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Offline Nemesis

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« Reply #150 on: March 19, 2012, 08:24:57 pm »
OMG Hugo, you've captured Frizzy's grubby friend there !
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« Reply #151 on: March 20, 2012, 06:49:10 pm »
Hugo, what were you saying the other day about wishing that you could take better photos?  Those are great photos of the owls in particular!  Hope your fingers have recovered.

Thanks Blodyn for your comments, I can't blame my camera for the dodgy photos as I tend to rush things and also the camera is always on auto.  I've had the Cannon PowerShot for about 2 years and haven't even read the instruction book yet. In fact the other day I found out by accident that there is a Macro facility on the camera although I haven't used it.     :-[
I've a walk planned for Friday where your Camera, Dave's Nikon and Ian's would come in very useful.   

Nemesis, I was thinking of your dog Frizzy when I took the photo and wondered how long it would take Frizzy to look like his grubby friend. 


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« Reply #152 on: March 20, 2012, 09:10:46 pm »
Not long I can assure you if he is allowed to dig in the garden.
Bath and haircut day on Friday!
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« Reply #153 on: March 23, 2012, 10:04:18 am »
Hugo, I hope you have a good walk today.  It sounds interesting and I look forward to hearing about it.

Now that you've found the macro facility on your camera you can start practicing on some flowers.  When I first got my digital camera the instruction book was pretty daunting, so I tried to learn just one thing at a time, then move on when I'd got the hang of it. 

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« Reply #154 on: April 12, 2012, 07:57:53 pm »
I am ashamed to say that I don't think I have ever stopped in Criccieth before today. What a lovely place it is. The sunshine certainly helped.
I am on a mission now to explore more of the Llyn Peninsula.
Look at the queue for ice cream!

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« Reply #155 on: April 12, 2012, 11:02:58 pm »
What lovely photos, Hollins.

The Lleyn is beautiful, you'll find plenty to enjoy there. 

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« Reply #156 on: April 13, 2012, 09:07:34 am »
Aberdaron is well worth a visit.

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« Reply #157 on: April 13, 2012, 04:00:33 pm »
Thank you so much for your recommendation. I was hoping I might get a few pointers from the forum.
I went there today. It was lovely but unfortunately the weather wasn't.
However here is a picture of the church to say thank you!

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« Reply #158 on: April 13, 2012, 04:19:32 pm »
I also liked Llanbedrog where the beach huts were on the move. I stumbled upon a nice gallery there, Plas Glyn-y-Weddw. The last photo is taken from inside the gallery.

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« Reply #159 on: April 13, 2012, 08:29:34 pm »
I am ashamed to say that I don't think I have ever stopped in Criccieth before today. What a lovely place it is. The sunshine certainly helped.
I am on a mission now to explore more of the Llyn Peninsula.
Look at the queue for ice cream!
Haven't been to Criccieth for many a year. Used to go there a child, so happy memories. Cadwaladars started their business in Criccieth.

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« Reply #160 on: April 14, 2012, 08:28:45 am »
One of our regular ( if you could call it that) 'escape' days.
Down to Beddgelert via the Aberglaslyn Pass, flask of coffee by the harbour in Portmadog and on to picnic lunch and a stroll in Criccieth, then back over the Crimea and perhaps an ice cream in Betwys. Sad I know, but it re-charges our batteries!
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« Reply #161 on: April 14, 2012, 10:15:49 am »
That sounds like a great day out Nemesis, beautiful scenery,  mountains and the sea but next time you must stop at the ice cream place in Beddgelert on your way down and there's nothing to stop you having another ice cream in Betws later!       $good$

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« Reply #162 on: April 14, 2012, 02:24:13 pm »
Only my waistline !!! :o
I like the shop by the river in Beddgelert,( near the loos), which sells the woodcarvings.
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« Reply #163 on: April 14, 2012, 11:30:24 pm »
Only my waistline !!! :o
I like the shop by the river in Beddgelert,( near the loos), which sells the woodcarvings.

You are right Nemesis, that is a fantastic shop, full of interesting and unique pieces.
There are some great ornamental items, but also traditional and inexpensive toys for the kids. (boats, trains etc)

I have often thought that such a shop would do very well in Conwy, or even Llandudno itself.  $good$
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« Reply #164 on: April 15, 2012, 08:46:41 am »
Now that's an idea !
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