SHRIMPER 328 Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) Few pictures of the most bootifull ship ever built. Sorry for quality of pictures but my Nikon is back in the land of the rising sun so had to make do with panasonic. It amazes me that with the amount of sail Cutty Sark carried had such a small keel. You can see from her lines what made her so fast through the water. Edited February 1, 2020 by SHRIMPER Corrupted files Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexem 0 Posted July 23, 2012 Well "Shrimper". I have to say some epic scenes of a great shipWe first visited it years ago in the dizzy days of romance.Probably 1974.a long voyage by boat! And very cold that year. Then again via the tunnel for fun with growing sprogs...Well you have to keep them occupied.Sez ze Govintment.Glad you are helping others to post I still remain adunderhead photographic poster.hex..or whatever! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted July 23, 2012 Granddaughter loves the tunnel especially if it is devoid of other foot traffic. She then sings at the top of her lungs. Four and a half and a future busker I think. [:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexem 0 Posted July 23, 2012 You Shrimper will have to teach her the 60s classics. I bet they are still in the loft.hex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) Just for those out there that do not know the origines of the name Cutty Sark. A Cutty Sark is a nightdress worn by women in Scotland. Now many moons ago a man called Tam O''shanter saw a witch called Nannie Dee dancing in a woodland glade. Now Nannie was a buxom wench and the nightie did not cover her whole body. Tam could not contain his excitement seeing her body and jumped up and shouted out with glee. This startled the witch and she gave chase to Tam who rode off at great speed on his horse. Nannie almost caught up with Tam and reached out and managed to grab the horses tail. Luckily the tail snapped off of the horse and much to Tam''s relief he got away never to venture into the woods again. That is why the figurehead of Nannie Dee is always shown with a horses tail in her hand. This figurehead on the ship now is a replica and the second picture is of the original in the museum under the ship. Edited February 1, 2020 by SHRIMPER Corrupted files Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexem 0 Posted July 23, 2012 Sorry Shrimper. Being a novice in such games. I thought the original the bust..... sorry the best.Apologies to all. cehex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted August 15, 2012 (edited) killing time in the church Monday (day after youngests wedding) I had time to kill but only had small pocket digi with me. Stained glass and the fourth taken in a mirror of the ceiling, so thats why it is upside down and back to front. Edited February 1, 2020 by SHRIMPER Corrupted files Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,583 Posted August 15, 2012 Very nice[Y] What''s the church? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,385 Posted August 15, 2012 Looks good keep saying I''ll pay a visit one day but not done so yet.Still can''t upload photos to here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wazzock 863 Posted August 15, 2012 [IMG]http://i50.tinypic.com/vify1i.jpg[/IMG]This one is the Vancouver skyline, taken from Coal Harbour earlier this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wazzock 863 Posted August 15, 2012 Driving along the Koca Halle we saw this lot all wandering across the road, so had to pull over and get a pic - you don''t get this in Norfolk! [IMG]http://i49.tinypic.com/30clnae.jpg[/IMG] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted August 15, 2012 No, not too many of those wandering around Norfolk. Lots on King''s LynnThough, Vancouvers birthplace. Good pics FW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,583 Posted August 29, 2012 Cecil Beatons was photography at the Imperial War Museum. Might be worth a visit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,583 Posted September 16, 2012 The Cutty Sark restoration is getting a bit of stick.Personally i think it looks good,but others don''t.http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-19605582 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nevermind, neoliberalism has had it 159 Posted September 16, 2012 Thanks for the great pictures Shrimper, the one up top is worth a competition prize, almost surreal. Yes she was build for speed alright. Also liked the bowsprit model, was that one from your paparazzi portfolio? ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted September 23, 2012 (edited) These were taken with an old bridge camera so are not very sharp. I now have my Nikon D5100 back so can get down to some decent snapping again. Pictures taken at the 40s weekend on the NNR. great time was had by all. Edited February 1, 2020 by SHRIMPER Corrupted files Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mkwuk 0 Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) / Edited July 11, 2021 by mkwuk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexem 0 Posted September 13, 2013 Wiki Loves Monuments.This might appeal to those with an eye for a good photo. The UK is joining a global annual competition for snappers.The rules are available online, probably by typing the above header or a link on a Wiki page sometimes appears.An image of a listed building is the theme. There is a list on the web of all listed buildings area by area.If you don''t win a prize which is not huge, your work might be included on a relevant wiki page ,which sounds cool. Files have to be uploaded by the end of September.hex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,583 Posted July 19, 2014 I''m not sure how much patience (and bravery) these people needed but there were some cracking photos on the BBC from the recent lightning storms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted July 19, 2014 I have been putting out hints for ages for a hot shoe lightning trigger but no takers as yet. Sat in my conservatory for awhile last night watching the show in the sky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JB 0 Posted July 29, 2014 I am looking for a new camera, I think we took better photos when we had film and most of all I wish Jessops were still open. I want a bridge but with a viewfinder and as for AA batteries no thanks, with spares that''s eight of the blighters! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted July 29, 2014 Jessops are still trading but only on line. One of the dragons den lot bought it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted November 3, 2014 (edited) Just trying out a few inbuilt features of my new Nikon. Edited February 1, 2020 by SHRIMPER Corrupted files Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,583 Posted November 5, 2014 What is that, pyracantha hedge? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted November 5, 2014 No its just Braken. I picked that colour out as one to highlight and the trunk of the pine tree in the centre as the second colour, but I did not quite get the balance right so the tree don''t stand out enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,583 Posted November 8, 2014 Chris Stein of Blondie fame has an exhibition of his photography from the ''70''s heyday. A freebie at the wonderful Somerset House next time you are up in the smoke.[url]http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/visual-arts/chris-stein-negative[/url] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted November 8, 2014 Thanks for heads up.Will be up in a couple of weeks so will try and fit it in then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nevermind, neoliberalism has had it 159 Posted November 9, 2014 Just to tell a little anecdote from one of my NZ friends who used to live in Norfolk. He is a Pulitzer prize winning photographer who has settled on a little homestead in rural Ruaethi and was going about his business......to explain, a ''Remuera tractor'' must be some kind of camera. "Those priceless moments of human interaction with total strangers.. Driving out of the farm gate I spotted a tourist in a Remuera tractor taking a shot of the derelict farmhouse across the street. So being neighbourly I pulled over and told her that if she took the shot from our farm gate which she was welcome to, she''d get the mountain in the frame and on a long lens the shot would be stunning. She looked at the Hilux, looked at me in a Swazi T shirt, bush pants and Red tops and said: "What do you know about photography, your a farmer." What do I know.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted November 9, 2014 Remuera tractors are 4x4s nevermind. Just like the ones the well heeled use to deliver the kids on a school run here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites