Hunt The Wren 2012 – St Stephen’s Day Manx Tradition (Boxing Day)
I took this image this morning opposite the Woodbourne Hotel in Alexander Drive in Douglas. The custom of ‘Hunting the Wren’ has long been an Isle of Man tradition, and…
“Sitting on the Fence”
Spotted this little Robin whilst out walking on Douglas Head. I suppose it fits into a Christmas theme as such! I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a…
The Nurses Home on Westmoreland Road in Douglas
I captured this image this afternoon just prior to sunset (clock on the building was wrong) as the sun lit up the front of the building (Photographers Golden Hour), the…
Guard Vessel “Deilginis” Visits Douglas Bay
Spotted the Dublin registered Tug "Deilginis" sitting off the Tower of Refuge in Douglas Bay last week. I am pretty sure she was accompanying the Excalibur jack-up barge that was also sheltering…
2 Visitors to Douglas – The Excalibur and it’s Sea Going Tug MTS Valiant
This barge Excalibur which is used for work on the Walney wind farm project is seen here moored in Douglas Bay. The Excalibur jack-up barge, run by SeaCor is a…
A Visitor to Victoria Pier in Douglas
Spotted this very colourful Ship yesterday berthed on the Northern side of the Victoria Pier in Douglas. The Dive Support Vessel "Rockwater 1" is owned by Subsea 7 and is…
The Former Falcon Brewery in Falcon Street, Douglas
The once thriving Brewery in Falcon Street in Douglas has now been converted into Apartments! The Brewery was built in 1874 by Dr Okell - Click here to see the…
Enter “Big Ben” (Ben My Chree)
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Flag Ship Ben My Chree enters Douglas Harbour after her scheduled trip from the UK Port of Heysham. The image was captured on my Nikon D80 DSLR camera…
The Grand Gilt Topped Archway to Douglas Railway Station
Right opposite Athol Street on Peel Road in Douglas you cannot miss these Majestic Victorian gilt topped turrets and Station Clock of which the entrance leads you down to the…
Thomson Spirit – Another Cruise Ship Visitor to Douglas
An impressive site site today in Douglas Bay, albeit a bit grey, the Cruise Ship Thomson Spirit is seen here moored in Douglas Bay, the image was captured from White…
Fastcraft Manannan Leaving Douglas Harbour (HDR)
I took this image of the Steam Packet's Fastcraft Manannan leaving Douglas Harbour on one of our rare sunny days :-) The image was captured on my Nikon D80 DSLR with a…
Jubilee Clock Victoria Street, Douglas
This beautiful cast iron ornate clock structure was presented to the Town of Douglas by Mr George William Dumbell to mark the occasion of the Jubilee of Queen Victoria in…
Douglas Railway Station – Home Guard Military Outpost
What a fantastic display at Douglas Railway Station today where the Steam Railway Station was turned into a Home Guard Military Outpost. The images were captured on my Nikon D80 DSLR with…
Quest for Adventure – A Visitor to the Isle of Man
Another Cruise Ship to visit Douglas Bay today is the Quest for Adventure which is Bahamas registered Ship which is 165m long and 22m wide with a gross tonnage of…
St Georges Church – Douglas
This beautiful Church is the oldest Church in Douglas and was completed in 1781 - Here is a night time image. The Church also contains a beautiful stained glass window…
Cruise Liner – Deutschland – A Visitor to the Isle of Man
Spotted this lovely cruise Ship 'Deutschland' berthed in Douglas Bay today. The liner has 7 decks a crew of 260 and she will hold 530 passengers. The image was taken…
The Great Union Camera Obscura – Douglas Head
The Great Union Camera Obscura is one of only four remaining camera obscuras in the British Isles. Unlike other structures, which were built for astronomical purposes, the Isle of Man’s…
Castle Street – Almost Continental
I always admire this lovely little cafe and restaurant at No 21 Castle Street in Douglas. The image was captured on my Nikon S3000 digital camera and cropped in Adobe Photoshop…