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A photo of our old cacti which I also fell victim to while trying to reach across it and got stabbed! 😀
After that I just had to get a macro shot.
Camera used – SONY Alpha a100
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Friday Street
March 27, 2013 
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Friday street is a beautiful peaceful place that Sarah & I love to visit for a walk around the narrow lanes and through the woods to finally end up with a lovely warm meal at the Stephan Langton pub.
Friday Street is a hamlet on the lower slopes of Leith Hill in Surrey, England. It is set well off the main roads around a hammer pond in a wooded valley. It is just to the south of Wotton and the A25 running between Guildford to the west and Dorking to the east….read more…..
Camera used – Nikon D2Xs
© Ben Scadden for the photo of Me & Sarah
Brooklands Museum
March 27, 2013 0 Comments
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Shots taken during a day trip to Brooklands Museum.
Brooklands Museum Trust Ltd operates the independent Brooklands Museum as a charitable trust and a private limited company incorporated on 12 March 1987; its aim is to conserve, protect and interpret the unique heritage of the Brooklands site.
The museum is located south of Weybridge, Surrey and was first opened regularly in 1991 on 30 acres (120,000 m2) of the original 1907 motor-racing circuit. It includes four Listed buildings: the 1907 Brooklands Automobile Racing Club Clubhouse and Members’ Hill Restaurant buildings, the 1911 Flight Ticket Office and a 1940 Bellman aircraft hangar. Surviving sections of the 1937 Campbell Circuit, the 1907 Finishing Straight and Members’ Banking (the steepest section of the former racing circuit), the 1909 Test Hill and a WW2 ‘Bofors‘ gun tower are all important parts of the Brooklands Scheduled Monument which was extended in 2002. The entire Brooklands site having been designated a Conservation Area by Surrey County Council in 1989. The Brooklands Trust Members,[1] formed in 2008 after the Friends of Brooklands Museum and Brooklands Club amalgamated, and is the official supporters’ organisation for the Museum….read more….
Camera used – Nikon D2Xs
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Monkey! 😃
March 26, 2013 0 Comments
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Just found this whilst looking through some old photos and thought you might like it!
Sarah loved Monkey so much she even knitted his own roll neck jumper so he won’t get cold! 😀
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Meet Alfie
March 26, 2013 0 Comments
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A photo of Alfie taken while enjoying a game of rounders on Old Hunstanton Beach.. 😀
Cameras used – Nikon D2Xs & Samsung WB550
Ashridge Forest
March 25, 2013 0 Comments
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Photos taken during a day trip to Ashridge Forest, we also visited neighbouring towns and villages.
Ashridge is a country estate and stately home in Hertfordshire, England in the United Kingdom; part of the land stretches intoBuckinghamshire and it is close to the Bedfordshire border. It is situated in the Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, about two miles (3 km) north of Berkhamsted and twenty miles (32 km) north west of London. Surrounding villages include Aldbury, Pitstone, Ivinghoe, Little Gaddesden, Nettleden, Frithsden and Potten End.
The estate comprises 20 square kilometres (5,000 acres) of woodlands (known as Ashridge Forest), commons and chalk downland which supports a rich variety of wildlife. It also offers a good choice of waymarked walks through outstanding country. The estate is currently owned by the National Trust.
Camera used – SONY Alpha a100
London Eye & Big Ben
March 22, 2013 0 Comments
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I have been on the London Eye a couple of times and it has rained both times! lol 😀
The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel situated on the banks of the River Thames in London, England. The entire structure is 135 metres (443 ft) tall and the wheel has a diameter of 120 metres (394 ft).
