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Selby Abbey
Situated in the north aisle of the abbey and up a set of steps. This is what the plaque on the steps says.
The Leper ‘Squint’
Please climb the steps carefully.
Look down the Leper ‘Squint’ and see how leper’s we’re allowed to take their turn peering through the narrow 9 feet 6.5 inch (2886mm) long hole. During medieval times the ‘squint’ provided the only view the poor, disfigured victims on leprosy could have of the high Altar from outside the abbey.
They were not allowed to mix with the rest of the congregation for fear of spreading the loprosy disease.
The other end of the squint is now in the Latham Chapel.
The Latham Chapel is now the cafe area, just off the north transept.
Thank you for your visit and your comments, they are greatly appreciated.
First retaliatory entry in the five-image challenge that I issued to one Mr. Richard Visionheart... yes, he of the PANO-Vision sabotage juggernaut currently sweeping the Flickr countryside. Everywhere from Kasabonika, Ontario in Canada to Poggibonsi, Siena in Italy and all points in between, men and women are walking about waving their cell phones in the air with erratiKc hand movements, swooping and flailing about and causing onlookers to remark, "That person is definitely on drugs! Weirdos all of 'em!"
The idea for this followed a disKcussion he and I had about portrait-orientated images that are posted here on Flickr and how they just didn't seem to garner the same amount of attention as the wider formats; and a further disKcussion more recently about the brilliance of the King Crimson album Discipline; as well as a couple of beers I was having on a Friday night. Thus, The Frame by Frame Challenge was presented for his consideration. Well! Anyone who knows this man knows that a challenge issued is a challenge met and there just ain't two hootin' ponies about it!
The protoKcol for the five entries each was agreed upon:
1 Posts to alternate back and forth, with Richard kicking off
2 PANO-Vision sabotage teKchnique used for original photo
3 Presentation using portrait format
4 A link to a King Crimson piece of music for each entry
*Additionally, when all is said and done, he will choose one of my five, with me doing the same from his and then we will proceed to apply our own creative treatment to it, consequently producing a final 'bonus' image.
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A masque was a form of festive entertainment way back in the day, like way back when folk pranced about in fancy knickerbockers and curtsied and the like. Well, this here theme park in Niagara Falls is all about entertainment however, no one goes about saying, "Me lady, mighten I haveth the next dance?" or anything like that.
This is a live recording also, as is Richard's first entry. Now, ain't that a co-inky-dink, huh? More of a King Crimson side projeKct, Fripp, Gunn and Mastelotto conjure up some pretty sweet sounds, very atmospheriKc and perfeKct for creating by, as would be a moonlit night, or so I'm told.
Masque 3 - King Crimson (The Projekcts)
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(I'll use Richard's disclaimer, what the hell)
*** Please note: This is a privately produced series and is in no way connected to Robert Fripp, King Crimson, Discipline Global Moblie in any kind of commission, nor does it involve any approval or official sanKctioning by said parties above. They are private visual interpretations of King Crimson songs created as a private homage to the songs named and to the band and it's music. (Sadly) No monies will be generated from this project.
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The magnifier is strongly reKcommended! Otherwise, you gotta squint.
© Paul Boudreau - 2016. All Rights Reserved. This image is not for use in any form without explicit, express, written permission (except Richard, who can choose this one if he likes but, only one and he doesn't got to write me a note or something).
Here is a link to Richard's corresponding first entry:
Tour of Cambridge 2016
An authentic Gran Fondo is a mass participation cycle sport competition organised like a bike race at the front and a leisure ride at the back.
Cosmo the Kitty again.
I just uploaded about 30 photos at once, because I just had a "project" to finish for holiday gifts. Many are family photos from over the last few months and shots that slipped through the cracks somehow.
Latest , Best of the Past Year, Most Interesting, Best and Random Sets.
Definitely NOT squinching ;-) www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff7nltdBCHs
Strobist info: shot with Fujifilm x100s with ND filter on - one 430EX flash at 1/2 power in shoot thru umbrella top camera left.
Woman squinting her eyes against the sun while enjoying the afternoon at the water and having a juice.
Curious beasts....so fascinating to watch their behaviors. This guy was just hanging out, probably trying to catch a quick nap, but it looks more like he is squinting and thinking, "if I close my eyes, do you think all these crazy people will leave me alone and find something else to gawk at?"
Explored August 4, 2009 - #161
Because some things about Star Wars will always be cool, no matter how much the Prequels and the EU shit all over the franchise.
A little just-for-fun build I did after scoring the 9492 TIE Fighter set on clearance, and figured I'd make a TIE Interceptor MOC out of it to stick on my shelf.
from a few weeks back when my daughter and I met Joanne for an evening meal.
Pity I am squinting I blame the flash :-)
Well most likely wont repeat this until the new year,
I really hope next year is as special as this one has been I have met sooooooo many really lovely people, had more than a few great nights out with the odd day thrown in. and had a great time hanging out with Abby my wonderful friend and daughter.
Let’s all admit Prestige Natalia has been overlooked in this year’s Spring Collection. Who knew that this version of Miss Fatalé would be this astounding? The moment we see a doll with bright pink lips we automatically dismiss it. I do! But the gray and fuchsia pink high contrast makes her look visually interesting. One thing that made her my favorite was this subtle difference from all the other dolls in the collection. The crease of the eyes are emphasized with a heavy line this year with the early 60s theme except on Natalia (and Tatyana). Thank you lawd cheesus she’s been spared! I find hers more acceptable as it is not closed on both ends like the others. I had a hard time grasping the soft and sweet look for Natalia and while she reminds me of the 2012 Upgrade Doll Ready to Dare Natalia, the side glance and the beauty mark give her a lot of attitude. Her perfect eyebrows with the hatch lines and her squinting eyes make her a winner! I wasn’t expecting to love her cocoon cropped jacket, but the detail and the construction of it takes her look to new fashion heights. I also adore her fuchsia pink stilettos with the soles painted in gray. I live for those tiny details! I can’t get over it.
Prestige has the Latina skin tone which is Natalia’s default skin tone. Although I am seeing a difference from last year’s Grandiose Natalia’s which has a hint of red, while Prestige (and Style Notes Isha) has a hint of yellow. Like the other dolls in the collection, she comes with the old hand sculpts and the other pair are FR2 hand sculpts. I have to say I like the detailed FR2 hand sculpts better and I’m glad to see them being used again. These FR2 hand sculpts are actually very similar to the ones that they use for Color Infusion only that they are smaller which got me thinking that the Fashion Royalty line and the Nu.Face line needs a sculpt upgrade and that they should create smaller versions of the Color Infusion hands so that they can hold accessories better and that they can wear multiple rings. My only wish is that they remain dainty and graceful.
Yay, notes are back on Flickr!
Unidentified family of 5 posed in the wild.
A Father and Mother with their 4 daughters and 1 son, I suspect.
Anyone recognize their relative here?
You are welcome to pin, re-post, embed and share this image, but please do not reproduce for your personal gain or profit without my permission.
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This is a scanned image from a batch of vintage snapshots, cabinet cards, publicity photos and real photo postcards purchased from auction.
I did some small, cosmetic clean-up retouches in photoshop.
Any comments or observations are much appreciated!
This baby House Mouse (Mus musculus) is a common frienemy. Adorable, yet it is still feared almost to the point of lunacy by many a person. In the wild, mice will tend to live approximately five months--no wonder they need to reproduce in huge numbers, and that female mice can begin having babies of their own at only two months of age! Their lifespans are typically so short due to predation. I guess that this is a real life example: the squeaky wheel really gets greased...