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At the San Diego Zoo, one gorilla strokes the hand of another to show affection after a late meal.
Canon 7D
Canon EF 28-135 f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Yesterday I met the Nelson brothers (Gunnar & Matthew). They are Ricky Nelson's sons and the lead singers for the band Nelson. Yes, I am a fan but that is not my pillowcase. Thanks to Carrie for letting me borrow it for the picture. Forget NKOTB, Nelson has a new album coming out.
South aisle window, probably by Holt of Warwick, 1885.
There a few more charming churchyards I know than Napton on the Hill, a spot I have known since family outings in early childhood which I have had a deep affection for ever since. The church of St Lawrence is reached via a long narrow lane on high ground above the village and commands views across the countryside revealed in glimpses between the dense trees that surround the churchyard.
The church itself is ancient albeit somewhat restored and is a largely 13th century building with substantial Norman work remaining in the chancel and much alteration in later periods, particularly the west tower of 1731 (a near twin of the slightly earlier tower at nearby Priors Marston) and various windows renewed in the Victorian period. Transepts were added in the late 13th century to make the church cruciform. The exterior is still a delight owing to the rich patina and colouring of the stonework which helps unify the different parts of the building.
Entry is through a deep south porch, surprisingly punctuated with what appear to be blocked traceried windows of different dates on either side. The interior beyond is light and pleasant though much restored in the Victorian period and most of the furnishings date from this time. The glass is all Victorian too aside from a small late 16th century arabesque in the north transept (easily missed) where there are also two ancient tomb recesses but alas no monuments within them. The Perpendicular east window is surprisingly left mainly clear, glazed in the late 19th century with an array of small patterns and symbols in textured glass.
My favourite detail is another very small and subtle one, a carved head at the base of the chancel arch above some elements of Norman carving. I have personal reasons for being drawn to this worn sandstone head peering from the plinth, for one of my earliest memories is of being around the age of 2 years old and grasping a strange stone face sticking out of the wall of a church. For years I recalled this dim image in my mind without knowing where it was, only that I recalled my mother saying something about "that's the only old thing left in here, the rest has all gone" without understanding what she meant (what else was here and why had it all gone? Who would destroy things in churches?!!). It was only years later on revisiting Napton and remembering family picnics nearby that I suddenly realised this was the same face that had peered back at me all those years earlier, the only difference being that I was now looking down at it, no longer at eye-level!
Napton on the Hill is a lovely village and the church is well worth a visit, as much for the beauty and charm of its setting as anything, and happily it is normally kept open and welcoming to visitors.
Just finished re-doing this set. I will be re-doing almost all of my pics here on Flickr but not until I'm done with my past work. Now, back to work.
This Is The Right Time
Mighty Love
Sincerity
The Love In Me
All Around The World
What Did I Do To You ?
Live Together
You Can't Deny It
Poison
When Are You Coming Back?
Affection
Wake Up Baby
The Way You Want It
Fauxihibition in Alma Tavern men's toilet cubicle. Composited close up so you can read the title cards.
Standing next to this lot certainly increased the entertainment value - the comments from the floats aimed in their direction were interesting....
I got this eager teenager carrying her even younger sister enjoying a leisurely afternoon watching people on the street passing by, while on our last venture to Kumartuli. Tried to capture the mood of one of the basic human bonds that holds strong forever.
Photo Data : Sigma 18-200 mm DC OS HSM, F/6.3, Shutter Speed 1/125 sec.