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~ Deserted ~

Not really deserted.  But a time of transition in a coastal town, when the holiday season is over and almost all the tourists have left.

 

The fishermen and seagulls remain, in more tranquil surroundings.

 

"Maybe you recognize me!  That's me standing on the wall between those two guys.  I'm Steven Seagull, a crazy mixed-up bird: A zen-like environmentalist....with a vicious streak.

 

If these two bozos don't give me a handout soon, I'll probably lose the plot and beat the $#*! out of them."

    
COMMENTS
Charlespop said at 7:36 a.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
All around cool tabblo !
Wildthing said at 7:39 a.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Thanks, CHARLES.
Tishfish said at 7:39 a.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
LOL, LOL ! ! ! ! Great stuff Mike.
DocEna said at 7:44 a.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Mike..wonderful shots..a bit chilli for me but as u know i am a bird lover and your bird shots are inspiring...all around the pics are great..tks for showing this place..
Wildthing said at 7:49 a.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Glad you like them, DOREEN and ENALDO.
MichelleMc said at 7:57 a.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Awesome Tabblo!! Love the pictures, the bird shots are amazing...all of them are amazing! Thanks for sharing....
Wildthing said at 7:59 a.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Thank you for looking in, MICHELLE.
Swedfinn said at 8:00 a.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Great sesonal tabblo.
Ericf said at 8:13 a.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
I particularly like the shot of the bird on the chain. Thanks for sharing Mike. Great work!
Leftofcenter said at 8:22 a.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
I like those coastal towns in Great Britain, I can smell the fish&chips in the crisp air.. of course the empty chairs photo would've made it all on its own, a time to "regroup", debunk the xfiles... ;)
Lageho said at 8:28 a.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Just great, Mike. I like the desolation in this pictures. Photo number eight is my favorite.
Merja-zerga said at 8:29 a.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Tout à fait Jonathan, nous t'avions recognized perché Entre ces deux pêcheurs!
Merci et bravo pour ce TSD.
ThierryKarine
Wildthing said at 8:50 a.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
It's a nice time of year, when summer gives way to autumn, and the crowds dwindle. Thank you for your comments: JORMA, ERIC, ANNELIES, LARS & THIERRY et KARINE.
Chaitiamma said at 8:52 a.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
LOL................you are really great !!! The titles suits so well and, love all you shots of the birds !!!
Wildthing said at 8:57 a.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Thanks, DAVID. This was going to be a 6 or 7 shot set, but I got carried away and kept adding to it:)
Moabjeeper said at 9:30 a.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Great set Mike. An apt title.
Wflorence said at 9:36 a.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Great shots Mike. The pictures really tell a story. Congratulations on TOD!!!
Lifequest22 said at 9:50 a.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Wasaaaaabiiiiii, Fox......TOD.....Most excellent array of random images of the closed down for the season coastal town....Something lonely and melancholy when these places become deserted. and you did a great job of capturing those feelings.

I take it that those boats are experiencing a low tide period. Mike, that bird perching on the chain is excellent. Is it a starling?
Chilla said at 9:51 a.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Great shots Mike, the seagulls are wonderful! Super Tabblo and congratulations on TOD!
Krisu said at 9:57 a.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Feeling in your TOD-tabblo is very melancholy and lonely yet romantic at the same time. beautiful images, CONGRATULATIONS, Mike!!!!!
Andre. said at 10:04 a.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Nobody home...Well, almost. Steven is. LOL. Apart from Steven&Co that bird-on-a-chain image is awesome.
Wildthing said at 10:31 a.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Firstly: Thank you ERIC at Mission Control for seeing something you find makes this set worthy of TOD.

BOB: I thought of about six titles for this. It wasn't really deserted, but a lot quieter than during the summer invasion.

BILL: Thanks for your comment. Appreciated.

LINDA: Glad you think I caught the atmosphere. Those damn seagulls fascinate me. I have so many shots of them that don't get aired. Maybe I'll do a 'Seagull' tab:) The tide came back in while we were there. And yes, that bird on the chain is a starling.

CELIA: I'm glad you like the seagulls. I tend to take far too many shots of them.

