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Sadness in Stone
This is another statue from my trip to Cyprus several years ago. I think she looks a little unhappy, what do you think? What did this image teach me? That taking time to scroll back through the archive of photos is always time well spent.
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Through The Yellow
These Pom-Pom like flowers grow in and around the Tomb of the Kings, on the island of Cyprus. What did this image teach me? That yellow is a very interesting colour, and I should probably research what type of flower this is.
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Aye-Aye Captain!
Here’s my wife being all nautical (she’s also a very good photographer – check out her instagram photography right here on Needlemind) What did this image teach me? Captain knows best, always.
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The Stone Face, Cracked
I found this ancient stone face in a museum on Cyprus. It was a small place, full of old stone objects. What did this image teach me? That even an old, cracked, crusty face is worth a photograph.
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Dartmoor Pony
Dartmoor ponies have lived wild and free for centuries, out on the weather beaten moor. These tough conditions have made them a resilient and sturdy bunch. What did this image teach me? Whilst they’re called Dartmoor ponies, and are predominantly found in south west England, Dartmoor ponies can be found as far away as America…
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Old Rope
A bit of a nautical-theme for today’s photo… I spotted this old rope hanging around near the harbour in Brixham, Devon. I think there’s something fascinating about rope like this, it has a story to tell… What did this image teach me? The phrase “money for old rope” implies making a profit for very little…
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Ostrich Face
This is one of my favourite, freaky looked feathered friends… the Ostrich! What did this image teach me? This is a red-necked (or Northern African) Ostrich, which is the largest of the Ostrich sub-species and that makes it the largest living bird on the planet.
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The Egret
This is a Little Egret, sat upon a branch enjoying the sunshine – whilst secretly thinking about fish. What did this image teach me? Little Egrets are fairly recent colonists in the UK, they first appeared in any significant numbers in 1989.
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Pink Feathers
This Chilean Flamingo lives in Paignton Zoo, and thanks to the easing of the Covid-19 lockdown measures Zoos will be able to re-open again from the 15th of June. I cannot wait to revisit this place, it’s one of my favourite locations for animal photography, so many interesting species (and all well looked after). What…
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