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11 May 2019

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Horses in the rain.

Another shot of these horses taken during a light rain shower. Although the aperture was wide open at f2.8 it seems to have captured the falling rain as well as the horses. Camera: Nikon D500 Lens: AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED Software: Nikon Capture NX2

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17 May 2019

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Painted pigeons (1 of 3).

These pigeons are regular visitors to my locality....I assume they're racing birds and that the colours are to enable their owner to identify them whilst in flight (they also each have a green ring on their leg). Camera: Nikon D500 Lens: AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Software: Nikon Capture NX2

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21 May 2019

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Born to be wild?

I wonder if this man's name is Heath Robinson? UK viewers will "get" the joke but for those who are not familiar with the name and reference, please see below. William Heath Robinson (1872 – 1944) was an English cartoonist, illustrator and artist, best known for drawings of whimsically elaborate machines to achieve simple objectives. In the UK the term "Heath Robinson" entered the popular language during the 1914–1918 World War as a description of any unnecessarily complex and implausible contrivance, much as "Rube Goldberg machines" came to be used in the United States from the 1920s onwards as a term for similar efforts. "Heath Robinson contraption" is perhaps more often used in relation to temporary fixes using ingenuity and whatever is to hand, often string and tape or unlikely cannibalisations. Its continuing popularity was undoubtedly linked to Britain's shortages and the need to "make do and mend" during the Second World War. (Wikipedia). Camera: Nikon D500 Lens: AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Software: Nikon Capture NX2 Title "borrowed" from here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=egMWlD3fLJ8

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21 Nov 2019

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Boggart.

The recorded folklore of Boggarts is remarkably varied as to their appearance and size. Many are described as relatively human-like in form, though usually uncouth, very ugly and often with bestial attributes. One such boggart was "a squat hairy man, strong as a six year old horse with arms almost as long as tacklepoles". Other accounts give a more completely beast-like form. The "Boggart of Longar Hede" from Yorkshire was said to be a fearsome creature the size of a calf, with long shaggy hair and eyes like saucers. It trailed a long chain after itself, which made a noise like the baying of hounds. The "Boggart of Hackensall Hall" in Lancashire had the appearance of a huge horse. At least one Lancashire boggart could take the form of various animals, or indeed more fearful creatures. (Wikipedia). Camera: Nikon D500 Software: Nikon Capture NX2 Photographed at the Pendle Sculpture Trail: www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g3555319-d7134467-Reviews-Pendle_Sculpture_Trail-Barley_Lancashire_England.html

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21 Nov 2019

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Unicorn.

In European folklore the unicorn is often depicted as a white horse-like or goat-like animal with a long horn and cloven hooves (sometimes a goat's beard). In the Middle Ages and Renaissance it was commonly described as an extremely wild woodland creature, a symbol of purity and grace which could be captured only by a virgin. In the encyclopedias its horn was said to have the power to render poisoned water potable and to heal sickness. In medieval and Renaissance times the tusk of the narwhal was sometimes sold as unicorn horn. The unicorn continues to hold a place in popular culture. It is often used as a symbol of fantasy or rarity. (Wikipedia). Camera: NIkon D500 Lens: AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED Software: Nikon Capture NX2 Photographed at the Pendle Sculpture Trail: www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g3555319-d7134467-Reviews-Pendle_Sculpture_Trail-Barley_Lancashire_England.html

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21 Nov 2019

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Grim.

This mythical beast (whose name is "Grim") is, according to the myth, a friend of "The Boggart".....see my earlier photo. This is one of the sculptures in Aitken Wood near the town of Barley in Lancashire, North-West England. See link below. Photographed with a Nikon D500 camera. Processed with Nikon Capture NX2. www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g3555319-d7134467-Reviews-Pendle_Sculpture_Trail-Barley_Lancashire_England.html

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21 Nov 2019

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Wishing chair.

The "Wishing chair" (a.k.a. the "Magic chair" / the "Living chair") is one of the Pendle Sculpture Trail creations in Aitken Wood near the village of barley in North-West England. I'm not sure what the "official" name of this sculpture is but, whatever the name, it provides a great place to take a rest after climbing the steep path to the woods. Camera: Nikon D500. Software: Nikon Capture NX2. More Information / photos at link below: www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g3555319-d7134467-Reviews-Pendle_Sculpture_Trail-Barley_Lancashire_England.html

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21 Nov 2019

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Fairy and Woodpecker.

A fairy "hitch-hiker" riding a woodpecker....another sculpture in Aitken Wood near the village of barley in Pendle District, North-West England (see links below). Photographed with a Nikon D500 camera and processed with Nikon Capture NX2. btckstorage.blob.core.windows.net/site5828/Panel/Pendle_Sculpture_Trail_leaflet_2013_FINAL.pdf www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g3555319-d7134467-Reviews-Pendle_Sculpture_Trail-Barley_Lancashire_England.html

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09 Mar 2020

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"Paneful" work?

Seen outside a building that was being renovated after a fire.....these workmen were installing new windows. Camera: Nikon D500 Lens: AF Micro Nikkor 60mm f2.8 Processed with Nikon Capture NX2 and Pixlr Editor
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