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16-AUG-2004 David Mingay

Aug 16: Gate

Cornwall

This afternoon, we walked from the cottage up to Minions and 'the Hurlers', some ancient stone circles, and then on across the moor to the Cheesewring, where I took this photograph. The other side is a 100m drop into a quary. I guess that's why they want us to keep out! The view from up there was just amazing. But look at that wonderful british summer weather!

Update: I later learned that 30 miles or so away, a village on the North Coast was all but swept away into the sea by flash flooding at around the same time we were on the moors. If that sky looks brooding, it is. It's swept dozens of cars through a village street and into the sea.


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virginiacoastline19-Aug-2004 01:57
and how are the dogs & chickens adjusting to the new digs?
Guest 18-Aug-2004 22:27
...and not to mention a few shops and houses too! Complete devastation in all but a few minutes - it is a miracle that (so far) no-one has been found dead.
gary becker17-Aug-2004 12:32
I've just got to say... that is an awesome gate.
Mike R17-Aug-2004 11:18
Nice, I wish I was there.....
Gayle P. Clement17-Aug-2004 02:35
Very forbidding. Really good image.
Anne Young16-Aug-2004 23:51
Great toning. A very moody shot.
Guest 16-Aug-2004 21:22
great b&w shot here !!!
I like tones&composition...
very nice capture
ciao
Andrea
Cheryl Hawkins16-Aug-2004 20:57
The threatening sky accentuates the threat of danger. Nice!
Robin Reid16-Aug-2004 20:40
This countryside fits my imagination of Cornwall.
Guest 16-Aug-2004 20:39
lol next time I really need to wait longer before I comment.
Guest 16-Aug-2004 20:38
You found the perfect time of day and lighting conditions to do this one. Great atmosphere to go along with the sign. Is this around the cottage?