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Surgeons Pandemic Memorial
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Surgeons Pandemic Memorial

A thought provoking memorial to the Covid19 pandemic sits in the gardens of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. There are four statues standing expressing emotions of despair, tiredness and exhaustion. These bronze cast life sized figures are based on the…

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Edinburgh street photography
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Edinburgh street photography

Edinburgh street photography is described in this blog. The streets of Edinburgh lend themselves to street photography. The natural backdrop of old buildings and captivating views of the surrounding countryside help to frame the people as they go about their everyday life.…

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Edinburgh – the tourist view
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Edinburgh – the tourist view

I was fortunate to visit Edinburgh for a conference and had the morning to myself. The meeting was due to start at lunchtime, leaving me free to roam around the city. It was a beautiful morning and my hotel was in the…

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Regent Street Lights
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Regent Street Lights

I was fortunate that I was in London during Christmas week. My reason for being there was to undertake a photographic assignment for the British Dental Association Museum. Once I had completed my task then I set off for the Christmas lights.…

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Memories of Washington State
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Memories of Washington State

I loved Washington State and there were many memorable moments.  Here are a few photographs which summarise my visit and I hope at the same time that you may find them amazing.

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London Streets
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London Streets

A recent visit to London allowed me to take my x100v on a walkabout after my meeting at the Amazon offices just off Bishopsgate Road. I went to Spitalfields market where there was much activity going on. My visit to London involved…

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Regency Wharf
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Regency Wharf

The picture was taken on 11th January 2022 at 11.06The camera was the Fujifilm x100vFocal length – 23mmExposure was 1/10000, f/4, ISO160

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The key opens a special meal
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The key opens a special meal

The Raja Monkey restaurant in Hall Green has an international reputation in the world of curries and again was one of the more unusual entries in the #keyofthecitybrum project. I was nearing the end of my key quest and I was wondering…

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The Swing at Swinmoor
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The Swing at Swinmoor

Swinmoor House was our holiday home for a week in August. The house was set in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside near to the village of Madley. Comfort and space were qualities that spring to mind about Swinmoor and the well equipped games…

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Sunrise in Kardamena
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Sunrise in Kardamena

Several mornings during July, I ran into Kardamena from where I was staying.  My hotel, Acti Beach, is around 2 miles away from Kardamena.  Getting up early and watching the sunrise develop during the Golden Hour is an unforgettable experience.  Two years ago I…

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I love Kardamena 2022
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I love Kardamena 2022

A return visit to Kos and more pictures of the beautiful seaside village of Kardamena. An idyllic spot and a perfect base for the rest of the island. The long straight harbour front with the tropical trees adds character to the place…

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Reach for the sky
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Reach for the sky

The album “Reach for the Sky” was released by Sunderland Brothers and Quiver in 1975.  The cover is very evocative and has an eagle flying across the sun.  My picture of the Lesser Kestrel flying over the valley between Kardamena and Pyli reminds me…

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