Category: Unusual Observations
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The Ferry Lady
This is the symbol for the Western Lady Ferry, a service that has been active between Torquay and Brixham for almost 70 years. What did this image teach me? Sometimes, just when you think there’s nothing to photograph you find yourself standing in front of a retro-style poster for a small, local ferry service. Yep,…
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Darwin & The Monkey
You can find both of these statues in the Natural History Museum, London. One is immediately obvious when you walk in (Darwin looks down on you from the top of the stairs), the other is less obvious. You’ll need to explore all of the columns around the place to find this particular monkey. What did…
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The Stone Maidens
I promised there would be a few more statues, and here are two more… What did these images teach me? I am endlessly fascinated by sculpture (probably because I secretly wish I could sculpt!)
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Standing Stones
Here are a few images of statues that I have taken recently, from several different museums. What did this image teach me? Statues are fascinating, how anyone can make stone look like cloth or skin is beyond me. Also, it is an ancient art form used all over the world. Expect more statues over the…
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Egg-stinct!
Here are some baby dinosaurs, just hatching from their eggs… not exactly sure which particular species of dinosaur we are looking at here, perhaps something in the deinonychus family? Although, if that were the case they should probably have a feather or two attached. What did this image teach me? Dinosaurs are just cool. Wait,…
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Whale Bones
This is the skeleton of the largest animal that has ever lived – the Blue Whale. This exhibit is house in the main of the Natural History Museum, in London. What did this image teach me? Blue whales are HUGE! I suppose I already knew that, but to stand beneath one (or at least the…
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Let Them Eat Fish
Is this a real Banksy, or a Brixham copy? Discuss… What did this image teach me? That once again you never know where you’ll find an interesting image, and that it’s always worth keeping your eyes open! I mean, this is sprayed onto the side of a fish market in Brixham, Devon. Not exactly a…
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Walking On Water
Here’s Barney, walking on water! What did this image teach me? I learned two things – 1) Barney is less afraid of water than he used to be and 2) it’s all about getting the right angle.
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The Golden (Hind) Lion
If you know where to look, you can spot this tiny golden lion-monster-thing hanging around near the replica of the Golden Hind. What did this image teach me? To not just look, but to see. There are pleasing compositions everywhere, if you keep your mind open.