Over three days, we explored Cambridge, its Botanic Garden, Grantchester and Anglesey Abbey on the way home.
“When in Rome…” ~ On the way through Cambridge, I took some photos of bicycles.
Day 1 – Botanic Garden
The Botanic Garden is owned by Cambridge University and a real treat for the eyes. Highly recommended.
We wandered around and admired the flowers and I took quite a range of photos.
The flowers were stunning and I took loads of shots but wanted something different.
I was shooting handheld and with my trusty 24-120 lens so I tried some ICM shots.
Of course, I had to try a zoom burst, one of my favourite ICM techniques.
Next up were some butterfly shots.
Day 2 – Cambridge to Grantchester
We wandered from our hotel down to the riverside path and admired the canal boats.
This path took us to a bridge which we crossed towards Cambridge city centre.
We walked on, then across the bridge and up further into the city.
I couldn’t help but grab a shot of the punting boats.
As we walked through the city, we stopped briefly to look at the tree where it is claimed Sir Isaac Newton watched the apple drop from the tree which led to the theory of gravity.
We walked on and past King’s College Chapel which was an impressive sight built in 1536.
As we continued walking, we came to a busy thoroughfare with a small bridge a lots of people being punted along in boats.
We had a superb pub stop here and a roast dinner which set us up nicely for the walk to Grantchester.
I have no photos from the walk to and from Grantchester as it was mostly a track through fields and the sunlight was very bright.
When we did arrive in Grantchester, we had to visit the church that features in the TV series.
Day 3 – Anglesey Abbey
We checked out of our hotel and had Anglesey Abbey and Wicken Fen on our visit list.
It was hot and the sun very bright and as we made our way round past the silver birch area, I grabbed this shot framing a lady reading her book.
It’s the law that you have to take a shot of the mill when you visit here.
I quite liked this scene so had to grab a shot…
It was quite addictive shooting multiple exposures. Much more challenging, interesting and motivating.
We wandered into a garden courtyard and I’m quite pleased with this shot.
And that was a wrap!
We made our way back to the car and decided not to go to Wicken Fen as it was late afternoon and we didn’t want to rush it.
All in all, a very nice trip.
Onwards and upwards…