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Jul 03, 2006 22:14

I've been meaning to post the first batch of these for ages, but I needed to sort them out, resize for the web, and so on! The second lot are a few shots from Henley Royal Regatta at the weekend. I went on Saturday, had a lovely day, drank slightly too much Pimm's, caught up with old friends, and actually took some photos. Most were of friends, so ( Read more... )

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honorat July 3 2006, 21:30:12 UTC
Have I mentioned how much I love your photography! These are gorgeous. The fireworks are spectacular, but I have to say the cemetary shots are my favourites. I love old cemetaries and this one looks so peaceful and gracefully aged. The stones and lichens and bits of script are such poignant monuments to long ago faces and voices. Then there are the little bits of life running about among them--the squirrels! I love squirrels because they make me laugh. And the poor angel rolling her eyes patiently at the pigeons on her head! LOL! Thank you for posting these.

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torn_eledhwen July 3 2006, 21:42:20 UTC
Thank you! But I can't draw, you know, not for anything - so I envy you that!

I like cemeteries too. Now I've got a decent camera I must go back to the Parisian cemeteries, which are fabulous and filled with famous people. :)

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honorat July 3 2006, 22:16:39 UTC
Mmmm. Yes. Paris. Pere Lachaise is so wonderful. I'll look forward to seeing your pictures.

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shyaway July 4 2006, 10:20:57 UTC
*Wow*, those are lovely! The cemetery ones are sort of gothic yet sunny, and I adore the squirrel. :-)

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torn_eledhwen July 4 2006, 20:57:25 UTC
Thanks!

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