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Good stuff. Coincidentally, I had planned to go to the lake District this week, to get some 'scenic' photos, but I'm too darned stiff and sore to drive !
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When the weather is right it's worth the effort
Here are three scenic shots from last week and we were it must be said, very lucky with the weather. For those who don't know the Lake District, it can be very wet and its one of the wettest places in England.
Here are three scenic shots from last week and we were it must be said, very lucky with the weather. For those who don't know the Lake District, it can be very wet and its one of the wettest places in England.
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Benevolens Magister
Nice shots.
It's a place where I have spent a lot of time, both walking and driving 'off road', with the walking being mainly 'off the beaten track'.
Sadly, the arthritis prevents my doing this these days, but I can confirm that the weather can be very, shall we say, 'changeable', often to the detriment of those unprepared.
It's a place where I have spent a lot of time, both walking and driving 'off road', with the walking being mainly 'off the beaten track'.
Sadly, the arthritis prevents my doing this these days, but I can confirm that the weather can be very, shall we say, 'changeable', often to the detriment of those unprepared.
Nice shots!
Beautiful
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Nice shots. England is truly a beautiful place. One of these years I hope to vacation there and see it up close.
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Now for a total change of period (and quality). Unfortunately during a house move I lost a lot of photos but here are a few from 1974 when I was on HMS Tiger. The shots are old and taken with an instamatic, then stored in a sticky back plastic album, which hasn't done them any favours.
First her 6in Turret
Next the Turret firing. It was seriously impressive as she scored a direct hit on the towed target with her second shell. The vibration of being so close to the turret when it was firing about 40 rpm was incredible as can be seen in the photo. The mess I was in was around the turret bustle and when we went back after the shoot there was a hell of a mess..
First her 6in Turret
Next the Turret firing. It was seriously impressive as she scored a direct hit on the towed target with her second shell. The vibration of being so close to the turret when it was firing about 40 rpm was incredible as can be seen in the photo. The mess I was in was around the turret bustle and when we went back after the shoot there was a hell of a mess..
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Great stuff.
I remember visiting HMS Tiger when she was on the Tyne at Newcastle, around 1968 from memory.
I remember visiting HMS Tiger when she was on the Tyne at Newcastle, around 1968 from memory.
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That was before my time, these were taken in 1973/4.
A Sea King on deck
Sea King Pulling away
She also carried a 3in mount which is shown picking up the target
What happened next made us jump. The 3in was firing at the target when the target passed behind the ship. The gun kept tracking the target and resumed firing when it cleared the superstructure. The result you can see while we put a lot of faith into the safety's. What do they say about never looking down the barrel of a loaded weapon!!
A Sea King on deck
Sea King Pulling away
She also carried a 3in mount which is shown picking up the target
What happened next made us jump. The 3in was firing at the target when the target passed behind the ship. The gun kept tracking the target and resumed firing when it cleared the superstructure. The result you can see while we put a lot of faith into the safety's. What do they say about never looking down the barrel of a loaded weapon!!
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Scary !!
Day-um!!!
fubar57
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Good stuff
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My final photo's re the holiday showing some of the local culture in the fair and a coastal shot.
Hand carved walking sticks / shepherds crooks
One for the American Members
Brass bands are a feature of life in close knit communities within the UK, in particular farming and mining. Colliery Brass Bands in particular, are often of a professional standard. This one is more common, a local town band with a huge difference in the age range.
The Sea. Parts of the Lake District are close to the sea and the photo was taken on the last day when the weather was turning, you can see the storm on its way
Hand carved walking sticks / shepherds crooks
One for the American Members
Brass bands are a feature of life in close knit communities within the UK, in particular farming and mining. Colliery Brass Bands in particular, are often of a professional standard. This one is more common, a local town band with a huge difference in the age range.
The Sea. Parts of the Lake District are close to the sea and the photo was taken on the last day when the weather was turning, you can see the storm on its way
fubar57
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Love the ocean shot
Cool pictures of the HMS Tiger. I made a small model of her once when I was a kid.
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Benevolens Magister
Nice shots, particularly the coast pic.
Crimea_River
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I agree.
