The Limbo Connection's photos with the keyword: wheelie bins

A glimpse of how the 21st century affects 19th century housing. Most noticeable, perhaps, is the number of rubbish receptacles which residents are now expected to store, and to remember the cycle for putting them out to be emptied. These folks are spared any bother over the cycle because the only practical solution (at least for those not having the luxury of end-of-terrace) is to put them in their front garden area. And the reason they are so large is because the public bodies who are responsible for emptying them do so on a fortnightly timetable. A far cry from the days of a single tin can emptied once a week. Although the houses were clearly built to a budget, the use of stone lintels and quoins goes a long way to relieve the dominance of red brick, which is a gentler shade than the brick manufactured in our times. You will easily be able to notice other 21st century intrusions which were never part of the original houses erected circa 1860. Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujinon 35mm f/1.4 lens.

Nikon D2Xs + Nikkor 50mm f/2 AI lens.

I used a Canon EOS 30D with a Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 lens mounted via an EOS - M42 adapter. The lens came with a Praktica MTL5 camera and the two cost me £12.50. The Pentacon f/1.8 50mm is the last version of the Meyer-Optik "Oreston" f/1.8 50mm. It performs better than I had remembered, notwithstanding that using it on the EOS 30D was hopeless for metering the light and I fell back on the "Sunny 16" rule. I was also glad to have Lightroom in which to edit the original RAW image.

'Developers have coordinated and submitted a planning application proposing a scheme of part conversion, demolition and new build for 30 No. apartments, which overlook the Town Park. The proposals also include storage and landscaping works.' Canon EOS 30D + Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8 lens.

Seend needs a by-pass but the land slopes away dramatically to the south and thus options are limited. Anyway, it would only have the effect of inflating already eye-watering property prices in the village. Nikon D700 + AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D lens. Cropped quite a lot.

Canon EOS 30D + Chinon 55mm f/1.4 lens.

Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 lens on a Canon EOS 30D. An all-manual experience.

Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 lens on a Canon EOS 30D.