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16-MAY-2010

Marsh marigold/ Kingcup - Caltha palustris

This shot was taken in a nature reserve from which dogs are banned. We had permission to be there and our own pooch was not
with us. This was the only shot we managed to take before two large, lively (and very obese) border collies dashed up to us, jumping
up etc and then proceeded to crash straight on top of these flowers in a play-fight before running off again. They were off the leash
and their owner's voice could be heard calling them repeatedly. The owner caught sight of us as we were staring at the mess of
broken stems and crushed flowers in disbelief, and hurried off in the opposite direction as fast as she could without a word to us,
let alone an apology. Perhaps just as well - had she stopped, I am sure I would have had no hesitation in telling her that her
behaviour both as a dog owner and as a visitor to this vulnerable nature reserve was a DISGRACE.

Canon EOS 40D ,Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
1/200s f/8.0 at 140.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Sam Stevenson23-May-2010 13:37
I'm glad you were able to get this shot before the delinquents arrived.
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