Photos of Ron's home turf

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Escribano

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From: England, living in Italy

Photos of Ron's home turf

I just got home after 10 hours driving straight through. No problems at all, but a bit knackered. I awoke early this morning in Aberdeen with the urge to take some photos around where Ron lived. It was a beautiful day and he would have gazed upon these views thousands of times.

Ron always encouraged me in my photography ("Jeez Simon, that could be in a magazine!"), so I sprinkled some fairy dust on them especially.

He sure lived in a beautiful part of the world.

Newtonhill Bay. A couple of hundred yards from Ron's house. AC told me he used to repair the fishermens' gear in exchange for fresh crab.

Approaching Stonehaven

Stonehaven Beach

Stonehaven Harbour

South of Newtonhill

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 12 2012 20:03:50

El Kiko

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RE: Photos of Ron's home turf (in reply to Escribano)

Awesome ....I knew you would do a few photos ,,,,,

I like the ones with the hay in them ,,, the lines etc ....
Its that time of year there is a field behind me that is like that too , but flat and not so big .....
The last pic is definately the best especially with that cloud up at the top of the field it would make a good big photo in an exhibition .........

Well done .... for everything I mean ,,,,,,,

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 12 2012 20:29:23

Argaith

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RE: Photos of Ron's home turf (in reply to Escribano)

Man you do magic with that camera of yours!
Great pictures; thanks for sharing.

A

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 12 2012 20:32:42

Tomrocker

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RE: Photos of Ron's home turf (in reply to Escribano)

Really nice Area and Yes Simon, these photos are to be seen in the National geographic not less. Fantastic shooting.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 12 2012 20:33:04

Pgh_flamenco

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RE: Photos of Ron's home turf (in reply to Escribano)

Incredible pictures, Simon. I looked up Stonehaven a few weeks ago. They have a live webcam of the harbor if anyone is interested. You have to wonder how far back Ron's family goes in that location...

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Richard Jernigan

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RE: Photos of Ron's home turf (in reply to Escribano)

Great photos, Simon! Thanks.

RNJ

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 13 2012 2:26:37

aarongreen

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RE: Photos of Ron's home turf (in reply to Escribano)

Great photos Simon, you are a real talent.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 13 2012 2:32:43

dararith

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RE: Photos of Ron's home turf (in reply to Escribano)

Thanks for sharing the photos. Very detailed shots with great lighting. What camera/lens are you using?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 13 2012 2:35:43

estebanana

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RE: Photos of Ron's home turf (in reply to Escribano)

Great photos Simon. Keep them coming.

Here is a photo of the same view near Ron's house that he sent me in August or July. Which when I say I was looking to get to know Ron better it was because he was amazing at connecting across all the internet distance.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 13 2012 4:31:50

duende

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RE: Photos of Ron's home turf (in reply to Escribano)

great photos Simon

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 13 2012 4:48:38

Escribano

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RE: Photos of Ron's home turf (in reply to estebanana)

quote:

Here is a photo of the same view near Ron's house that he sent me in August or July

I was thinking of your comments in your video for Ron, Stephen. Funny, but when I drove to Ron's house the sat. nav. went crazy and wouldn't take me out of the village but around in a circle and then down a track to this point, where I got out and took my shot.

Comforting to know that Ron stood there many times to have a think.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 13 2012 7:33:31

Escribano

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RE: Photos of Ron's home turf (in reply to dararith)

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Thanks for sharing the photos. Very detailed shots with great lighting. What camera/lens are you using?

I use a Fujifilm X100 for my digital work.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 13 2012 8:01:30

Ruphus

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RE: Photos of Ron's home turf (in reply to Escribano)

Only Stephen´s upload being visible for me ...

Struggling with walking the dogs in the f***** &%§$" area that I reside; then looking at Ron´s place ... Guess you could even just let them roam there without worries.
I am yearning for living in such a place.
And the surge right before one´s door, you can´t beat that. ( My bro had such at the Lago Maggiore, and when staying there, I used to sleep with the surge sound like a baby.)

Ruphus

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 13 2012 15:56:17