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davemac 27-06-2014 16:04
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I wouldnt dare make up a name like that, I would be moderated into submission if I did. Yours (grass) the clue is in the name, stolonifera would indicate that reproduction would take place in the form of underground stolons, as well as the established way of setting seeds................you learn stuff on this thread, we should apply for lottery funding.[/QUOTE
Some got into the little planting areas where my bulbs were in our last place - it was murder. The more you try to pull it up the more it digs it's heels in. The stolons radiate out in all directions and put down new roots everywhere even in the stoniest ground. You think you've pulled up every last bit and it rears it's ugly head all over again -a lost battle!
I know its bit of a faff but translocated weed killer is the best way to get it under control, pulling at it just encourages it to travel. If it has got among your plants you have to be careful of over spray, cut the top and bottom off a small plastic bottle, put it over the weed and spray into the cut bottle.
Any weed killer with Glyphosate will do, as it travels into the plant and is non residual, and once it hits soil becomes inactive. Do you think this qualifies us for a lottery grant.

Margaret Pilkington 27-06-2014 18:02
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Dave, I am almost sure it does but I am not brainy enough to fill in the form correctly :)

Margaret Pilkington 27-06-2014 18:41
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Today I have had a bit of an ecclesiastical day.
So if you do not like church architecture, statues, stained glass and that sort of thing....please look away now.
1) Stained Glass Window
2) The ornate Dome - I know I might have shown you this before, but I think it deserves a second look.
I love the form and the colours.
3) Looking down the centre Aisle. You can see the full splendour of this lovely church.
4) Another stained glass window.
5) The Lady Chapel.
6) Statue of a Saint(I am ashamed to say I don't know who it is though).
7) another one of the Lady chapel Altar.
8&9) morse of the beautiful stained glass.
10) Quick find the beadle...these two are trying to make off with the golden cross. Sorry for the levity. I will now go and say 40 hail Mary's and 16 Our Fathers.

The church is St Wilfrids in the centre of Preston.

davemac 27-06-2014 19:49
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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1109280)
Dave, I am almost sure it does but I am not brainy enough to fill in the form correctly :)
You too modest, I will leave that with you then.

davemac 27-06-2014 19:54
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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1109284)
Today I have had a bit of an ecclesiastical day.
So if you do not like church architecture, statues, stained glass and that sort of thing....please look away now.
1) Stained Glass Window
2) The ornate Dome - I know I might have shown you this before, but I think it deserves a second look.
I love the form and the colours.
3) Looking down the centre Aisle. You can see the full splendour of this lovely church.
4) Another stained glass window.
5) The Lady Chapel.
6) Statue of a Saint(I am ashamed to say I don't know who it is though).
7) another one of the Lady chapel Altar.
8&9) morse of the beautiful stained glass.
10) Quick find the beadle...these two are trying to make off with the golden cross. Sorry for the levity. I will now go and say 40 hail Mary's and 16 Our Fathers.

The church is St Wilfrids in the centre of Preston.
Nice peaceful pictures, I think no 6 is Nobby Stiles, he has a football at his feet.

PS. I notice you are now a two camera operation, like myself, well done.

Margaret Pilkington 27-06-2014 20:04
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Yes, they both have their strong points.
I didn't want to use flash in the church and the lumix kept telling me to activate the flash.

I always feel a bit guilty taking pictures in church......and I am conscious that there are people who are there to complete their devotions.

mobertol 27-06-2014 21:15
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I know its bit of a faff but translocated weed killer is the best way to get it under control, pulling at it just encourages it to travel. If it has got among your plants you have to be careful of over spray, cut the top and bottom off a small plastic bottle, put it over the weed and spray into the cut bottle.
Any weed killer with Glyphosate will do, as it travels into the plant and is non residual, and once it hits soil becomes inactive. Do you think this qualifies us for a lottery grant.
Have sent off the request ;)

mobertol 27-06-2014 21:17
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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1109284)
Today I have had a bit of an ecclesiastical day.
So if you do not like church architecture, statues, stained glass and that sort of thing....please look away now.
1) Stained Glass Window
2) The ornate Dome - I know I might have shown you this before, but I think it deserves a second look.
I love the form and the colours.
3) Looking down the centre Aisle. You can see the full splendour of this lovely church.
4) Another stained glass window.
5) The Lady Chapel.
6) Statue of a Saint(I am ashamed to say I don't know who it is though).
7) another one of the Lady chapel Altar.
8&9) morse of the beautiful stained glass.
10) Quick find the beadle...these two are trying to make off with the golden cross. Sorry for the levity. I will now go and say 40 hail Mary's and 16 Our Fathers.

The church is St Wilfrids in the centre of Preston.
Lovely -my Grandad (dad's dad) was a Wilf - very old English name. :)

davemac 27-06-2014 21:21
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Today in Pictures, not so much a walk, I just seemed to ricochet around the area.

