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Wednesday, January 21, 2009

ABC- ARCHED ARCHIVES

Today we look through the Arch window

ABC - Wednesday
Brought to you by the letter A


The beach trip is just not going as planned. Rain, rain and more rain. We even have a very light dusting of snow atop the mountain. Not enough for a fabulous image for the blog though. So back to the beach and this week's letter which is A. I give you Arched Archives. No really difficult to work out why is it. Just in case it it. Those are "arches" and this is an "archive" image



I have  shown you this place before as a black and white and as a colour version showing more of the pathway and less of the beach. Told you before this is a hidden gem. You have too walk a way along the beach to get here(the left arch leads to Ramsey) but it's really worth it. You can wade or jump the stream and head towards Maughold(right arch)well you could if it was safe. Remember tides come in as well as go out. Behind me leads the path up to one of the little glens we have here leading out of Ramsey and on the road to Douglas. There is a pretty picnic area up there and as I have said before a lovely place for the photographer. Very low light though so not forgiving for a snapshot. Rabbits have been known to do whatever rabbits do here, but reports of the phantom escaped wallaby of Ramsey are false! Or are they?



So that's it round 4, week 1. To join see the lady with letters Mrs Nesbitt and others too. The facebook experiment continues see you there. Click the logo. Just for fun.



Mrsnesbitt's place: ABC Wednesday..Round 4! Did you spot one or two TV programme refs. today? 


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58 comments:

  1. OlivierJanuary 20, 2009 at 10:38 PM

    Pour la première fois, je vais être le premier a mettre un commentaire ;o)). belle photo, ces deux fenêtres sont deux yeux vers la liberté.
    For the first time, I am going to be the first has put a comment ;o)). nice photograph, these two windows are two eyes towards freedom.

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  2. Jane Hards PhotographyJanuary 20, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    Thank you Olivier. You jumped in before I could add my comment. Many thanks to everyone for my 300th post yesterday.

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  3. GeorgeJanuary 20, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    This is a good beginning of a new round of the alphabet even if it is an archived photo. Hopefully the weather will be more cooperative in the coming week.

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  4. louleeJanuary 20, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    I've spent many a hot summers day splashing about in that stream. Must have been a good few years ago though, we don't have hot summers anymore!!
    How Manx am I? I was born here, I've lived here all my life. I'm Manx.

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  5. MicheleJanuary 20, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    OOooo.... I love how you framed the beach through these arches... WOW... impressive photo!

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  6. Gerald (Ackworth born)January 20, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    lovely to peep through the arches - I bet there's been more rabbits doing what rabbits do behind these arches!

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  7. Liz HindsJanuary 20, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    Well, i got Playschool!

    That's a super photo.

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  8. Jane Hards PhotographyJanuary 20, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    It would be the vandalised window now though Liz
    wouldn't it.

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  9. FotosekkenJanuary 20, 2009 at 11:28 PM

    I love both the photo and the view! =o)

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  10. anthonynorthJanuary 20, 2009 at 11:37 PM

    Beautifully framed. There's something marvellous about visiting a beach this time of year. So refreshing.

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  11. EG CameraGirlJanuary 20, 2009 at 11:39 PM

    Love those arches!

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  12. EG CameraGirlJanuary 20, 2009 at 11:40 PM

    Oh, forgot to say my ABC offering is at http://moreofme24.blogspot.com

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  13. ZJanuary 21, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    A slightly belated congrats for your 300th post. I just realized that I missed my own 2 year blog anniversary. *strikes forehead*

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  14. Anne-BeritJanuary 21, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    Very nice A-post!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    It seems a lovely spot!

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2009 at 12:22 AM

    I walk there often Babs, not as hidden as it was now you have shown it. Pretty framing.

    I'm Manx.

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2009 at 1:57 AM

    Very interesting post you have here.. The photo is so great!

    My "A" photos are posted here and here. Please hop on by if you have time. Happy Wednesday!

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  18. david mcmahonJanuary 21, 2009 at 2:05 AM

    That is such an evocative image.

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  19. UnknownJanuary 21, 2009 at 2:33 AM

    I love arches! No matter in nature or man made arches are just cool!

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2009 at 4:26 AM

    Oh..nothing like rain to spoil a trip..I am sorry about that. I do like these arches....

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  21. Bradley HsiJanuary 21, 2009 at 5:03 AM

    I love how you have been able to catch both the detail of wall and the scene on the beach. Very nice.

