A few piccies of UK...
#241
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Re: A few piccies of UK...
Woah, interesting thread. I've attached my contribution below - it was taken a couple of years back in Cornwall - north coast, on a seal-spotting foray. I love the UK and I'll be sad to leave it, but It is funny though, the differences between reality and expectations. I found Tangram's comments especially interesting, because I lived in Bath for 15 years - my wife was born and bred there. We were both heartily relieved to leave the place, with its utterly insane grid-locking, lung-choking traffic problems, 365 days a year tourists, millionaire-grade property prices and casual violence. I mean, take that photo of Pulteney Bridge, it looks great, but I know full well that not 15 yards from there is the kebab shop that the pissed up clubbers visit to bottle each other after a hard night in Cadillacs and then chuck up their meal in the nearest doorway. Reality and perception - it's especially only skin-deep somewhere as vain as Bath. However I'd heartily recommend this corner of the Cotswolds for anyone looking to return.
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Re: A few piccies of UK...
Originally Posted by Jensen Healey
Blue Ridge Mountains not up to scratch then?
#243
Re: A few piccies of UK...
It's a very fair and very perceptive comment, Hutch. Especially when you apply it in reverse - you just know that 99.9% of the photos that are generated about utopia (OK, so particularly Aus) could be levied with the same charge against them. Reality and perception ...
Originally Posted by Hutch
Woah, interesting thread. I've attached my contribution below - it was taken a couple of years back in Cornwall - north coast, on a seal-spotting foray. I love the UK and I'll be sad to leave it, but It is funny though, the differences between reality and expectations. I found Tangram's comments especially interesting, because I lived in Bath for 15 years - my wife was born and bred there. We were both heartily relieved to leave the place, with its utterly insane grid-locking, lung-choking traffic problems, 365 days a year tourists, millionaire-grade property prices and casual violence. I mean, take that photo of Pulteney Bridge, it looks great, but I know full well that not 15 yards from there is the kebab shop that the pissed up clubbers visit to bottle each other after a hard night in Cadillacs and then chuck up their meal in the nearest doorway. Reality and perception - it's especially only skin-deep somewhere as vain as Bath. However I'd heartily recommend this corner of the Cotswolds for anyone looking to return.
#244
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Re: A few piccies of UK...
Originally Posted by Geordie George
It's a very fair and very perceptive comment, Hutch. Especially when you apply it in reverse - you just know that 99.9% of the photos that are generated about utopia (OK, so particularly Aus) could be levied with the same charge against them. Reality and perception ...
You don't see many pictures of the Wino's or homeless around Sydney harbour do you?
G
#245
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Re: A few piccies of UK...
Originally Posted by Geordie George
It's a very fair and very perceptive comment, Hutch. Especially when you apply it in reverse - you just know that 99.9% of the photos that are generated about utopia (OK, so particularly Aus) could be levied with the same charge against them. Reality and perception ...
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Re: A few piccies of UK...
Last edited by adele; Oct 15th 2005 at 11:32 pm.
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Re: A few piccies of UK...
Originally Posted by adele
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Re: A few piccies of UK...
Originally Posted by woodsey
bloody hell the Town ground, I do believe they're top of the league as well..
#249
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Some Autumn colours for you...and just ones taken at weekend..!Nothing exciting I am afraid..just countryside..!
#250
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Originally Posted by Pants
Some Autumn colours for you...and just ones taken at weekend..!Nothing exciting I am afraid..just countryside..!
#251
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Originally Posted by ladyofthelake
You are lucky being able to walk your dog loose off the lead in such lovely scenery!
Yes I know....except we live near alot of farms etc and so we hear alot of shooting which Molly is terrified of. She will literally crawl her way back to the car if she can..!!bless her..!!!
#252
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Originally Posted by Pants
Some Autumn colours for you...and just ones taken at weekend..!Nothing exciting I am afraid..just countryside..!
Absolutely beautiful ! Thanks for sharing them.
#253
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Originally Posted by adele
God now I can't wait to go home at Christmas, never thought Town stadium would look so good. Great Hudderfield pics!
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Re: A few piccies of UK...
Originally Posted by LeedsGirl
God now I can't wait to go home at Christmas, never thought Town stadium would look so good. Great Hudderfield pics!
Take care!
Adele x
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Re: A few piccies of UK...
Originally Posted by adele
Aww...hope you have a great trip back! I wonder if I'll say that when I've emigrated and come back to visit?! We do have some nice landmarks and buildings and countryside, I'm trying to appreciate it all whilst I'm still here. I work in Leeds so spend lots of hours on the train gazing out of the window, it looks lovely in summer but when it's all windy and rainy it's far less easy on the eye
Take care!
Adele x
Take care!
Adele x
I did the commute to Leeds everyday as well. I appreciate Hudds way more now then I did back then. Never got homesick in my twenties, having too much fun, but now I crave for everything back home. Didn't think I could miss Yorkshire as much I do!