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Another shot following on from last week's shadow from Vernon Park in Stockport.
For more shadow shots visit Hey Harriet.
A personal blog by Ackworth born Gerald England who married a Lancashire lass, went West and now lives in Cheshire.
vast indeed was ER's vision.Eric's web pages at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/chessmaster/eric/Page_1.html are presently still online. Visit them now before they disappear.
I remember these skyline attractions well when I lived in Hyde some 40 years ago. As an avid photographer myself I also like the concept of photographing something from the past that may eventually only exist through photographs. Well done, even down to the authentic pigeon poo decorating the sides - for uniqueness of subject, quality - sharpness and color of photo - it makes me want to look at it more closely - it has atmosphere - speaks of hardworking city life, as it is still today and in days gone by. -it is aesthetically pleasing - unique to UK and not to the tropics - I always wanted one like those in my back garden to put a plant in - like the busy starlings.176 votes: Drystone Waller at Dunkirk Farm
So much history and future in one image! - I've always liked stories about people living in the particular dp city/town - for the waller's expression.120 votes: Winter Grazing
Those gorgeous horses - just love the romantic atmosphere of the shot - very appealing textures, tones - for the most unusual sight with horses - ever!88 votes: Sunset on the Trail
I like the golden glow of the sun in this - for the best perspective and colors and the quintessential Hyde countryside.80 votes: W.I. at Gee Cross Fete
It is colourful, clear and interesting - it is so typically British! - the women's stance, the items for sale, the intensity of involvement on their faces - the photographer has captured a moment in time that is absolutely authentic - quality, colors and movement - not a photo I would put on my wall, but a genuinely historical moment - atmosphere of the stall.65 votes: Through My Wife's Eyes
It is unusual and original - outstanding reflection and a creative idea! - curious style - quirky perspective.55 votes: Heron on the Peak Forest Canal
What a beautiful bird! - great capture.49 votes: Green Lane Pool
The reflections of the sky and trees in the pond are wonderful - rich in nature, beautiful.37 votes: Quiet Sunday
The Woolworths story sums up 2009 - wonderful composition - The girls are sat on one of Hydes 'Wishing Benches'... during the week you can see poor drunkards 'wishing' they had enough money to get into the local pubs.32 votes: Hyde Park Bridge
Gorgeous! I'm jealous you have such lovely parks.30 votes: Mottram Cricket Club
Sharp and clean shot, really captured the moment - for the English green18 votes: Hare & Hounds at Mid-Summer
We had lunch there in May on a Monday and it was so busy. We loved the long light evenings, sadly it's something we don't have here in Queensland.Many thanks to all who voted.