Thursday 3 July 2008

Picture Perfect, Freedom

 

These last few days the weather has been wonderful and I have amused my self by going for long walks all around Seaton Cliffs, happily wandering along watching the birds and the sea. Every time I go there I find something different, I have seen a group of young people standing on a cliff excitedly shouting about the dolphins in the water. I have seen cormorants swooping and diving for fish. I have seen young boys’ way out on the rocks with their fishing lines. I’ve seen young rock climbers practising. It has been a totally beautiful couple of days. Obviously I took my camera, a Fujifilm S500, and I took the opportunity to practice with the zoom lens, something I am not very good at. This is a fairly complicated camera compared to my previous ‘click n go’ ones and it is taking me a while to learn how to use it. This weeks PP theme is ‘FREEDOM’,  the batch of photos I’ve collected over the last couple of days show every thing I associate with the word ‘Freedom’, my only problem was chosing which one of these photos to post. I finally made my selection but I have also posted the whole lot in flickr and am about to put them in a multiply album too. I know how difficult it is to get round every ones PP entry without stopping off to have a look at a whole album. But maybe when you have a bit more time you might like to take a look. This is the first time I have used the zoom lens so some of these photos are not that good.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/forget-me-not5275/sets/72157605963007585/

 

 

http://forgetmenot525.multiply.com/photos/album/67/Seaton_Cliffs_first_few_days_of_July_2008

 

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69 comments:

  1. Mairead (aka Margo) ...3 July 2008 at 14:36

    Excellent picture and take on the theme. Luv M.
    http://maraid.multiply.com/journal/item/1902/PICTURE_PERFECT_-_FREEDOM?replies_read=91

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  2. Jackie P3 July 2008 at 14:41

    Fabulous!

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  3. Emma Hagwytch3 July 2008 at 14:53

    Brilliant photo, and lovely to hear about all the beautiful things you've seen :))


    http://hedgewitch9.multiply.com/journal/item/92

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  4. Lanie ~3 July 2008 at 15:07

    Great one!!

    http://laniebg.multiply.com/journal/item/464/Picture_Perfect_Freedom

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  5. Marc .3 July 2008 at 15:22

    you should have seen the one that got away, it certainly enjoyed its freedom

    http://stosoned.multiply.com/journal/item/358/PICTURE_PERFECT_CONTEST_THEME_-_FREEDOM

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  6. Duchess Ronnie3 July 2008 at 15:38

    This is a wonderful shot. Just love it.
    Ronnie's Picture Perfect


    Checked out your others also. All just wonderful. The sea is beautiful to photograph around.

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  7. Vickie Collins3 July 2008 at 15:49

    wow, very beautiful picture...and the freedom...great shot

    http://vickiecollins.multiply.com/journal/item/392

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  8. Mitchy LR3 July 2008 at 16:58

    Wonderful capture :-))

    http://mitchylr.multiply.com/journal/item/121/Picture_Perfect_FREEDOM

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  9. Linda T3 July 2008 at 18:17

    Great photo!
    http://lindalovestostitch.multiply.com/journal/item/53

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  10. THE MIND'S EYES3 July 2008 at 18:22

    one of my favorite freedoms
    http://ladykatya.multiply.com/journal/item/634/P_I_C_T_U_R_E_P_E_R_F_E_C_T_week_7_FREEDOM

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  11. ஜღ~Flutterbee~ஜღ ~~3 July 2008 at 19:51

    Beautiful photo. I love the rich colors and the tones, as well as one against the torrents of the might ocean. Great freedom to try and master the power of such nature.
    http://flutterbee1952.multiply.com/journal/item/296/The_WALL_Stands_Still_repost_from_360_July_28_2007

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  12. Harriet Purkey3 July 2008 at 20:06

    Great photo! Freedom to fish! Yeah! I love to fish; my hubby and I have a boat and go deep sea fishing in the Sea of Cortez off of Baja, Mexico. If this one is an example of your zoom lens work, it looks like you're mastering it quite well!

    Here's mine: Zorras Week 7 Picture Perfect

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  13. heidi breuer3 July 2008 at 20:17

    very very nice pic

    http://starfishred.multiply.com/journal/item/477

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  14. Karen G.3 July 2008 at 20:34

    Fabulous shot. Love all the action of the waves.

    http://karen21445.multiply.com/journal/item/210/Picture_Perfect_-_FREEDOM

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  15. Kay Yats3 July 2008 at 21:11

    A wonderful photo, love the crest wave!
    http://octoberwitch.multiply.com/photos/album/45/Martin_Lowenberg_Holocaust_Survivor_Picture_Perfect?replies_read=32#1

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  16. ~° Tint °~3 July 2008 at 21:34

    Ah... I'd love to be sitting on that rock next to him. I can just hear the waves crashing from here! Super photo!
    Tint~
    My Picture Perfect

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  17. rob peterson3 July 2008 at 22:46

    I like it. Nice job with the zoom.

    http://busterp.multiply.com/journal/item/77/PPF_Freedom

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  18. Monika *3 July 2008 at 23:48

    A gorgeous picture - you did great with the zoom.

    http://purplerosew.multiply.com/journal/item/336/Picture_Perfect_Freedom...

