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Margaret Pilkington 15-07-2014 18:10

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I am glad you like it.
(or at least I hope you aren't saying you do just to save my sensitivities :))

Margaret Pilkington 15-07-2014 18:30

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This picture was taken in Lee Bay in 2007.
I was going to say it is similar to the one taken by AccyExplorer....except it is only similar because it is of a solitary tree.
Mono with the original for comparison

Accyexplorer 15-07-2014 19:03

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I am glad you like it.
(or at least I hope you aren't saying you do just to save my sensitivities :))

Not at all M, I don't care much for folks sensitivities (I prefere folk to just be honest) if I didn't like it, I'd have to say so.
I never thought of cropping the pic to focus more on the tree, very creative of you :)

Accyexplorer 15-07-2014 19:09

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1110716)
This picture was taken in Lee Bay in 2007.
I was going to say it is similar to the one taken by AccyExplorer....except it is only similar because it is of a solitary tree.
Mono with the original for comparison

I think, I'd of just turned the colour saturation down a little on the original, as much as I like B&W/mono pics I think a little colour doesn't go a miss either ;)

Margaret Pilkington 15-07-2014 19:17

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The original is just the way it came...it was early evening.....June so the evening light was 'golden'.......I was out and about with my camera nad just thought it looked 'burnished.
I have another one taken as it was going dark and that looks quite moody.

Yes, I like colour too. Not every picture benefits from B/W treatment.

DaveinGermany 15-07-2014 19:21

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Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1110723)
I never thought of cropping the pic to focus more on the tree, very creative of you :)

You could also try a change of the aspect ratio when taking the photo.

Aspect Ratio: What it is and Why it Matters - Digital Photography School

Margaret Pilkington 15-07-2014 19:22

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Here is the same tree from a wider angle...and later in the evening...the sky doesn't look dark , but my recollection is that it was almost dark.

Margaret Pilkington 15-07-2014 19:24

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You could also try a change of the aspect ratio when taking the photo.

Aspect Ratio: What it is and Why it Matters - Digital Photography School

I am going to have to enrol in that school. :)

Gremlin 16-07-2014 08:41

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Windows 8 has an average program for messing photos about.
This is one I have just had a play with.

The cat was taken using manual mode and is straight from the camera a Nikon D7100. 40mm prime lens

Gremlin 16-07-2014 08:54

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This messing about with photos has gone to my head, I hope it soon goes away.
I took this in the Read Con last night with the iphone 5s.
The Club had only been open half and hour that's why it not busy.

The chap holding the pint kept it in front of his face all the time I was panning the phone round the bar, I was expecting a blurred photo but It turned out reasonably well.
When you think about the old box brownies we used many years ago it just shows how far technology had advanced and how much processing power the phone have.
I had a Tandy desk top computer in the 70's and I still have the label from it which reads 32Kb memory.

gpick24 16-07-2014 09:04

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The 5s does excellent panoramics.

My first computer had no built in RAM - Sord M5 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Gremlin 16-07-2014 09:20

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The Tandy TRS 80 had a 5.25 floppy for the O/S and another disk for each program but it was fun to play around with.
I bought it to convert to a Radio packet terminal and built a packet modem into it linked to my 2 metre transceiver which had TX/RX crystals for four freqencies, I fitted LED's in the front panel to show the state of the connection and linked it to a four element beam on my roof.

I have a photo of the setup and will post it when I can find it.

gpick24 16-07-2014 09:26

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I haven`t a clue what all that is, but it sounds impressive.

Gremlin 16-07-2014 09:39

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Below is the spec I just found of the thing.

Radio Shack TRS-80 Model III
Introduced: July 1980
Price: US $699 base model
US $2495 w/ 32K, dual drives.
CPU: Zilog Z-80, 2.03 MHz
RAM: 4K, 48K max.
Ports: Cassette tape, expansion, serial
Display: 12-inch B/W monitor: 64 X 16 text
Strorage: 0, 1, or 2 internal 178K floppy drives
External cassette @ 500 / 1500 baud
OS: BASIC in ROM, TRS-DOS on disk

I gave it to a youngster to play around on years ago and wish I had it today.
Tandy also made a portable PC with a five inch screen and two 3.5 floppy disks.
It had a built in telephone modem. Like waiting for Christmas if you got a connection. I sold that for a tenner, wish I still had that also.
probably get a fiver for them both but they were fun.

gpick24 16-07-2014 09:45

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Things let that are very collectable, probably worth a lot more than you think.