1. Mercer Park, a Primula, smelling strongly of cheese.
2. Speaks for itself.
3. Nice flower but a sod to get rid of, Bindweed.
4. More tea Vicar.
5. A nice quiet corner........forever.
6. All Saints Church.
7. Reading the stone you can see the family went through hard times, but there is no excuse for calling your son Pickles.
8. A Rose, shedding a tear.
9. I said, can I have a cone, she said do you want "crushed nuts"...I said there is no need to be like that,... I just wanted an ice cream.
10. And that was the end of my bouncing about all over the place.....for a while at least.

Margaret Pilkington 27-06-2014 21:47
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Have sent off the request ;)
Thank goodness for that!
I didn't fancy licking the end of my pencil......I know where it's been:).

davemac 27-06-2014 21:55
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Thank goodness for that!
I didn't fancy licking the end of my pencil......I know where it's been:).
You can borrow my pencil, you wont know where its been................but I do.

Margaret Pilkington 28-06-2014 06:55
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I'd rather not Dave.....anyway...no need now Dianne is doing it :).

maxthecollie 28-06-2014 11:48
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Look who's been nibbling my nuts today

gpick24 28-06-2014 12:40
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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1109284)
6) Statue of a Saint(I am ashamed to say I don't know who it is though).
According to their Flickr page it`s St Ignatius

https://www.flickr.com/photos/bolcko...7629414909175/

Margaret Pilkington 28-06-2014 12:44
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You can depend on Accyweb to broaden your education.
Thank you for the information.

Margaret Pilkington 28-06-2014 12:47
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I like the pictures on their site too.

gpick24 28-06-2014 12:51
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Do i qualify for a share of the grant now?

Margaret Pilkington 28-06-2014 13:13
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We have to get it first!

You do get a healthy lump of Karma though :)

mobertol 28-06-2014 13:42
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1109307)
Today in Pictures, not so much a walk, I just seemed to ricochet around the area.

1. Mercer Park, a Primula, smelling strongly of cheese.
2. Speaks for itself.
3. Nice flower but a sod to get rid of, Bindweed.
4. More tea Vicar.
5. A nice quiet corner........forever.
6. All Saints Church.
7. Reading the stone you can see the family went through hard times, but there is no excuse for calling your son Pickles.
8. A Rose, shedding a tear.
9. I said, can I have a cone, she said do you want "crushed nuts"...I said there is no need to be like that,... I just wanted an ice cream.
10. And that was the end of my bouncing about all over the place.....for a while at least.
How strange -fancy calling a child Pickles -I wonder why?

Nice varied selection - I like the lot! Looks like it was busy down town.

mobertol 28-06-2014 13:44
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Look who's been nibbling my nuts today
Great photo of the Magpie - number two has a wonderful expression, looks like he's quite put out at having his photo taken!

mobertol 28-06-2014 13:52
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I set out in the hottest part of the day on a long walk (stupidly) - I was tricked into thinking it wouldn't be too bad as the sun was hazy and behind clouds! Fortunately I wore my signature white baseball cap and was carrying a drink - there's a coule of handy drinking fountains in the village too once i got there... This set are from the first , more country, part of the walk - second set tomorrow around the village. I ate a few of the tiny wild plums in number 10 - very nice!

DaveinGermany 28-06-2014 14:36
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tiny wild plums
Plucking peoples plums in the village will definitely get you noticed! :D

DaveinGermany 28-06-2014 15:01
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A couple of hours out & about taking random snaps. :)

A Stonechat (?) on the heathland at Achmer - A glider being winched up, Achmer - Grimlin taking a break from mouse hunting - A blue sea of Cornflowers amongst the wheat - Poppies at Westerbeck - Storks looking for tasty morsels - The farmer making the tasty morsels available

Margaret Pilkington 28-06-2014 15:20
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Just love the cornflowers and the poppies.

mobertol 28-06-2014 16:09
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Originally Posted by DaveinGermany (Post 1109363)
A couple of hours out & about taking random snaps. :)

A Stonechat (?) on the heathland at Achmer - A glider being winched up, Achmer - Grimlin taking a break from mouse hunting - A blue sea of Cornflowers amongst the wheat - Poppies at Westerbeck - Storks looking for tasty morsels - The farmer making the tasty morsels available
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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1109364)
Just love the cornflowers and the poppies.
We have plenty of poppies over here -they're finishing now though. I can't remember the last time I saw Cornflowers though -lovely! Really nice selection of photos DiG :thankya:

