Tag: Photography

Sunday, Strictly, Heritage Open Day and More

Having taken a couple of photographs for my aunt to use in handouts for heritage open day (King’s Lynn has a vast number of sites – approx 50 – open for the day, which is next Sunday), the afternoon was nice enough to spend sat outside my parents house in East Rudham, and I bagged some more interesting pictures. 

Returning to King’s Lynn, the combination of a lovely evening and the Great Ouse at high tide was irresistible and yielded more fine photographs. There were then yet more opportunities for photographs as I made use of the outside space that my “compact” town centre flat possesses. I player provided some good watching, first coverage of the Great North Run, entering the record books this year as the first mass participation event to reach the landmark of 1,000,000 entrants since its inception, then start of a new series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Now for the photographic highlights…

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This colonnade was the first of the pictures I took for heritage open day
This colonnade was the first of the pictures I took for heritage open day
And this map was the second.
And this map was the second.
An eight-legged friend enjoying the sun.
An eight-legged friend enjoying the sun.

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No this is not a runner bean - it is a non-edible seed pod.
No this is not a runner bean – it is a non-edible seed pod.
As old a coin as any that are still legal tender in Britain - this 2p piece dates from the first year of decimalization.
As old a coin as any that are still legal tender in Britain – this 2p piece dates from the first year of decimalization.
A westering sun reflects off the Great Ouse.
A westering sun reflects off the Great Ouse.

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Clearly the sea birds found a warm evening and high tide an irresistible combo as well!
Clearly the sea birds found a warm evening and high tide an irresistible combo as well!

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A big ship coming in to dock on Sunday evening
A big ship coming in to dock on Sunday evening

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An educational railing - these can be seen at the Tennyson Road side of The Walks
An educational railing – these can be seen at the Tennyson Road side of The Walks

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This is the most pictured building in King's Lynn, and I normally ignore it, but it looked so fine this time that I could not resist.
This is the most pictured building in King’s Lynn, and I normally ignore it, but it looked so fine this time that I could not resist.
This old lamp is to be seen on Purfleet Quay
This old lamp is to be seen on Purfleet Quay

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The birds really were out in force.
The birds really were out in force.

A spectacular innings to liven up a quiet Saturday in King’s Lynn

After doing my weekly food shop I listened to some county cricket on the radio – a one day semi-final between Durham and Nottinghamshire. After losing the toss and being put into bat Durham ran up 354 from their 50 overs, with Ben Stokes hitting 164 off 113 balls. Nottinghamshire did their best in response but unsurprisingly were never really in the hunt. Appropriately it fell to Ben Stokes to perform the last act of the game that his innings effectively won for his side.

Between my trip to and from the Hardwick Sainsbury’s and a visit to the library in the break between innings I got plenty of photographs….

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Three cormorants together is not a very common sight in the King's Lynn area
Three cormorants together is not a very common sight in the King’s Lynn area

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While the cormorants are enjoying the view from their platform, gulls are in the mud below
While the cormorants are enjoying the view from their platform, gulls are in the mud below
Not all the blackberries in Hardings Pits have been picked.....yet
Not all the blackberries in Hardings Pits have been picked…..yet
As big a picture as I can contrive of a single blackberry
As big a picture as I can contrive of a single blackberry

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A stretch of the river Nar - highly unusually for urban waterway there is not a discarded trolley to be seen!
A stretch of the river Nar – highly unusually for urban waterway there is not a discarded trolley to be seen!

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A wicker man - but not used for the original purpose!
A wicker man – but not used for the original purpose!

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A Busy Couple of Days at James and Sons 1: Press releases

I have decided to do two blog posts today because I wanted to devote one exclusively to press releases. 

There were som many fantastic results at this auction that I decided to split the press releases into categories: Coins, Medals, Militaria, Stamps and a portmanteau category that I privately dubbed “quirkies”. Thus below thsi you can find links to all five press releases and view any or all as you choose. Also I am including full photo galleries of associated images…

Coins montage Coins MEDAL SUCCESSES AT FAKENHAM AUCTION ?????????? Militaria Makes Massive Money at Fakenham Auction Militaria Montage Quirkies Quirkies Stamp montage STAMPS SELL WELL AT FAKENHAM AUCTION ?????????? ?????????? ?????????? 325 330 ?????????? ?????????? ?????????? ?????????? ?????????? ?????????? ?????????? 511 ?????????? 542 565 573 592 ?????????? ?????????? ?????????? ?????????? 640 ?????????? 686 709 745 ?????????? ??????????

Racecourse Auction Success

Yesterday James and Sons of Fakenham had their August auction at Fakenham Racecourse, and the day went very smoothly. The database system that has been 16 months in the development process is now functioning very well for purpose – at no time was I more than about 10 lots behind the action, meaning that I was able to produce invoices without many delays. The internet connection worked perfectly, so we got our full ration of internet bids.

After I have pulled everything together today I will begin writing up the best success stories (my role at James and Sons could be described as at least a quadruple one – database developer, data input clerk, imager and press release creator). Without as yet revealing any content I can say that Coins, Medals, Militaria and Stamps will all definitely feature. 

I have some pictures from the auction venue for you…

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A Family Weekend and a Day at James and Sons

The reason there has been no post on this blog since Friday afternoon is that I spent the weekend in East Rudham at a very large family gathering (my Australian aunt was over, and a veritable tribe descended on East Rudham to take advantage of this event).