It is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe, and the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom, visited by over 3.5 million people annually.[5] When erected in 1999 it was the tallest Ferris wheel in the world…..read moe
Camera used – SONY Alpha a100
Castle Rising Castle
March 21, 2013 3 Comments
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While on holiday at the lighthouse Me, Sarah & Ben took a day trip to Castle Rising castle. I gave Ben my big Nikon as Sarah & I were doing an audio described tour provided by the ticket office for £1. It was a fun tour as the audio description was dramatised! I still got to get my compact camera out and shoot the shots above! 😀
Castle Rising Castle is a ruined castle situated in the village of Castle Rising in the English county of Norfolk. It was built in about 1138 by William d’Aubigny, 1st Earl of Arundel, who also owned Arundel Castle. Much of its square keep, surrounded by a defensive mount, is intact. It is currently owned by Lord Howard of Rising, a descendant of William d’Aubigny.
Castle Rising is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It is best known as the location of Castle Rising Castle, which dominates the village. The village is situated some 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) north-east of the town of King’s Lynn and 60 kilometres (37 mi) west of the city of Norwich.The River Babingley skirts the north of the village separating Castle Rising from the site of the lost village of Babingley.[1]
Camera used – Samsung WB550
Leith Hill Tower
March 21, 2013 0 Comments
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On the summit of Leith Hill is an 18th century Gothic tower, with panoramic views northwards to London and the English Channel to the south. Richard Hull of nearby Leith Hill Place built “Prospect House” in the years 1765 to 1766, later to become known as Leith Hill Tower, with the intention of raising the hill above 1,000 ft (305 m) above sea level. The tower is 19.5 metres (64 ft) high and consisted of two rooms “neatly furnished”, with a Latininscription above the door announcing that it had been built for not only his own pleasure, but also for the enjoyment of others. Hull provided visitors with prospect glasses, similar to a small telescope, through which to survey the extensive views towards London and theEnglish Channel, each some 25 miles (40 km) away, and thirteen counties on a very clear day….read more….
Camera used – SONY Alpha a100
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Norfolk Lavender
March 21, 2013 0 Comments
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Photo taken during a beautiful sunny walk around Norfolk Lavender, Heacham
Norfolk Lavender Ltd was founded in 1932. Linn Chilvers supplied the plants and the labour. Francis Dusgate of Fring Hall provided the land. The first lavender field was planted on Dusgate’s land at Fring and in 1936 Dusgate acquired Caley Mill on the River Heacham and the ground around it, not for the building but for the land. Lavender has been grown there ever since. A kiosk was erected from which bunches of lavender were sold to passing pre-war traffic…..Read More on Wiki….
Camera used – Samsung WB550
Marco & Lissie
March 21, 2013 3 Comments
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Meet Marco & Lissie (my friend Ben’s dogs)
The Shar Pei, or Chinese Shar-Pei, is a breed of dog known for its distinctive features of deep wrinkles and a blue-black tongue. The breed comes from China. The name (沙皮, pinyin: shā pí; English name probably derived from British spelling of the Cantonese equivalent, sā pèih) translates to “sand skin” and refers to the texture of its short, rough coat. As puppies, Shar Pei have numerous wrinkles, but as they mature, these wrinkles loosen and spread out as they “grow into their skin”. Shar Pei were named in 1978 as one of the world’s rarest dog breeds byTIME magazine and the Guinness World Records. The American Kennel Club did not recognize the breed until 1991…..Read More on Wiki…..
Camera used – Nikon D2Xs
Hampton Court Palace
March 21, 2013 11 Comments
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Photos taken on my one and only trip to Hampton Court Palace (a few years ago now!) 😀
Hampton Court Palace is a royal palace in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, and the historic county of Middlesex; it has not been inhabited by the British Royal Family since the 18th century. The palace is located 11.7 miles (18.8 kilometres) south west of Charing Cross and upstream of central London on the River Thames. It was originally built for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, a favourite of King Henry VIII, circa 1514; in 1529, as Wolsey fell from favour, the palace was passed to the King, who enlarged it……read more
Camera used – Fuji F10
Crane
March 20, 2013 0 Comments
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A photo of one of the cranes that helped rebuild Epson’s train station. These cranes have towered high into the skyline for the last few years!
Camera used – SONY Alpha a100
Epsom Clock Tower
March 20, 2013 2 Comments
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I took this photo whilst walking around the market place in Epsom, Surrey.