DaveinGermany 28-06-2014 17:22
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Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1109367)
We have plenty of poppies over here -they're finishing now though. I can't remember the last time I saw Cornflowers though -lovely! Really nice selection of photos DiG :thankya:
There seems to be areas around here where the Poppies bloom at various times so the seas of red carry on over a couple of months. As to the Cornflowers, there's loads of them I see them quite regularly as I'm driving round, what's even better is when you get both growing & mixing along the borders of the wheat fields, captivating & enchanting. :)

maxthecollie 28-06-2014 17:36
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More pics of the magpies, even Max was watching them.

shillelagh 28-06-2014 22:53
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my lilies, the hosta hasn't been to badly attacked by snails and slugs and whatever else eats them and a rose bud and some from round town I took the other day :D

Gremlin 29-06-2014 18:22
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I didn't go out yesterday but managed a few good photographs.
The kind lady who does my cleaning was going to do the Starlight walk with two other women and asked if I could take their photographs if they popped round to my place. It was to raise money for the Blackburn Hospice so I willingly obliged.
They want to pay me for the thirty odd 5x7 photos I am printing but I told them to put the money into their charity collection. If they are prepared to walk around for two hours like that they deserve it.

davemac 29-06-2014 19:37
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Today and yesterday in Pictures, to busy to post on time so here is the amalgamation of the two days.

1. Tinker Brook as it tinkles past Foxhill Bank Nature Reserve.
2. The Road from Blackburn Road to the original Foxhill Bank, you can just see the railway bridge in the foliage.
3. Very little remains of the factories that covered this site.
4. Ox Eye Daisy on the edge of the reservoir.
5. Wild Cranesbill Geranium.
6. Giant Scabious in Gatty Park.
7. A past its best Rose.
8. Looking across to the bowling green.
9. One "end" before home.
10. Cultivated Cranesbill Geranium.

Turtle 29-06-2014 20:14
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Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 1109427)
I didn't go out yesterday but managed a few good photographs.
The kind lady who does my cleaning was going to do the Starlight walk with two other women and asked if I could take their photographs if they popped round to my place. It was to raise money for the Blackburn Hospice so I willingly obliged.
They want to pay me for the thirty odd 5x7 photos I am printing but I told them to put the money into their charity collection. If they are prepared to walk around for two hours like that they deserve it.
Well done Gremlin - great photos for a good cause :)

Gremlin 29-06-2014 20:29
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Thanks for that Turtle, I took a lot more but some, although decent and not offensive, they didn't want them on the web.
They are putting them on their own web site first.

Turtle 29-06-2014 20:51
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1109430)
Today and yesterday in Pictures, to busy to post on time so here is the amalgamation of the two days.

1. Tinker Brook as it tinkles past Foxhill Bank Nature Reserve.
2. The Road from Blackburn Road to the original Foxhill Bank, you can just see the railway bridge in the foliage.
3. Very little remains of the factories that covered this site.
4. Ox Eye Daisy on the edge of the reservoir.
5. Wild Cranesbill Geranium.
6. Giant Scabious in Gatty Park.
7. A past its best Rose.
8. Looking across to the bowling green.
9. One "end" before home.
10. Cultivated Cranesbill Geranium.
The height of summer - beautiful pics :)

Margaret Pilkington 29-06-2014 20:56
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Scabious.....what an ugly name for such an attractive flower.
It sounds like a medieval disease with running sores.....one that everyone who had it would have to wear sacking and stay in the house until all ths scabs dropped off.....or is it just me that is of this opinion?

gpick24 29-06-2014 22:31
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It`s been a while since we did this walk, along the canal, through castle clough, Hameldon woods & hill then round to the coppice.

1. That`s where we are off to.
2. And that`s where we`ve been.
3. A duck.
4. I think they might be allergic to me.
5. Which is why they always scarper when they see us.
6. I feel like chicken tonight.
7. Took a wrong path and had to walk up there.
8. A beautiful, but not very friendly horse.
9. This one was much nicer.
10. I`m glad there`s a wall between us.

davemac 30-06-2014 09:04
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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1109437)
Scabious.....what an ugly name for such an attractive flower.
It sounds like a medieval disease with running sores.....one that everyone who had it would have to wear sacking and stay in the house until all ths scabs dropped off.....or is it just me that is of this opinion?
I think you might have over thought it, what would you do with the wild flower, devils bit scabious

mobertol 30-06-2014 15:14
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Unplanned trip out on Sunday into the hills above Piacenza where we visited the lovely mediaeval village of Castel Arquato - spot my 'other half' in a few of the photos :D We managed to avoid the rain till after lunch which was a shame as later we drove through some stunning rolling hills dotted with sunflower fields and it wasn't fit to take more pics... More to follow tomorrow of a visit to a lovely art gallery and a delicious lunch at a place a friend recommended which was excellent. I had a snap-happy day!