gpick24 16-07-2014 13:40

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There`s been a bit of talk recently about photoshopping etc. so I thought this worth sharing that I`ve seen posted elsewhere -

'You have made my day' - Father asks internet to edit the only photos he has of dying baby daughter - ITV News

Margaret Pilkington 16-07-2014 13:47

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This just goes to show that there are good and compassionate people in the world.
It is heartwarming to read of all the help extended to this father in his time of sad loss.
I would have hoped the nursing staff would have taken memorial pictures of this baby without all the medical paraphernalia.

gpick24 16-07-2014 14:25

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...I would have hoped the nursing staff would have taken memorial pictures of this baby without all the medical paraphernalia.

It`s in America, so although it shouldn`t really come into it perhaps their medical insurance didn`t cover something like that.

gpick24 16-07-2014 15:14

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Probably best get back to Yesterday In Pictures before we get told off -

1. The suns not doing me any favours in this pic.
2. In camera colour pop.
3. Hello Kitty.
4. Read some good things about the software that stitched this (Hug-in), my first go with it.
5. Racing to get fed.
6. Best way to view BFC`s, as toys (in camera as well)
7. A still stretch of canal

Margaret Pilkington 16-07-2014 16:19

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Originally Posted by gpick24 (Post 1110788)
It`s in America, so although it shouldn`t really come into it perhaps their medical insurance didn`t cover something like that.

It is a common courtesy when a baby dies to provide memento's(photo's with siblings if this is deemed appropriate by the parents, foot prints and hand prints, wristband and cot card) These things should, in all truth, not inflate the costs and they make a huge difference to the grieving process for the parents and the extended family.
In real terms is is the equivalent of laying out the body of an adult...and the last kind act that you can, as a nurse, perform.

Margaret Pilkington 16-07-2014 16:24

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Originally Posted by gpick24 (Post 1110789)
Probably best get back to Yesterday In Pictures before we get told off -

1. The suns not doing me any favours in this pic.
2. In camera colour pop.
3. Hello Kitty.
4. Read some good things about the software that stitched this (Hug-in), my first go with it.
5. Racing to get fed.
6. Best way to view BFC`s, as toys (in camera as well)
7. A still stretch of canal

This looks a very familiar bit of the canal......it is the stretch that I walk very often.
If our paths cross.....I nearly always have a deep salmon pink camera bag...please will you make yourself known to me?

The Cat looks like my Pasha....except it can't be her, there is a smudge of white under its nose......Pasha doesn't have that.

DaveinGermany 16-07-2014 16:38

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Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 1110772)
The Tandy TRS 80 had a 5.25 floppy for the O/S and another disk for each program but it was fun to play around with.
I bought it to convert to a Radio packet terminal and built a packet modem into it linked to my 2 metre transceiver which had TX/RX crystals for four freqencies, I fitted LED's in the front panel to show the state of the connection and linked it to a four element beam on my roof.

I have a photo of the setup and will post it when I can find it.

Mate, you're talking to the clueless here! It all sounds very involved. :)

mobertol 16-07-2014 16:39

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On reflection,perhaps, I did go a little over the top with my oil pic version :p.
Here it is in simple B&W.
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I'm still curious as to how M has manipulated it and asked her to post it on here if she will :)

I could just see it like this - much moodier.

gpick24 16-07-2014 20:34

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1110793)
This looks a very familiar bit of the canal......it is the stretch that I walk very often.
If our paths cross.....I nearly always have a deep salmon pink camera bag...please will you make yourself known to me?.

Of course.:)

Margaret Pilkington 16-07-2014 21:24

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Well.....I downloaded the PicsArt app and have spent some time today playing around with it.
I have mainly used it to make collages of pictures.
Now I am not sure if the files will upload to here....but I am going to give it a try......if not then I will have to try and resize.
This is still a 'work in progress'.

Margaret Pilkington 16-07-2014 21:28

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I can see me printing some of these out to use as postcards.
Thank you Jason for pointing me in the right direction....this is one app that I think I am going to be able to get some use out of.

Gremlin 16-07-2014 21:55

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i take photos for the welfare blind society and lately the hospice at Barnoldswick and if people want them i will print some on magnetic photo paper so they can have them for fridge magnets.
i usually do them about 4 inches by four inches.
i did 6 for Barnoldswick last week and took them this week and the residents were delighted. Now half the staff want them. The girls are great there and as soon as I arrive the cakes and brews come out so its a fair swop. I have made some for people with their pets on, the cat I posted earlier was one.