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  22. magiceyeJanuary 21, 2009 at 5:17 AM

    the arched windows to the vast ocean!

    so beautiful

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  23. rafJanuary 21, 2009 at 5:53 AM

    Love it, Baboosh! You have caught a slice of the Mediterranean here with the composition, color and light in this image. Pulls you right in. Beautiful!

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  24. gogouciJanuary 21, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    Beautiful scenery. Wish this was a view from my windows.

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  25. Chuck PefleyJanuary 21, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    Probably not very Manx -:) Then again ... perhaps. Congratulations on cresting the number 300. It's all down hill from here. Well, not really. Some days it's simply fun while others it's kind of like work. Trust all is well in your world, though I was shocked to see the £ at $1.40 today. Good time to visit, if only I could afford it.

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  26. photowannabeJanuary 21, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    Perfect arches and I don't mind if they are from the archives or not.

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  27. Reader WilJanuary 21, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    I love photos framed in arches. I often try it myself. You are planning to go to face book, aren't you? Well I am on facebook only because my daughters want me there, but I don't like it very much. It's chaotic at least where I am.

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  28. SallyJanuary 21, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    Im so thrilled you understand the geology of the NSW coast! Very impressive indeed.

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  29. naturglede/Randi LindJanuary 21, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    I love the view through the Arch window. Good choise:)

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  30. Miss_YvesJanuary 21, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    I imagine a phantom behind these arches . Amazing shot!

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  31. spacedlawJanuary 21, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    Nice picture. Why can't you eat artichokes?

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  32. UnknownJanuary 21, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Very pretty archways! I love it!

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  33. Daniel Chérouvrier January 21, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    Nice arcade or dice arcane.

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  34. tr3ntaJanuary 21, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    just returned from vacation... happy 2009...

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  35. chanphengJanuary 21, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    Nice arches - glad they are stone arches and not foot arches!

    May you reach the letter Z in 2009!

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  36. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    Great shot, Babooshka. This place looks beautiful! Love the ocean view.

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  37. Rune EideJanuary 21, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    You put me in the right frame of mind.

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  38. dianasfaria.comJanuary 21, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    Love looking through this archway & seeing the lovely colors!
    Great Photo for today's theme.

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  39. abcJanuary 21, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Arches are often a good subject. I like this one because of the many layers it contains. A pleasure to look at. Congrats on your 300th! And still so good looking :-)

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  40. TomJanuary 21, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    Excellent A post....
    Tom

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  41. LeneJanuary 21, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    Great ABC A! It seems like å wonderful place to be :)

    I hope for the sun to shine at your beach trip. No beachtrip here yet - lots of snow ;)

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  42. JayJanuary 21, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    Yet another part of the island that we didn't see when we visited! I'll make a point of looking for those arches next time, though!

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  43. PeterParisJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    You are corageous to go for a fourth round! But you make a very good start! Arch, archives...! :-)

    Will you reach the end of the alphabet before moving?

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  44. marleyJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    It makes me come over all Cockney and want to sing 'Underneath the arches...' lol

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  45. Mamapippa ...January 21, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    Very good photo, have a nice day !

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  46. Jane Hards PhotographyJanuary 21, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    Hello Mr Wiigger

    Peter this round yes, but the next, possibly a no.

    Thanks all.

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  47. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    Very nice shot. I love this walk through the arch.

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  48. RoseJanuary 22, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    A very interesting perspective! Are the arches part of an old ruin?
    Congratulations on your 300th post!

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  49. roentareJanuary 22, 2009 at 12:40 AM

    You have some interesting perspective using window framing

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  50. angelaJanuary 22, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    This is great. There's always a desire to see what's on the other side...

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  51. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    ooh love this one too.

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  52. DragonstarJanuary 22, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    I love this! The arches and the colours are perfect!

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  53. Lisa WilsonJanuary 22, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    I love this photo! Oh and congrats on your 300th post!

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  54. CelesteJanuary 22, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    Wow - play school! I had completely forgotten about watching that until I saw your post - thanks for stirring the 'grey matter' into life :)

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  55. Susie of ArabiaJanuary 22, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    This is a really cool photo - I love the way arches frame the beach beyond. Nice capture!

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  56. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    Beautiful! The beach is one of my favorite places.

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  57. LindaJanuary 24, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    I'm afraid Playschool jumped out as me as well. A whole generation marked for life by that programme...

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  58. kRiZcPEcJanuary 25, 2009 at 3:08 AM

    interesting composition, as if I am looking through a pair of glasses.

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