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West Bay

a Seaside Town in the county of Dorset

Richard Ainsworth's Comments

Flowers and Bee.
5 stars
Richard Ainsworth(11th May 2009)

Superb detail.

Tulips
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Richard Ainsworth(5th May 2009)

Stunning!

Ullswater looking east from near Glencoyne.
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Richard Ainsworth(29th April 2009)

Lovely view and great depth of field.

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Richard Ainsworth(17th April 2009)

Delicate and very pretty.

It's all in the profile.
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Richard Ainsworth(13th April 2009)

The eye is superbly captured.

A pleasing view of farmland, Thenford, Northants
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Richard Ainsworth(13th April 2009)

Super photo. Love the pylon in the background.

Woodland at Newmillerdam
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Richard Ainsworth(13th April 2009)

Spectacular.

A view over Derwent water, Keswick
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Richard Ainsworth(13th April 2009)

Very nice shot.

Willow, Clattercote Reservoir, Oxon.
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Richard Ainsworth(13th April 2009)

Lovely composition.

Hereford
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Richard Ainsworth(4th April 2009)

Superb composition.

Blossom, April 2007
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Richard Ainsworth(1st April 2009)

Absolutely outstanding. Superb focusing and colour.

Broadway Tower
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Richard Ainsworth(26th March 2009)

The best photo of Broadway Tower I've ever seen. Super!

The Prettiest village in England .
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Richard Ainsworth(25th March 2009)

Excellent composition and light

Glasswing
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Richard Ainsworth(25th February 2009)

Sally, your butterfly photos are outstanding.

Bees
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Richard Ainsworth(21st February 2009)

Outstanding photo Sally.

Strange clouds
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Richard Ainsworth(18th February 2009)

Great shot.

Wildlife
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Richard Ainsworth(18th February 2009)

Superb portrait, Brian.

Quarrang, Isle of Skye
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Richard Ainsworth(17th February 2009)

Lovely shot of a stunning landscape.

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Richard Ainsworth(12th February 2009)

Lovely picture with great depth of field

The masts at Clifton seen from Micklebring
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Richard Ainsworth(12th February 2009)

Super composition.

The Kings Head
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Richard Ainsworth(12th February 2009)

Well done! Hope you'll use this as a Christmas card.

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Richard Ainsworth(28th January 2009)

Beautiful picture, Peggy.

River Hodder
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Richard Ainsworth(28th January 2009)

Delightful English scene.

North Bay Chalets
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Richard Ainsworth(23rd January 2009)

Exceptional shot. Well done!

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Richard Ainsworth(23rd January 2009)

Lovely colour and depth of field.

War Memorial and Church
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Richard Ainsworth(20th January 2009)

Absolutely superb!

Early morning frost
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Richard Ainsworth(17th January 2009)

Beautifully composed.

View from Raddon Hill
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Richard Ainsworth(12th January 2009)

Lovely view.

Shillingstone in Dorset
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Richard Ainsworth(12th January 2009)

Graham, as always, an absolute classic.

Robin....erithacus rubecula
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Richard Ainsworth(6th January 2009)

Nice composition and nicely in focus.

Exeter Cathedral
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Richard Ainsworth(19th December 2008)

Stunning photo.

The Square at Chilham Kent
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Richard Ainsworth(30th November 2008)

Delightful.

Peterborough Cathedral
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Richard Ainsworth(30th November 2008)

I love this series of photos of the Cathedral.

Peterborough Cathedral
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Richard Ainsworth(30th November 2008)

Super shot.

The entrance to North Cliffe woods nature reserve
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Richard Ainsworth(27th November 2008)

Stunning. The best shot I've seen on this site for many weeks.

Squirrel rumaging for nuts under the autumn leaves
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Richard Ainsworth(13th November 2008)

Beautifully captured.

Cathedral
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Richard Ainsworth(13th November 2008)

Classic view.

Time to reflect
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Richard Ainsworth(13th November 2008)

Stunning composition, Andy.

The Old Smithy
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Richard Ainsworth(1st November 2008)

Beautiful light and great composition.

Kirkstone Pass
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Richard Ainsworth(1st November 2008)

Great composition.

Elterwater
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Richard Ainsworth(1st November 2008)

This is stunning, Gwen.