Restless 30-06-2014 16:29
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Decided yesterday that the loaf sitting unused in the kitchen that I would feed the ducks on the way to the parents for tea. No pics of sally awww she's hurt her eye. Well. Not a duck in sight and then I find the path before me blocked. One guy struggled to get past with his dogs, one of which got snapped at but came out unscathed. Another fella tried getting past as I coaxed the swan out the way with bread and almost lost his pants.
I managed to get past not a bother. Well. After all I was their benefactor for the day

maxthecollie 30-06-2014 16:39
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We went up Longridge Fell today. You can see Blackpool Tower in the misty distance.

Margaret Pilkington 30-06-2014 18:52
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These are mine for today.
A bright warm sunny day..... a bus ride to Southport-again!
1) The cenotaph.
2) looking down Nevill Street towards the pier.
3) somebody has been drawing on the sand.
4) Steven Seagull.
5) A young couple with their dog on the beach.
6) You would swear she is smiling for the camera - but I bet any money she didn't know she was being snapped...I was at least halfway down the pier.
7) People walking on the pier. they aplogised for being in my shot. I thanked them for making my shot 'live'.
8&9) not the best quality...but come on....Blackpool tower and the big dipper from the end of Southport pier. It still amazes me....but then I am easily pleased.
10) an old lamp on the pier.
I hope you enjoyed your day out with me.

davemac 30-06-2014 20:44
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Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1109476)
Unplanned trip out on Sunday into the hills above Piacenza where we visited the lovely mediaeval village of Castel Arquato - spot my 'other half' in a few of the photos :D We managed to avoid the rain till after lunch which was a shame as later we drove through some stunning rolling hills dotted with sunflower fields and it wasn't fit to take more pics... More to follow tomorrow of a visit to a lovely art gallery and a delicious lunch at a place a friend recommended which was excellent. I had a snap-happy day!
I looked at the pictures first and thought you were stalking the guy in brown shorts, until I read the text, lovely buildings by the way.

davemac 30-06-2014 21:30
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Today in Pictures almost turned into "Fings on a Fissle"

1. I think this is a Heath Fritillary.
2. A Small Skipper.
3. Ladybird.
4. Six Spot Burnet.
5. Across the fields and into town.
6. Plantation Mill, either this gate post has been landfilled or this gate is for Umpa Lumpas'
7. Very little remains of what was a large area covered by Plantation Mill.
8. Counting from the top, the fourth pond.
9. This is the third pond.
10. This is a Fringe Lily, often mistaken for a water lily, in the second pond.

And with that my perimeter coppice walk was over.

Margaret Pilkington 30-06-2014 21:42
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Ooh I do like that Burnet......and you know I am not one for things that creep or fly...well not in the insect world anyway(they seem to know I am scared of them).
Something so little can frighten the bejasus out of me...it makes no sense at all!

mobertol 30-06-2014 21:43
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1109501)
I looked at the pictures first and thought you were stalking the guy in brown shorts, until I read the text, lovely buildings by the way.
I am not allowed to post photos of him on the web -from behind doesn't count. He's very much anti-internet...doesn't appreciate the time I spend on it or understand it at all...Bone of contention I'm afraid :confused:
He hates me taking photos all the time too...

Margaret Pilkington 30-06-2014 21:48
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Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1109504)
I am not allowed to post photos of him on the web -from behind doesn't count. He's very much anti-internet...doesn't appreciare the time I spend on it or understand it at all...Bone of contention I'm afraid o.O
I have one like that too Dianne...they must have fallen of the same branch of a tree.......except, recently I bought him an Ipad mini...he is no nearer understanding or getting to grips with the internet,but he is far more accepting that it is a tool that can be used to good ends.

The only thing is I keep hearing him shout Maaargaret...I have lost it again(meaning the page he was on).

davemac 30-06-2014 22:09
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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1109503)
Ooh I do like that Burnet......and you know I am not one for things that creep or fly...well not in the insect world anyway(they seem to know I am scared of them).
Something so little can frighten the bejasus out of me...it makes no sense at all!
They have bright colours to be noticed, and when you get close to notice them, they fly away

davemac 30-06-2014 22:12
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Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1109504)
I am not allowed to post photos of him on the web -from behind doesn't count. He's very much anti-internet...doesn't appreciate the time I spend on it or understand it at all...Bone of contention I'm afraid :confused:
He hates me taking photos all the time too...
If he is anti internet he wont ever know if you post his picture, the thing to do is hoover when he is watching football, I bet he sends you to play computers before the oranges come out.

Margaret Pilkington 30-06-2014 22:17
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Yes, but when it is me.....they don't fly away from me...they fly towards me.
This new camera is too expensive to drop.
I haven't seen nearly as many butterflies this year......but then Ihave remained indoors quite a bit......this years hay fever has been the worst ever....even when I am taking the meds.
Today coming through Hoghton I could tell they were cutting grass long before we got to it. Tonight my chest is as tight as a drum. Just off now to take my meds.....not that they will do much good.

