Peter, lets see if any snow arrives, not had anything this winter.

  • @chrishall6364
    @chrishall6364 Před 9 měsíci

    Great idea with very interesting results. I might be inclined to remove the lamppost on the platform as it could be viewed as a bit of a distraction; personal taste however!

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 5 měsíci

      Many thanks Chris, I discovered quite a few things that I'd change with the composition. but after the first shot I was committed to the rest.

  • @jaketel
    @jaketel Před 9 měsíci

    Great idea, brilliant video

  • @Sim0nTrains
    @Sim0nTrains Před 9 měsíci

    Those photos I wasn't expecting as the end results but they are brilliant but had a lot of movements of the Class 68s and steam locomotives. Even some of the transitions during the video were epic as well. Great video

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 9 měsíci

      Many thanks, Simon, I'm pretty lucky having such variety through the local station. I'm glad your were entertained and liked the final result, not knowing how the year would work out was all part of the fun I guess.

  • @russlee5500
    @russlee5500 Před 9 měsíci

    That’s a cracking video, really enjoyed that, nice one.

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 9 měsíci

      Many thanks indeed, I enjoyed putting this one together.

  • @grahamhall5211
    @grahamhall5211 Před 9 měsíci

    Lovely video's of the four seasons spot on

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 9 měsíci

      Many thanks, Graham, I do appreciate that.

  • @bodders306
    @bodders306 Před 9 měsíci

    Brilliant and entertaining, shame you didn’t capture the 37’s on the RHTT

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 9 měsíci

      Many thanks, pity, yes, the 37's were a phone grab and I didnt have my camera gear, I didn't manage to get back for a shot in daylight.

  • @robertjones8667
    @robertjones8667 Před 9 měsíci

    Great video Andrew. The results look great. Also, don't those 68s sound fantastic. Sad to see them go from TPexpress service.

    • @AndrewShenton
      @AndrewShenton Před 9 měsíci

      Many thanks Robert, the 68's do look and sound fantastic, a sad loss with this weekends withdrawal from TPE work.