Margaret Pilkington 17-07-2014 07:22

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This is probably a better collage.....pictures taken along the canal.

Gremlin 17-07-2014 09:25

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I couldn't resist posting this photo an old friend sent me.
He was having a bit of lunch during a trip to the Middle East with his lorry many years ago and took pity on the poor little donkey.

mobertol 17-07-2014 14:20

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1110832)
This is probably a better collage.....pictures taken along the canal.

Would make a lovely "Clayton-le-moors" postcard -a lot nicer than many official ones they sell!

Accyexplorer 17-07-2014 15:11

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1110824)
I can see me printing some of these out to use as postcards.
Thank you Jason for pointing me in the right direction....this is one app that I think I am going to be able to get some use out of.

No problem whatsoever M, I'm glad you like it and are getting some use out of it, I forgot to mention it's also free ;)

maxthecollie 17-07-2014 15:28

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Just a few from our walk this morning endind up at the Eagle and Child Hurst Green for lunch
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Margaret Pilkington 17-07-2014 21:22

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Nothing much exciting form me today.
We have some friends who are getting married on Saturday....so tonight I made them a card.
I like doing arty crafty things......and it is much more personal to have a card which has been specially made...or at least those are my feelings.
The deckle edging around the motif in the centre is gold card.

davemac 17-07-2014 22:25

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Today in Pictures, I was in a grave situation.

1. You know when you get an itch and can't scratch it !
2. A rare Staddle stone fungi.
3. Lest we forget.
4. I think we already have.
5. St. James Church.
6. A few steps closer.
7. Is that "keeping in" or "keeping out".
8. Its that packed there is standing room only......ER......perhaps not.
9. Dappled shade.
10.Batman..............Yes Robin........You know when I said don't annoy that Witch...

Less 17-07-2014 23:54

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A few views from the coppice some time after 10 o'clock.

mobertol 18-07-2014 13:53

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I can smell wet dog :D Love the sculpture of those deer -where are they?

mobertol 18-07-2014 13:56

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Today in Pictures, I was in a grave situation.

1. You know when you get an itch and can't scratch it !
2. A rare Staddle stone fungi.
3. Lest we forget.
4. I think we already have.
5. St. James Church.
6. A few steps closer.
7. Is that "keeping in" or "keeping out".
8. Its that packed there is standing room only......ER......perhaps not.
9. Dappled shade.
10.Batman..............Yes Robin........You know when I said don't annoy that Witch...

Number 5 is a really nice photo - you've got to love those horses...errr Superheroes:p

mobertol 18-07-2014 13:58

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Originally Posted by Less (Post 1110877)
A few views from the coppice some time after 10 o'clock.

Great sky in number two - you can't mistake Whinney Hill in the center with the lights going up the road...

mobertol 18-07-2014 14:11

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I took my camera along today to show you where I've been going regularly for the last 2 months as part of my campaign to get generally fitter and healthier, and try to remedy my chronic neck problem. I have been swimming 20 lengths and having 10 minutes hydromassage when I go each time. I swim mostly in the indoor pool as the sun's a bit strong outside at the moment. There is a relaxation area with a Finnish pool to plunge into when you come out of the sauna or Turkish bath (I haven't tried these yet!) Outside there are several pools set in a lovely garden area with a bar. It's called Cremona Sporting Club and it's attached to a Best Western Hotel which is conveniently near us -we can see it across several fields at the back of the farm! When it was still cool enough I walked there and back which took just over 30 mins eah way - only 5 mins in the car - so I'm very lucky to be able to go!

Margaret Pilkington 18-07-2014 16:16

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Oooh Dianne, that looks lovely.
I am envious of those facilities. I hope they do your neck good......it looks a very enjoyable way to get fit and healthy.

DaveinGermany 18-07-2014 17:28

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a lovely garden area with a bar!

Aah! Now we're talking important stuff! :D

davemac 18-07-2014 19:50

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I took my camera along today to show you where I've been going regularly for the last 2 months as part of my campaign to get generally fitter and healthier, and try to remedy my chronic neck problem. I have been swimming 20 lengths and having 10 minutes hydromassage when I go each time. I swim mostly in the indoor pool as the sun's a bit strong outside at the moment. There is a relaxation area with a Finnish pool to plunge into when you come out of the sauna or Turkish bath (I haven't tried these yet!) Outside there are several pools set in a lovely garden area with a bar. It's called Cremona Sporting Club and it's attached to a Best Western Hotel which is conveniently near us -we can see it across several fields at the back of the farm! When it was still cool enough I walked there and back which took just over 30 mins eah way - only 5 mins in the car - so I'm very lucky to be able to go!

