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I was tutting at the size, I thought you may of uploaded it from photobucket (and that's not site policy).
Anyway,it's a lovely shot and full of detail,Nice one :)

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Another week-end of "Trekkering" up the road at Rottinghausen, near a small Airfield, so plenty going on, have a peek & see for yourselves. :)

We're stepping up the property ladder at last - Happy campers (eventually after a few sherbets the night before) - A proper owd Combine - The new washy machine for the Witchy one, what's your face for? It's a Miele isn't it & you said they were good! ;) - Someone just dropping in ...... after dropping out of an Airyplane - A couple of Kirovetz's, Soviet era rocket transporter tractor units x 3 - An old East German (DDR) Volksarmee Robur Lo - And finally, for that Aah factor & those of you that aren't into transformers. :D

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Great pic of the deer , Dave

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Thanks Frank, but they're half tame being as they were in someone's garden, a big garden admittedly, but a garden none the less. The big boys of the gang were hiding up the ways & all you could see of them were great big antlers. :)

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I thought it looked near. How far away was it?

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"Cause he's an ass man, like me and a couple of billion others.:alright:

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About 20-25 metres away, it was a young one & its mum was just out of shot. I also managed a piccy of the two of them grazing, I'll put that up tomorrow with a couple of the others from the week-end. :)

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Thanks for that - and sorry for getting defensive. I used to be on a bunch of photography groups where some users wouldn't even bother looking at the pic, they'd just head straight for the metadata to see if it had been saved out of photoshop.

Original image here.

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Thanks Margaret. It was just done reaching out with my mobile phone while standing on one leg with the other sticking out for balance.

I was actually thinking this is a better year than it has been recently for butterflies. That was the easiest to get of the three that were buzzing me. There was also a red admiral, but it was knackered (the back of one wing had a big chunk missing.

There also seem to be a load more bees around this year. I hope that statement's not tempting fate...

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No problem S, (like Margaret) the only ones I've seen about have been the white ones.usually when I go to photograph butterflies they disappear before I can get my settings sorted so well done on capturing that shot :)

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My Ma lives in a semi rural setting and usually I see lots of butterflies near her place....but this year they have been very few.
Seen lots of bees, but few butterflies.......and double well done that you took that on a phone.
I carry my camera everywhere I go. I am always ready to take a picture...well except when it is wet......I do not like to get my camera wet.

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Oh stoppit you're making me blush :blush8:

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Today in Pictures, is really a week in pictures, a week when 28 hours per day had to be shoved into a 24 hour slot, but come hell or high water I managed an hour out with two dogs (1 a babysitting job) and my camera, probably the only way I have kept my sanity, I even managed to be out in the downpour today which resulted in me wetting my knickers.

1. Huncoat Colliery, this teasel is growing on what was once the line in and out for the coal by rail.
2. Dean Clough reservoirs, coming in from the pines.
3. Same location, just a bit further down.
4. Top end of the Millennium Baby Woods.
5. Still in the woods, wickthing on a Ragwort.
6. Altham, a walk toward the canal between the motorway and the industrial estate.
7. The Coppice, a must see sea of Heather.
8. A few strides from the monument and this appears.
9. And back to Dean Clough again, this time the bottom end just of Goldacre Lane.
10. Looking down the valley to Pendle Hill, when up Pendle this valley stands out, and the water reflects the sky.

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That's the first time I have heard of anyone having withdrawal symptoms of a wet gusset.
But seriously, the pics are lovely.....and I have missed your input.
It is good getting a country walk without getting wet....and sitting in my own chair.

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I love the way you describe were Ma lives

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Well, it's better than saying 'up the goat track'...:D

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How does she manage getting up Thill?

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You want one of these:-
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B003...robot_redir=1#

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With some difficulty these days.
We are lucky that one taxi firm will go up the hill, but she still has to get to the pick up point.
I lug her wheelchair up the steps then go down and stay behind her while she goes up the steps....at least she would have something soft to fall on.....me!

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Thanks Less....I have looked at such things.....but have not succumbed....yet.

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Today in Pictures, a bit of a contrast, coal to coastline.

