Category Archives: So nearly, not quite!

So Nearly, Not Quite! Docklands Light Railway 53+22 & 78+07

It’s the series where we try to make excuses for bad photography – that’s right its time for another “So Nearly, Not Quite!”.

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So Nearly, Not Quite! Docklands Light Railway 102+152

We continue our look at photos where things didn’t go according to plan in “So Nearly, Not Quite!” with a trip to the Docklands Light Railway.

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So Nearly, Not Quite: Seaton Tramway 10

As we continue our series which shows that photography doesn’t always go right we are again in Devon for another view from the Seaton Tramway.

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So Nearly, Not Quite! Edinburgh Trams 257

Once more we take a look at the less perfect photo, this time we find ourselves north of the border in Edinburgh.

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So Nearly, Not Quite: Seaton Tramway 10

We head down to Seaton for this latest edition of “So Nearly, Not Quite”.

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So Nearly, Not Quite! Blackpool Railgrinder 2

We have a historic feel to this edition of “So Nearly, Not Quite!” as we are heading back to 1969.

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So Nearly, Not Quite! London County Council 106

We have another entry into the “So Nearly, Not Quite” series of tram photos which didn’t end up as planned when that shutter was pressed.

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So Nearly, Not Quite! Liverpool 869 & Chesterfield 7

For the first time in this series we head to Crich for a view of two trams which wasn’t quite as wanted.

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So Nearly, Not Quite! Blackpool Replica Vanguard 619

We’ve had pedestrians, cars and buses blocking the view of a tram in this series of not so perfect photos so its about time that a cyclist joins in as well!

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So Nearly, Not Quite! Blackpool Illuminated Frigate 736

We are once again heading off to Blackpool for our series which looks at photos which the finished product certainly wasn’t we planned when we set out to take the image!

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So Nearly, Not Quite! Blackpool Railcoach 680 & Balloon 702

Yes, its time for another shot of trams in Blackpool with one of those pesky stray pedestrians again!

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So Nearly, Not Quite! Blackpool Balloon 707 & Brush 630

This was nearly a photo that was a “little different” that worked but also it wasn’t quite to be!

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So Nearly, Not Quite: Blackpool Balloons 701 & 721

Spooky goings on in this latest look at photos which didn’t quite end up as we had expected!

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So Nearly, Not Quite! Docklands Light Railway 46+23

Its not just traditional trams where the photo which comes out of the camera wasn’t what we expected when we pressed the shutter – we are all into equality and can do exactly the same with modern trams and light … Continue reading

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So Nearly, Not Quite: Bolton 66, Box 40 & Balloon 711

It’s a tram line-up which would make a great photo – if it wasn’t for something getting in the way! – as we continue our “just for fun” look at what may have been in a perfect photography world.

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So Nearly, Not Quite: Blackpool Centenary 645

As we continue to take a look at less than perfect photos we again feature Blackpool Centenary 645.

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So Nearly, Not Quite: Blackpool Centenary 645

Its another “it’s a bit dark around here isn’t it!” entry into the series that proves that there is a good reason to take lots and lots of photos in the hope at least one comes out something resembling what … Continue reading

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So Nearly, Not Quite: Blackpool Centenary 643

In this series of photos that didn’t go according to what had been planned when the decision was taken to press the shutter, this latest “dark” image possibly takes the prize of why did I bother! An incredibly dark livery … Continue reading

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So Nearly, Not Quite! Blackpool Brush 630

Its another case of there is a tram there honest in this latest edition of “So Nearly, Not Quite”.

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So Nearly, Not Quite! Blackpool Boat 605

It’s more a case of poor photography skills in this latest edition of “So Nearly, Not Quite”, as there is a tram there somewhere we promise!

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