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Comment by davey299 posted on Sunbathing Gulls and a rusting Belsen Straggler at 24/06/2013 - 20:43
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
Comment by davey299 posted on Sunbathing Gulls and a rusting Belsen Straggler at 24/06/2013 - 18:16
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 .
Comment by davey299 posted on Sunbathing Gulls and a rusting Belsen Straggler at 24/06/2013 - 17:02
Very nice gull shots. Good demonstration of differential focus and DOF. Plenty of detail in the whites on the second shot
Comment by davey299 posted on Sunbathing Gulls and a rusting Belsen Straggler at 24/06/2013 - 16:52
A nice set and appreciate the views to be had around your home town.
Comment by davey299 posted on Sunbathing Gulls and a rusting Belsen Straggler at 24/06/2013 - 16:51
All good shots and very sharp indeed. That camera and lens seem to work well.
Regards
David
Comment by davey299 posted on Sunbathing Gulls and a rusting Belsen Straggler at 24/06/2013 - 16:49
Like 'em all Mate, its good to see the older gear still producing the goods
Comment by davey299 posted on Sunbathing Gulls and a rusting Belsen Straggler at 24/06/2013 - 16:48
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
Comment by davey299 posted on Sunbathing Gulls and a rusting Belsen Straggler at 23/06/2013 - 18:51
Going down to Cayton bay myself soon (on a nice day)
Comment by davey299 posted on Post-Surf-Walkabout at 07/04/2013 - 19:12
Comment by davey299 posted on A few from Filey K10/K5 at 03/04/2013 - 17:52
there is always something to be found (all I have to do is find it)
John K