Tuesday, September 30, 2008

A Cornwall magical sunset

On my journey through the archives I'm now up to March 2006. I've not taken any sunsets for ages, but back in 2006 they were one of my favourite subjects, and here is one from March 2006 which was one of my favourites...

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On a walk along the Camel Trail near Wadebridge I came across this robin which seemed to like posing for photos...
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On one of my visits to Bedruthan Steps on the North Cornwall coast I took this shot over Park Head to the Quies...
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Many people know Cornwall for it's mild climate, beautiful sandy beaches, rugged coastline, mystical past, surfing etc. etc., but strange as it seems many are unfamiliar with it's beautiful mountains as seen in this photo...
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The Cornish mountains, the Claytip Range, are home to Cornwalls Piskies, and as you can see from the photo even with our mild climate there is still snow on the upper slopes in March. You can read more about them here

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Monday, September 01, 2008

More wonders from the magical land of Cornwall...

In the archives we're up to February 2006 and I paid a visit to Newquay Zoo, and one of my favourite pics is this one of a Red-crested Pochard...
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...and along the Camel Trail between Wadebridge and Padstow I see many more water birds on a walk...
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...including this Little Egret along the waters edge...
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Back in Newquay and I visited the Huer's hut...
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...and on the beach while it may look summery the water is still very cold in February but it doesn't put off this surfer...
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