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“You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” ~Christopher Columbus

 

The fleet arriving for the Tall Ship Festival in Bay City Michigan.

 

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Downtown Chicago where Bloomingdales resides. Yes, I confess to being drawn in when I go by.

  

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We spent an afternoon at Pennington Flash. It was blowing a gale and there were no rare birds around, but there were plenty of swans, geese, gulls, etc. The winds made for rough waves and it was fun to watch the birds dealing with all of that. This curious fellow came up on the shore to me, probably looking for a handout. I don't often see one on land and all their elegance disappears, but he strolled over with such attitude that I couldn't resist a portrait.

 

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Lovely Viburnum Berries on a morning walk.

 

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"I'm an introvert.

I'm not shy, I'm a noticer, I'm an observer.

I'm not stuck up or anti-social, I treasure my solitude.

I'm reserved until I am not."

~Cheryl Payne

 

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Wonderful early 20th Century architecture in a nearby town.

I too live in a house with steep gables and I find these homes around West Michigan so appealing.

 

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..lulling to my soul.~Keats

 

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I am so grateful for your visits and comments. However, due to time constraints I will NO LONGER be posting in award groups other than the MasterClass groups. Thank you to all the hard working admins who have invited my work in the past.

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Lovely old grain mill in Lower Slaughter, Cheltenham

 

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The Fleece Inn, Cirencester

 

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The Castle was built as a summerhouse in 1754 for Randle Wilbraham I of Rode Hall. It was built to look like part of a castle of a bygone era, and would have enhanced the view of the newly constructed Rode Hall some 3 miles away on the Cheshire side of the hill. Mr. Wilbraham employed local stonemasons John and Ralph Harding. It is said they were paid 1 shilling a day, and one of the members of the family lost a hand while constructing the castle. The Wilbraham family used the summerhouse for picnics and entertaining friends on days out.

 

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These were a handmade gift from a friend who gives cooking lessons, DCD Cuisine. Macarons are delicate and finicky French sandwich cookies made entirely of ground almonds, egg whites, and sugar. The possibilities for fillings are endless, but the most difficult feat is achieving the right consistency and presentation of the macaron shells.

 

These were perfect and I have been promised that I can have a lesson to make them.

  

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Bodleian Library, Oxford University

Since it seemed this would be a once in a lifetime visit to Oxford we decided to splurge on a private walking tour. The best travel money we could have spent. The young university student with Footprints Tours was superb and he worked hard to make sure I visited the best sites for photography. I have so much I am pleased with that it is hard to decide what to edit first.

 

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I was in the mood for something different!

 

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"There is no region on earth, probably, where such a variety of beauty is comprehended within so narrow a space." ~Harriet Martineau describing the Lake District

 

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Melrose Abbey, Scotland

 

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But calm, white calm, was born into a swan.

~Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

Pennington Flash, Wigan Borough

  

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In the heart of Ambleside, is a quaint stone mill, its weathered walls blending with the cobbled charm of the Lake District village. The mill’s wooden waterwheel, darkened by years of use and mist, no longer turns but it remains a gentle a nod to centuries of industry. The Giggling Goose Cafe is there for the many tourists that visit the village. However, the scene still whispers of a bygone era, where craft and nature worked in harmony.

 

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Nao Santa Maria (Spain) is a replica of the flagship of Christopher Columbus’ exploration fleet.

This view made me wonder what Columbus was thinking as he looked up through the rigging on his first voyage that was supposed to take him on a new passage to the East. So much conflicting history about this man and other adventurers like him. Were they courageous explorers or cruel conquerors? Probably a bit of both and a product of their culture and time period. Would any one of us had been different if we had lived back then?

 

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... and a library, you have everything you need. ~ Cicero

 

Biddulph Grange Garden, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

 

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So I caved and bought a Lensbaby (just a used one very cheap). So here is an image of my Bradford Pear blossoms from my first shoot. I immediately discerned that it had a pretty steep learning curve. I know it's a controversial lens, but I don't care. It was so fun and I can see places where it will fit into my shooting very nicely.

 

PS ignore the exif...I forgot to change the info on a non-CPU lens.

 

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Chicago from the observation deck at the Hancock building

 

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Due to time constraints, I am no longer posting in award groups...however I welcome (and love) your comments and favs.

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We had a an excellent meal the night before in this little restaurant in Cirencester.

 

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A time of the most exquisite stillness and peace."

 

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...and more arches, it is amazing all the places they turn up!

 

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Lytham Hall

I don't usually post two from the same shoot in a row, but this made an interesting comparison to two completely different styles of photography and editing (see the le image before). I love working in both genres, so welcome your thoughts.

 

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Just loved this recorded announcement when we reached the Rialto stop.

 

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The incredible view in Muker Parish. As I sat there, the Who's song came to mind and even though they were a bit ahead of my time, I have always enjoyed their iconic music.

 

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These fuchsias, with their ruffled petals, emerge from the shadows like tiny ballet dancers balanced on tiptoe.

 

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Beautiful gate seen on our walking tour through Oxford University.

 

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Back to the place where we met.

 

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On the bow of the US Brig Niagara

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This view of San Marco Square never happens except at 5:00 am in March when the lights are still on and the only visitors are a couple of photographers hauling their tripods around. What a sight this is!

 

Thanks to the direction of our kind friend Maurizio Fecchio who told us how to get this view. The first morning he took us here was heavy fog and while I got a couple of unique moody captures, we came back 2 days later and got this. This was despite severe jet lag and a 4:00am rise.

 

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The name "Niagara" comes from the Iroquoian word "Onguiaahra," meaning "a thundering noise".

 

The force of the falls is staggering, even now, though much of its water is diverted especially at night and off-season. Drawn off upstream to feed the insatiable human need for power.

Still, the massive curtain of water crashes down each day (6 million cubic feet a minute) and people come from across the world to stand at this edge. The viewer is grateful they overcame the cliche hotels and tourist attractions, to experience at least once in their life the sight and sound of this majestic natural wonder.

 

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Lytham St Annes RNLI

It was my little brother caleb4ever that picked up on how this angle captured the crazy roof lines from the buildings that sat behind. I simply got down to where he was and shot from the same angle.

 

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I love the bright colors and lights at county fairs, but you can keep the rides.

 

My first ever date was to the county fair. I rode on this same ride...it was called "Tilt a Whirl" back then. As we exited the ride, I threw up on my date's shoes. Needless to say the relationship did not progress...:-)))

 

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Overhead loading bay at Wigan Pier

 

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It is rare to see behind these stone cottages, but this one sat on a corner giving a rare glimpse.

 

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...darkness is a more insistent thing than cold. The days are short as any dream.~EB White

 

Not a composite, taken from the inside looking out the window of my home.

 

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Lively scene at Maryport

 

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