Accyexplorer 01-07-2014 01:00
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As colorful as our woodlands are at this time of year,I thought i'd go "back to the old school" :D

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Margaret Pilkington 01-07-2014 07:18
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Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1109519)
As colorful as our woodlands are at this time of year,I thought i'd go "back to the old school" :D

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I like those. I frequently take pics in colour and then mess with them to convert some of the image to mono(sometimes all of it).... I think it lends a bit of 'drama' to what might be a very ordinary shot.
It certainly works better with some pictures than others.

I was thinking though, aren't we a bit perverse?
My dear old dad took pictures at a time when it was only B/W or sepia.
He spent hours and hours with special photographic pencils trying to give his images realistic colour.

Accyexplorer 01-07-2014 11:10
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Thanks folks, glad you like them.
I prefer creative to "perverse" M, it certainly adds a little "drama" to a pic that would otherwise be pretty plain
(I actually prefer the old B&W pics) :)

Turtle 01-07-2014 11:58
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1109502)
Today in Pictures almost turned into "Fings on a Fissle"

1. I think this is a Heath Fritillary.
2. A Small Skipper.
3. Ladybird.
4. Six Spot Burnet.
5. Across the fields and into town.
6. Plantation Mill, either this gate post has been landfilled or this gate is for Umpa Lumpas'
7. Very little remains of what was a large area covered by Plantation Mill.
8. Counting from the top, the fourth pond.
9. This is the third pond.
10. This is a Fringe Lily, often mistaken for a water lily, in the second pond.

And with that my perimeter coppice walk was over.
Number 6 is particularly interesting - nature wins!

Turtle 01-07-2014 13:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1109476)
Unplanned trip out on Sunday into the hills above Piacenza where we visited the lovely mediaeval village of Castel Arquato - spot my 'other half' in a few of the photos :D We managed to avoid the rain till after lunch which was a shame as later we drove through some stunning rolling hills dotted with sunflower fields and it wasn't fit to take more pics... More to follow tomorrow of a visit to a lovely art gallery and a delicious lunch at a place a friend recommended which was excellent. I had a snap-happy day!
Wow Diane - such beautiful scenery and buildings! Thank you for these shots :)

Turtle 01-07-2014 13:38
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Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 1109388)
my lilies, the hosta hasn't been to badly attacked by snails and slugs and whatever else eats them and a rose bud and some from round town I took the other day :D
Jen your lillies are amazing! Mine always get eaten up with some nasty beastie.

Turtle 01-07-2014 13:40
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More pics of the magpies, even Max was watching them.
Handsome birds - Max too (er, handsome dog, that is!)

Turtle 01-07-2014 13:43
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1109430)
Today and yesterday in Pictures, to busy to post on time so here is the amalgamation of the two days.

1. Tinker Brook as it tinkles past Foxhill Bank Nature Reserve.
2. The Road from Blackburn Road to the original Foxhill Bank, you can just see the railway bridge in the foliage.
3. Very little remains of the factories that covered this site.
4. Ox Eye Daisy on the edge of the reservoir.
5. Wild Cranesbill Geranium.
6. Giant Scabious in Gatty Park.
7. A past its best Rose.
8. Looking across to the bowling green.
9. One "end" before home.
10. Cultivated Cranesbill Geranium.
The wild geranium is just as lovely as the cultivated one in my opinion :)

Margaret Pilkington 01-07-2014 13:48
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Today it was the Freedom of the Borough Parade.
I didn't know about it until i got into town and the barriers were in place in front of the town Hall.
No matter I had my little camera in my bag and here are some pics from the event.
I don't think the pics need any explanations......and I hope you can feel the pride.

Margaret Pilkington 01-07-2014 13:49
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I will put some more on my blog later today.

shillelagh 01-07-2014 14:04
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nice pics Margaret ... ive just got home so mine are still on the camera ... will get em sorted and post them later and it was nice to see you ....

maxthecollie 01-07-2014 14:22
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Today it was the Freedom of the Borough Parade.
I didn't know about it until i got into town and the barriers were in place in front of the town Hall.
No matter I had my little camera in my bag and here are some pics from the event.
I don't think the pics need any explanations......and I hope you can feel the pride.
Great pics Margaret, I was hoping to be there but something cropped up with the family I see Granada Reports were there.

Margaret Pilkington 01-07-2014 14:32
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more pics here.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/16506530@N07/

Yes Jen, it was nice to see you too....and guess who I captured on my snaps?
PB........shame I have put all my comp entries in I could have put that one in.(now I am going to use it to keep the cats off the lavvy wall).

I had 150 pics when I got home. Haven't resized them all yet, that is why I have put a link on to the Flickr Site.

Frank, sorry you could not be there, it was a very rousing sight, and very well supported too...lots of flag waving school children.

