The lock keeper's house
by PeterKR
The lock keeper's house at Mapledurham Lock seen across The Thames from Mapledurham House.
The boats seen moored are not in the lock but on the North side of an island. The lock (and the house) is actually the far side of the island on the South side of the river.
To the left of the moored craft the river flows over the weir, hence the large steel posts and ropes.
K-r with DAL 18-55 on Av and (sorry Smeggy) f/8 !
The boats seen moored are not in the lock but on the North side of an island. The lock (and the house) is actually the far side of the island on the South side of the river.
To the left of the moored craft the river flows over the weir, hence the large steel posts and ropes.
K-r with DAL 18-55 on Av and (sorry Smeggy) f/8 !
Uploaded11/05/2013 - 11:49
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Posted 11/05/2013 - 14:02
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Mac wrote:
I'm distracted by the two specks in the sky.
I'm distracted by the two specks in the sky.
Hi Mac, thanks for the comments.
Those 'specks' are actually Red Kites ! I hadn't noticed them as I don't pay any attention to them (except when I'm TRYING to photograph them !).
Since they were re-introduced to the Thames Valley a few years ago they have multiplied rapidly. Even in the urban area around Reading it is common to see 6 or more together and my record is 12 soaring overhead! What is amusing is when they come down over gardens and get chased away by crows !
If I get time later I'll try 'shooting them down' !
Best regards
Peter
Posted 11/05/2013 - 16:34
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Those 'specks' are actually Red Kites ! I hadn't noticed them as I don't pay any attention to them (except when I'm TRYING to photograph them !).
Since they were re-introduced to the Thames Valley a few years ago they have multiplied rapidly. Even in the urban area around Reading it is common to see 6 or more together and my record is 12 soaring overhead! What is amusing is when they come down over gardens and get chased away by crows !
If I get time later I'll try 'shooting them down' !
Best regards
Peter[/quote]
Oops.
That's what happens when I try to comment technically - foot in mouth!
Since they were re-introduced to the Thames Valley a few years ago they have multiplied rapidly. Even in the urban area around Reading it is common to see 6 or more together and my record is 12 soaring overhead! What is amusing is when they come down over gardens and get chased away by crows !
If I get time later I'll try 'shooting them down' !
Best regards
Peter[/quote]
Oops.
That's what happens when I try to comment technically - foot in mouth!
Mac from Montreal
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SP, SPII, SPF, PZ-10, P30, SFX, K110D, istDS, Optio 60, Z-10, H90, RZ10, I-10, f3.5 28mm, f1.8 55mm, f1.4 50mm, f3.5 135mm, f2.5 135mm, f4 50mm Macro, f4.5 80-200 F, f4 35-70, f3.5 28-80, f3.5 35-135, f3.5 18-55, f1.8 31mm Ltd., two Auto 110's, Auto 110 lenses and filters, tubes, bellows, Manfrottos and a sore back.
Posted 11/05/2013 - 20:42
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Mac wrote:
Oops.
That's what happens when I try to comment technically - foot in mouth!
Oops.
That's what happens when I try to comment technically - foot in mouth!
Hi Mac.
Fret ye not - ALL comments are most welcome, and the feedback is what we look for when posting images. It is only from comments that we learn and are able to improve.
You were not to know about our 'plague of Kites' !
What is more it was only after your comment that I went back and studied the original image at 100% and found that is what the specks are - it isn't possible to tell from the posted image.
So grateful thanks for all your comments - don't be shy, I'm fairly thick skinned !!!
Best wishes
Peter
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I'm distracted by the two specks in the sky. Can you clone them out?
IMHO would be worth the effort.
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