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St Oswald’s Way, Northumberland

A few shots from my most recent visit to Northumberland (last week), walking/re-walking some sections of St Oswald’s Way for my new Cicerone guide, due out later this year. Morning light on Warkworth Castle (built from the 12th to the 15th century), Warkworth, St Oswald’s Way / Northumberland Coast Path, Northumberland Victorian postbox in the …

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The Lord Mayor’s Show

A series of images from the Lord Mayor’s Show yesterday in London. In a tradition stretching back almost 800 years and enshrined in a charter by King John, the Lord Mayor’s Show is a wonderfully colourful event which sees the new Lord Mayor of London travel across the City of London from Guildhall to Mansion …

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PAW (week 5)

5/52 Week 5 of the PAW (photo-a-week) challenge on Nikongear.com. (Yes, I should have added this several days ago) Climbing wall, Plas y Brenin Nikon D700 + 14-24/2.8, f/2.8 ISO 1600 © Rudolf Abraham. No unauthorized use.

Charlie

This is Charlie, having a quiet cigarette break between performances on Trafalgar Square, London a couple of days ago. ‘Charlie’ (whose real name I will have to find out next time I spot him) is one of the many street performers working in central London – a familiar sight on Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, the …

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Climbing wall (2)

More photos of the climbing wall at Plas y Brenin, Snowdonia, Wales, UK Staff members climbing on their ‘off’ time (top, centre), and climbing instructor Matt (bottom). Nikon D700 + 14-24/2.8 or 70-200/2.8, all shot wide open at f/2.8, ISO 1600 Photos © Rudolf Abraham. No unauthorized use.