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  19. lynda hughes4 July 2008 at 02:02

    I think you did great,good pick for freedom:) http://lynda61.multiply.com/journal/item/89

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  20. Mia DeLight4 July 2008 at 02:46

    Great photo Loretta, I love it!

    http://miadelight.multiply.com/journal/item/273/PICTURE_PERFECT_-_FREEDOM

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  21. Doreen Living the dream......4 July 2008 at 04:00

    Wonderful shot! So cool!

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  22. belita 7474 July 2008 at 05:36

    Excellent shot! I love it!

    http://belita747.multiply.com/journal/item/462/PICTURE_PERFECT_-_FREEDOM

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  23. DJ D4 July 2008 at 07:14

    Good shot.

    We have had our camera for about 3 years and I still get out the book from time to time.

    http://djdx.multiply.com/journal/item/305

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  24. Danielle F4 July 2008 at 09:45

    Wow..great shot! Love the angle and the water
    http://dannidoodles74.multiply.com/journal/item/36/Picture_PerfectFreedom

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  25. ÐëÎty ®4 July 2008 at 09:50

    what could be better to a momentary sense of freedom enjoyed in fishing?
    very vivid picture.
    http://wanderingdeity.multiply.com/journal/item/373

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  26. PinkyPromise 144 July 2008 at 12:55

    you did a very good job with your camera, loretta... congratulations! ",)
    http://rowe85.multiply.com/journal/item/54

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  27. Picture Perfect4 July 2008 at 13:05

    Wow such freedom in the waves....xox Annie

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  28. Gilda Hall-Robinson4 July 2008 at 13:25

    I agree he is totally enjoying this moment of pure freedom. Lovely picture.
    http://goosiegilda.multiply.com/journal/item/282/Picture_Perfects_Freedom_Theme

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  29. belita 7474 July 2008 at 14:12

    Thanks for your visit and comment dropped. Have a great weekend.

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  30. Debbe ~4 July 2008 at 14:35

    You are so lucky to live near the ocean...beautiful picture!!! Thanks for stopping by!

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  31. Pat Angloswiss4 July 2008 at 14:50

    Very good photo - wonderful capture of the waves
    http://tabbynera.multiply.com/journal/item/662/Picture_Perfect_Freedom

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  32. Rachel G4 July 2008 at 15:42

    Love your photo... I used to fish all the time, I miss it.
    Thanks for stopping by :) http://rmgrant.multiply.com/journal/item/136/Picture_Perfect_Freedom

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  33. ஐ♥ღCammieღ♥ஐ .4 July 2008 at 16:09

    Lovely picture, and thank you for stopping by mine
    http://cammiedreams.multiply.com/journal/item/135/PP_-_Freedom

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  34. Jim Doggg Wallace4 July 2008 at 16:50

    awesome picture ... love the crashing water, and solemness ... 9.5 woofs!

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  35. Cheryl ENY4 July 2008 at 17:23

    I also think this is an awesome picture... The first thing that caught my eye was the waves crashing against the shore... love this freedom..

    Thanks for stopping by my PPF

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  36. * mo {monica} *4 July 2008 at 17:33

    what a wild and free place.... wonderful picture....

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  37. ~dawn ~4 July 2008 at 19:08

    Beautiful photo! It looks like a wonderful place to visit. Thanks for stopping by!

    My Picture Perfect Theme

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  38. Cat Moon4 July 2008 at 21:27

    Fabulous darling! Fabulous!
    Thanks for commenting on mine :-)

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  39. shankarg ♥2♥4 July 2008 at 22:23

    LIFE IS JUST WONDERFUL OVER HERE, BORN FREE, LIVE FREE, STAY FREE, BLESSINGS THANKS FOR UR VISIT TO MiNE @ http://shankarg.multiply.com/journal/item/130/2008-122-PicturePerfectFreedom

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  40. maria kazemier5 July 2008 at 02:05

    WOW what a beautiful shot and a feeling of freedom

    http://tribunj.multiply.com/journal/item/67/PP_Freedom

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  41. The Imp hee5 July 2008 at 13:15

    I like it! Thanks for stopping by!

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  42. Lynne R5 July 2008 at 14:25

    Awesome shot ... that certainly screams freedom!!

