Forum: Photos
06-26-2022, 02:59 PM
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To ikeharel: Rocks
Hello Ike, thank you for your kind comments.
I did take some shots of the rocks as it happens, and will maybe post them at a later date. There were lovely colours.
Kind regards, Jean.
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Forum: Photos
06-08-2022, 03:53 PM
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To mkamionka: Blown by the wind
Hello Mariusz,
the mobile that you see in my shot was totally silent, which made it even more amazing.
And the house is a home, not just a place to walk around like a stately home.
The house has...
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Forum: Photos
05-01-2022, 11:03 AM
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To holmertz: Figures at home?
Hello Gert, the figures in the 'Family in Steel' are nearly life-size, so you might need a good space in which to put one or more!
They were stood on the floor. Ideally the composition might have...
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Forum: Photos
02-06-2022, 12:01 PM
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To emka: Acrylic paint
Hi Malgo, acrylic paint is a media similar to oil paint, but the benefit is that it dries much more quickly that oil paints.
Kind regards,
Jean.
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Forum: Photos
02-04-2022, 02:41 PM
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To CMJC: date in Paris
Bonjour Christine,
the exhibition in Plymouth closes at the end of February, it will take a few days to dismantle I am sure, as it is a large exhibition.
It is well worth a visit if you are able to...
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Forum: Photos
02-04-2022, 02:36 PM
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To holmertz: Tapestry?
Hello Gert, sorry if I have misled you, this work of art is acrylic paint applied to linen, not needlework.
I will edit my notes.
Thanks for your interest.
Regards,
Jean.
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Forum: Photos
02-04-2022, 02:34 PM
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To Royaldevon: Artwork
Hi Beverley, this is not needlework, it is paint applied to linen.
Sorry if I have misled you. My previous post 'Hunting Ground' is also acrylic paint on linen.
Thanks for your comments.
Have a...
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Forum: Photos
01-11-2022, 03:14 PM
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To holmertz: the title
Hello Gert, no I wasn't interrupted when I wrote the title, a deliberate ploy!
Maybe you had already guessed where this shot was taken from?
Thanks for your kind comments.
Keep safe.
Jean
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Forum: Photos
12-28-2021, 03:38 PM
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To holmertz: purple light?
Hello Gert, sorry but I have no idea why a purple light was chosen, maybe to add an atmosphere?
The kitchen has windows, so maybe by altering the light it added an air of mystery, especially as the...
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Forum: Photos
11-25-2021, 04:05 PM
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To PaulVDV: Sheepstor
Hi Paul, the Sheepstor, comes from the sheep and the tor.
A tor is a dramatic outcrop of granite, usually standing on top of a hill.
Each tor has its own unique and distinct formation.
The small...
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Forum: Photos
09-16-2021, 03:07 PM
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To worldcitizen: Writing on the road
Hello Brenda, at many of the cycle races fans will write or paint the names of their favourite cyclists on the road.
They usually use paint that will wash away in the rain.
Yes this name was...
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Forum: Photos
09-15-2021, 01:38 PM
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To alvaraalto: The leader wears...
Hello Rob, thank you for your kind comments.
The leader of the General Classification in the Tour of Britain wears a blue jersey with red cuffs to the sleeves.
This part of the course was very...
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Forum: Photos
09-11-2021, 05:54 PM
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To PaulVDV: Ponies on the moor
Hello Paul, thank you for your kind comments.
In answer to your query about what happens to the ponies:-
All the ponies are owned by various Dartmoor Commoners, (the farmers and residents of the...
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Forum: Photos
09-02-2021, 06:55 PM
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To macjake: The hole in the ground
Hi Craig,
the hole is the quarry where granite was extracted.
My notes tell you what the granite was used for.
The spoils of the quarrying are laid around in front of the hole.
Where there appear...
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Forum: Photos
08-19-2021, 10:19 AM
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To worldcitizen: reflections
Hello Brenda,
Thank you for your comments.
Yes it is a church building, but now deconsecrated. It has become a part of the museum The Box, and has a brand new stained glass window as well as...
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Forum: Photos
08-07-2021, 04:25 PM
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To jhm: wrong person
Hello John,
I think that this message was meant for Pierre not me.
Thanks anyway.
Kind regards,
Jean.
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Forum: Photos
07-20-2021, 08:13 PM
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To mkamionka: cloudy morning
Hello Mariusz, thank you for your comments and continued support.
Torquay is in the south-west.
We were in Torquay quite early to support our son as he participated in a Triathlon. That, and the...
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Forum: Photos
07-09-2021, 08:30 PM
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Red sun
Hello Jorge, thanks for reminding me about the reason for the red sun, maybe I shouldn't be wishing to see the sun like this after all!
Regards,
Jean
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Forum: Photos
07-02-2021, 07:57 PM
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To PaulVDV: Red clothes?
Hello Paul, your question made me smile.
No, the Lifeguards always wear yellow and red as in my pictures.
Thanks for your visit.
Kind regards, Jean.
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Forum: Photos
06-06-2021, 04:26 PM
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To dedee: Press
Thank you David for your kind comments.
I hadn't noticed the PRESS ticket in his hat until you mentioned it.
Sometimes I am so busy editing a shot that I miss the finer details.
Kind regards,...
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Forum: Photos
06-03-2021, 07:25 PM
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To holmertz: Recycling
Hello Gert, I checked the name, and although it is the same theme of recycling cutlery etc., this artist lives and works in the south-west of England.
The previous artist worked in the north of...
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Forum: Photos
05-23-2021, 02:42 PM
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To holmertz: workshop
Thank you Gert for the workshop.
The light wasn't perfect for me with some overexposure on the left hand side.
Thank you for your time.
Kind regards,
Jean.
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Forum: Photos
05-10-2021, 03:40 PM
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To Royaldevon: A single leg
Hi Beverley, yes, it wasn't until I was editing the picture that I noticed the single leg, sorry I can't help, I haven't got any other pictures to help me out.
I guess that if you look at the two...
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Forum: Photos
05-01-2021, 06:51 PM
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To Tue: Which team?
Hi Lars, no it wasn't the Cambridge University team, just one of many rowing teams that go out on the water.
One of our nephews was at Cambridge and he did row, but he didn't quite make the grade...
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Forum: Photos
03-16-2021, 07:57 PM
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To holmertz: red worm
Hi Gert, I was in two minds about the 'red worm', but obviously decided to keep it in frame.
Thanks for the workshop, good work!
Kind regards, Jean.
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