Today I did everything I needed to at work, plus making a start on the imaging for the September auction, and benefitted from a rare piece of good fortune in that I left a little early because my colleague who was locking up had to go promptly, and the 15:38 bus to King’s Lynn was more than a little late, so I got home much earlier than expected, and it being bright and sunny, I have been out for a walk.

I have three sets of photographs to share with you, those from the weekend, highlights from today at work, and some from the walk (with very few exceptions wherever I go my trusty Nikon P520 Coolpix also goes), so here goes…

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£5 worth of hand of pork
£5 worth of hand of pork

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Unfortunately due to a mishap we never got to sample this crackling
Unfortunately due to a mishap we never got to sample this crackling

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But we most certainly did get to sample the kebabs that this little lot became.
But we most certainly did get to sample the kebabs that this little lot became.

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Outdoor reared Norfolk pork means precisely what it says.
Outdoor reared Norfolk pork means precisely what it says.

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It is always a challenge to get good shots of aeroplanes.
It is always a challenge to get good shots of aeroplanes.

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This sunflower was growing in someone's front garden
This sunflower was growing in someone’s front garden
These were provided by my cousin Olivia
These were provided by my cousin Olivia

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Auction Preparation

I have done no new imaging today because I have been getting my database in order before James and Sons August Sale takes place on the 27th at Fakenham Racecourse. A full catalogue of the sale can be viewed at www.the-saleroom.com by searching live auctions until you find the name James and Sons.

I have a working bid book, and will print off pre-auction Vendor Advice Notes tomorrow morning.

A new advert, principally for James and Sons upcoming auction but also making mention of the Great Centenary Charity Auction, will be in the EDP on Saturday and can be viewed now on the following link: http://www.greatcharity.org/advert/

By way of pictures, as I have nothing new from today I will offer for your inspection the full gallery on the Scouting regalia and a couple of other pictures of similar vintage, plus putting the advert itself up here as well…

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Preparations for August Auction on Track

Putting in an extra day yesterday was well worth it. I will definitely, even allowing for hitches, be able to produce a complete set of pre-auction Vendor Advice Notes by the end of today, and almost all the images are done.

Although most of yesterday’s images were done using the scanner, there was one lot that warranted the use of the camera, one image from which gallery I include in the added media. 

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This is one of the postcards from the album that is lot 200.

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six menus in one lot - two scans and then a bit of crafty editing
six menus in one lot – two scans and then a bit of crafty editing
First scan - four menus that just fit on one scan.
First scan – four menus that just fit on one scan.
Second scan - these two menus fit rather more comfortably on the plate than the other four
Second scan – these two menus fit rather more comfortably on the plate than the other four

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Dumb Post
This and 740 were done together.

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Logo
This central logo caught my eye, so I did a subsidiary image to show it on it’s own.

 

 

A productive day

Even though half of today was spent at Raynham Hall, I still got plenty done at James and Sons (and have some pictures of new donations to edit later). I should get some database time tomorrow, as well as on Thursday and Friday, which will get the stock database complete and (I hope) get me started on the auction side of things in advance of the sale. I then have Tuesday of next week to finish things off in terms of advance preparation.

The Great Centenary Charity Auction is starting to look reasonably healthy, and I will have some new material for social media before long.

As usual I have some pictures for you…

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Sunday’s Sporting Successes

After a superb Sunday lunch at my aunt’s place (parents away) I returned to catch up with the cricket, and got the last rites of the match as India’s response to a 338 run deficit on first innings was to be all out 94, demonstrating all the backbone of a jellyfish. What made things even worse for India than the abysmal score was the way in which some of those wickets were lost. One of the last few that I heard was a run out, which in a situation like that is absolutely crazy. 

India looked like a side who had mentally checked out. They had nearly been all out for under a hundred in the first innings (a catch went down when they were 95-9), and in the second they were much worse, because the conditions were better for batting.

Later that night I watched the last session of the European Athletics Championship on iplayer (I refuse to get a TV license, being quite happy to watch stuff at a time of my choosing once it is available). GB had been locked in battle with France at the top of the medals table, but by the time Mo Farah had won his expected gold in the 5000 metres, Greg Rutherford had won the long jump, the men’s 4×400 relay team and both 4X100 relay teams had also taken gold, and GB were convincingly top of the medals table. 

As usual I have a selection of pictures for you…

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England in Command

After just two days of the fifth and final test match against India, England appear nailed on for a 3-1 series win, and a second straight innings victory. Joe Root is on the brink of another ton, and India look like they have already conceded. India very rarely play five match test series these days, and it is starting to show. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who dominated the first two matches is now hardly able to raise a gallop, now bowling at a gentle medium pace and without menace. 

Congratulations to the Indian women for winning their one off test against England. The outcome was more or less settled when England were put out for 92 on the first day although in the end it took some good batting from Mithali Raj to see India over the line (perhaps she could replace one of the men in their currently ineffectual top order?!)

As usual I have some photos for you…

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Swimming Tern
This little beauty was in the Nar Outfall, just where it joins the Ouse

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Butterfly
White butterfly.

Rabbits

fruit tree
This heavily laden fruit tree grows in the less than salubrious environment of the Hardwick Industrial Estate

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