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<p>I did find one photo scanned in. Some friends enjoying their picnic in Ethiopia.<br>

<img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/P-M-20Ethiopia/web.jpg?ver=12975189960001" alt="" width="703" height="421" /></p>

<p>How about a longer lens. Ethiopia has some fantastic endemic wildlife. I presume you will be in the Simiens and Bale mountains. Simien wolves and Gelada baboons are only found in those regions. I was in Ethiopia 10 years ago. It is a fascinating country with the most amazing scenery. The churches and monasteries are also worth visiting. All my photos are on print, so sadly I can't share any at the moment!</p>

<p>And secondly<br>

<img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/Kanha-20National-20Park-20-1-/web.jpg?ver=12915642050001" alt="" width="465" height="699" /></p>

<p>A couple more from India for me. In the tourist ares it seems that men get all the nice jobs and the women the manual work<br>

<img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/Kanha-20National-20Park-202-20-2-/web.jpg?ver=12915641920001" alt="" width="700" height="464" /></p>

<p>This was taken in Jawahar Nagar, Rajasthan (India). The holiday was for the animals, but the street scenes are very photogenic. Taken with a K7 and PENTAX-DA 55-300mm.</p>

<p><img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/Jawahar-20Nagar-20-5-/web.jpg?ver=12908871160001" alt="" width="700" height="464" /></p>

<p>And then the donkey needed a wash!</p>

<p><img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/IMGP9227/web.jpg?ver=12885471970001" alt="" width="699" height="466" /></p>

<p>Secondly, the goat needed a wash.</p>

<p><img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/IMGP9219/web.jpg?ver=12885471420001" alt="" width="699" height="466" /></p>

<p>Some more from Luxor, Egypt. The day I took a boat trip on the Nile, it was animal washing day. Firstly water buffalo washing.</p>

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<p>And thirdly a farmer who got woken up as passed over. It is quite common to sleep outside when the temperature permits at night in Egypt.<br>

<img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/IMGP8964/web.jpg?ver=12878596610001" alt="" width="701" height="468" /></p>

<p>The second is of Medinet Habu. This is the Temple of Ramesses III, which is one of the best preserved Theban monuments (but one of the least visited).<br>

<img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/IMGP8942/web.jpg?ver=12878595550001" alt="" width="699" height="467" /></p>

<p>I recently got back from Luxor, Egypt. I took a hot air balloon flight over the desert and historical sights. The first is the setting up of the balloon.<br>

<img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/IMGP8912/web.jpg?ver=12878596420001" alt="" width="667" height="446" /></p>

<p>Off to the football (soccer) cup final after a trip to the world's most famous toy shop (Hamleys).</p>

<p><img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/IMGP6744/web.jpg?ver=12857837820001" alt="" width="425" height="638" /></p>

<p>Regent's Park, London<br>

<img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/4584514029_4b9187820e_o/web.jpg?ver=12857837560001" alt="" width="636" height="424" /></p>

<p>Greenwhich Park, London<br>

<img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/IMGP6979/web.jpg?ver=12857835530001" alt="" width="668" height="444" /></p>

<p>This bunker would have been created to defend the River Thames during the second world war.<br>

<img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/IMGP8449/web.jpg?ver=12848801420001" alt="" width="666" height="445" /></p>

<p>In 1668 it was converted into a place of stores. Hundreds of barrels of gunpowder were stored here. The staircase below has no nails and the handrail is made of lead to prevent sparks.<br>

<img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/IMGP8441/web.jpg?ver=12848800820001" alt="" width="402" height="601" /></p>

<p>Upnor Castle was bulit in 1564 to protect English warships moored at Chatham dockyards. Despite a brave attempt, it entirely failed to do so in 1667, when the Dutch sailed past it to burn or capture the English fleet at anchor.<br>

<img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/IMGP8425/web.jpg?ver=12848801130001" alt="" width="699" height="468" /></p>

<p>On Sunday, I went to Leeds Castle. It was built in 1119 and passed into Royal hands in 1278. Henry VIII regulary visited with his first wife, Catherine of Aragon (divorced). It was lastly owned by an American heiress. On her death, in 1974, she passed the castle to the nation to enjoy.<br>

<img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/IMGP8392/web.jpg?ver=12843110680001" alt="" width="699" height="468" /></p>

<p>After all my years in London, this is the first time I have seen Tower Bridge raised. It took no more than 5 minutes for the traffic to be stopped, bridge raise, boat pass and traffic start crossing the bridge again. this must be one of the most recognisable bridges in the world.<br>

<img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/IMGP8342/web.jpg?ver=12843110370001" alt="" width="700" height="468" /></p>

<p>Thirdly it is harvest time in Britain. This will be baled up and used to feed the cattle and sheep over the winter.<br>

<img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/IMGP8297/web.jpg?ver=12836767920001" alt="" width="649" height="434" /></p>

<p>Secondly another Small Tortoiseshell with a Red Admiral behind it.<br>

<img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/IMGP8325/web.jpg?ver=12836767610001" alt="" width="648" height="431" /></p>

<p>I recently bought the Sigma 105mm DG Macro lens and used it over the Bank Holiday weekend at my parents house in West Wales. Firstly a Small Tortoiseshell.<br>

<img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/IMGP8270/web.jpg?ver=12836767150001" alt="" width="650" height="433" /></p>

<p>Some more China vacation photos from me. These were taken wandering the streets of Yanshuo. This part of China is usually known for its dramatic scenery, but I will save them for another day.</p>

<p><img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/IMGP7901/web.jpg?ver=12799937960001" alt="" width="650" height="434" /></p>

<p><img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/IMGP7911/web.jpg?ver=12799938940001" alt="" width="434" height="650" /></p>

<p><img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/IMGP7941/web.jpg?ver=12799938770001" alt="" width="650" height="435" /></p>

<p>All taken with K200D. First with Sigma 170-500mm, second with DA 50-200mm.</p>

<p><strong>Tufted ducks in Hyde Park</strong><br>

<img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/4511209873_7df24b4e93_o/web.jpg?ver=12799923550001" alt="" width="650" height="433" /><br>

<strong>Mallards in Crystal Palace park</strong><br>

<img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/IMGP5823/web.jpg?ver=12799924970001" alt="" width="650" height="433" /></p>

<p>Some more from my vacation to China. Firstly some commercialisation on the Great Wall. This is the Mutyianyu section.<br>

<img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/IMGP7418/web.jpg?ver=12793599250001" alt="" width="559" height="650" /></p>

<p>Secondly, a beer mobile in the back streets of Beijing<br>

<img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/IMGP7470/web.jpg?ver=12793599760001" alt="" width="649" height="520" /></p>

<p>Thirdly, the Forbidden City. Strangely, there are very few other tourists in this shot. It happened rarely!<br>

<img src="http://gallery.me.com/cringeruk/100174/IMGP7331/web.jpg?ver=12793598980001" alt="" width="650" height="434" /></p>