Sunbathing Gulls and a rusting Belsen Straggler
Posted 23/06/2013 - 19:35 - Helpful Comment
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Like 'em all Mate, its good to see the older gear still producing the goods
One day you'll find, 10yrs have got behind you.
Posted 23/06/2013 - 20:00 - Helpful Comment
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All good shots and very sharp indeed. That camera and lens seem to work well.
Regards
David
Regards
David
Posted 24/06/2013 - 10:14 - Helpful Comment
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When I read the title I saw Sunbathing Girls! even so I was not disappointed.
The Gull shots are great nice and sharp I love their slightly smug expressions on their faces. What's the story with the sculpture ? It looks interesting hard to get an idea of the scale ,whats it called... jeff..
The Gull shots are great nice and sharp I love their slightly smug expressions on their faces. What's the story with the sculpture ? It looks interesting hard to get an idea of the scale ,whats it called... jeff..
Posted 24/06/2013 - 16:48
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bettyswolloks wrote:
Like 'em all Mate, its good to see the older gear still producing the goods
Thank you, older gear is my limit at the moment. lots of life in the camera yet
Like 'em all Mate, its good to see the older gear still producing the goods
Samsung GX1S + Kit 18-55mm, SMC Pentax 28-80mm FA and Tamron 70-300mm.
Posted 24/06/2013 - 16:49
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davidstorm wrote:
All good shots and very sharp indeed. That camera and lens seem to work well.
Regards
David
Thank you, I've only just got the lens so really everything is experimental at the moment
All good shots and very sharp indeed. That camera and lens seem to work well.
Regards
David
Samsung GX1S + Kit 18-55mm, SMC Pentax 28-80mm FA and Tamron 70-300mm.
Posted 24/06/2013 - 16:51
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tyronet2000 wrote:
A nice set and appreciate the views to be had around your home town.
Thank you, not having transport these days does limit me a bit, on a sunny day (if we get any more) I'll be out on me bike
A nice set and appreciate the views to be had around your home town.
Samsung GX1S + Kit 18-55mm, SMC Pentax 28-80mm FA and Tamron 70-300mm.
Posted 24/06/2013 - 16:52
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Blythman wrote:
Very nice gull shots. Good demonstration of differential focus and DOF. Plenty of detail in the whites on the second shot
Thank you, just finding my feet with the 70-300 lens
Very nice gull shots. Good demonstration of differential focus and DOF. Plenty of detail in the whites on the second shot
Samsung GX1S + Kit 18-55mm, SMC Pentax 28-80mm FA and Tamron 70-300mm.
Posted 24/06/2013 - 17:02
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jeffstclair wrote:
When I read the title I saw Sunbathing Girls! even so I was not disappointed.
The Gull shots are great nice and sharp I love their slightly smug expressions on their faces. What's the story with the sculpture ? It looks interesting hard to get an idea of the scale ,whats it called... jeff..
Thanks Jeff, don't think I have a full size pic of it, but google has some.When I read the title I saw Sunbathing Girls! even so I was not disappointed.
The Gull shots are great nice and sharp I love their slightly smug expressions on their faces. What's the story with the sculpture ? It looks interesting hard to get an idea of the scale ,whats it called... jeff..
'Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers' is a giant steel structure made by Ray Lonsdale, an artist, fabricator and sculptor and is now on permanent display, thanks to the generosity of a local Scarborough resident.
The sculpture is based on a retired miner Ray became friends with who turned out to also be one of the first soldiers to relieve the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp at the end of World War II.
This piece of art is not just about Freddie Gilroy but represents all the normal people that were pulled out of an ordinary life and forced into a very extraordinary and dangerous one during the World Wars.
Ray Lonsdale, sculptor from County Durham said:
"Scarborough is a unique town and I am pleased that my 'Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers' will be on show there for residents and visitors alike to look at and enjoy. This piece is almost a war memorial as it depicts the lives of all those who suffered during the World Wars".
"I hope that people get enjoyment from my sculptures but also reflect on the sensitivity and emotion which I have tried to convey through my work."
The sculpture is located near to the Oasis Cafe on Scarborough's North Bay.
Ray also has 'High Tide in Short Wellies' sculpture on the beach front near the Coble Landing in Filey and an exhibition in the Arts Bank at Saltburn-by the-Sea .
Samsung GX1S + Kit 18-55mm, SMC Pentax 28-80mm FA and Tamron 70-300mm.
Posted 24/06/2013 - 18:00
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Hi Davey299, great to see your local photos (at least I know where they were taken :wink. Can recommend others take a look at your flickr page for a further selection. Well done.
John K
John K
John K
Posted 24/06/2013 - 18:16
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JAK wrote:
Hi Davey299, great to see your local photos (at least I know where they were taken :wink. Can recommend others take a look at your flickr page for a further selection. Well done.
John K
Thanks John, I must admit most of my stuff is local, I only get out at weekends and holidays, there is always something to be found (all I have to do is find it)
Hi Davey299, great to see your local photos (at least I know where they were taken :wink. Can recommend others take a look at your flickr page for a further selection. Well done.
John K
Samsung GX1S + Kit 18-55mm, SMC Pentax 28-80mm FA and Tamron 70-300mm.
Posted 24/06/2013 - 19:27
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davey299 wrote:
there is always something to be found (all I have to do is find it)
Indeed... Red Arrows next Saturday.there is always something to be found (all I have to do is find it)
John K
John K
Posted 24/06/2013 - 20:43
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JAK wrote:
John K
Gonna be there, hope the sun shines a little
davey299 wrote:
there is always something to be found (all I have to do is find it)
Indeed... Red Arrows next Saturday.there is always something to be found (all I have to do is find it)
John K
Samsung GX1S + Kit 18-55mm, SMC Pentax 28-80mm FA and Tamron 70-300mm.
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18 posts
13 years
Scarborough
Any constructive comments appreciated (still finding my feet)
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Gulls1 by slatemanus, on Flickr
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Gull by slatemanus, on Flickr
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Gulls by slatemanus, on Flickr
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Freddie Gilroy1 by slatemanus, on Flickr
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Freddie Gilroy2 by slatemanus, on Flickr
Taken with my Samsung GX1S and Tamron 70-300mm (just got and had to try it out
Regards
Dave