1. So small its almost invisible, but I don't know what it is.
2. Last year this plant was covered in Butterflies, not a one this year.
3. Although I have never seen so many Brambles heavy with fruit.
4. Once part of the coal sidings.
5. A teasel basking in the sun.
6. Almost like magic, Cleveleys on a bracing day.
7. lets start with a sandy knee.
8. Where should I put the deckchair!
9. What just ran over my foot.
10. I just gave that a push, I ended up with Groyne strain...........sometimes I'm just too subtle even I don't get it.

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Dave, I like your coastal pictures.....they are beautiful.
Like you, I have seen few butterflies this year.....and it isn't because I haven't been looking.

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After a short walk along the canal, we headed off over to the coppice.

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It was extremely windy at the coast, but that didn't matter as I have not been to Cleveleys for over 10 years and it has changed that much on the shoreline that I hadn't time to see it all, so must go back.

I have seen some butterflies this year, but the few I have seen are more active this year, if I try to get close for a snap they dart off.

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Great shots g, what camera do you use?
Whatever camera it is, it looks like, you know how to use it :)

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Great shots as always dave, #10 is my fave ;)

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Thanks, it's a sony slta58k. Had it since Christmas and still finding new features on it.

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Very nice :)
It seems to give good colourful and detail pics (unless it's just your expert photography skills):D

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Can`t complain about the camera but I think the biggest improvement has come from learning lightroom (still lots to learn on that as well:(), would like a couple of new lenses but they are expensive, maybe Santa will bring me one if I`m a good boy.:)

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I'm still getting to grips with my Fuji s6500fd it's just finding the time to sit down and mess with the setting (it's usually on auto) :D
Maybe Santa will bring me something nice if I'm good (I won't hold my breath though) ;)

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On the subject of Lightroom, Adobe have an offer on at the moment, Lightroom and Photoshop CC for £7.49/month, with free trials available.
https://creative.adobe.com/en/plans/...140819122631:s

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Personally, I've never used photoshop....the beauty of Lightroom is it's photo cataloguing integration with editing does Photoshop offer the same?

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That`s the one thing I dislike about lightroom, just have to put up with it though, getting used to it a bit now.
There is Adobe Bridge, which I think does a similar thing and works with Photoshop, but I`ve never used it.

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I think, I'll just stick with Lightroom an the editing software on my iphone....

....I'll leave the technical stuff to you pro's ;)

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Playing with my zoom today. These were taken from iside the house.

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from the garden, visitors to the garden and a wander down bash lines ... :D

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Well, I set out to go on the bus to Southport. I missed my jaunt on the pier on Saturday.
I was thwarted. The 10.20 bus from Clayton didn't get into Preston until 12.10......I had missed the X2 that I wanted to get so i deemed in not worth the going and stayed in Preston. No pictures...I just looked round the Flea Market and the shops.
So missed my sea air again!

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Love number 8 Jen...and you got butterflies too.
I must be doing something wrong.

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ive been lucky with the butterflies this year Margaret .. countryfile gave away packets of wildflower seeds and I got one and now that the wildflowers have grown and flowering the butterflies have been attracted to them .. ive seen at least 2 or 3 a day fluttering around. Today I was lucky I had the camera in my hand when I saw them and managed to get the photos ..

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I can't make my mind up which i like best..... butterfiles or berries??.....hmmm :D...

...lovely shots shillelagh :alright:

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As I mentioned the other day, a couple more from our "Trekkerish" week-end. :)

Sunshine, blue sky - Ideal for perfectly serviceable Airyplanes to be buzzing about - So why, oh why, jump out? - Meanwhile back on Terra Firma, household appliances for the modern busy Mum who happens to live on a farm - Size, really is important ...... for comparison - A Borgward/Büssing one of only 165 produced - Aah, Fallow Deer grazing. :)

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Top marks again DiG, proper country fair.

I ventured into my garden today, first fresh air for five days, to try to get a photo of the butterflies around the "budlia?" tree but they were too high for me so when this little chap invited me to take his photo I obliged him. He flew away before I had time to get his email address so I can't send him a copy.

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Hope you are Ok Russell.....not usually confined to Barracks.....not the glasshouse I hope :D

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Not the glass house Margaret. I started with some sort of bug and everything I tried to eat bounced straight back up, even tablets with a sip of water. I strained my ribs and back in the process and am not properly up and about yet,I have eaten rice pudding and a bit of fruit plus lots of non alcoholic liquid. Apart from the cleaners not a soul has passed through the door, its been hard work but I battled through.
I am gagging for a pint, I may try a can tonight I have a few in the fridge.

