Stuart's Photography

Desktop Wallpaper: Engine Tank

Posted by Stuart Herbert on February 8th, 2013 in Desktop Wallpaper.

To finish this week’s theme, here’s one last shot of the restored Fowler 0-6-0 steam engine that stands outside the Erwood Station Arts Centre. This particular example has what looks like a water tank on the side, just in front of the driver’s cab. I just love the rich blacks in this shot, and the way the textured metal reflects the low winter sun.

I hope you enjoyed this week’s shots. I’ll be back on Monday with my next set of photos to share with you.

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Stuart has been writing PHP applications since 2003, and has been contributing to open-source software since 1994. He was an early writer for php|architect, a co-author of the Official Zend Certification Study Guide for PHP 4, and a regular speaker at conferences and user groups since 2004. When he's not designing software, Stuart loves to explore the world through a camera lens, spend time with his beloved guitars, and continue his study to T'ai Chi Chu'an (Taijiquan).

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Desktop Wallpaper: Engine Cover

Posted by Stuart Herbert on February 7th, 2013 in Desktop Wallpaper.

Outside the Erwood Station Arts Centre stands a restored Fowler 0-6-0 steam engine, painted in bright green. The winter weather has taken its toll a little bit, giving us this wonder textured metal in this shot.

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Stuart has been writing PHP applications since 2003, and has been contributing to open-source software since 1994. He was an early writer for php|architect, a co-author of the Official Zend Certification Study Guide for PHP 4, and a regular speaker at conferences and user groups since 2004. When he's not designing software, Stuart loves to explore the world through a camera lens, spend time with his beloved guitars, and continue his study to T'ai Chi Chu'an (Taijiquan).

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Desktop Wallpaper: Number 169

Posted by Stuart Herbert on February 6th, 2013 in Desktop Wallpaper.

The front of the Fowler 0-6-0 steam engine at Erwood Station Arts Centre is painted very boldly, and proudly portrays the number 169. One for all of you lovers of all things red.

About The Author

Stuart has been writing PHP applications since 2003, and has been contributing to open-source software since 1994. He was an early writer for php|architect, a co-author of the Official Zend Certification Study Guide for PHP 4, and a regular speaker at conferences and user groups since 2004. When he's not designing software, Stuart loves to explore the world through a camera lens, spend time with his beloved guitars, and continue his study to T'ai Chi Chu'an (Taijiquan).

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Desktop Wallpaper: Engine Part

Posted by Stuart Herbert on February 5th, 2013 in Desktop Wallpaper.

Out in the grounds of Erwood Station Arts Centre, you’ll find a restored Fowler 0-6-0 steam engine. This is a shot of one of the visible parts. My eye was drawn to the texture of the brushed / scraped metal, and to the contrast of the rust against the black paint.

I’ve no idea what it does though!

About The Author

Stuart has been writing PHP applications since 2003, and has been contributing to open-source software since 1994. He was an early writer for php|architect, a co-author of the Official Zend Certification Study Guide for PHP 4, and a regular speaker at conferences and user groups since 2004. When he's not designing software, Stuart loves to explore the world through a camera lens, spend time with his beloved guitars, and continue his study to T'ai Chi Chu'an (Taijiquan).

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Desktop Wallpaper: Baubles On A Tree

Posted by Stuart Herbert on February 4th, 2013 in Desktop Wallpaper.

Welcome back to another week of photos. The weather in 2013 is proving as difficult as last year, but a couple of weeks ago we did manage to get out in the snow to visit Erwood Station Arts Centre. Unfortunately, the Arts Centre itself doesn’t re-open until mid-February, but we were able to snag some interesting shots from around the re-created station platform outside.

Out in the car park, we found these lovely glass baubles hanging from a tree. We loved the contrast of the colours between them and the green steam engine in the background.

About The Author

Stuart has been writing PHP applications since 2003, and has been contributing to open-source software since 1994. He was an early writer for php|architect, a co-author of the Official Zend Certification Study Guide for PHP 4, and a regular speaker at conferences and user groups since 2004. When he's not designing software, Stuart loves to explore the world through a camera lens, spend time with his beloved guitars, and continue his study to T'ai Chi Chu'an (Taijiquan).

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Desktop Wallpaper: Artistic Door Handles

Posted by Stuart Herbert on February 1st, 2013 in Desktop Wallpaper.

Welcome to February … and to finish this week’s theme, here’s the most unusual door handles that I spotted whilst out and about amongst the shops.

I hope you enjoyed this week’s photos. I’ll be back on Monday with more desktop wallpapers.

About The Author

Stuart has been writing PHP applications since 2003, and has been contributing to open-source software since 1994. He was an early writer for php|architect, a co-author of the Official Zend Certification Study Guide for PHP 4, and a regular speaker at conferences and user groups since 2004. When he's not designing software, Stuart loves to explore the world through a camera lens, spend time with his beloved guitars, and continue his study to T'ai Chi Chu'an (Taijiquan).

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