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It was a lovely sunny Autumn day in the UK today, completely different to yesterday when it rained from dawn until dusk, so I decided to set off out for a few hours walk with my faithful little buddy...
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Jewel thanks for the info on swans, really interesting now I know more about them. :D
I have previously mentioned the embankment at the end of my garden and that there is significant social history relating to it. I went out yesterday and took a few pictures so that I could tell the...
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Round where I live Whitstable is known as Islington on Sea
You see, little old Whitstable is even known on the West Bank. :)))
For the photography fans, I have been having a play around in PSP X2 and thought you may like a look at some of the results that can be obtain with a little time and effort.
I used a normal daylight...
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Thanks folks! :)
Yes Fabby, he was very appreciative of being rescued :lol: we have 8'-0 wide doors on the conservatory which are often open to the garden so we get a lot of bumblies comming in, but...
Went to a local wild animal park on Wednesday hoping to get some good animal shots. Well, the whole park was inundated with wasps so it was not a very comfortable experience, and Mrs G got stung. :(...
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Hi kiya the first one is a water buffalo I swear it was posing!! :D
I've no idea the name of this flower,it was my brother's pride & joy this year in his garden measuring 28cm across, he did have many of the same flower.
I've been doing some enhancements on it & need...
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Yes really great pictures Kiya :)
I Believe Your Flowers are:
Dahlia
Dahlia
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
:?: Hi - does anyone out there in Luxor play the very English card game of Bridge. My girlfriend and I oome to Luxor very often and we both have lovely new flats there in a European Resort. I have...
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Yes, but last time we looked he wasn't living down in Ramla, or was he?.............8)
Does he not own that supermarket that everyone says stinks? :P
I love the Internet, so when im bored I normaly go on YouTube, 10 minutes can lead to hours :) you might be watching a video of certain interest and end up clicking the thumbnail videos on the right...
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... it was a nice way to spend time with them, but i dont get as much down time as i would like... ;)
- It seems that you have solved that problem today! :D
Has anybody ever had a play about at doing HDR ( high dynamic range) photos, heres a couple i've found on the net,
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Nice one Ken :) It has added depth to the picture and you have not gone too far and made it surreal.....(although I like surreal for an extreme effect) :roll:
I'm going to be in the UK next week. If anyone wants me to bring them back seeds just send me a PM.
I just love ordering, sorting and planting seeds. :)
There is such anticipation of dramatic...
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It was in a semi-rural area in cairo known as maadi,and even had a lawn(ish) and so I guess what works there may not in upper egypt.....although when I lived on the west bank still composted all...
Morning, I know it's a bit early to be thinking about walking/excercise, but this is for a very good cause. The 'Race for the 'Cure is in Cairo, at the Pyramids on the 23rd October. It is a short...
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Helen I'd love to do this, but I've just done the 3 Peaks Challenge in aid of Cancer Research and raised over £2,000 for the charity....as a group I think we have raised about £6,000 (still...
Some-day's and today is such a day one thinks, f*** it's great being alive, now most of my day's are like that but some-day's it's a 'taste of double pleasure. I used to say 'jeez am I lucky then I...
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As reparation is good for the soul I give you this little soul reparation, I can do this tune / reparation for a week 24/7 sometimes dedication takes time, like sitting out-side a monastery for 10...
Never been a pigeon fancier, I just like providing easy 'take-away's and watching the flock,flock. Twice a day they pop down for a shower and nosey around....8)
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Nearly ran off the road last week as a bunch of stupid maggies were attacking another beside the freeway, and were so involved they moved onto the road into the traffic. I was busy recovering from...
It's been persisting down with persipitation all day so haven't been able to take any new pictures of spiders etc. So as not to disapoint Kiya here's a cambodian spider together with a few other...
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Oh crumbs! at this time o' night I'll be having nightmares seeing that critter...........all nice pics I love the lion :)
Hi everyone, wondering if anyone knows if it is possible to buy an electric sewing machine in Luxor? Would be happy with new or good second hand one. Does not need to be all singing and dancing basic...
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Thank you Goddess for your reply, saw a mini sewing machine here in UK today for £29.99 but unfortunately there was something vital missing from the box and the shop did not have any more stock, but...
This is really an appendix to the 'About Photography' thread.
I mentioned, in photography 3, our trip this morning to the National Trust visitor Centre at Dover White Cliffs which is above the Cross...
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Just a morning really....Dover is only 20 minutes away and there is a pleasant walk along the cliff tops to the South Foreland Lighthouse if one feels that energetic :)
I was hoping Horus that you'd know the name of this little guy. He (or she) is super cute, quite flighty, hard to photograph as quite active. Anybody know the name of this bird? (I've been calling...
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ahhh - well haven't seen him here since I snapped his photo. Guess he is camera shy. I was figuring 'cardinal' but the ones here are fairly rare and mostly all red. His head crest was like a blue jay...
I think this is also a terrific topic but I am such a novice. I can crop but that is about all. I'm having a devil of a time trying to figure out much more.
Is there anyway (hint Horus who is the...
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PS. Forgot to mention the best freebie good old Picasa.
I think its folder arrangement is excellent and I can get to any of my near 20,000 images almost immediately. :)
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