rainy city photo blog https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html No rain in Manchester today – colour popped street pictures. Wandering in Fletcher Moss – a peaceful place in Manchester. Having a wander around the scenic trails at Pennington Flash An impromptu wander around the quiet paths of Dunham Massey. Christmas at Dunham Massey – the after dark trail Visiting Daisy Nook Country Park – in the Medlock Valley Another trip out to Daisy Nook, hoping to see the Water Rail A slow walk on the footpaths through Daisy Nook Country Park Back to walking, back to the woods and … parakeets aplenty Best wishes for a happy New Year 2026 from the Rainy City Wandering around Manchester – it’s difficult not to like it. Merry Christmas 2025 It’s still just about summer – so some more macro pictures Pleasant walking in Reddish Vale country park – Manchester. Exploring Leighton Moss – the north west’s largest reed bed Macro photo’s from the garden it’s pretty much a spider post Sunny days macro garden photos with Canon 90D & Sigma 105mm Manchester City beat Arsenal to claim the Carabao Cup The Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 dc HSM Art lens on the Canon EOS 90D A winter break in Whitby: coastlines, charm & cold calm days Getting back out a trip to Dagfields antiques in Cheshire. The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM on the Canon EOS 90D Macro photography close up with the Canon 90D & Sigma 105mm Some more wanderings around the antique stores and emporiums Red Kites and coastal paths a great week in Galloway: Part 5 Red Kites and coastal paths a great week in Galloway: Part 4 Red Kites and coastal paths a great week in Galloway: Part 1 Macro pictures with the Canon 90D and the Sigma 105mm f2.8 Catching up and coming soon – more posts on the way. Heaton Park: close to the city but peaceful at the same time Vintage emporiums: bric a brac, cake … and an old oil can Another trip to Scotland – short break in Newton Stewart (1) Manchester City Champions again ole’ ole’ – days to remember Royal Air Force Museum in the Midlands, visit to RAF Cosford Garden pictures: insects and our frequent Goldfinch visitors After a delay – close ups with the macro lens in the garden Red Kites and coastal paths a great week in Galloway: Part 3 A wander around City Centre Manchester and a picture of Nico Temporary delay to updates from the Galloway trip Red Kites and coastal paths a great week in Galloway: Part 2 A visit to Barton Airport and then off for coffee at Tilly’s Visiting City Airport & Heliport – Manchester (formerly Barton Aerodrome) August visit to City Airport and Heliport Manchester Torrs Riverside Park & Millennium Walkway at the Torrs Gorge Manchester – day tripper city centre, backstreets and canals FA Cup Final Wembley 2025 – Crystal Palace v Manchester City FA Cup – semi final 2025 Notts Forest v Manchester City Wandering around the Shropshire Market town of Whitchurch. Walking at Swineshaw reservoir in Glossop North Derbyshire. Visiting Helios at Victoria Baths: light, shadows & memories