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  My website is up and running too!…After a bit of fiddling about, I now have my website more or less how I think I want it. / It will be great when RB enable us to change ba…

  After a bit of fiddling about, I now have my website more or less how I think I want it. / It will be great when RB enable us to change background colours etc, but for now I am pleased with what they have achieved. I especially like the zoom in feature on images selected as cards, prints etc. / At last our work can be seen without the “clutter” of our community i.e. comments etc, so our work can be shown off to potential buyers to best advantage. / Well done RB!! Here is the link .... (hope that works!) If anyone needs a bit of assistance setting theirs up, please BM me. Regards, Colin

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  Bude Castle by imageworld

  Bude castle & heritage centre in bude,

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  Sea Defences by stephen foote

  Kimmeridge Dorset UK On the East side of Kimmeridge bay, are some rudimentary sea defences, made from local stone. Presumably placed there to stop the erosion of the cliff behind where this picture was taken from. The Clavell Tower – a Victorian folly, sits on this cliff, and was recently moved some 100 metres inland to stop it from toppling into the sea. Timed exposure of approximately 10 seconds, using polarising filter and ND 1.2 graduated filter. Nikon D300

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  Branscombe Fishing Boat by SWEEPER

  What more could you want , a bright sunny day , a pebble beach , and a nice red boat all on its own ! Canon 10d + Tamron 17-44 +polariser .

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  Twelve Mens Moor, Bodmin Moor by WilliamtheIVth

  Set on one of the highest parts of Cornwall, the Twelve Mens Moor lies below Kilmar Tor on the East Moor, near North Hill. Its dramatic background of jagged granite ridge with its prominent Jacob’s Ladder make this Tor an outstanding feature of the physical nature of this part of the County. / Below this fine ridge lie several Bronze Age relics, one of which the stone ‘kist vaen’, or ‘stone chest’ is the most fascinating. A small sunken ‘chest’ of granite walls creates all sorts of imaginative thoughts in young minds; ‘the tribal chief buried here’; ‘can I fit in it?’. This chest was capped with a granite slab then covered completely over with earth to form a mound or cairn. It was, indeed, the burial place of a clan elder. This elder, after his death, was left out on the open Moor to decompose after which time his skeleton was then set in the foetal position and installed in the chest, possiblt with a few of his belongings then covered over. Over recent times graves and cairns like this have been broken inot and any artefacts removed; all that’s left here is the silent granite and one’s own imagination. / Twelve Mens Moor was also a setting used by Daphne du Maurier in her ‘Jamaica Inn’. The notorious Trewortha Marsh, still a present day danger, helped create the eery atmosphere in her book and subsequent film. It was the place where Joss Merlyn, landlord of the Jamaica Inn was born and where his younger brother lived. On a cold wild winter’s night it leaves no doubt about its suitability for this role in the story. However, on a sultry summer’s evening, when I took this picture, it takes on a completely different outlook; it is so beautiful, calm and serene

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  Hugh Town by cappa

  a view looking towards hugh town along town beach from Carn Thomas at night on St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall

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  The Quay by Richard Veal

  Taken at Looe Quay, SE Cornwall, December ‘07. / It had just been raining, which I think, adds to the enhancement of the picture. / No PS work in this. As Is. Thanks for looking. Pentax K110D. / Pentax 18-55mm lens.

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  Islands in the stream by DualAspect

  Autumn is a great time to be photographing rivers when the banks and exposed rocks are covered with golden fallen leaves which contrast nicely with the smooth cool flow of fresh water. This image was taken on the River Webburn, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England. View the rest of our portfolio here Or visit our own website here

• Writing

  THE GHOST OF CONAN PENGELLY - BY ANTHONY HEDGER *(published)*…Ian trained his torch around the area; its powerful beam came to rest upon five weird faces staring back at them which were sticking out …

  My short ghost story set in Cornwall, is about man’s greed. / This was published by New Fiction in an Anthology of Short Stories in 1999 called Cornucopia and was edited by James Feeke. / I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it and hey, don’t have nightmares.

