Well, they are shaped like small mangoes (and smooth like them), only green, but I was unsure because I've never actually seen them grow or anything.Originally Posted by Snowqueen
Well, they are shaped like small mangoes (and smooth like them), only green, but I was unsure because I've never actually seen them grow or anything.
Glad you like them, I grabbed the chance to get out and about while our very unpredictable summer was, and still is at the moment, warm and sunny.
Surrey is probably the most beautiful county in England and the picture of the footpath is typical of the scenery. I have often walked that path which eventually leads on to the village of Shere, said to be one of the prettiest in England.
"L'art de la statistique est de tirer des conclusions erronèes a partir de chiffres exacts." Napoléon Bonaparte.
"Je crois que beaucoup de gens sont dans cet état d’esprit: au fond, ils ne sentent pas concernés par l’Histoire. Mais pourtant, de temps à autre, l’Histoire pose sa main sur eux." Michel Houellebecq.
Great pictures Brian, I also liked your special penguin mugs.
Now they do look like mangoes don't they?
Is that a slight at my age?! I'm not that old! hehe
One could not take a bad photo of Switzerland even if you tried and that includes 20+ year old scratched prints.
Travelling solo in Europe (summer of 1988) was a once in a lifetime opportunity that I am truly grateful for.
Brian,
Wonderful photos as usual.
The old warehopuses reminded me of the Salzspeicher (salt storehouses) of Lübeck located along the Trave River next to the Holstentor.
I noticed the "1180 AD" sign in the photo. It is interesting to compare the level of development there in 1180 to that of North America in 1180 AD --
"Anasazi" ruins in northwest New Mexico. Remains of Pueblo Bonito abandoned approximately 1200:
Gilliatt
Haha...I didn't mean to silght your age, I'm sure you are still a young man.
Brian,
Wonderful photos as usual.
The old warehopuses reminded me of the Salzspeicher (salt storehouses) of Lübeck located along the Trave River next to the Holstentor.
I noticed the "1180 AD" sign in the photo. It is interesting to compare the level of development there in 1180 to that of North America in 1180 AD --
"Anasazi" ruins in northwest New Mexico. Remains of Pueblo Bonito abandoned approximately 1200:
Gilliatt
That's a very interesting photo. It's odd, but although we know that there were people living in America all those centuries ago, I think that many people here in England imagine that the Pilgrim Fathers were the first settlers. The indigenous population had developed an extensive tribal system and, as your picture shows, had already built stone habitats. I doubt that the landscape in that part of the US has changed much since those times and, unlike England, it looks a pretty harsh environment to survive in.
"L'art de la statistique est de tirer des conclusions erronèes a partir de chiffres exacts." Napoléon Bonaparte.
"Je crois que beaucoup de gens sont dans cet état d’esprit: au fond, ils ne sentent pas concernés par l’Histoire. Mais pourtant, de temps à autre, l’Histoire pose sa main sur eux." Michel Houellebecq.
I've been rumaging around my pictures and realised that I have some nice pics to share with you guys...I won't put them all on in one go though
The next photos were taken at the Cederberg moutains.
Crazy people climb to the top, the sane ones take pictures
Some rock paintings...
View from the 'big rock'...
Some caves...
Here I took the picture standing at the entrance of the cave...the view being the 'back door' of the cave
Hope you like them!
^ I love the rock paintings.
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Amazing rock formations Turquoise Sunset, it must be quite a climb to the top but the view is worth it.
Here are a few taken at various places with my trusty Nikon camera.
WW1 memorial - St James's Park, London
Boulevard St Michel - Paris.
Moated Elizabethan manor - Kent, England.
Market place in Darmstadt - Germany.
Bath - England.
Sheep market at Rye, Sussex - England.
Suzhou - China.
Windsor Castle - England.
"L'art de la statistique est de tirer des conclusions erronèes a partir de chiffres exacts." Napoléon Bonaparte.
"Je crois que beaucoup de gens sont dans cet état d’esprit: au fond, ils ne sentent pas concernés par l’Histoire. Mais pourtant, de temps à autre, l’Histoire pose sa main sur eux." Michel Houellebecq.
Great snaps Brian.
I like your mountains, Turquoise. How do they form in big bulks like that? There must have been a sea or something there at one point.
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Thanks!!
Well, actually those rock formations aren't the mountains...they are rocky outcrops on the moutains. So even though it doesn't look like it (or feel like it when you are there) on the photos we are already on the mountains. It's just a really big moutain range...
The rocks formed partly because of their composition (if that's the right word), which is sandstone and shael, I think, because they are so high up and the climatic conditions and water, like you saidThere are loads of marine fossils actually.
I got some great pics (courtesy of Google) of some of the more famous rock formations...
First up, the Maltese Cross.
The Wolfberg Arch.
The Wolfberg cracks.
You see, since we were there for a weekend we only had time to see the rock paintings near Kromrivier (on my pics) and that was it. We went there on the Saturday to explore and the Sunday morning we went horse riding...the rest of the weekend was spent in the car getting there and going home. I'm hoping to go back and take my own pictures of these formations soon!
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Brian, your pics are great as always!
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Amazing pictures Turquoisesunset and the last one is awe-inspiring.
Thanks
Turquoise,
Wonderful vistas and landscape there!
The sandstone outcroppings, colors and arches are reminiscent of the southwestern U.S., such as New Mexico, Arizona and Utah.
Wiki link to Arches National Park, Utah (scroll down to photo gallery)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arches_National_Park
Wiki link to Canyon de Chelly in Arizona: (scroll down to the photo gallery)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canyon_...ional_Monument
Brian,
Great photos.
I particularly enjoyed the market in Darmstadt. You captured the character of a scene played out countless number of times over many centuries. We have a produce vendor in a casual stance either receiving an earful about the high price of his squash or perhaps we are witnessing an amiable chat about the weather.
I finally threw in the towel and purchased a new Pentax K-7 DSLR camera. Here are a few shots from its maiden voyage:
Smoke Bomb:
My son is holding the smoke bomb, while my niece and nephew find their way.
Lizard:
Water Lily:
Fountain:
Flowers (??):
Hope you enjoy.
Gilliatt
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