Jen I look forward to seeing your pics later.

shillelagh 01-07-2014 15:34
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more pics here.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/16506530@N07/

Yes Jen, it was nice to see you too....and guess who I captured on my snaps?
PB........shame I have put all my comp entries in I could have put that one in.(now I am going to use it to keep the cats off the lavvy wall).

I had 150 pics when I got home. Haven't resized them all yet, that is why I have put a link on to the Flickr Site.

Frank, sorry you could not be there, it was a very rousing sight, and very well supported too...lots of flag waving school children.

Jen I look forward to seeing your pics later.
I can beat you Margaret ... ive got 226 ... and im still resizing them!!!! :D

nicola68 01-07-2014 15:56
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you better check the camera is still working after taking a pic of THAT person.... lol

shillelagh 01-07-2014 17:02
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finally done .... :D

Margaret Pilkington 01-07-2014 17:17
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Some great shots there Jen.
Well done!

Margaret Pilkington 01-07-2014 17:18
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It is still working Nicola....I took some shots of the Parade after I had taken pics of 'that man'.

shillelagh 01-07-2014 17:44
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I didn't see him ... when ive been going through my pics tho ive got him on a couple of them .....:D theres plenty more on my facebook page tho .. got some of councilors and the mayors that were there as well ...

Margaret Pilkington 01-07-2014 18:39
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Jen.....I don't do FB......so I won't be able to see those.....but I feel sure they will be just as good as the ones you posted on here.

davemac 01-07-2014 19:43
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Today in Pictures, an early stroll along the canal.

1. I bet this building was essential once upon a day.
2. A big blousy Begonia on Burnley Road.
3. As the buttercups lose their flowers the brown seed heads of the grasses take over.
4. Its that way------->
5. To Err is human.........to Arrr is Pirate........avast behind.
6. The Cinnabar Moth caterpillar on Ragwort.
7. Its a big Thistle.
8. Foster Swing Bridge.
9. Himalayan Balsam.
10. And finally, a shot I have taken many times through various seasons.

Turtle 01-07-2014 22:01
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Margaret and Jen, your shots of the event are wonderful! I was inspired by your efforts, and got out to an event myself, camera in hand as you will see.

Dave, lovely shots as always. I really like the begonia - they are special favourites of mine :)

Turtle 01-07-2014 22:09
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Canada Day - when all we proud Canucks get out to brave the elements (30 degree heat and threatening skies in this case), dress in red, and generally act daft.
1. Waiting for the real hotties to parade by.
2. What is it about firemen? Any theories ladies?
3. Too hot to dance. I'm DISAPPOINTED! I wait all year for these 'strapping lads' to do their thing and well, this heat will get to anyone.
4. Patriotic car - well, at least the colour is correct.
5. I like this one much better :)
6. Some day, my lad, you can dress in red like me!
7. Bring on the free candies!
8. Watch out! Never walk round the back of a horse.
9. Wait for Meeeeeeee!
10. Exhausted from the heat, and dying of hunger (as if!) hubby and I indulged in the demon poutine. Oh, we also had burgers. Yum! Now comes the heartburn :(

davemac 01-07-2014 22:23
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Originally Posted by Turtle (Post 1109601)
Canada Day - when all we proud Canucks get out to brave the elements (30 degree heat and threatening skies in this case), dress in red, and generally act daft.
1. Waiting for the real hotties to parade by.
2. What is it about firemen? Any theories ladies?
3. Too hot to dance. I'm DISAPPOINTED! I wait all year for these 'strapping lads' to do their thing and well, this heat will get to anyone.
4. Patriotic car - well, at least the colour is correct.
5. I like this one much better :)
6. Some day, my lad, you can dress in red like me!
7. Bring on the free candies!
8. Watch out! Never walk round the back of a horse.
9. Wait for Meeeeeeee!
10. Exhausted from the heat, and dying of hunger (as if!) hubby and I indulged in the demon poutine. Oh, we also had burgers. Yum! Now comes the heartburn :(
That poutine looks a required taste, and a certain amount of bravery putting it in your mouth, unless I am doing it a disservice, perhaps the smell makes it appetising ?

Turtle 01-07-2014 22:28
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1109602)
That poutine looks a required taste, and a certain amount of bravery putting it in your mouth, unless I am doing it a disservice, perhaps the smell makes it appetising ?
It's just chips and gravy with cheese curds melted on top:)
Ooey gooey good. But not for everyone, I guess! They also make fancy versions, but I like it plain hah hah. Well, once a year, anyway.

shillelagh 01-07-2014 22:37
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very nice turtle ....no6 reminds me of Frazier in Due South ...:D

gpick24 01-07-2014 22:44
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Mainly from tonights walkies, with a few panoramics from Sunday as fillers.

