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I had taken a shot like this a year or two ago, but it was not 100% so here goes for another try, hope you like it.

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Here we are then
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The Woodpecker home on the banks of the River Mole at Leatherhead has a moment of excitement as little one's dinner has arrived.

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LIGHTS OFF
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LIGHTS ON
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Thornycroft and the Floods
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Thornycroft Manor can be seen through the trees and just off to the right is a house right at the end of the bridge, the river levels were very high here and many properties have been flooded, some twice !

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Steady on, one bit at a time
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Dinner has arrived, but someone is rather greedy and trying to eat it all at once.

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Cycle Track Foliage
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SCRUFFBAG !
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Well someone has certainly ruffled his feathers!!

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And the river flows on
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This little fall on the River Mole is often a point where branches, logs and all sorts of rubbish can get trapped.

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Seeds In The Sky
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Just branching out a little here, liked the contrast against the sky. Not too hot on identifying trees so if anyone knows their seeds just shout please.

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And Still The Water Rises
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This shot was taken last Sunday and shows the bridge across the River Mole as it passes through Leatherhead at the bottom of Bridge Street. Seen here the water level is way higher than I am used to seeing it, however, I have seen news pics of this bridge today and the water level is up around the solid grey line on the bridge -a further few feet higher or so !! Very near to the bridge is Leatherhead's oldest pub

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Time for a rest
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Sundown on Bridge Street
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Thistle Do Nicely
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Red For Danger
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I think it is arum maculatum (cuckoopint) but do not quote me on it. I am sure though that this is poisonous so care to be taken. The plant was seen growing on the edge of the River Mole at Leatherhead.

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Nice weather for Ducks. I must be quackers!
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If it was not for beak and feet I could play hide and seek!

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Leatherhead Church
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Leaflight
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Reflecting on the Flooding
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This is a spot where the River Mole had burst it's banks on Christmas Eve, had I been here then the water would have been well over my knees, as it is the water level is still high and areas such as this isolated patch of water ( one of many ) are dotted all over the place. This was an area where there was a rescue mission on Christmas Eve involving the Fire Service to save a number of horses cut off by the rising water- I am glad to say all horses were safely brought to safety.

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There is Life Out There
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On a bike ride today there were signs of life in the countryside, catkins are there and I have also seen primulas ( I think ) and a daffodil trying it's luck. I also came across this, not sure what it is but for me it made a photo !

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River Scene
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Bridge Street Bridge
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This is the bridge over the River Mole with the Running Horse pub behind me ( it's cellar was flooded by the rising river recently ). The scene here shows the way out of Leatherhead going towards Great Bookham and Guildford. I have against my normal rules had a go with this shot in a card graphics programme and turned all the lights on.

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WILL YOU STOP POINTING THAT AT ME ?
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Just hanging around
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The River Mole flows towards the town centre here as it passes under the A246 (the bridge can be seen in the background). The original bridge was a Bailey bridge built by the Canadians during WW2 as well as this stretch of road. It is called 'Young Street' but has often been referred to as the 'Canadian Road'.

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KEEP UP EVERYONE !!!
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A grab shot before I missed them.

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A Reflection About The River Mole
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Taken from Thorneycroft Bridge, a very pleasing view of the edge of the town. Off to the right are fields given over to horses and a lot of horse riding in the area- Watch where you put your feet !

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Come along children, keep up please.
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Coming back from a bike ride I rode past the Mill Pond and came across this swan family. Mum, Dad and about five cygnets. The last time I was here the water was choked with algae. In places the water itself was crystal clear. Might have got a few more shots but camera bleeped at me and said

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WATCHING AND WAITING
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Spring is coming
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Not keen on water, I'll stay up here !
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To the Church
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This is the Church of St Mary's and St Nicholas in Leatherhead and I have driven past many times and seen this shot, at last an opportunity.

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The Bell Tower of St. Mary & St.Nicolas.
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A quick shot as I passed the church in Leatherhead this afternoon. The sun was just in a good position to catch the result you see, I have just cropped a few cars from the bottom of the shot and a little play with the colours. I grew up not one hundred yards from the church and would hear the bells clearly from my room- apart from Sunday I seem to remember on a weekday evening when practice took place and my god father/step father used to ring the bells here.