Very nice, and not an inflatable crocodile or lilo in sight.

gpick24 18-07-2014 20:09

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A few from today, mostly from early this morning.

1-3. A fiery sunrise.
4-5. Breaking through the fog.
6. Bird on a post.

davemac 18-07-2014 20:14

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Today in Pictures, a compilation of two days outings, one today when I was Gongoozling, and one a couple of days ago when time was in short supply.

1. Mill Lane, a bit further on that is usual to go.
2. Looking back toward the Water Works cottages, this is a horsey area, stables every way you turn, more horses than you can shake a Findus Lasagne at.
3. The final stretch of the River Hyndburn, just around the corner it joins the River Calder.
4. LOOK......all I said was mention the "spillage" after they have done, not rant about bin strikes and smelly bin holes. Right I am going to try and get you out by tilting the bin..........and will you stop screaming.
5. Today, and the start of my gongoozling.
6. Tried it hanging over the water.
7. Liked it so much, I gongoozled again.
8. I haven't walk this way for a while, the last time I did this mound was covered in trees, not specimen ones, but trees never the less.
9. I drive passed here a lot, and most of the time don't notice this.
10. Same with this gate, its invisible when you drive past.

Accyexplorer 19-07-2014 03:40

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A few naughty ones :eek:......I even managed to catch a bit of lightning in the first shot :D
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mobertol 19-07-2014 07:58

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A few naughty ones :eek:......I even managed to catch a bit of lightning in the first shot :D
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Why naughty?? You ween't really up on the Viaduct were you?! :eek: ;)

maxthecollie 19-07-2014 09:31

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A few naughty ones :eek:......I even managed to catch a bit of lightning in the first shot :D
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Do you not sleep at night?

Gremlin 19-07-2014 12:43

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I was walking past a cafe in Bury and the two ladies smiled at me, I don't know why, so I asked them to pose for me.
They wanted a copy of the photos if they did.
They said it would be all right to put them in the Plant and heavy machinery magazine and mention the cafe they run. I had already taken the photos of the machinery for the magazine so they will fit in nicely. A bit of advertising as well for the cafe, which I didn't go in so I can't comment.

oops, I don't know how the penny farthing slipped in. nothing to do with the story.

Accyexplorer 19-07-2014 12:59

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Why naughty?? You ween't really up on the Viaduct were you?! :eek: ;)

They are a "little naughty" due to them being taken while (trespassing) :eek:.
Yes, I was up on the viaduct at 3am I wanted some footage/shots of the Arndale from a angle you don't really see.

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Do you not sleep at night?

It depends :D, on this occasion I knew the maintenance train wasn't running and wanted to film the Arndale (with the lightning) from that angle.Sadly, when I got home and was viewing the footage I forgot I had the camera set to delete frames an accidentally deleted my footage (gutted) :(.

davemac 19-07-2014 22:09

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Today in Pictures, a damp day today, but,.............. all together now............... "If it's not wet you are not doing it right".

1. Damp days mean droplet days.
2. Looking at it now gives no impression of its former use.
3. Willowherb, a prolific weed, but close up a thing of beauty.
4. Although wet through they are giving off a heavy perfume.
5. Its very quiet for a train line.
6. A moist Geranium.
7. Not a day for a sit down.
8. There is always a wet bit if wet bits are around.

9. "My name is Ozymandias, king of kings:
Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!"
Nothing beside remains. Round the decay
Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare
The lone and level sands stretch far away.'

10. The entrance to Shoe Mill.

DaveinGermany 20-07-2014 10:15

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Last couple of days here & things have been rather warm (all sorts drooping everywhere! :eek:) So being a mad dog & an Englishman, the Witchity one & Hound were dragged out in blazing heat & wilting sunshine to go visit our friends amongst the "Trekker loonies" doing what Trekker fans do. :)

Getting a damned good threshing
- A British relict (made in Lincoln) powering German machinery, oh how things have changed - Aye Lad, I'll 'ave Ee (but in German) - It's all about the Beer & Beer bellies, I aspire to one day catch up with these fine examples, need a few more Beers & Bratties though! - Magic? Hoodoo? Or just plain optical illusion? - A couple of old timers, well it is supposed to be about Tractors after all - An old Volvo all prettied up - A Trekkerists delight out in the Uhloo! - The long suffering Wifey & Hound (Using the Impressive art setting). :)

mobertol 20-07-2014 11:35

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Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1110946)
They are a "little naughty" due to them being taken while (trespassing) :eek:.
Yes, I was up on the viaduct at 3am I wanted some footage/shots of the Arndale from a angle you don't really see.


