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Sent in by Cheryl W

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Tits Nesting




Great photos from JF-S

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Spot the moth!

Cheryl W asks:

Please could somebody help us identify this beautiful creature photographed in our garden this morning. I’ve tried Google but there are just so many to look at I’ll be there all week! Thank you.


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One of the things which makes Parwich special is the creativity of so many of its inhabitants. That creativity can take on many forms, including visual arts, crafts, design, the written word… and in the case of Alexandra Webster, a highly individual approach to photography, which makes much use of non-digital mediums such as pinhole photography, disposable cameras and photograms.

A varied selection of Alexandra’s work can now be viewed on Facebook (although you don’t have to be a registered member to access the pages). Click here for the front page, and click here for the individual galleries.

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Busy Beeeees



To enlarge any of JF-S’s photos click on the picture.

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Lewis N has sent us the following picture of Monsdale Lane…

Lewis says “I’m sure the Back Lane does not usually end there!

Mike G sent in an email saying that Monsdale Lane was still closed at 10.45.

20.45 – Robert Gosling has just contacted the blog having seen the photo of the fallen tree. He will remove the tree tomorrow morning, as it was on his land, and the road will be open by lunchtime.

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Winning Caption

Do you think they are for buttonholes or hats? Anyway – we’ve missed the wedding now.

Our estimed photographer and judge, JF-S, has consulted with certain independent sources and this caption by Patti B wins first prize.

JF-S is quoted as saying,

I thought many comments showed agility of mind and clever touches of humour.

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Dorothy L’s wooded area has once again been glorious. The daffodil display was spectacular and now we have the treat of the bluebells. For those lucky enough to wander through the meandering paths, there is a special peaceful feel to the place. The sunlight dappling though the leaves onto the flowers below is magical. Dorothy kindly allowed our roving reporter to take some pictures. Click on each image to enlarge it.

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Put your caption in the comments box by Friday and you could win £5.  Thank you to JF-S who is also  the adjudicator.

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Flag Flying

Flags and bunting can be seen flying all over Great Britain at the moment in celebration of the Royal Wedding. Parwich has its fair share of flags too.

With blue skies and slightly windy weather, the flag flying from the roof of the Hall in Parwich is particularly magnificent. We thought we would share a picture of it with you.

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Two little princesses cut the cake

The following photos from JF-S show the memorable day unfolding.

The sentries lining the route                 The confetti on the ground

Royally decorated


The early birds got the best seats, but soon the Hall was packed

 
The first live screening of events on the big screen at the Memorial Hall via the new satellite dish

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Royal wedding fireworks

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Goldfinches

Are these beautiful birds common in the village, or has JF-S got the monopoly of them? What is the secret of enticing them into your garden?

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Thanks to JF-S for these.

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Fish Supper!

Thanks to JF-S for the following photo…

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Helpful information

I have been away. On my return I see there has been some chat about swallows etc.

I hope this information which I saw at at Barnes Wet Lands will help solve problems.

I also saw a heron spear a fish. Picture attached. (Yes it was a heron.)

Cheers
John F-S.

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Wild flowers

Our thanks to Colin B for these images. Please click to enlarge.


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Swallows

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Fresh from South Africa & staying with Patti.  JF-S

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Some colour on a dull day



Next challenge John, Patti’s swallows!

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Two curlews and a lapwing can be seen in the fields around Ballidon, where there is plenty of activity. JF-S

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Thanks to JF-S for these photos, which were taken at the Ford earlier today.

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Helleborus


Mike G

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Weather conditions this week provided a treat for those who were out and about around sunrise. The cold nights, coupled with sunny mornings, created a low mist that was quite beautiful. Here are a couple of photos taken last Tuesday morning…

The first picture was taken looking towards Ballidon from the outskirts of Parwich. The second two were taken from the hill on the way into Bradbourne.

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This lady looked at me in a strange way, so I pulled up and took a shot of her, then quickly went on my way lol, I can see the statement ‘wat you looking at’ in her eyes. Steve K

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More Splashes of Gold


JF-S

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A Splash of Gold


JF-S

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Common but Colourful

There seem to be a lot of these birds about at the moment, JF-S.

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JF-S

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A curlew through trees


JF-S

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Violets on Monsdale Lane


Photo by Ben

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Sheep In The Evening Sun

The following photograph was taken on a walk between Parwich and Tissington last Sunday. The location is near the top of the rise just after Bletch Brook. Click on the image to enlarge it.

The sheep were clearly glad to see the farmer on his quad bike and followed him up the hill in double quick time. No doubt food was involved!

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Many thanks to the talented folk who have made submissions to the first Parwich Portrait Photography Exhibition. We have some wonderful pictures to share with you. It’s interesting to see just how many types of portrait photo there are…as we think you’ll see by the time you get to the end of the post 🙂 So here goes. Click on any image to enlarge it…

First up, we have some cracking portraits sent in by Debbie W:

Ally

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Just perfect


Fine detail inside this graceful flower – Thanks JF-S

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The curlews are back

Thank you JF-S for this long range shot.

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Enjoyment


Another ornithological study from the lens of JF-S.

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Waiting for spring

A Winter greenhouse – John F-S.

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Parwich sunrise

Taken by JF-S on February 2nd 2011. Please click to enlarge.

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The closing date for submissions to the Parwich Portrait Photography Exhibition is tomorrow – Sunday 27th February. If you have an interesting photograph of someone living in (or connected to) the Parwich area, send it in!

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Parwich.org invites you to get creative and enter our grand portrait photography exhibition!

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You don’t have to have a big expensive camera to enter. This is about having fun taking pictures..and sharing some interesting portraits of people linked to the Parwich area.

Here’s how it works:

  • Pictures should feature people who either live in and around Parwich, or are associated with the area.
  • A maximum of 5 pictures may be submitted per person.
  • You must have taken the picture yourself, or have the permission of the owner of the photograph.
  • Pictures should be emailed to parwich@hotmail.co.uk.
  • Let us know if you would be happy to be credited with the photo or if you prefer to remain anonymous.
  • Optionally, give your photo(s) a title or a few words explaining the picture and its background. Note we will not publish full names.
  • The closing date for submissions is Sunday 27th February, we will publish the photographs the following weekend.
  • By submitting your photos you give us permission to publish them on this blog. You will of course retain all rights to your photographs.

If you need some tips or inspiration on portrait photography, click here.

Give it a go…and let’s have some fun!

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Cloud Formation Over Parwich

Many thanks to Steve K for sending us the following picture.

Steve says “spring is on the way”!

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