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River Mole at Thornycroft
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A view from the bridge at Thornycroft. This is at the bottom of Jim Crack Hill ( there must be a reason for a name like that) near to Leatherhead Parish Church. This is taken from the same spot as a previous shot of mine called MistyMole.

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Soggy Seat
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Taken today after a fair bit of rain this past few days the River Mole seems to be getting to big for it's boots.

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From Tiny Acorns...
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MistyMole
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The Happy Face of Leatherhead
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This street sculpture can be seen in the town centre outside a nameless supermarket. I am not sure of the significance of it but I have a feeling it may be something to do with the Leatherhead Theatre or as it was once known- The Thorndike Theatre.

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The Bridge in Leatherhead
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RailWork
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Part of the town centre this area has rows of metal fencing and stone walls with insets of scenes in and around Leatherhead. Here is the railway near to Leatherhead station portrayed. I don't know for sure but I would guess this would be made at the

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FLUTTERBY DOWN
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The Tree of Wisdom
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Opposite Leatherhead dump (which is closed for six months) is an Equestrian Centre but today a cannine trial/training day.

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The Mill pond
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Norbury Park - this way.
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The very weak bridge here is one entrance to Norbury Park.

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Three Swans a swimming
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Taken from the end of the bridge at the bottom of Bridge Street we see a family of swans having a Sunday afternoon paddle. This spot is always a place to see ducks, swans, geese, seagulls and any other winged creature that has dropped in and yet it is on the perimeter of Leatherhead town centre.

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The London-Surrey Cycle Olympic Test Event
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The bikes are on their way.

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Down By The River
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Just off for a quick swim in the algae
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The Mill Pond ( mid way between Leatherhead and Fetcham) is covered in algae at the moment. The youngster here steering a course to avoid the worst.

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The Shell Bridge
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The London-Surrey Cycle Olympic Test Event
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The pack

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A Left Handed View
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Here is the first picture taken by Lisa ( upside down of course-- the camera not Lisa).

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The Tree of Light
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Another picture taken by Lisa. The sky and light was what attracted her to this picture.

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The London-Surrey Cycle Olympic Test Event
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And then there was light.
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Same shot as before but been played with to get members opinion. I do not have photoshop, this is a cardmaker's graphics programme.

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Peeking Geese
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When the path turned into the River.
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Here we go again, we make the milk and they keep pinching it!
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In the Lane
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THE LIGHT! THE LIGHT!!
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I-SPY......SHIMANO!
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Had to put this up even though it is heavily cropped.

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2:37 Passing Through
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From Bank To Books
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Once a bank ( I think it was Lloyds ) but now an independent bookshop. It is a typical of these type of shops, if it is not in stock he will find it.

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The Mole
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This picture Is RUBBISH!
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A Day Out At The Dump

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The Bridge, the Tree and the Mole
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The main bridge over the River Mole at the bottom of Bridge Street and the River Mole in full flow. I am told Kingfishers can be seen in the area but try as I might, no luck yet.

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Them Puddles are Still There
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This is opposite the Thornycroft Manor and was a very heavily flooded area of Leatherhead, I think some places have actually suffered flooding twice so far.

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Mill Pond Swan
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Passing Trains
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The Local miniature train group with an open day.

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Keep your eye on the ball
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The Shell Bridge
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Hang on in there!
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Wierd, wonderful and colourful

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Leaf me be, I'm happy here
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I'm not sure where they want to be, they go from one place to another and never seem happy and move on.

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The Running Horse
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This is one of the oldest buildings in Leatherhead dating from 1403 and built on Church land at the bottom of what is now Bridge Street and close to the banks of the River Mole. It was known in days gone by as

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The Seat of The Flow
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This is not the River but the path alongside the riverbank,I was going to walk to the next bridge as there would have been a shot where the river widens and I have a shot on POE in less flooded times. However , here ended my quick walk and ended the rest of the pics- giving the 40mm STM a work out today and it is giving satisfying results.

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The Light of the River
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This narrow pathway along the River Mole leads from the main bridge at the bottom of Bridge Street to the point where the grounds of the Mansion House come down as far as the river. I have a shot or two taken from here of a Heron waiting for tea .

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The Tree of Light 2
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A second view of the tree and the sky. The sky and light was what attracted her to this picture.

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