Turtle 02-07-2014 11:24
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Mainly from tonights walkies, with a few panoramics from Sunday as fillers.
Great shots, gpick - I really like that golden evening light, and you captured it perfectly :)

gpick24 02-07-2014 12:56
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Thanks Turtle, it`s been nice evenings so far this week, doesn`t look like it will last till weekend though. :mad:

Eric 02-07-2014 16:10
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Originally Posted by Turtle (Post 1109601)
Canada Day - when all we proud Canucks get out to brave the elements (30 degree heat and threatening skies in this case), dress in red, and generally act daft.(
I was out too ... Still trying to piece together what I got up to;) ... But a great day ... lot's of red and white ... flags all over the place ... I vaguely remember a couple of CF18 Hornets buzzing around, and fireworks at Fort Henry. Didn't take my little camera ... things tend to get left in bars on days like Canada Day.:D

maxthecollie 02-07-2014 19:21
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If you go down to the woods today.
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davemac 02-07-2014 20:28
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Today in Pictures, once the top end of the brick works (Nori)

1. Now thats going to hurt.
2. Six Spot Burnet, there time is coming to an end, they are starting to loose colour and condition.
3. I think this pond was where they dumped excess water from the process.
4. Birds Foot Trefoil, note the tendrils around the seed head to assist its move to the light.
5. Well, roll me over.
6. Hawkbit seed head.
7. Soldier Beetles, and I don't think they are fighting.
8. I don't come across this very often, Foxes and Cubs...Orange Hawkweed.
9. Common Spotted Orchid, in amongst the Brambles.
10. A neglected corner of a field, and as a consequence things dominate, a whole herd of Orchids hidden among the grass and buttercups.

gpick24 02-07-2014 21:05
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Todays pics are a bit repetative, but you don`t often find yourself in a scene from watership down.

davemac 02-07-2014 21:23
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Todays pics are a bit repetative, but you don`t often find yourself in a scene from watership down.
I know the area well, but never seen that many rabbits.

gpick24 02-07-2014 21:56
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I know the area well, but never seen that many rabbits.
Duke was having right hissy fit because I wouldn`t let him loose on them.

DaveinGermany 03-07-2014 04:56
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Duke was having right hissy fit because I wouldn`t let him loose on them.
I was wondering about that, thought the hounds would be going daft wanting to chase things as they do. :)

mobertol 03-07-2014 13:47
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Just had a bit of a catch up - what a lovely feel the parades had both in Accy and in Canada (number 2 is my favourite of yours Turtle ;) ) What a great selection of photos from all - a feast for the eyes.
I've just sorted out some more from my day out on Sunday - a visit inside the basement of the old hospital/Geology museum in Castel Arquato which is an art gallery run by a slightly dotty but very friendly sculptor. All the sculptures are his and he displays and sells paintings for young artists. There's a photo of him with a couple of other visitors by his sculpture 'The Lovers' and he features in another portrait which was done of him when younger, displayed in a corner with an old stone which bears the town emblem. The central mahoganny sulpture is called "The Dive" and is really clever - he is self taught and I took a photo of something he's working on at the moment in a corner. The basement has amazing vaults and dates back to the 1400's - it still contains some old display cases from the museum of fossilized shells found on the plains where I now live which used to be covered by the sea 10,00 years ago. I also like the small piece of sculpture in number 9 which is called 'Raccoglimento' - translates to something like meditation/introspection...I sould have asked how much it cost!

Turtle 03-07-2014 20:03
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Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1109687)
Just had a bit of a catch up - what a lovely feel the parades had both in Accy and in Canada (number 2 is my favourite of yours Turtle ;) ) What a great selection of photos from all - a feast for the eyes.
I've just sorted out some more from my day out on Sunday - a visit inside the basement of the old hospital/Geology museum in Castel Arquato which is an art gallery run by a slightly dotty but very friendly sculptor. All the sculptures are his and he displays and sells paintings for young artists. There's a photo of him with a couple of other visitors by his sculpture 'The Lovers' and he features in another portrait which was done of him when younger, displayed in a corner with an old stone which bears the town emblem. The central mahoganny sulpture is called "The Dive" and is really clever - he is self taught and I took a photo of something he's working on at the moment in a corner. The basement has amazing vaults and dates back to the 1400's - it still contains some old display cases from the museum of fossilized shells found on the plains where I now live which used to be covered by the sea 10,00 years ago. I also like the small piece of sculpture in number 9 which is called 'Raccoglimento' - translates to something like meditation/introspection...I sould have asked how much it cost!
Interesting work! I can see why you like the piece in number 9, Diane. It has a more universal appeal, and is a bit more manageable in size for one's home. A talented artist for sure.

