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I thought it was a spider at first. really good shot
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stunning shot, the colours are great.
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Very nice light and soft color.
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Lovely light and composition.
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Nice flowing composition.
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Paul it was a lovely scene, very cold but worth the walk. The red bushes looked as if they were alight.
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I'd like to see the fireplace that would hold this one. King Arthur would be proud.
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Now that's just ducky. [the devil made me say that] Love the scene.
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A Hidden Treasure

A Hidden Treasure

It nestles at the mouth of the River Medway facing the remains of the old Chatham Dockyard and the new Chatham Industrial and housing estate. It has offered protection to the Medway towns since it was commissioned in Elizabethan times.

In 1667 it played a vital role in defending the Medway from the Dutch invasion of England. Now it is almost a forgotten castle, not many people, even locals, know of its existence.

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Posted on July 3, 2009 at 3:33am — 3 Comments

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A bit of a quiz

I took this last week in Scotland at Aberdour Castle.

What is it?

Clues I am inside looking up. It is a few hundred years old.



BB no help please as you know what it is.

Posted on June 14, 2009 at 3:33am — 9 Comments

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The joys of Christmas

The joys of Christmas in Orpington High Street.

The shops were bursting at the seems with our local Neanderthals fighting to get to the check out. Their large shovel like paws grasping firmly onto their shopping trolleys piled high with loaves of sliced white styro foam that passes for bread around these parts. Obviously no body has told them that Christ, allegedly, fed 5,000 people on five loaves and two fishes, yet here they are with enough bread to feed 5,000 without the proverbial miracle.… Continue

Posted on December 24, 2008 at 11:37am — 6 Comments

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At 9:30am on December 31, 2008, Manofkent said…
Hi to you from Folkestone wishing you and your family a very happy new year John.
At 3:21pm on December 26, 2008, Kiska said…
Welcome ~
At 12:06pm on December 26, 2008, Leona said…
Sorry for being late welcoming you.
We're glad that you are here and yes, everyone here are great people.
Jump in, Lets see those pictures!
At 12:02pm on December 21, 2008, sjasis said…
Welcome to Daily Pics. We're a friendly and supportive group and look forward to your participation!
At 11:52am on December 21, 2008, DebinSC said…
Hi, Rick. Welcome.
At 8:17pm on December 17, 2008, bear wagoner said…
greetings and welcome
At 10:14am on December 17, 2008, Andy P said…
Hi, Rick. Welcome to Daily Pics.
Please take a minute to read the Newbie Guide.
It should help you navigate the site and it explains the "6 pics per day" policy.
Enjoy
At 8:10am on December 17, 2008, Boing Boing said…
Hey Rick, nice to see you here. I knew Robin had invited you.
 
 

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