5 stars
Richard Ainsworth(31st October 2008)

Picture perfect, taken on a superb day.

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Richard Ainsworth(31st October 2008)

Lovely scene.

Bowland Forest
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Richard Ainsworth(31st October 2008)

This should be on a calendar. Stunning!

Black Headed Gull.
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Richard Ainsworth(31st October 2008)

Brilliant!

Shillingstone in Dorset
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Richard Ainsworth(26th October 2008)

Beautiful autumn colours.

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Richard Ainsworth(26th October 2008)

Stunning.

Rivers
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Richard Ainsworth(25th October 2008)

Super composition, Brian.

Oast Houses in the grounds of Chartwell, Kent
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Richard Ainsworth(21st October 2008)

Great composition and colour.

Hotham Hall Belltower through the trees
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Richard Ainsworth(19th October 2008)

Great composition, Andy.

Castle Combe
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Richard Ainsworth(19th October 2008)

Either you're very patient or very lucky to have been able to take such a superb picture without any hoards of tourists. Wonderful!

Snow in Spring 2008
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Richard Ainsworth(16th October 2008)

Great photo!

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Richard Ainsworth(13th October 2008)

Nice shot, Peggy ..... but sad to see so many photos of these alien grey squirrels in England.

Cattle on Baslow Edge
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Richard Ainsworth(13th October 2008)

Stunning colour.

Sunrise
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Richard Ainsworth(13th October 2008)

Lovely atmospheric shot.

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Richard Ainsworth(13th October 2008)

Lovely shot, Peggy.

Up Nately
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Richard Ainsworth(13th October 2008)

Magical shot!

Herring gull.....larus argentatus
5 stars
Richard Ainsworth(13th October 2008)

Excellent shot, Andy.

Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset
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Richard Ainsworth(8th October 2008)

Simply stunning!

Chilham Castle, Kent. View from the terrace
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Richard Ainsworth(7th October 2008)

Great perspective.

Loughrigg Tarn
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Richard Ainsworth(7th October 2008)

Superb.

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Richard Ainsworth(30th September 2008)

Beautiful colour, as always, Lyn.

My Paterdale
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Richard Ainsworth(30th September 2008)

Very nice photo, Alan.

Thatched Cottage
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Richard Ainsworth(25th September 2008)

Lovely house, lovely photo.

Thatched Cottage
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Richard Ainsworth(25th September 2008)

This, to me, typifies rural England. Lovely!

Dunsop Bridge
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Richard Ainsworth(19th September 2008)

Delightful.

5 stars
Richard Ainsworth(19th September 2008)

Up to your usual very high standrd, Lyn!

Cropston Reservoir
4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(18th September 2008)

Lovely shot.

Mountfield Church
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Richard Ainsworth(18th September 2008)

Super composition!

5 stars
Richard Ainsworth(3rd September 2008)

Stunning. Up to your usual high standard, Lyn.

Attingham Park in Spring
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Richard Ainsworth(3rd September 2008)

Lovely shot.

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Richard Ainsworth(31st August 2008)

Lovely composition, Peggy.

Electricity Pylon
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Richard Ainsworth(31st August 2008)

Great composition, Jez.

Majestic hawk
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Richard Ainsworth(27th August 2008)

Absolutely brilliant!

The Old Man of Storr
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Richard Ainsworth(27th August 2008)

Stunning photo.

Red Admiral
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Richard Ainsworth(27th August 2008)

Super photo, Sue.

Near Bishop Wilton
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Richard Ainsworth(27th August 2008)

Very nice indeed.

Brocket Hall, Herts
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Richard Ainsworth(20th August 2008)

Lovely photo.

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Richard Ainsworth(20th August 2008)

Another lovely picture, Lyn

Foxes in the New Forest
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Richard Ainsworth(20th August 2008)

Exceptional portrait, Roger!

Windmills
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Richard Ainsworth(15th August 2008)

Beautiful shot, Brian

Scotney Castle
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Richard Ainsworth(15th August 2008)

Marvellous.

Audley End House   (and swans)
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Richard Ainsworth(15th August 2008)

Superb composition and depth of field.

Dawn over Horham
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Richard Ainsworth(14th August 2008)

Very atmospheric.

