Today in pictures - Page 266

davemac · 21-05-2013, 08:11

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Originally Posted by Aussie Irene

Love your photo's

The photo of the black swan is very interesting Dave. He sure is along way from home, I reckon about 20,000kms. He is native to here Western Australia and the Black Swan is the emblem on the Western Australian flag

That swan has had me puzzled for about 6 months, it just appeared one day on the reservoir, and I didn't see it again until the photos I just uploaded. It was only when I read in the local paper that "Ossy Mills" were advertising that they had a black swan on their mill pond that I sort of guessed it came from there. That swan if the first black swan I have seen.

Could I tempt you to post a few pictures of your area on here, we would love some different locations, especially flora and fauna.

Gremlin · 21-05-2013, 08:55

I am not into flora and fauna but here are a few photos of my home town Todmorden.

Number five is the outlets from the river Calder, the park is a flood plain to save the town centre from flooding when the river is high.
Number six is one lucky batsman.
Number 7 is the fist pub I went in when I got my long trousers, I think I was in the fifth form at Todmorden Grammar School.

Aussie Irene · 21-05-2013, 14:09

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Originally Posted by davemac

That swan has had me puzzled for about 6 months, it just appeared one day on the reservoir, and I didn't see it again until the photos I just uploaded. It was only when I read in the local paper that "Ossy Mills" were advertising that they had a black swan on their mill pond that I sort of guessed it came from there. That swan if the first black swan I have seen.

Could I tempt you to post a few pictures of your area on here, we would love some different locations, especially flora and fauna.

I'm not much into photography dave apart from family snaps.
At the end of this month starts the first month of winter so there won't be much about until Sept. which is the first month of Spring. It is then that the West Australian wildflowers come out which are quite impressive. I will see what i can do then.

shillelagh · 21-05-2013, 16:58

an early warning call ... its the 40s war weekend this sat/sun/Monday on the east lancs railway ... on Saturday afternoon there maybe weather permitting a spitfire flypast ... at bury train station ...

http://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/w...y-flyer-PR.pdf

davemac · 21-05-2013, 19:56

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Originally Posted by Aussie Irene

I'm not much into photography dave apart from family snaps.
At the end of this month starts the first month of winter so there won't be much about until Sept. which is the first month of Spring. It is then that the West Australian wildflowers come out which are quite impressive. I will see what i can do then.

just give it some thought. we will be here to help when you have some to upload.

davemac · 21-05-2013, 20:13

Today in Pictures, It was sunny when I set off, so it was shirt sleeves......no trousers just shirt sleeves.

1. I am starting to wonder, will I get my Tutu wet.
2. I found some very small cows.......or are they just a long way off ?
3. Beyond is Accy, and off to the right The Coppice.
4. Its up to the lace holes moist, and Sedges abound.
5. Another Sedge.
6. Found a Red Sphagnum, its more pink, but not very common.
7. Coming down from "Ossy" moor, Grane road.
8. Helmshore in the distance, Musbury Heights off to the right, and Ogden reservoir.
9. Same view, just further along the footpath.
10. Those sheep are looking at me, it must be the Tutu.

Gremlin · 21-05-2013, 20:32

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Originally Posted by shillelagh

an early warning call ... its the 40s war weekend this sat/sun/Monday on the east lancs railway ... on Saturday afternoon there maybe weather permitting a spitfire flypast ... at bury train station ...

http://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/w...ge Ranking.pdf

Thanks for reminding me, it's always a good show and very busy.
Hopefully some of us will be going along with the camera and posting some nice photographs.

davemac · 22-05-2013, 21:46

Today in Pictures, just a short tour around the park, and a few quick snaps. Some days there are more jobs than time to do them.

mobertol · 23-05-2013, 10:04

Love the shot of the cricketer Gremlin, have sent some K! Didn't know you were from over the border though

I have a soft spot for Tod as I have an aunt and uncle there - they lived in Stile House right at the top of Ferney Lee Road until recently -gorgeous place and there's a great market too!

Gremlin · 23-05-2013, 10:25

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Originally Posted by mobertol

Love the shot of the cricketer Gremlin, have sent some K! Didn't know you were from over the border though

I have a soft spot for Tod as I have an aunt and uncle there - they lived in Stile House right at the top of Ferney Lee Road until recently -gorgeous place and there's a great market too!

I was born and bred in Walsden a mile and a half from Todmorden and my brother and sister still live there. The market is very good and thriving with all the stalls full, inside and out. There is an ironmonger there which is owned by the fourth generation of the same family.
When I was at Todmorden Grammar school up Ferney Lee road the art teacher took us up to Stile House to draw it. It was one of the few paintings or drawing I did which earned my over 75%.
I wonder what your relations are called, thanks for the karma by the way.

Another shot of the cricketer which looks like he may have been out but the earlier picture shows he wasn't.

I was just passing and took the photos through an open gate.

mobertol · 23-05-2013, 10:54

How nice that you know the house! My Aunt is Margaret Gunton (dad's sister) and her husband is Roy. They took on Stile House in the 70's and lived in it while rennovating/updating it which took quite a number of years. I still remember the old bathroom in there with it's creaky floors that made you feel like you were going downhill, it hadn't been touched inside since the 40's/50's! Lovely old house it was a favourite place for a day out. They moved out recently as it was impractical for 2 elderly people though they were really sad to have to move...
I never understood whether Tod was Yorks or Lancs I think it may be a bit of both.
Isn't it funny how quick snaps turn out to be the best photos!!

Gremlin · 23-05-2013, 14:28

PM sent Dianne

mobertol · 23-05-2013, 16:06

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Originally Posted by Gremlin

PM sent Dianne

Thanks!

mobertol · 23-05-2013, 16:13

A selection of pics taken just now -there are some amazing thistles growing just outside the farm -will be back to photograph them in a day or so when more are flowering. The yellow iris are wild ones growing in the stream nearby and the bunch of flowers with the sunflower in the middle are some I treated myself too since no-one else ever buys me any.

davemac · 23-05-2013, 21:33

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Originally Posted by mobertol

A selection of pics taken just now -there are some amazing thistles growing just outside the farm -will be back to photograph them in a day or so when more are flowering. The yellow iris are wild ones growing in the stream nearby and the bunch of flowers with the sunflower in the middle are some I treated myself too since no-one else ever buys me any.

I think the buildings are very photogenic, you wouldn't want to sit on that thistle.