Suffolk Visit - Day 2 |
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owenn01
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Topic: Suffolk Visit - Day 2 Posted: 01 February 2024 at 15:53 |
Hi Alan, I think 'We' (the British) have something of a unique position on these items compared to other countries? We also seem to have them in more photogenic locations than anywhere as well, so I guess the two go hand-in-hand. This location doesn't really 'rate' that highly - Orford Ness is too close in the background making for either a slightly cramped image if cropped, or a busy image if left in its natural state. Not exactly a win:win position! Thanks for the comment though and yes; the county is beautiful. Best regards, Neil. |
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Almazar80
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 01 February 2024 at 15:26 |
Nice set of pictures. It's great to visit new places without being there (and then getting the urge to go visit "there" myself).
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alanfrombangor
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 31 January 2024 at 11:33 |
Bostin set, Neil, showcasing the rich architecture of this historically wealthy county. I'm intrigued by the ubiquitous half sunken decaying boats that are a feature of British coastal areas, somehow more acceptable and photogenic than abandoned cars and farm machinery.
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MichelvA
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 31 January 2024 at 09:11 |
Great set, and a good presentation of typical english scenes. My preferences are different from the others: i like #6,11,12. TFS Neil
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 30 January 2024 at 22:57 |
Neil, another lovely to look at set from this picturesque part of England. Lots of history, gentle decay, waterways, and a mellowness about it. I agree with Pieter about #13. Looking forward to more.
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owenn01
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 30 January 2024 at 22:16 |
I think it's what might be termed 'a little English provincial town joke' Harm! It may have something to do with the practice of 'twinning' of even small villages for various reasons; the whole of Suffolk was home to many branches of both the UK and US armed forces during WWII and the association may have arisen from that. Or someone may just have stolen the road sign during a visit! Thanks and glad you liked this set. Best regards Neil, |
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 30 January 2024 at 20:25 |
Nice series, so I echo Pieters words.
But, Vendée? In Suffolk??? Or did you swim from the Vendée to Suffolk?? |
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owenn01
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 30 January 2024 at 15:16 |
Thank you, Pieter or those kind words. It wasn't hard to find the diversity of subjects - suffolk is like it's own small microcosm of the unusual or preserved and there is so much to see there. The other unique aspect to it is that the roads are not that well developed (by that I mean no 'quick' trunk roads or motorways) so you have to go at life more relaxed pace and just soak it all up as you do so. As for the wrecks - show me inland creeks such as these and you will always find an example of what was once someone's pride and joy quietly returning back to the water in something of a more formal manner!
Thanks again and best regards, Neil. |
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 30 January 2024 at 13:17 |
A very well executed series as usual Neil, and I like the diversity of subjects you captured. The shipwrecks remind me of some wrecks that Fred, Domien and I saw on Skye and driving through Scotland, with #13 "Waiting its Fate" as my absolute favourite.
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owenn01
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 30 January 2024 at 12:46 |
Hi everyone,
A look at our second days activities travelling the length and breadth of the wonderfully peaceful county of Suffolk. So much to see and combined with good weather - what's not to like? 1. Off the Beaten Track 2. 'Singalongaseat' 3. Eye Church 4. Medieval Screen 6. Framlingham Castle 6. Internal Buildings 7. Tudor Chimney 8. Orford Castle 9. Down Only 10. Paddle Boarders At Orford Ness 11. Signs Of Old Moorings 12. Abandoned 13. Waiting its Fate 14. Almost Gone 14. Pulley head 15. Blue Decay 16. The Graveyard A mixed day but still some interesting locations to be found; Orford Ness we will return to to gain access to the National Trust across the imlet which was used for weapons testing from the 1930's until very recently. Thanks for looking and comments very welcome. Best regards, neil. |
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