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Hasten slowly Russell....sorry to hear that you have been poorly sick and in your pyjamas.

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Love that heather - number 9 is my favourite. :)

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Him indoors is starving so I have to get a move on and post my first set from Lake Garda - more folk doing the things they do, this time by the lake... (Will catch up all the rest of your posts later or I'll be in trouble :D )

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I can see I've got a bit of catching up to do, and will enjoy looking at all the great photos that have been uploaded that I've missed over the last few days.

I went on a Gal Pal's fun weekend up on Pigeon Lake, and these are a few snaps. Miss Pris, aka the Furry Ratbag, makes any computer work a trial these days. She's all over the keyboard and howls at the door if I don't let her in. Hence I've got photos ready to upload, but never get around to it somehow!

There's an osprey nest on top of the pole in one of the shots, I'm just sorry I didn't have a decent camera on me. But the humming birds made up for that - lot's of fun watching them duck and dive!

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Great shots of the humming birds

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My kind of pics Dianne.
They say hunger is the best sauce...so let the old man wait a bit :D

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Cheers Gremlin. :)

That's the spirit, Soldier on mate & an Ale (or several) for what ails! ;)

Why? He knows where the kitchen is doesn't he? I've seen "Goodfellas", Pasta, meatballs & sauce like Pauly used to make! :D

Absolutely, good piccys them & the landscape, how quintessentially Canada, all that was missing were a couple of Mounties. :)

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Pyjamas Margaret, I don't own a any.
They used me for a model at the Helmshore textile museum.
Bye gum lass, times were hard. I had a wage rise that year, I only had to pay the boss three farthings instead of a penny to work for him.

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Russell, I like your shade of lipstick it matches the pattern on the bed spread.:D
Anyway I hope you feel better soon.

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Here are my pics from today.

1&2. A misty Dowry Reservoir, near Saddleworth.
3&4. The moors were a bit eerie this morning.
5. Heckington windmill having the sails put back on.
6-8. A couple of planes from RAF Cranwell.
9. Stacks of hay bales.
10. Coming back through the Peak District.

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Great potos - for me it's number 1 especially followed ny no.5.

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Thanks Mobertol, I like a misty morning. I`ve been to that windmill before but the sails were missing, being cleaned or repaired maybe.

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Lovely pictures.....I cannot choose a favourite. They are all superb.

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Thanks Margaret, glad you like them.

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I love your seaside pics - I can imagine breathing that bracing sea air!

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A really interesting set of pics :)

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Nicely done! Is that a blue tit?

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Some nice shots there Jen :)

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Number 5 has a peacefulness about it.

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Today in Pictures, a look around Milnshaw Park, have to say not much photographically very few flowers, not much of a view and the only people using it were people coming and going to Asda. It looks like its glory days are long gone.

First few Milnshaw, the wet bits are Hagg Lodge at the Hyndburn Road end.

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They are this year's babies

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Lovely candid shots Diane. I could sit by that lake all day and be happy :)

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Looks like a good time!

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The focus is so sharp it 'cuts your eye!'
Sorry to hear you've been poorly, Gremlin.

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Wow - really super shots! I like the misty ones too, closely followed by number 10. All are good, though :)

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You managed to tease out some nice shots, regardless, Dave. I do like number 4 :)

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A walk round Villa di Gargnano early last Sunday morning. The yellow house in the first photo is 'Villa Igea' where DHLawrence stayed for 6 months from September 1912 - it is where he finished the final draft of 'Sons & Lovers' - inspiring place to write as I hope you will agree from the photos. The rooftop shot, showing where most of the little streets in todays photos are, was taken from the church terrace as seen yesterday in the photos of the man was reading his paper and contemplating the lake. :)

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Weather was a bit rubbish today, so not a full set..

1. Windey road through Blubberhouses.
2. Can`t remember name of the river.
3. Grouse.
4. A trio of Mantas.
5. Back home the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

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Is it the Ouse?