Epsom Clock Tower was built in 1847, replacing the watchhouse which stood from the 17th century, and was built to 70 feet of red and suffolk brick, with heraldic lions of Caen Stone at the four corners of the tower base. A bell was added in 1867. By 1902 the lions had been replaced by lanterns, (which were replaced by the current globe lights in 1920) and the toilet buildings added either side of the tower…..read more…
Camera used – SONY Alpha a100
Meet Maddie
March 20, 2013 0 Comments
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Meet Maddie my sister-in-law. 😀
Camera used – Nikon D2Xs
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Spokes
March 19, 2013 3 Comments
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This is the result of me messing around using a macro lens with Sarahs old bike as the victim! 😀
Camera used – SONY Alpha a100
Nonsuch Park & Mansion
March 19, 2013 2 Comments
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A few shots from our walk around Nonsuch Park & Mansion.
Nonsuch Mansion is a Grade II listed house[1] located within Nonsuch Park[2] in north Surrey, England. In medieval times it was part of the three thousand acre manor of Cuddington. The mansion was built in 1731-43 by Joseph Thompson and later bought by Samuel Farmer in 1799. He employed Jeffry Wyattville to rebuild it in a Tudor Gothic style in 1802-6. Farmer was succeeded by his grandson in 1838 under whom the gardens became famous…read more….
Camera used – SONY Alpha a100
The Arches – Hampton Court Palace
March 19, 2013 2 Comments
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Taken during a day trip to Hampton Court Palace. I only had a compact camera as this was just before I bought my DSLR’s. I would like to go for another visit and take some more shots with different lenses! 😀
Camera used – Fuji F10
Batter up!
March 19, 2013 0 Comments
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Marshall’s turn to bat! 😀
Camera used – Nikon D2Xs
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Marshall 2
March 19, 2013 3 Comments
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Another photo of Marshall whilst enjoying a family game of rounders on Old Hunstanton Beach!
Camera used – Nikon D2Xs
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Marshall
March 19, 2013 0 Comments
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Meet Marshall, one of my brother-in-laws.
The photo effect is from a new Mac app I am experimenting with at the moment so please be patient with me! I am trying to do more black and white photos as I really struggle with colours as i’m also colour blind.
I am really enjoying creating life from my old images though! 😀
Camera used – Nikon D2Xs
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Lambs
March 18, 2013 4 Comments
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Our friend Ben offered to take Sarah & I out for the day to take some photos of nearby countryside. We found the lambs! 😀
Camera used – Nikon D2Xs
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The Old Lighthouse, Hunstanton
March 18, 2013 2 Comments
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As you may already know from my previous photos of “The Old Lighthouse” this is our favourite place to hire for a holiday in Norfolk.
“The Old Lighthouse is a holiday home with a difference! Built in 1666 on the cliffs of North Beach in Hunstanton, The Old Lighthouse was fully restored and converted to holiday accommodation in 1997.”
Camera used – Samsung WB550
Barb Wire
March 18, 2013 0 Comments
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Taken during a day trip around Leaf Hill, Surrey and the surrounding areas.
Camera used – SONY Alpha a100
Dandelion Clock
March 14, 2013 1 Comment
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As we were walking around the gardens of Nonsuch Park Sarah pointed out a dandelion clock, I got out my camera and did my best! 😀
Camera used – SONY Alpha a100
Koote
March 13, 2013 2 Comments
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Photo of a Koote on our local lake.
Camera used – SONY A;pya a100
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Monkey 2
March 13, 2013 0 Comments
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One of the monkeys at London Zoo! 😀
Camera used – SONY Alpha a100
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Sunset 5
March 12, 2013 3 Comments
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While taking “The sun on the cross” I experimented with different focal lengths and managed to capture this one. 😀
Camera used – Nikon D2Xs
Broads Wildlife Centre
March 11, 2013 0 Comments
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On a holiday on the Norfolk Broads we visited this Wildlife Centre. 😀
Camera used – Fuji F10
Carousel Horse
March 11, 2013 0 Comments
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This is one of the first photos I took since being registered Blind. I only had a compact camera back then as I didn’t know I would be any good at all at taking pictures, I thought it was a silly idea as it is a sighted person’s thing to do!
