UK photography
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Satisfying the bucket list
We’ve had a great start to 2013 – we’ve managed to see and photograph many a species in the UK including Grey Herons, Great Crested Grebes, cute Goslings, Buzzards, Ospreys, Oystercatchers and Gannets.
We’ve also been lucky enough to locate and photograph a subject I’d never seen before in the wild – the UK Red Squirrel. I had longed to see these magnificent creatures for so long, and we struck lucky on a weekend in the UK Lake District. We were supposed to be photographing and observing the mighty Ospreys, but the cheeky Red Squirrels darting around our feet were far too distracting and our attention turned to photographing them. I must admit – the environment was less than perfect – they had been baited by some nuts, and the afternoon sun (a rare sight in the UK) was very bright indeed, making it very difficult to capture the perfect shot. But we persevered and, whilst these are not my best shots, they are all I have to prove I saw and spent time with these fantastic creatures – and for that reason, I am sharing them on this blog today. We’d still be there now if it wasn’t for our car parking ticket running out!
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Vacant Stall
I find that late Sunday afternoon’s in spring are a great time to explore York city centre. With the markets closed, the tourists at home and the sun peaking out, the city takes on a rare silence and allows me, as a local, to have some peace and quiet to explore the back alleyways, historic properties and marketplaces of the city.
This image is a vacant market stall on York Market – taken early evening once the stallholders had packed up and gone home. It’s silence and absence of items tells a tale. The marks on the tables are evidence of traders,exchanges and items for sale. Of bustle, chaos and eventual calm.
This image is shared in support of our “Yorkshire” week here on Taraji Blue where we put aside our wanderlust for a week and instead focus on the beauty and experiences we can find in our own backyard.
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The Enchanted Forest
For me, this image is straight out of an Enid Blyton novel. It’s the real enchanted forest.
In fact, it’s the RSPB reserve at Fairburn Ings captured one cold winter’s morning. I love how the mist is settling across the landscape, muting winter’s colours and textures. The concealed pathway offers an air of intrigue, and, for me, the entire image is shrouded in mystery. I’m waiting for life to show itself – whether it is a bird in the trees or a rabbit among the leaves.
This post continues this week’s Yorkshire theme here at Taraji Blue – where we celebrate our favourite experiences, photos and places from our homeland.
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Mallard Messiah
We live right next to a river in the city centre, and every day for the past 5 years we have been woken by the screams and squeals of the waterfowl outside (the odd goose has been known to enter our bedroom at night through open windows and provide a very unique wake up call!).
I have often stared at the birds and geese, wondering how we can make the most of this opportunity on our doorstep and profile these animals in a new way. I am not seeking the same old tried and tested photos that we always see of waterfowl, I wanted something different – something unusual. I was therefore delighted when, one winters’ afternoon, my husband captured this photo. He’s titled it “Mallard Messaih”, as it looks like the duck is walking on water. In fact, the duck is standing on a pristine piece of frozen river which is reflected the cloudy skies perfectly.
This image is the final one in this week’s focus on Yorkshire. I have really enjoyed spending the week focussing on the beauty of my hometown and appreciating that you don’t always have to venture to far off shores to obtain a different perspective or unusual photographs. Sometimes we just need to open our eyes to what is all around us everyday.
We welcome your thoughts and comments on this picture – and this week’s theme. If it’s made you look a little closer to home to do let us know – and please do share your pictures with us.
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Spin, spin, spin, spin, spin
The branches of a tree spin viscous water viciously around a deep spark filled cauldron, splitting colours and descending into the oblivion of light.
This image was taken in York’s Museum Gardens. This effect was created by simultaneously zooming the camera out whilst physically spinning under the tree whilst taking the shot. Warning…it can make you a little light headed!
This photo continues our celebration of all things local here on Taraji Blue this week – we’re focussing on York and Yorkshire to ensure we don’t overlook the beauty of our own backyard.
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