Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Glacier in Motion

This is a glacier in the Austrian Tyrol Copyright D.Maggs 2006

Monday, May 29, 2006

Mountain Bike

This is a Harley encountered at 8000ft up the Grossglockner mountain Austria Copyright D.Maggs 2006

In the Austrian Tyrol

This is one of many pics taken during our recent trip to Austria. It is in the Tyrol near the Grossglockner Mountain Copyright D.Maggs 2006

Friday, May 19, 2006

Age of Steam

They don't make 'em like this anymore Steam train at Grosmont Yorkshire UK Copyright D.Maggs 2006

Spread the News

The town crier in full cry. Still Robin Hoods Bay Yorkshire UK. We still have quite a number of these guys active in the UK. Some areas can't get the internet yet! Copyright D.Maggs 2006

Penny Farthing Bikes

Try riding one of these after a drink or two. Another from Robin Hoods Bay Yorkshire UK. For anyone who doesn't know the name comes from the large wheel representing an old English penny & the rear wheel a farthing. Copyright D.Maggs 2006

Newcastle's Millenium Bridge (UK)

Millenium Bridge Newcastle UK from an unusual angle Copyright D.Maggs 2006

Millenium Bridge Newcastle UK

This is one for the bridgeaholics. It's the Millenium Bridge in Newcastle UK. The whole lot tilts over to allow boats through. Copyright D.Maggs 2006

Robin Hood's Bay Yorkshire UK

Lollypop anyone?. Taken during a Victorian weekendPosted by Picasa
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Iron Bridge Newcastle UK

One of the bridges across the River Tyne at Newcastle UK. Not sure of it's history but it's made of cast iron. Posted by Picasa Copyright D.Maggs 2006

Newcastle UK at dusk

Newcastle UK shopping centre taken as dusk was falling. This was taken around Xmas time.

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Whitby Yorkshire UK

This is one of the cobbled streets of Whitby Yorkshire UK. This was once a thriving fishing port, now mainly taken over by tourism. Copright D.Maggs 2006Posted by Picasa

Cormorant in Yorkshire UK

This one was taken in Yorkshire UK. I think he was sunbathing. Copyright D.Maggs 2006Posted by Picasa

Whitby Yorkshire UK

I took this one at sunset in Whitby Yorkshire UK. The boat in the centre is an old sailng ship which is now open for visitors. Copyright 2006 D.Maggs Posted by Picasa

Yorkshire UK Moors

This is a study in light & shade up on the Yorkshire (UK) moors. This is the sort of place referred to in the novel Wuthering Heights. Copyright D.Maggs 2006Posted by Picasa

Lovers Embrace

I think this statue is very expressive. It was taken at Gretna Green Scotland where people used to elope to when they were not allowed to marry by their parents Copyright D.Maggs 2006Posted by Picasa

Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Whale off the Port Bow Sir!

This is a guy called Fungus. He resides in a place called Dingle Bay in Southern Ireland. The boatman that takes you out into the bay says he will give you your money back if Fungus does not show. I don't think anyone has needed a refund yet. In case anyone hasn't guessed it's actually a dolphin!Posted by Picasa Copyright D.Maggs 2006

No Longer Titanic

This used to be the Titanic ticket office in Cobh near Cork Ireland It is now a restaurant. The final passengers for the first sailing would have passed through here. Copyright D.Maggs 2006Posted by Picasa

Titanic Gone Down

This seems to be all that is left of the Titanic landing stage at Cobh Ireland. It is attached to what used to be the Cunard White Star ticket office. (which is now a restaurant) see next pic Sad to see a piece of history in this state Copyright D.Maggs 2006Posted by Picasa

Cobh Railway Station Near Cork Eire

Cobh Railway station now, where the final Titanic passengers would have come to board. Trains still run from here. Copyright D.Maggs 2006Posted by Picasa

Famine Relief

Here's one for our American friends. A piece of history I guess. This is attached to the wall at Cobh Railway station in Southern Ireland near Cork. This station is where the passengers for the Titanic would have travelled to in order to board the ship. Cobh is pronounced Cove by the way. Copyright D.Maggs 2006Posted by Picasa

Sunday, May 14, 2006

Thatched Cottage UK

This is the original of the 'touched up' thatched cottage. It is located in Devon South UK.

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Sureal Thatched Cottage

This is a thatched cottage which has been liberally 'touched up' No one else seems to like it but me. Posted by Picasa Copyright D.Maggs 2006

Saturday, May 13, 2006

Dawn View

This was the view from the patio of a little villa we stayed at overlooking the village of Moncarapacho in Southern Portugal. In the far distance is where Olao and the sea begin. Turn left for Spain.

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Irish Sunset

This one was taken at sunset from a holiday cottage near Yougal Southern Ireland. Copyright D.Maggs 2006Posted by Picasa

Sorry Couldn't Wait

This was a mime artist (of which there are many) in Barcelona Caught short in Barcelona! Copyright D.Maggs 2006Posted by Picasa

Monkey Business

This is one of the Barbery apes of Gibraltar. The legend is that if these apes leave Gib then so will the Brits. I guess the Spanish would say hurry up and go apes! Barbary Ape Gibraltar. Copyright D.Maggs 2006Posted by Picasa

Buddha on High

This is a huge statue of a Buddha above Torremolinas in Spain. Copyright D.Maggs 2006Posted by Picasa

Puffin Billy

This is the marshaling yard of the Snowdonia mountain railway. I thought the B/W effect looked rather dramatic Snowdonia Railway Wales UK. Copyright D.Maggs 2006Posted by Picasa

Monday, May 08, 2006

The Past Present

This was the setting for a film about the slave trade. It was shot in a place called Charlestown in Cornwall, England. They have several sailing ships permanently based here so with the harbour setting it is a film makers paradise. Copyright D.Maggs 2006Posted by Picasa