This photo was taken in Brighton, Uk, and is of the carousel horse that is right on the beach front.
Camera used – Fuji F10
Trees
March 10, 2013 0 Comments
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During a stroll around a local wood I thought I would take a few shots of the trees! 😀
Camera used – SONY Alpha a100
Castle Rising
March 9, 2013 0 Comments
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This photo was taken on a day trip to Castle Rising, Norfolk. We had an audio described tour which was fantastic as it was dramatised too!
Camera used – Samsung WB550
Broccoli?!
March 9, 2013 3 Comments
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I booked a Champagne VIP balloon flight for Sarah’s birthday as she has always wanted to go up in a hot air balloon. It was an amazing experience and when I got back to see what I’d taken I zoomed in onto this photo and the trees still look like broccoli to me!
Camera used – Samsung WB550
Lock Keepers House
March 8, 2013 0 Comments
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After walking for quite some time and as the sun was slowly going down I managed to capture this shot of the Lock Keepers House.
Camera used – SONY Alpha a100
Canal Boat
March 8, 2013 0 Comments
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This photo was taken during a lovely walk along a canal path on a day trip out. 😀
Camera used – SONY Alpha a100
Sarah “Sunflower”
March 8, 2013 0 Comments
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One of my fave pics of Sarah as she really does bring sunshine to my life! 😀
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Duckin’ shadows
March 6, 2013 2 Comments
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I like the feel of this photo so wanted to share! 😀
Camera used – SONY Alpha a100
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The Old Lighthouse
March 6, 2013 0 Comments
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Our favourite holiday destination trying different filters as it was a rainy day! 😀
Camera used – Fuji F10
Flowers at Hampton Court Palace
March 5, 2013 0 Comments
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Taken while walking through the beautiful gardens of Hampton Court Palace.
Camera used – Fuji F10 (my first camera before my DSLR’s)
Squirrel
March 5, 2013 4 Comments
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This might look like an ordinary Squirrel shot, but i thought i was taking a photo of a Pigeon! lol 😀
Camera used – SONY Alpha a100
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The Cricketers
March 4, 2013 2 Comments
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The Cricketers is a lovely local pub to stop and have lunch and a coffee after a long walk through the woods. I managed to risk the snowy paths and take this photo! 😀
Camera used – SONY Alpha a100
Whiskers
March 4, 2013 0 Comments
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Taken at the Zoo section of Chessington World of Adventures, Surrey, England, UK.
Camera used – SONY Alpha a100
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Duck n’ Dive
March 3, 2013 2 Comments
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At the bottom of our lane is a large pond where i managed to capture this great dive!
Camera used – Nikon D2Xs
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Meet Zelaiya
March 3, 2013 0 Comments
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Photo of Zelaiya trying to get out of her push chair! 😀
Camera used – Nikon D2Xs
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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
March 3, 2013 0 Comments
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We now have Krispy Kreme Doughnuts in the UK! 😀
Camera used – iPhone 4s
Swan Lake
March 3, 2013 3 Comments
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A took this shot while walking around a local lake.
Camera used – SONY Alpha a100
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Stephan Langton – Pub at Friday Street, Surrey, England, UK
March 3, 2013 0 Comments
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After a walk around the beautiful pond and surrounding woods at Friday Street we stopped at this local pub for lunch. A lovely day out.
Camera used – SONY Alpha a100
Monkey
March 3, 2013 0 Comments
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On a trip to London Zoo, England I took this shot at feeding time!
Camera used – SONY Alpha a100
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Heacham Breakers
March 3, 2013 1 Comment
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Whilst on holiday in Norfolk we visited the lovely quiet beach of Heacham. As i was walking along the beach with Sarah & Bruce i stopped to take this photo. As i have very little sight i still think this looks like a snake! lol 😀
Camera used – SONY Alpha a100
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