It depends :D, on this occasion I knew the maintenance train wasn't running and wanted to film the Arndale (with the lightning) from that angle.Sadly, when I got home and was viewing the footage I forgot I had the camera set to delete frames an accidentally deleted my footage (gutted) :(.

Tsk,tsk!!! Remember: Taking pics of some of the places you see is DANGEROUS . I do not condone or encourage breaking the law or unsafe behaviour...your words not mine.

(Please note UK spelling of "behaviour"!)

mobertol 20-07-2014 11:39

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Today in Pictures, a damp day today, but,.............. all together now............... "If it's not wet you are not doing it right".

1. Damp days mean droplet days.
2. Looking at it now gives no impression of its former use.
3. Willowherb, a prolific weed, but close up a thing of beauty.
4. Although wet through they are giving off a heavy perfume.
5. Its very quiet for a train line.
6. A moist Geranium.
7. Not a day for a sit down.
8. There is always a wet bit if wet bits are around.

9. "My name is Ozymandias, king of kings:
Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!"
Nothing beside remains. Round the decay
Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare
The lone and level sands stretch far away.'

10. The entrance to Shoe Mill.

We hadn't had a nice set of droplets for quite a while from you Dave - nice photos and I see the return of your favourite conditions had you waxing positively lyrical ...or should that be "poetical"?! :D

mobertol 20-07-2014 11:41

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Last couple of days here & things have been rather warm (all sorts drooping everywhere! :eek:) So being a mad dog & an Englishman, the Witchity one & Hound were dragged out in blazing heat & wilting sunshine to go visit our friends amongst the "Trekker loonies" doing what Trekker fans do. :)

Getting a damned good threshing
- A British relict (made in Lincoln) powering German machinery, oh how things have changed - Aye Lad, I'll 'ave Ee (but in German) - It's all about the Beer & Beer bellies, I aspire to one day catch up with these fine examples, need a few more Beers & Bratties though! - Magic? Hoodoo? Or just plain optical illusion? - A couple of old timers, well it is supposed to be about Tractors after all - An old Volvo all prettied up - A Trekkerists delight out in the Uhloo! - The long suffering Wifey & Hound (Using the Impressive art setting). :)

Looks like we're having the same sort of weather - we don't have those kind of get togethers here in Italy though some villages have Beer Festivals with barbecues and tribute bands on - my other half is off to one of those tomorrow evening with his buddies.

Gremlin 20-07-2014 12:27

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I like the look of the steam boiler/engine driving the thresher Dave I G. My kind of farm tackle.
Only yesterday I was looking at the price of castings to make a similar model for my next project.
It's only about a foot long so it will take a long time to thresh even my lawn.

davemac 20-07-2014 16:27

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We hadn't had a nice set of droplets for quite a while from you Dave - nice photos and I see the return of your favourite conditions had you waxing positively lyrical ...or should that be "poetical"?! :D

We haven't had the right environment for a while for droplets, and yesterday was borderline as well, it was pishing down, my flat cap was overwhelmed, and my waterproofs after a certain point weren't, and apart from the last 15 minutes when my gusset ended up between my knees, I was in my element. As for waxing lyrical, I think the wax should have been applied elsewhere

shillelagh 20-07-2014 18:35

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im back in sunny Lancashire after having 2 weeks in sunny/rainy Scotland ... now to sort the photos out ... its got up to 1498 on the photo count .. so I may be some time .....

Margaret Pilkington 20-07-2014 19:02

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Welcome back Jen.......looking forward to some interesting pics.(don't forget to back them up)

Gremlin 20-07-2014 19:10

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Never mind the scenery Jen, did you get any photos of the Falkirk wheel or best of all the Grangemouth refinery?
They would bring back memories to me.
The new Forth Bridge construction would make a good subject also.
Maybe next time, just for me, please!

shillelagh 20-07-2014 19:14

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Never mind the scenery Jen, did you get any photos of the Falkirk wheel or best of all the Grangemouth refinery?
They would bring back memories to me.
The new Forth Bridge construction would make a good subject also.
Maybe next time, just for me, please!



