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Palacerigg Country Park — Fan Of… #79

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Hi All 👋 Feel free to join in this weekly challenge whenever you find yourself thinking “I’m a fan of…” (see below for how to).

This week’s Fan Of… is Palacerigg Country Park.

This is an area of countryside to the south-west of Cumbernauld, Scotland. It contains areas of open moorland, interspersed with patches of woodland. Within the park boundaries sits Fannyside Lochs (Fan Of… #44), & a visitor centre (will be in a later post). There are quite a few stables around so there were some horses to talk to as well

These shots are from my recent trek around the park, with very varying conditions as you will see, & plenty of opportunities to play with my lensball

How To Join In

1. Create a Fan Of… Photo Post.
2. Add a link to your Fan of… blog post in my comment box or create a pingback by linking to my post.
3. Title your post Fan Of… or add Fan Of… tag.

Have a great week

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17 responses to “Palacerigg Country Park — Fan Of… #79”

  1. Tranature - quiet moments in nature Avatar
    Tranature – quiet moments in nature

    Some beautiful perspectives Jez, I especially love the reflections in the water, the horses and the lens-ball images. This week we’re fans of the glorious Highland heather and our contribution is here: https://tranature.com/2020/09/23/wordless-wednesday-highland-heather/

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  2. Cee Neuner Avatar
    Cee Neuner

    Oh what fun photos. I really like the horse photos. Although the ball photos are simply a lot of fun.
    Here is my entry for the week. Any surprise I chose blue sky. 😀
    https://ceenphotography.com/2020/09/22/fan-of-blue-skies-challenge/

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  3. anne leueen Avatar
    anne leueen

    Of course I love the horse photos. The lens ball is fabulous and the images you captured in it are so interesting. Love them!

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      Thank you so much, AnneThe horses were great & came over for a chat

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  4. Heart to Heart Avatar
    Heart to Heart

    Lovely captures! The horses are my favourite…

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      Thanks, RitaThose horses do seem to be popular

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  5. Ananka Avatar
    Ananka

    Great photos 😀

    Pfft see those 2 white horses (without coats). I was over a few weeks ago and one had plenty flies….got bitten and took an allergic reaction 🙁 Ended up floored and on pencillin! Right side of my face was swollen. Lovely creatures though..was moaning and boyfriend said it wasn’t the horse’s fault!!!!!

    And got a great photo to that mushroom too! Superb.

    Quick question….have you ever seen any frogs or toads up there? If so where is the best place to see them?

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      I’ve not seen any frogs or toads up there, but there must be plenty about. I would think the best place might be in the ponds around the badger trail. Ouch with the fly bite; I’ll need to remember to keep my distance, good thing I’ve a decent zoom lens

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        Ananka

        I have tried there several times – seen a newt once but he was too quick for me to snap. Got a great photo of a dragonfly there though <3 I have scoured the whole of Palacerigg looking for them 😐 They must be social distancing and not dating lol.

        Eh yeah those 2 are the worst for flies, the ones in the fields on either side are okay. I just shot with my phone a Huawei P9 Pro, it does me but the zoom ain't great. I have a better camera for my nail polish blogs, but it doesn't leave the house haha!

        The worst part about it all…..2 doctors misdiagnosed me as having facial/ocular shingles and was on an anti-viral, but I have never had chicken pox – which I did stress to both!!!! Then it took a very lovely optician to get the right diagnosis, then on penicillin and was soon on the mend! Was glad, as shingles is pretty bad, esp on the face! Bit nervous to visit the horses but my wee one likes seeing them. Definitely will be keeping my distance, pity as they are gorgeous 😀

  6. eklastic Avatar
    eklastic

    What a lovely collection!
    I particularly like the lensball + lake photos!

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      Thanks, Elke

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  7. I’m a fan of unexpected reflections – pictures imperfect blog

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  8. Debbie Avatar
    Debbie

    Some lovely views, Jez. The puddle shot and the long pylon view win for me.
    And I’ve got some modesty and sarcasm today: https://travelwithintent.com/2020/09/21/im-a-fan-of-red-kong/

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  9. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    Love the puddle and the barbed wire shots Jez 🙂

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      Cheerz, buddy

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  10. kzmcb Avatar
    kzmcb

    Some lovely angles.

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      Thanks, Karen

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