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Richard Ainsworth(14th August 2008)

Another outstanding shot.

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Richard Ainsworth(14th August 2008)

Sensational shot!

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Richard Ainsworth(12th August 2008)

Great detail. Super photo.

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Richard Ainsworth(12th August 2008)

Superb!

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Richard Ainsworth(10th August 2008)

Great composition and lovely colour.

Robbers Bridge
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Richard Ainsworth(10th August 2008)

Well captured!

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Richard Ainsworth(10th August 2008)

Lovely straight tower, Peggy.

4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(6th August 2008)

Lovely light on the water.

Kings College
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Richard Ainsworth(30th July 2008)

Excellent shot.

4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(27th July 2008)

Very nicely captured, Peggy.

Rainbow Spades
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Richard Ainsworth(27th July 2008)

Great colour!

5 stars
Richard Ainsworth(24th July 2008)

Very nice indeed, Peggy.

Long and Winding Road.
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Richard Ainsworth(24th July 2008)

Superb shot.

Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, Surrey
4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(24th July 2008)

Very nicely composed, Trevor

Fennel Street, Ashford
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Richard Ainsworth(24th July 2008)

Very nice composition, Andy.

Rhagonycha fulva
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Richard Ainsworth(17th July 2008)

Simply superb!

Brown hare....lepus capensis
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Richard Ainsworth(13th July 2008)

Excellent shot, Andy.

Early birds
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Richard Ainsworth(9th July 2008)

Lovely atmospheric photo.

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Richard Ainsworth(8th July 2008)

Picture perfect!

Countryside around Hurst Green
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Richard Ainsworth(8th July 2008)

Lovely view and super photo, Sue

A Springtime sea of colour
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Richard Ainsworth(3rd July 2008)

Amazing colour.

Gate to Packwood House
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Richard Ainsworth(3rd July 2008)

Lovely composition and colour, Stephanie

4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(3rd July 2008)

Very nice indeed, Peter.

Thirlmere
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Richard Ainsworth(27th June 2008)

Outstanding photo. I love the colours.

Southover Grange
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Richard Ainsworth(27th June 2008)

Superb colour and great depth of field.

The Wonderful Fan Vaulting
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Richard Ainsworth(26th June 2008)

Absolutely spectacular.

Coniston Water
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Richard Ainsworth(26th June 2008)

Beautiful!

Horsey, Norfolk
4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(23rd June 2008)

Lovely colour and composition.

5 stars
Richard Ainsworth(21st June 2008)

Excellent photo, Lyn

Derwentwater.
4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(20th June 2008)

Very, very nice.

Attingham Park
5 stars
Richard Ainsworth(19th June 2008)

Simply stunning!

Gloucester Cathedral
5 stars
Richard Ainsworth(19th June 2008)

Superbly captured.

Whitby Beach
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Richard Ainsworth(17th June 2008)

The light on the waves is most effective.

Whitewell
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Richard Ainsworth(17th June 2008)

Lovely view and well captured, Sue.

MINSTER
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Richard Ainsworth(16th June 2008)

The vertical lines are perfectly captured. Super photo, Brian!

Baby blackbird....turdus merula
5 stars
Richard Ainsworth(14th June 2008)

The detail of the feathers is superb!

Tyne Bridges from the river.
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Richard Ainsworth(14th June 2008)

Great shot, Roy.

Perky little Robin
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Richard Ainsworth(13th June 2008)

Very nice indeed.

5 stars
Richard Ainsworth(13th June 2008)

Superb!

green woodpecker
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Richard Ainsworth(10th June 2008)

Very nice!

Bath Abbey at night
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Richard Ainsworth(10th June 2008)

Lovely atmospheric shot.

Bluetit....parus caeruleus, Far Ings reserve, Barton
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Richard Ainsworth(10th June 2008)

Very nice Andy.

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Richard Ainsworth(10th June 2008)

Lovely photo, Peggy

Newton
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Richard Ainsworth(9th June 2008)

Super rural scene, Sue. I really like it.

raindrops
5 stars
Richard Ainsworth(8th June 2008)

Lovely colour and composition.

The parish church overlooks the village of Aylesford, Kent
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Richard Ainsworth(7th June 2008)

I can't understand why nobody has commented on these stunning pictures.

