A photo of the day thread

[TheTwoOfUs]

3 piccies from our trip to Spain. First two are at Neufchatel en Bray and the other is the viewing aire at Millau.

 

[Northernraider]

Dunrobin castle Golspie

 

[Northernraider]

Tonight's stop just outside wick at noss head if you want remote and peace and quiet this is the place. A few pics showing parking spot, and the castle girniegoe sinclair and finally the noss head lighthouse which are both a 5-10 minute walk

 

[barsteward]

From top deck of a bus Lytham

 

[Two on Tour]

A view from tonight stop, well almost, had to walk up to the edge of the escarpment to take the photo.
Inland from Bilbao.

This little fella, a slowworm, a legless lizard (waiting for the legless jokes ) was heading under the camper to get out of the sun. Left my size 12 in the shot for comparison.

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[movan]

A view from tonight stop, well almost, had to walk up to the edge of the escarpment to take the photo.
Inland from Bilbao.

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Can they climb wheels...


This little fella, a slowworm, a legless lizard (waiting for the legless jokes ) was heading under the camper to get out of the sun. Left my size 12 in the shot for comparison.

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[Two on Tour]

I did'nt ask him.

 

[The Old Man]

A view from tonight stop, well almost, had to walk up to the edge of the escarpment to take the photo.
Inland from Bilbao.

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This little fella, a slowworm, a legless lizard (waiting for the legless jokes ) was heading under the camper to get out of the sun. Left my size 12 in the shot for comparison.

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Is the from the Puetro De Orduna?

 

[Esperelda]

A cloudy day in Javea today

 

[icantremember]

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I think you have a problem with your camera lens. .... Javea never looks like that in Janie's @bobandjanie pictures.

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[Two on Tour]

Is the from the Puetro De Orduna?

Yes, thanks to your post on a thread October last year.

We saw the vultures soaring along the edge on the way up to the carpark at the top but by the time we had a bit of lunch and got to the edge they had gone for a siesta. Several guys with paragliders rolled up about at about 5-ish so after a quick bite to eat we headed back up to find a few vultures soaring with the paragliders further along the ridge.

 

[bobandjanie]

Thanks @Esperelda for the weather report....

The sun is shining on our home in your photo www.lasdunasjavea.com Janie

@icantremember thanks Brian.

 

[funflair]

Too engrossed in sucking the juice out of rotting pears to flutter away.

Martin

 

[bobandjanie]

We are in Nazare on the west coast of Portugal and Janie took this photo we had a sun setting under the sea mist a bit different. Bob.

 

[Just smiffy]

Praia da Cresmina this afternoon and our view for the night and tonight’s sunset...

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[The Old Man]

I think you have a problem with your camera lens. .... Javea never looks like that in Janie's @bobandjanie pictures.

Looks like some cotton wool stuck on the lens!

 

[The Old Man]

Yes, thanks to your post on a thread October last year.

We saw the vultures soaring along the edge on the way up to the carpark at the top but by the time we had a bit of lunch and got to the edge they had gone for a siesta. Several guys with paragliders rolled up about at about 5-ish so after a quick bite to eat we headed back up to find a few vultures soaring with the paragliders further along the ridge.

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Not to siesta!

FYI, the Ridge line is northeasterly facing and the rock face catches a little morning sunshine and eventually the rocks warm enough to generate thermals just strong enough to support the vultures. As the morning passes the sun gets higher and warms the grasslands out front so the birds glide forward into the valley to take the stronger thermals. Also they feed on dead carasses and there is more food in the valley. The vultures have fantastic vision but also an amazing sense of smell, they can smell a rotting carcass from a ridiculous height and distance before following the aroma down for a feed.

We would often buy a chicken, chop it up, then lay it out on the clifftop edge, just for entertainment. That is a supermarket chicken

In the afternoon and early evening the rock face again becomes the best source of lift and the birds return. That is also why the Paraglider pilots arrive in the early afternoon.

They also have a 'shit rock' where they all go to defecate, if you look hard you'll soon spot a white area on the rocks where the birds queue to spend a penny.

 

[The Old Man]

PS. Was the drive up, and down OK?

 

[The Old Man]

Good Morning All.

Misty and rain forecast for today.

Sitting drinking coffee and reflecting on memories induced by the photos of Orduna and thinking I must renew/get a passport.

Also enlisting that I didn't spend any money at all yesterday, save I used some fuel that was already bought and paid for, drank coffee using credit on my Starbucks card and didn't got to 'Spoons as I found I had a steak in the fridge at home.

Today I have nothing that needs doing, not one thing, except drink my coffees

Hope people are feeling better and good health rules over the forum.

 

[scousebird]

Good Morning All.

Misty and rain forecast for today.

Sitting drinking coffee and reflecting on memories induced by the photos of Orduna and thinking I must renew/get a passport.

Also enlisting that I didn't spend any money at all yesterday, save I used some fuel that was already bought and paid for, drank coffee using credit on my Starbucks card and didn't got to 'Spoons as I found I had a steak in the fridge at home.

Today I have nothing that needs doing, not one thing, except drink my coffees

Hope people are feeling better and good health rules over the forum.

Should that be in the Morning thread?

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[The Old Man]

Should that be in the Morning thread?

Yes, lost in a coffee soaked haze.

 

[bobandjanie]

Praia da Cresmina this afternoon and our view for the night and tonight’s sunset...

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Oi you running away from us, are you visiting Lisbon ?

 

[Just smiffy]

Oi you running away from us, are you visiting Lisbon ?

Lisbon... no... but will be trying to get around it with no tolls today going to Praia do Amado for tonight.. so a good bit of driving today...

 

[The Old Man]

Old Photos;

A different mountain range, this one at Arcones in Central Spain. Lots of Griffon live here and although it is grainy you can see their 'Shit Rock.' When you get to the top of the mountain you find that the rock is inaccessible to all but the hardiest of climbers, but even then you need protection as the birds will 'bomb' you if you try to get close.

Air to Air picture.

Buddy to Buddy photo.

 

[movan]

Old Photos;

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A different mountain range, this one at Arcones in Central Spain. Lots of Griffon live here and although it is grainy you can see their 'Shit Rock.' When you get to the top of the mountain you find that the rock is inaccessible to all but the hardiest of climbers, but even then you need protection as the birds will 'bomb' you if you try to get close.

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Air to Air picture.

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Buddy to Buddy photo.

What's the blurred rectangle on the first photo please?

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[scousebird]

What's the blurred rectangle on the first photo please?

Good NMC question

 

[The Old Man]

What's the blurred rectangle on the first photo please?

Someone who would not like their photo posted on the Internet.

 

[movan]

Someone who would not like their photo posted on the Internet.

Ah ... is it the phantom mug sender?

 

[Northernraider]

Duncansby head, John o groats, Dunnet head and Dunnet beach

I'm now heading to Altnaharra for a change of scenery and a wee dander up Ben hope

 

[buttons]

273 miles to Edinburgh, that is quite a hike. Is that Orkney that can be seen in the distance.

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