I did ... of all 3 .....:D and the grangemouth spitfire .... and stirling castle ... and the kelpies and the new extension to forth clyde canal through the kelpies ....

gpick24 20-07-2014 19:46

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A few pics from todays walkies, didn`t really see much new. I think I need to find some new places to go.

1. Go on, you have a scratch, we`ll keep look out.
2. Clay pigeon shoot.
3. Swimming dogs.
4. Thistle have to do for now.
5. A moth or a butterfly, I think a moth.
6. The Canada geese are back, must have been on holiday.
7. A bird on a fence.
8. Not fooling me this time.

Gremlin 20-07-2014 20:34

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I did ... of all 3 .....:D and the grangemouth spitfire .... and stirling castle ... and the kelpies and the new extension to forth clyde canal through the kelpies ....

Wonderful please post them, I haven't been North for three years and around that area was one of my regular jobs.
I would love to see how they are getting on with the Forth Bridge.

davemac 20-07-2014 20:56

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Today in Pictures, recently I have sprung around Spring Wood, been Arty around the Gallery, Mighty as I went around Oak Hill Park, today I was Foxy as I went around Foxhill Bank, I will let you know what happens when I go down to Cock Bridge.

1.Tinker Brook as it tinkles past Foxhill Bank Nature Reserve.
2. Its still tinkling, well I think its the Brook.
3.The bottom end of the area closest to the industrial site that gave the area its name.
4. Heading back to the big wet bit.
5. The bit that is referred to as the lodge.
6. I was wide awake when I took this........Knapweed.
7. Lesser Burdock, when I took this I was unaware of the creepy crawly with the green eyes, but when I looked further they were in large numbers poking their ovipositor into the many sections of the composite flowers.
8. Not be long before clouds of its seeds will be wafting over the population.
9. This area was covered in these Geraniums, a nice blue colour to contrast with the mainly pink jobbies out at the moment.
10. The slightly hidden "top lodge" only visible from one path and only part of it.

gpick24 20-07-2014 21:08

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You should probably avoid jack house reservoir as well.

shillelagh 20-07-2014 22:16

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the spugster took me for a walk to see the grangemouth spitfire .. ive been after seeing this for a while so he took me round there and back along the burn into grangemouth

1 & 2 Zetland park in grangemouth 2 is the memorial for WW1 & 2 and another one.
3. Grangemouth Armada
4, 5 & 6 ... the spitfire
7.1 red rose in with the white roses
8. the refinery
9. the earl of zetland pub .. weatherspoons it used to be a church .. but when it closed it was changed into a pub and they left the tubes from the organ and stained glass etc ... its really nice
10. 2 camera shy ducks with mum ....

Margaret Pilkington 21-07-2014 06:01

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Jen, picture five should go into the current pic comp......it fits the bill nicely.
Lovely pics!

Gremlin 21-07-2014 06:14

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Is there any parts of the old ICI left down Bowness road Gen.
Thanks for posting the photos, they are superb.
Now please let's have more bridges and industry.
The true Grangemouth.����

Gremlin 21-07-2014 14:32

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Feeling bored so I decided to have a quick drink in the Green Howarth Golf Club where a mate was playing.
I managed a few photos from the car, as usual, while I was there but admit to getting out for a couple of snaps. Nowt special, just passing time away.
No. 2 I should have noticed the photo wanted cropping slightly. I didn't notice the mirror when I took it.

No. 4 They must be camera shy, I kept calling "come on gee gee's look this way".

No. 5 I have lost my bearings, where is the Church please tell?
The shot was taken from Green Howarth and the far distant houses are in Read with Haug, Scott and Lawrence Avenues top right.

No. 6 would that be the playing fields next to the Bowling Club up above Willows Lane?

No, 10 Homeward bound, mate not there so no ale for me until tonight.

Sorry Davemac, not up to your standards because I came home with a dry gusset, I am sure that must help when you take photos.:tongueout

gpick24 21-07-2014 14:43

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No. 5 I have lost my bearings, where is the Church please tell?
The shot was taken from Green Howarth and the far distant houses are in Read with Haug, Scott and Lawrence Avenues top right.