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  43. Shirley ....5 July 2008 at 14:58

    Man against the sea. Great shot. Thanks for visiting mine.

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  44. James hall-Robinson5 July 2008 at 15:36

    what a awesome photo, those waves kind of look ominous though but prob only appear bigger then they are.

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  45. Julie-Ann Neywick5 July 2008 at 16:14

    That is a great photo! Truly freedom there. Thanks for looking at mine!

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  46. Teri Bannerman5 July 2008 at 16:15

    Lovely picture! Lovely idea!

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  47. Merri B.5 July 2008 at 16:26

    Very cool picture and it looks like a great place to visit! I'm going to have to check out your other pics. :)

    Thanks for the comment on my page. Addiction definitely affects more than just the addict.

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  48. Neil Hook5 July 2008 at 16:38

    Beautifully taken photograph, Loretta!

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  49. Nini Recio5 July 2008 at 16:57

    lovely photo and entry for the theme...I can hear the sounds of the waves crashing the hard stones....thanks for the visit.

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  50. Mindy Jordan5 July 2008 at 17:24

    very beautiful picture.
    thanks for visiting mine

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  51. Nanny G5 July 2008 at 17:27

    Very nice photo. My sons love to fish!!
    http://nannygoatjunction.multiply.com/journal/item/108/Picture_Perfect-FREEDOM

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  52. Nita Matilda DIDE5 July 2008 at 17:49

    Nice shot !
    Thanks for visiting mine and commenting.

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  53. fatos canborgil5 July 2008 at 17:51

    Awesome picture.
    Thank you very much for your visit and comment on mine.
    Have a nice weekend.

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  54. Lou Blinco5 July 2008 at 18:23

    aww..my husband would love to have that freedom anytime! Beautiful shot of a precious moment, good job! Thanks for the visit!;-)

    Congratulations! ;-)

    http://soliloquydownunder.multiply.com/journal/item/128/Picture_Perfect_Freedom

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  55. Nancie M5 July 2008 at 19:14

    Excellent shot and take on the theme.

    Thanks for dropping by:)

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  56. J Turner5 July 2008 at 22:07

    Did you click on the statue it will go bigger

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  57. Rosi Aspin6 July 2008 at 00:51

    thats a lovely shot. That wave seemed to just pop right up.. thanks for your kind words and for visiting.

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  58. Linda M6 July 2008 at 04:31

    This is a great photo!!!!!! The colors in the water and the dark brown of the rocks....amazing.

    Thank you for stopping by my PPF.

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  59. ~~ Jacquie ~~ Wingate6 July 2008 at 05:48

    Beautiful shot!! I love the waves rolling in like that... and the fishing... ahh the fishing! Great idea!

    thanks for stopping by my corner of the globe and leaving your mark. :)

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  60. Terrence W6 July 2008 at 07:45

    The ultimate freedom is control over one's own time. Fine image and take on the theme.
    Thanks for your visit.

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  61. Michelle *6 July 2008 at 09:04

    Now this is where I want to be....oh, yes I do! Beautiful!!
    Late or not, you came by...thanks so much. :)
    http://passionate4jc.multiply.com/journal/item/315/Picture_Perfect-Freedom?replies_read=20

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  62. M J's6 July 2008 at 10:57

    Man O man what a pitter of Freedom. I can almost hear the waves a crashin. The shackles are mine, I used them in an escape gag for a magic act I used to do, oh so many yars ago. Come to think of it I really did get some applause for freeing myself from them and becoming free. Hummmmmmmmm. Take care and stay way back from the cliffs so you can take some more just awsome pics. Thanks Pal

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  63. Marie *6 July 2008 at 13:07

    Oh my what a beautiful picture! Love it!

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  64. Kari Judson6 July 2008 at 16:52

    What a beautiful shot and a great take on the theme. Thank you so much for stopping by my page.

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  65. Dede Elmi6 July 2008 at 18:49


    Whata beautiful pic..! The man is soo brave to stand so cose to that big tide
    Its his freedom..!

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  66. Elizabitch Bathory6 July 2008 at 19:26

    Wow! Seriously, WOW! I love the wave action!

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  67. ~~ Amalie ~~7 July 2008 at 03:28

    aww what a great image you have posted! i love this too..and can well understand the feeling of freedom there!

    i've been away for days..ty for commenting my pp!
    http://amalie2.multiply.com/journal/item/117/Picture_PerfectFreedom

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  68. carol :)7 July 2008 at 08:26

    I love the crashing waves in this pic! And I like how you've zoomed in so they are so close -- I can just hear and smell the ocean!

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  69. Donna K.7 July 2008 at 08:59

    great wave :)
    nice shot

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