Aylesford medieval bridge over the River Medway in Kent is overlooked by the parish church.
5 stars
Richard Ainsworth(7th June 2008)

Beautiful photo, Paul.

Scotney Castle, near Lamberhurst in Kent
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Richard Ainsworth(7th June 2008)

Sensational photo. Absolutely beautiful.

Bibury
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Richard Ainsworth(5th June 2008)

Superb composition.

4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(5th June 2008)

Very spectacular!

Boston
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Richard Ainsworth(30th May 2008)

Lovely shot taken on a great day.

Mute Swan Cygnet.
5 stars
Richard Ainsworth(29th May 2008)

Very cute! I really like the way the water droplets have been captured on the cygnet's down.

Mute Swan Family.
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Richard Ainsworth(29th May 2008)

Lovely photo, Roy.

Caerhays Castle gardens are famous for their collection of camellias
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Richard Ainsworth(27th May 2008)

Another lovely shot.

Magnolia flowering in Caerhays Castle garden, Cornwall
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Richard Ainsworth(27th May 2008)

Lovely composition and colour.

4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(27th May 2008)

Lovely shot, Peggy.

The view through the gate
5 stars
Richard Ainsworth(27th May 2008)

Exceptional view. Stunning photo!

Sunset on Conston.
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Richard Ainsworth(27th May 2008)

Love the dark sky and sunlit middle ground.

Ennerdale Water, Cumbria
5 stars
Richard Ainsworth(27th May 2008)

Great photo.

Rydal Mount, Grasmere, Cumbria
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Richard Ainsworth(27th May 2008)

Amazing colour. Lovely photo.

Eilean Donan Castle
5 stars
Richard Ainsworth(27th May 2008)

Another super photo.

Eilean Donan Castle
5 stars
Richard Ainsworth(27th May 2008)

Great to see an unusual view of the castle. Brilliant!

Autumn in Beacon Wood Country Park at Bean, Kent
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Richard Ainsworth(27th May 2008)

Lovely composition, Jill.

Grey Squirrel on bird feeder as seen from hide at Washington Wetland Centre.
4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(27th May 2008)

Great shot, Lillian.

Grey Squirrel in Saltwell Park, Gateshead.
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Richard Ainsworth(27th May 2008)

Nice one, Roy!

4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(26th May 2008)

Very nice shot, Lyn.

Corfe Castle, Dorset
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Richard Ainsworth(27th April 2008)

Love the comparison between the any-like human visitors and the huge castle. Well done!

Countryside around Downham, in Lancashire.
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Richard Ainsworth(26th April 2008)

Stunning landscape, Sue.

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Richard Ainsworth(25th April 2008)

Very nice, Lyn. Beautiful colour.

Castle Combe
4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(24th April 2008)

Lovely shot, Gail. How did you manage to find a time with so few people around?

Squirrel in cemetery, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(24th April 2008)

Great shot!

The wetlands, North Cave, East Riding of Yorkshire
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Richard Ainsworth(24th April 2008)

Outstanding composition and great muted Winter colour.

Hedge sparrow or Dunnock....prunella modularis, North Cave, East Riding of Yorkshire
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Richard Ainsworth(24th April 2008)

Super photo, Andy

Starling.
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Richard Ainsworth(23rd April 2008)

This is a cracking good one, Roy.

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Richard Ainsworth(23rd April 2008)

Love your East Anglian church photos, Peggy and this is one of your best.

Evening at the Riverside, Chester-le-Street, Co Durham.
4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(22nd April 2008)

Great use of evening light. Beautiful central tree.

Moody Ullswater, Cumbria
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Richard Ainsworth(21st April 2008)

Beautifully captured.

Ennerdale Water, the Lake District
4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(21st April 2008)

Lovely scene, beautifully captured.

Lake District National Park
5 stars
Richard Ainsworth(21st April 2008)

This is fantastic. A marvellous photograph!

Early Morning on Crummock Water
5 stars
Richard Ainsworth(21st April 2008)

This reminds me of a Heaton Cooper painting.

Dawn on the Lake, Cumbria
5 stars
Richard Ainsworth(21st April 2008)

This is true coffee table book photography.