I would say it`s the church on corner of Dowry Street/Addison Street

maxthecollie 21-07-2014 15:10

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Yep looks like St John's Church with the old Blue Walker Farrimond buildings in front

gpick24 21-07-2014 15:25

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Also council and Karrimor buildings bottom left.

maxthecollie 21-07-2014 15:34

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mobertol 21-07-2014 15:39

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I went out for my power-walk up the lane early this afternoon - didn't take my camera and wished I had so I came back and had a second nature walk a little later to take some photos of the lovely wild flowers I had seen by the stream. lots of colour and plenty of insects around including an orange dragonfly and a Common blue butterfly (a male one the guide says!) I think the pink flower is an orchid not sure about the first blue one - I'm sure Dave will put me straight.

maxthecollie 21-07-2014 15:41

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Love the butterfly.Why did the butterfly flutter bye?

mobertol 21-07-2014 15:42

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Nice set -I love that tree arch above the gate in number 2 and that sheep in number 4 looks quite affronted!

maxthecollie 21-07-2014 15:43

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Because he saw the Dragonfly drink the Flagondry

gpick24 21-07-2014 15:43

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Love the butterfly.Why did the butterfly flutter bye?

Because he saw the catterpillar pillarcatter.

maxthecollie 21-07-2014 15:43

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The sheep as you say looked affronted because Max went for a drink in it's water.

davemac 21-07-2014 19:49

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Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 1111052)
Feeling bored so I decided to have a quick drink in the Green Howarth Golf Club where a mate was playing.
I managed a few photos from the car, as usual, while I was there but admit to getting out for a couple of snaps. Nowt special, just passing time away.
No. 2 I should have noticed the photo wanted cropping slightly. I didn't notice the mirror when I took it.

No. 4 They must be camera shy, I kept calling "come on gee gee's look this way".

No. 5 I have lost my bearings, where is the Church please tell?
The shot was taken from Green Howarth and the far distant houses are in Read with Haug, Scott and Lawrence Avenues top right.

No. 6 would that be the playing fields next to the Bowling Club up above Willows Lane?

No, 10 Homeward bound, mate not there so no ale for me until tonight.

Sorry Davemac, not up to your standards because I came home with a dry gusset, I am sure that must help when you take photos.:tongueout

But as you were at the club, then not with a dry pallet I wager.

Gremlin 21-07-2014 20:20

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My friend hadn't show up so left high and dry.
I haven't even gone out tonight, I have about thirty photos to print for tomorrow to take to Barnoldswick so they can select which ones they want duplicating and what size etc.
Some will be made into 4X4 inch fridge magnets.
It's all for charity so I am working for nowt again.

Margaret Pilkington 21-07-2014 20:56

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The flavour of today...Children at play.
1) interesting climbing structure.
2) this isn't as much fun as they said it was.
3) All smile for the camera...please.
4) I will be glad when it is our turn to have a go
5) through the wire tunnel.
6) excavating is fun.
7) Playing in the sand.
8) If I am not mistaken these are only young birds.....Canada Geese
9) Another one.
10) You have to show your little brother how it is done.

maxthecollie 21-07-2014 21:07

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Which school is that in no 3, Margaret?

Margaret Pilkington 21-07-2014 21:21

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Farnborough Primary School in Southport.
I think there were two classes on the play area. They looked to be having a lot of fun.
The pictures were taken in Southport this afternoon.

davemac 21-07-2014 21:27

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Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1111063)
I went out for my power-walk up the lane early this afternoon - didn't take my camera and wished I had so I came back and had a second nature walk a little later to take some photos of the lovely wild flowers I had seen by the stream. lots of colour and plenty of insects around including an orange dragonfly and a Common blue butterfly (a male one the guide says!) I think the pink flower is an orchid not sure about the first blue one - I'm sure Dave will put me straight.

Not sure of the blue one, although it does have certain characteristics of the cornflower, so perhaps a sub species, and the "Orchid" is Betony (herb), Orchids have rosette type leaves close to the ground and send a flower spike up with just a flower on, Betony pushes up a flower with smaller leaves at the flowering point.
Good job you revisited your walk with a camera, those Common Blue Butterflies, I have been stalking those for over a year and never managed to get a solid shot of them, so two gold stars on the wall chart.

davemac 21-07-2014 21:51

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Today in Pictures, time to park myself in the park.