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  Follow the path to the light by Tessa Bishop

  Early morning, Piddlehinton, Dorset, the prelude to a beautiful May day. The grass was rich with dew and the sunlight shining through the mist took my breath away. I love Leonard Cohen, and I think his song Morning Glory fits this image well. No words this time? / No words. / No, there are times when nothing can be done. / Not this time. / Is it censorship? / Is it censorship? / No, it’s evaporation. / No, it’s evaporation. / Is this leading somewhere? / Yes. / We’re going down the lane. / Is this going somewhere? / Into the garden. / Into the backyard. / We’re walking down the driveway. / Are we moving towards…. / We’re in the backyard. / ...some transcendental moment? / It’s almost light. / That’s right. / That’s it. / Are we moving towards some transcendental moment? / That’s right. / That’s it. / Do you think you’ll be able to pull it off? / Yes. Do you think you can pull it off? / Yes, it might happen. / I’m all ears. / I’m all ears. / Oh the morning glory! Leonard Cohen

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  Carn Brea Castle by Anthony Hedger

  High on top of Carn Brea (700 feet above sea level) you will find Carn Brea Castle which looks out at some stunning views of the surrounding countryside of Cornwall. Redruth, Brea, Carnkie and Camborne are a few of the towns near by. The Castle itself can be traced back to 1379 – - which is nearly 20 past 2 pm, LOL – Sorry! Middle Eastern/Jordanian style restaurant in a completely unique setting overlooking Redruth and Camborne. The Restaurant takes Cash only! Carn Brea Castle / Carn Lane / Redruth / TR16 6SL Tel: 01209 218358 / / Tasty kebabs, steaks , pilafs and lots of little nibbles greet you at Carn Brea Restaurant a one of a kind dining experience. Where your Jordanian host Mr. Sawalha and his family treat you to an evening of tasty middle eastern food and music where the sounds of the Levant echo through these granite walls and after the chef serenades you and plays on the traditional Tavla (a drum). An evening you wont soon forget. Proprietors: Mr. and Mrs. M. Sawalha / Chefs: The Sawalha Family Facilities Smoking Policy non smoking / Disabled Facilities no / Wheel Chair Access no , due to the listed nature of the building alterations is impossible / Child Friendly children welcome and half portions can be provided / Parking on site parking in front of the restaurant / Vegetarian Options lots of veggie options, the mezze for veggies is / astounding, book ahead for this one / Accommodation no Facts Opening Hours Open evenings from 6:30pm booking is essential / Restaurant Capacity 24 persons / Price £4.00- £14.95 / Payment Options cash or checque only Best Seats every seat tells a story, all of them are unique / Wine List House wine available red or white / Sample Dish Shish Tawuk, chicken kebabs grilled in special seasoning…Prawn rossini, tiger prawns cooked with vegetables in a spicy tomato sauce…Chili Chicken…Pepper Fillet…Hummus with breads…Stuffed Vine leaves…Pickled Baby aubergines…Garlic Butter naan / Functions weddings and buffets for up to 50 persons as a buffet, 24 sit down / Menu Middle Eastern cuisine / Special Deals Sunday to Thursday 3 course set dinner for £16.50 / How to find us Carn Brea Castle is north of Carnkie, off Carn Lane. 11 miles north-west of Falmouth, on the A39-A393 Further Details Once you make the decision to dine at Carn Brea you are in for an adventure. You head for Carnkie a town on the back of the castle at over 700 feet its a climb and its easy to get lost even when you see the sign! Just follow the dirt track until you hit the front door of the restaurant, there’s parking right in front. If you are smart you will pre-order a mezze for your whole table. This will allow you a speedy immersion into the cuisine of the middle east where the table is laden with treats of every description. Veggies are well catered for here many of the dishes are meat free. The area is small and this a bookings only venue so you will need to plan ahead. When you arrive the combination of the historic building , the smells of the kitchen and the sounds on the music player will guarantee you an experience unmatched anywhere else in the county. The Castle itself can be traced back to 1379. It is a stone twin towered fortress, built by the Bassett family and is inside the ramparts of the Iron Age hill fort. It was probably built has a hunting lodge, or as a chapel to St Michael. It has been restored and extended over the years, and today has the look of a modern folly, rather than a medieval fort. The views from this spot are splendid, and you can see for miles on a bright evening. Truly something different for the whole family. This shot was taken with a Canon AE1 35mm camera about 15 years ago and scanned into the computer. Then I tweaked it a little in Photoshop Elements 5 All the Materials Contained May Not Be Reproduced, Copied, Edited, Published, Transmitted or Uploaded In Anyway Without My Permission. My Images Do Not Belong To The Public Domain Sector. Please just ask Me for my Permission. © Anthony Hedger 2008. Using this image for any purpose and in anyway, without prior permission, will lead to legal action or worse.

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  Canford Magna Bridge by RedHillDigital

  Canford Magna Bridge This charming little suspension bridge crosses the River Stour at Canford Magna. near Wimborne, Dorset. Little did I know when I took the shot, that it would turn out to be my most viewed shot on RedBubble. Looks good as a greeting card – see below. This shot was featured in the Wessex UK, Ancient and Modern group. Date: 15th April 2008 Click here to see Canford Magna Church Greeting Card: / Framed Print: /