Crummock Water, Lake District, Cumbria.
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Richard Ainsworth(21st April 2008)

This is superb.

Bassenthwaite Lake, Cumbria
5 stars
Richard Ainsworth(21st April 2008)

Magical.

Derwentwater, The Lake District, Cumbria.
4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(20th April 2008)

Another fine picture.

Derwentwater Fron Friars Crag, Cumbria
5 stars
Richard Ainsworth(20th April 2008)

Great colour, Roy. I really like this shot.

Derwentwater as viewed from Ashness, Keswick, The Lake District.
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Richard Ainsworth(20th April 2008)

Outstanding view. Nice to see a different perspective from Ashness Bridge.

The newland valley from atop Cat Bells, near Derwent water, Cumbria
4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(20th April 2008)

Super panorama.

Tomorrows Hike
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Richard Ainsworth(20th April 2008)

Lovely scene. Great photo!

Langden Brook in the Forest of Bowland.
4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(19th April 2008)

Very nice indeed, Sue

Downham, Lancashire.
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Richard Ainsworth(18th April 2008)

Great view of Downham, Sue. Very nice to see a different view of this stunning village.

Farming in the Hodder Valley, Lancashire
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Richard Ainsworth(17th April 2008)

Superb! Wish I had taken it.

Winter scene of Ribchester in Lancashire
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Richard Ainsworth(17th April 2008)

Beautiful country scene.

Houses in Sutton, Cambridgeshire
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Richard Ainsworth(15th April 2008)

Lovely scene.Beautiful colour.

Brothers Water from Kirkstone Pass, English Lakes. September 2006. Cannon Powershot 400
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Richard Ainsworth(15th April 2008)

This shot captures the highly dramatic scenery superbly.

4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(14th April 2008)

Super photo. Great colour and composition.

Fishing Boats at Walberswick, Suffolk
4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(14th April 2008)

Beautiful colour and composition.

The Village Green, Aldbury, Hertfordshire
4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(12th April 2008)

Great photo of a stunning location.

A picture of Nettleham
4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(12th April 2008)

Super photo of a beautiful village.

Bishop Burton
4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(12th April 2008)

Beautiful village. Superb colour.

The village of Bonsall in Derbyshire
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Richard Ainsworth(12th April 2008)

Is this a photo of a painting?

4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(12th April 2008)

Splendid composition.

St. Mary's Church and Almshouses on the Green, Cavendish, Suffolk
4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(12th April 2008)

Classic Cavendish view. Superb!

Horning, on the Norfolk Broads
4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(12th April 2008)

Fine photo of a beautiful building.

Wollaston, Northamptonshire.
4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(12th April 2008)

Super photo. Nice not to have any cars included in the shot.

Ashley, nr Kings Somborne, Hampshire.
4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(12th April 2008)

Idyllic scene spoiled by overhead wires.

Ashley, nr Kings Somborne, Hampshire.
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Richard Ainsworth(12th April 2008)

Idyllic scene spoiled by overhead wires.

Brookside Cottages, Bolton by Bowland, Lancashire
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Richard Ainsworth(12th April 2008)

LOvely picture of traditional workers' cottages.

Horning, Norfolk
4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(12th April 2008)

What a lovely photo.

A cottage in Breamore. Hampshire  - (Photo taken in June 2005)
4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(12th April 2008)

Super composition. Love the inclusion of the flock of geese.

Plague Cottages in Eyam, Derbyshire
4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(12th April 2008)

Great photo! Love the perspective.

A picture of Hallaton
4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(12th April 2008)

Lovely colour. Very pleasing.

3 stars
Richard Ainsworth(12th April 2008)

Spoiled by the dustbins and the ugly wire.

Thatched Cottage from the bridge at Fladford Mill
4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(12th April 2008)

The foreground fence draws the eye to the cottage. Very pleasing photo.

Picture is of Willie Lott's Cottage, Flatford, Suffolk
4 stars
Richard Ainsworth(12th April 2008)

Super, atmospheric photo. Love the reflections. Great use of bland and white medium.

Goldhill Shaftesbury, Dorset
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Richard Ainsworth(12th April 2008)

Great picture David. The inclusion of the wall on the right hand side of the photo avoids the usual Gold Hill photo cliché view.