1. Main gates starting point.
2. Looking back in the other direction.
3. Through the main door and on the right was the Parks Superintendents office.
4. St. Johns- Wort.
5. A few people bronzing pearly white body parts, to the right the Coppice, straight ahead Pendle.
6. Soon to be renovated.
7. The once main building for bowling and tennis allocations, in the 80's when Wimbledon was on the telly we had a waiting list for courts.
8. Its not a very busy day today.
9. A once popular shrub, not planted much nowadays, Hydrangea, a plant that can change colour with the PH. of the soil.
10. The circle is almost complete.

shillelagh 21-07-2014 22:04

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day trip to what started as Edinburgh ... and then ended up on one of them electric trams they've got running around now ... and then back on the railway .. and over the forth railway bridge and a walk down to north queensferry and nearly a dip into the forth for me ...and the spugster stood watching and laughing and then came running when he realized if I did end up in the forth he'd have to get me out :D so some of these were took from a moving train ...

Margaret Pilkington 21-07-2014 22:22

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Number 9 is my favourite.....they are all good...but that's the one for me.

DaveinGermany 22-07-2014 04:58

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Canada Geese

Greylag Ma, and that cage for the kidlets, does it have lockable doors? :D

Margaret Pilkington 22-07-2014 06:17

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Well, I never.... A Greylag eh?
Is that species more welcome than the Canadian ones?

And no, the frame did not have lockable doors......that would have made it a cage. :)

maxthecollie 22-07-2014 07:27

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Farnborough Primary School in Southport.
I think there were two classes on the play area. They looked to be having a lot of fun.
The pictures were taken in Southport this afternoon.

They looked like my Grandaughter's school uniform. I just wondered if they had gone on a school trip

mobertol 22-07-2014 07:59

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Not sure of the blue one, although it does have certain characteristics of the cornflower, so perhaps a sub species, and the "Orchid" is Betony (herb), Orchids have rosette type leaves close to the ground and send a flower spike up with just a flower on, Betony pushes up a flower with smaller leaves at the flowering point.
Good job you revisited your walk with a camera, those Common Blue Butterflies, I have been stalking those for over a year and never managed to get a solid shot of them, so two gold stars on the wall chart.

I used to have Culpepper's herbal and gave it away to my Botany department when I moved over here - stupid thing to do. I now have a pocket guide to flowers and one for trees but I never carry them with me - shall have to remedy that. I love the flower head of the Betony. Not sure what the flowers on the long stalk in the stream are either - close up they have alook of lilies - will try to get a better photo.
As to that flutterby - it had some slight damage to a wing tip which was slowing it down I think - either that or it liked having it's picture taken. They are such a beautiful colour and are usually flitting about too fast!

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Sad news about sally. She was stung by a bee in the eye (they think) and the eye became infected. Vets gave some drops and despite medical attention . Sally was limping last week same side as the eye. Made an appointment and same day made a lot of noise in hutch. By time mum got to hutch sally had died.

Well. I went for a walk on my dinner and found a family. The cygnets seemed very friendly and came up to me. I can't imagine how and why someone could poison them... Some good close ups

gpick24 22-07-2014 15:01

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Sorry to hear about Sally Restless, always sad to lose a pet.
I`m sure the cygnets will soon learn it`s not a good idea to get so close to humans.

Margaret Pilkington 22-07-2014 15:18

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Sorry to hear about Sally Rob.
I am sure she had a very good life with you.
Great pictures of the cygnets.

maxthecollie 22-07-2014 15:25

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Sad news about sally. She was stung by a bee in the eye (they think) and the eye became infected. Vets gave some drops and despite medical attention . Sally was limping last week same side as the eye. Made an appointment and same day made a lot of noise in hutch. By time mum got to hutch sally had died.

Well. I went for a walk on my dinner and found a family. The cygnets seemed very friendly and came up to me. I can't imagine how and why someone could poison them... Some good close ups

So sorry to hear about Sally, you diall you could for her.

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mobertol 22-07-2014 15:39

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Sorry to hear about Sally Rob.
I am sure she had a very good life with you.
Great pictures of the cygnets.

My thoughts exactly Margaret.

Try not to be too sad Rob. x

Restless 22-07-2014 16:32

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thanks everyone. I did enjoy, when at the parents, oining that rabbit with my nexus 5. She seemed to like the taste of my phone :D

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My thoughts exactly Margaret.

Try not to be too sad Rob. x

Life gets me down a lot and so I try on a daily basis not to be too sad, but the gesture is appreciated. Greatly.

DaveinGermany 22-07-2014 17:11

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that would have made it a cage. :)

Fazakaly! :D

Gremlin 22-07-2014 20:36

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Are you referring to HMP Altcourse DiG?


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