KRIS: Thank you. This took me quite a long time to put together. TOD was a nice surprise.

ANDRE: I carry that stuffed starling with me everywhere. He's a good prop:)
Pkeener said at 11:36 a.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Steven is THE MAN, er I mean BIRD. This was such a nice scroll/ stroll. I love the ambiance and the light throughout. Some very wasaaaabi shots herre and and well desrved TOD on all counts. Theme, layout, photos and text
FoguinhoFoto said at 11:45 a.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Mike, beautiful you conseguio to pass the whole tranquiladade of this place and the pictures are beautiful color layout is going for my favorite ones with praise beautiful tabblo congratulations.
EMA said at 1:13 p.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Awesome photos and tabblo, Mike. I love the ambiance, the mood, the light, the colours. I almost feel the sea smell! :))
My favorite photos are all those of the seagulls. So lovely! A deserved TOD! Congratulations!
Wildthing said at 1:28 p.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
I appreciate your kind comments, PAM, FOGUINHO and EDITE.
Moorlerche said at 1:54 p.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Congrats to TOD Mike, a wonderful tabblo of a time, when only stray visitors come to the seaside to get blown through. When some sort of peaceful melancholy comes visiting during a stroll along the harbour front, and one is able to drop the thoughts. You caught that spirit in those photos and moreover did some awesome shots of gulls other birds, but especially of the gulls in flight or the one just shaking its wings in the dazzling light, not to mention the one, who is given you this impatient hungry look.
Ira said at 2:15 p.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Perfect photos. Charm and atmosphere of these deserted places
Candlepower said at 2:15 p.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Mike these are excellent shots!!! Congratulations on TOD! A Fav!
Jesusgoz said at 2:17 p.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Magníficas fotografías.
Wildthing said at 3:46 p.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Thank you, ANKE, IRA, PAT and JESUS.
Erich said at 4:39 p.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Fantastic Mike. Impossible to pick a fav! Thanks for sharing these
SnowWhite said at 5:27 p.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Congratulations on TOD. You have certainly caught the emptiness a seaside resort has after the season has finished. Looks like you had another excellent mini adventure :)
Hollyridger said at 5:53 p.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
This is extra special, Mike! A very well deserved TOD, too. A fav for sure...
Snooway said at 6:27 p.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
congrats on TOD. your bird shots are always top-notch!
Rita.Mandarino said at 6:55 p.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Great, great tabblo. Congrats on TOD. Your photos are fantastics. I love see friends on TOD.
Debdog said at 7:58 p.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
hi Mike, congrats on the TOD Mike! positively a ghost town here!!!! What is that brown speckled bird????the small one??? the bird images are awesome captures!!!!! these alone make a great set!!!!!boy, i really reel the cold and lonely feel here, despite the sun. why am i thinking of "The French Lieutenant's Woman"????:)

the seagulls are HUGE !!!!!!
the crazy angle gives me a sense of "birds eye view"! coming in and tilting and adjusting in the wind :)
Cowgirl said at 9:16 p.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
congrats....... on T.O.D. GREAT SHOTS......
Fabio_DL said at 10:06 p.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
More than TOD, it is another of your masterpieces! Congratulations for this marvelous set, Mike!
ConnieL said at 10:22 p.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Congratulations on TOD!! I really like the starling on the chain....and most of the other photos as well. Good job, Mike!!!!
Sheila said at 10:29 p.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Wow..congrats on TOD =)
NeusinhaGedoz said at 10:38 p.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
Lindo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Deserved TOD.
Ebucar said at 11:14 p.m. on Oct 12, 2009:
What a fabulous tabblo and TOD, Mike. I just loved each one of the pics. A fave of course.
Waywardson said at 12:09 a.m. on Oct 13, 2009:
Awesome tabblo Mike----Love the birds and colors alongside the muckity muck!
Lolit_cbls said at 1:27 a.m. on Oct 13, 2009:
Ohhh...things like these make my day Wildthing...nice set...nice randoms...nice place docu...love the birds in full wingspan...and i love seeing Steven Seagull just after getting off bed...lol...REALLY a FANTASTIC Tab.... :)
Welshchick said at 2:38 a.m. on Oct 13, 2009:
Congratulations Mike~~~love those gullible personalities.
Wildthing said at 4:40 a.m. on Oct 13, 2009:
Thank you so much for the positive comments: RAINER, LORRAINE, NOREEN, SUE, RITA, DEB, BOBBIE, FABIO, CONNIE, SHEILA, NEUSINHA, ELIANE, BRIAN, LOLIT, and RHONDA.