Hmmm... Yes, the fireman in my Canada Day parade. They were a highlight - what else can I say? Hah hah

gpick24 03-07-2014 21:30
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A few from this evening (I thought my luck was in and saw an owl:o)

1 & 2. Mum-to-be from the comp a few weeks ago is now a mum.
3-5. A red stream with red trees (Blythes chemicals to blame for this?)
6. Looking over the fields.
7. Long tailed tit?
8. The common pot owl.

davemac 03-07-2014 21:38
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Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1109687)
Just had a bit of a catch up - what a lovely feel the parades had both in Accy and in Canada (number 2 is my favourite of yours Turtle ;) ) What a great selection of photos from all - a feast for the eyes.
I've just sorted out some more from my day out on Sunday - a visit inside the basement of the old hospital/Geology museum in Castel Arquato which is an art gallery run by a slightly dotty but very friendly sculptor. All the sculptures are his and he displays and sells paintings for young artists. There's a photo of him with a couple of other visitors by his sculpture 'The Lovers' and he features in another portrait which was done of him when younger, displayed in a corner with an old stone which bears the town emblem. The central mahoganny sulpture is called "The Dive" and is really clever - he is self taught and I took a photo of something he's working on at the moment in a corner. The basement has amazing vaults and dates back to the 1400's - it still contains some old display cases from the museum of fossilized shells found on the plains where I now live which used to be covered by the sea 10,00 years ago. I also like the small piece of sculpture in number 9 which is called 'Raccoglimento' - translates to something like meditation/introspection...I sould have asked how much it cost!
Nice collection of photos, I have to say my eyes were drawn to the ceiling, a sculpture in itself.

davemac 03-07-2014 21:45
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Today in Pictures, time is marching on, so without individual identification, Memorial Park, Gt. Harwood.

Turtle 03-07-2014 22:29
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I never get tired of seeing those views, davemac :)

Turtle 03-07-2014 22:30
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Originally Posted by gpick24 (Post 1109707)
A few from this evening (I thought my luck was in and saw an owl:o)

1 & 2. Mum-to-be from the comp a few weeks ago is now a mum.
3-5. A red stream with red trees (Blythes chemicals to blame for this?)
6. Looking over the fields.
7. Long tailed tit?
8. The common pot owl.
That's an amazing capture of the owl :)

gpick24 03-07-2014 22:37
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That's an amazing capture of the owl :)
I`ll see a real one one day. (in captivity doesn`t count)

davemac 03-07-2014 23:01
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I never get tired of seeing those views, davemac :)
They change with the seasons.

Turtle 03-07-2014 23:29
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:o
Fell for that hook line and sinker!

maxthecollie 04-07-2014 07:30
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Should have gone to Specsavers.

Turtle 04-07-2014 10:54
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Should have gone to Specsavers.
Yes, or at least I'd better stop viewing photos on my tiny cell phone screen (that's my excuse, and I'm sticking to it hah hah)

mobertol 04-07-2014 13:37
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Originally Posted by gpick24 (Post 1109707)
A few from this evening (I thought my luck was in and saw an owl:o)

1 & 2. Mum-to-be from the comp a few weeks ago is now a mum.
3-5. A red stream with red trees (Blythes chemicals to blame for this?)
6. Looking over the fields.
7. Long tailed tit?
8. The common pot owl.
Love that owl -it has huge eyes. We have lots of Little owls round here.

Lol! Just read on -I fell for it too - viewing on the laptop as well. No excuse -except I'm blind as a bat ;)

mobertol 04-07-2014 13:40
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Nice collection of photos, I have to say my eyes were drawn to the ceiling, a sculpture in itself.
It's a beautiful structure and a great place to display things, I loved it. It's known as the "Grottos of Santo Spirito"

mobertol 04-07-2014 13:43
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Today in Pictures, time is marching on, so without individual identification, Memorial Park, Gt. Harwood.
Lovely walk - I especially like numbers 4, 8 and 10. You can't better the planting around the memorial in the park - British gardening is so distinctive. The Oaks are lovely now they're fully in leaf.

mobertol 04-07-2014 13:57
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Back to Sunday and food and wine! Aperitif in a nice bar (Pic 2) after leaving theold village through one of it old arched gates and then the lovely Restaurant and typical local food we had in a nearby valley.
Menu: Local cured meats and home-made pickled veg with fritata and a basket of Torta Fritta (Pizza douch - roll thin and cut into squares then fry until golden and puffed up -very more-ish!)
Tortelli stuffed with Spinach and ricotta served with sage butter- mouth-watering.
Boned, stuffed guinea fowl
Home produced Gutturnio (red wine) from their own vinyards in the valley.

Recommended by a friend -I'd definitely go back to eat there again and it was a gorgoeus area. Rolling hills and sunflower fields but unfortunately mid-afternoon when we'd finished eating it was raining - just means I'll have to go back to take more photos of the countryside!


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