Denis
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The Land Of The East Saxons.
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I am just an enthusiastic amateur who likes to photograph anything & everything.
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Update on Suggestions for rejuvenating the Forum JANUARY 2023
Denis replied to Clicker's topic in Latte Lounge
I am really in the doldrums as far as photography goes lately. Real life news sent me into a bit of depression, and the rising cost of diesel has seen me sell my beloved little camper van taking away our freedom to get away from this adopted town where I live..(and that I detest with a passion)But, we have been busy doing up the house as we realise that our dream of moving to Norfolk unfortunately is not going to materialise and we must make good of what we have and own. In the past It was a bit hard for me to log on during my week away in the lorry, and to leave comments of kudos due to intermittent internet or lack of time. But since retiring I have tried my best to at least take an interest and comment or like a photo. I personally will not offer in depth critique as I dont think I (at my skill level) can really tell others how to achieve the desired effect. Not having any Art training or long standing photographic skillsets reduces me to a thumbs up or a mild comment or observation. But at least I did offer some form of comment unless I completely missed the post. Non response to images is a big no no in my book. Please try to acknowledge photos even with just a thumbs up, for to post an image and not even get a cursory 'like' does actually make you question if it is worth sharing you images. In this day and age platforms like Faceache and instagram feed the masses need to recieve a bit of kudos, That is why we take photos and put them out on a forum It is to attract some recognition for what you think you achieved. But to post an image and sometimes get absolutely zilch back, makes you wonder why you bother. And that is what is missing here on our beloved forum, participation in at least acknowledging someone elses image, there are a few who love to showcase their work, and mighty fine work it may be...but NEVER take the time to at least 'like' anothers photo. and that for me is the elephant in the room. We get a lot of people join, few seem to stay, is the apathy driving them away? I would hate to see this forum disappear, It will take me a while to get over how I feel and become a 'regular' again...and having to rethink the whole way I process images after a recent dismissive comment on here over one of my photos will add to that time. So to the rest of you, please post, please comment and dont let the best little photo forum slip into oblivion. I also feel I have exhausted my local photogenic locations, of which there are scant few worth going to, to feed my need to photograph. Only just having got myself another little car to travel about, I might start getting out and about further.... and may get the urge to photograph something again. That covers some my personal reasons for not being around or participating in the forum lately. -
That is weird!, some similarities to shield bugs here
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Well done Cyril
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I do like these images you post Les,and as you say , you dont need a huge budget either...
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I learned that there were a number of these based around the area working the Maldon, Braintree and Saffron Walden lines here in Essex, they went into storage in Cambridge for a while Geoff...
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Not seen so much as a flake down here in the Land Of The East Saxons Les
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Great to see you posting again! , we have now got the coloured variety spreading out of London 20 miles away.... and noisy things they are too.
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An unusual image for us to see, liking the colours across the photograph!
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A very good image with the colour and background Cheryl.
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So good to see you back on the scene again with your excellent street photos Cyril and great light and shadow in this mono for which you are known for !
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Agree, what a great colour...and photo
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A terrific momento of those bygone days. German aircrew from a local camp also made my Mum and her sisters rope sandals in exchange for eggs. Thanks Les!
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Lathe and plaster was the term I was looking for Geoff but couldnt remember its name, Of course wattle and daub was a lot older, these cottages were built in 1790.
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I was stuck on a farm in Devon during the big one of 87. I had loaded 26 tonnes of milk powder but couldnt leave as there were 327 trees down on the one and only road out. Took the highway people, the council and all the local farmers three days to clear !
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Glad it missed your place Poly. No structural damage locally. The most annoying thing was that the council changed our recycling collection day from Wednesday to Friday and failed to turn up. So the entire streets recycling is all over the place !