Month: October 2020
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Lego Tiger
I couldn’t resist taking a shot of this lego tiger (found at Paignton Zoo), whoever built these lego animals must have the patience of a saint – there are thousands of bricks to place in each one! No matter whether you like this lego creation, or think that it’s a strange way to spend your…
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Clevedon Pier
I managed to get out and about recently, despite the on-going Covid-related restrictions. Once place that was open (masks on, of course) was Clevedon Pier, so I took the opportunity to grab a few shots: What did these images teach me? Clevedon Pier is a Victorian pier still standing on the coast of Clevedon (near…
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The Old Clock
This very old clock, sitting high up on the wall within Wells Cathedral is thought to be one of the oldest still-working clocks in the world. The clock mechanism has been in use for over 600 years! The clock face depicts a pre-Copernican Universe, and may very well be the only one of its kind…
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How To Operate A Lock
In this episode we explain how we operate a canal lock. We are obviously not experts but believe we are doing things correctly. Always check with the CRT (or your hire boat company) for “official” advice.
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The Swan Bell
The small city of Wells in Somerset, England is famous for a few things – the elegant Cathedral, the fact that Egdar Wright filmed Hot Fuzz there, and perhaps that when they get hungry the swans of Wells ring on this little bell to demand attention. Swans have been taught to ring these bells at…
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Caught in the Act
This squirrel was definitely up to no good, I mean just look at how shifty it is! It took a while to realise that I was there, but as soon as it recognised my presence it vanished into the undergrowth. Sometimes your hands need to be quicker than your brain, to capture the shot. I…
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Maple Leaves
This is a close up of a Japanese Maple leaf, they produce such beautifully rich colours in the Autumn To pay close attention to both colour and composition when constructing a shot.
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The Autumn Tree
I like the way this tree has grown to fit the slope of the hill, and the autumnal colours of the leaves. What did this image teach me? To appreciate the shape of things in nature.
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Burrow Mump – Green & Grey
I know, I know.. I have sooo many (too many?) photos of Burrow Mump. That’s not going to stop me posting another one though, is it? I mean, I’ve been posting photos of Burrow Mump on and off for about 15 years, so why stop now? Anyway, here’s today’s version… a simple composition, sure, but…