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Traced my route on google maps (I had a general idea where it was but was being lazy earlier), it`s the River Allen.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@54.92...PPTA!2e0?hl=en

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Looks like its flowing quite freely to me. :D

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In 1970 two airmen ran off the road coming down to Blubberhouses, they landed in the river on their left, they were heading back to camp at Leaming bar.
The car was never removed and I remember seeing it slowly rot away until you could just make out the steering column and engine through the bramble.
It was only just visible from the cab of a Scammell.
I used that road for 30 years at work.
There is nowhere to stop and park to have a look.

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Very tight on there for you lot in your big wagons, I bet there`s many a wing mirror been clipped on that stretch.

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Go back even as near as the 70, and the road went over the tiny bridge at Bolton Abbey and meandered through farm yards.
It improved when they bypassed Bolton Abbey and widened and made new stretches of road all the way up.
The drop down to Blubberhouses is not much different today.
Hopper lane was a pig in wet weather with a tanker load of caustic .
SG 1.5. Tanker only half full for max weight, load ran to back of tank, weight came of driving axle on unit , wheels spin, job stops.
We use to come down the hill making sure the road was clear than boot it flat put towards Hopper lane hill hoping you didn't miss a gear on the old crash box.

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All that space and the houses are packed in, never the less giving some interesting photos.

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number two has a great tree density and variety.

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Today in Pictures, nothing as exotic or windswept as the previous contributions, just a few shots from a "close to home" location.


1. A lonely look at eternity.
2. Just thought I would show my conkers, I'm not supposed to climb trees.
3. Well I never.
4. I can see Pendle from here.
5. Has someone remembered.
6. Well I never, the return.
7. Well I never, the trilogy is complete.
8. A gate that used to lead somewhere.
9. Just a reminder of what is just around the corner

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The river Washburn flows through Bluberhouses in the Washburn valley.

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Streets like that are a photographers dream! Your shots came out really well considering the contrasting areas of light and shadows - nicely done :). I really like number 9 with the towels hanging out the window.

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Super shot of the grouse! I like the moodiness in number 10.

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It looks like your fungal frolics have begun again, Dave!

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Views of the Thames from the QE2 Bridge at Dartford Today

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yesterdays ...:D

1 & 2 ... autumn is definitely on its way
5 theyre camera shy
6 no thanks im not posing for you ...
7 you had grangemouth's armada .. now you've got accrington's armada

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Some threatening skies there - been along the Blubberhouses road quite a few times as a girl going to visit family near Durham. One time it was winter and the snow was packed high either side. Amazing scenery up there.

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You get a definite feel of autumn from these - some lovely funghi and a hint of moisture!

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I hope you weren't driving and reading newspaper as you took these Steve :eek: looks like it was a good day 'down south'.

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Some more of your signature bright colours Jen - I love sweet peas, they have it all - great colour and smell gorgeous. :)

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The fungi sort of crept up on me, I haven't even got my fungal detector out of its box this year.

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I am applying Dubbin around the gusset in anticipation of a moist, fungal Autumn.

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That's just how I like to see the South Stevie, other peoples pictures.
You are a hero for going past Thelwall.
I must admit though, there are nice views from the bridge.
It was opened a year after I last was in the area, I used the tunnel.

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This is one of Jen's pictures......selective colour reduced...just for effect.
Hope you don't mind Jen.

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Another of your manipulations M, good to see you not lost your creative touch ;)

Where was this taken, I recognise that chimney but not the water?

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As this is Jen's picture.......I cannot tell you the location as I do not know it.

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Today's offerings more photos featuring the lake at Gargnano - still haven't left it behind mentally.
1 Beach in Gargnano
2 Villa Feltrinelli from the beach
3 I wonder how many of the bathers know Mussolini lived here from 1943-45?
4 A light shower and this was the result
5 My pot of gold lies here
6 Swimming off the jetty in Villa
7 View from the terrace of Hotel du Lac at tea-time
8 Gargnano in the morning from the terrace of San Tommaso
9 A quiet spot to sit and reflect - in the Piazza of Villa
10 Breakfast on the terrace of Hotel Gardenia - so romantic!

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Beautiful shots Dianne....no wonder you have not left it mentally.

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No prob......I was thinking platts lodge,perhaps Jen could enlighten me? :)