LORRAINE: Life is a series of mini-adventures. Some good, some bad! Nice to see you had so many views of your recent tab 'WATERCOLOUR'.

DEB: The small wading bird is called a Little Stint.
WEIMAR said at 6:48 a.m. on Oct 13, 2009:
This last photo is a very well work. An peaceful being together.... I like to sit on the dog of a bay...
Wildthing said at 10:48 a.m. on Oct 13, 2009:
Thank you, HEIDI.
Loes said at 5:28 p.m. on Oct 13, 2009:
Congrats on TOD Mike!! It really is a wonderful "deserted" place, great shots!
Wildthing said at 5:56 p.m. on Oct 13, 2009:
Thank you, LOUISE. I'm glad you like these shots.
Noe said at 9:33 p.m. on Oct 13, 2009:
Gorgeous work Mike, congrats on ToD, excellent tabblo! :o)
Wildthing said at 4:33 a.m. on Oct 14, 2009:
I appreciate your comment, NOE. Thanks.
PhotoPop said at 10:33 a.m. on Oct 14, 2009:
Really like these pictures Mike. I live in a coastal community, so it hits home. As to seagulls, I consider them flying rodents although they are graceful when they fly. Congrats on TOD.
Wildthing said at 10:48 a.m. on Oct 14, 2009:
Thanks, JOHN. I love those opportunist sea rats, especially to photograph:)
AdSR said at 12:54 p.m. on Oct 14, 2009:
Is it just my imagination, or are you really getting even better at photography?
Wildthing said at 1:41 p.m. on Oct 14, 2009:
Must be your imagination, ARTUR. I just point at anything that takes my eye and press the button:)
Pattymaryclare said at 10:13 p.m. on Oct 14, 2009:
Very late yet again! yikes what's WRONG with me..lazy and shiftless perhaps?!? lol I kinda recognize that first shot somehow! ;-) LUV IT and especially those blue doors just pop! I LOVE THOSE BUMPER CARS way a lot much...head for them EVERY time at any fair or WEM (West Ed.Mall)...NOW AS FAR AS THE seagull verbage here's my take:

If these two bozos don't give me a handout soon, I'll probably lose the plot go for lift off and $#*! all OVER them." hahah lol and tee hee hee! xox Patty
Wildthing said at 6:28 a.m. on Oct 17, 2009:
Handout or not, PATTY, the gulls still dump on you. Ungrateful noisy, feathered fiends:)
HtD said at 12:25 p.m. on Oct 17, 2009:
A little bit late Mike. But I don't forgot you. A wonderful Tabblo, I like all the shots.
DanMan said at 12:55 a.m. on Oct 18, 2009:
I LIKE THE SEAGALS PICTURES. VERY SAD PICTURE OF THE DEAD CRAB! WHAT KIND OF BIRD IS THE ONE SITTING ON THE CHAIN?
Wildthing said at 5:06 a.m. on Oct 19, 2009:
Thanks, HENK and DAN. The bird on the chain is a starling.
Sirnicolay said at 9:19 a.m. on Oct 24, 2009:
You really capture bird images so well, Mike. Nature photography really is your forte. Thank you for sharing your wonderful works of art. Congrats on TOD too! :)
Wildthing said at 9:48 a.m. on Oct 24, 2009:
Thanks, JAMES. I try to be versatile, but am happiest taking nature shots.
D.Clover said at 9:53 a.m. on Oct 24, 2009:
Solid work from a multi talented creator!
Wildthing said at 10:16 a.m. on Oct 24, 2009:
Thank you for the compliment, D.C. Most welcome:)
Dyowi said at 3:07 a.m. on Oct 28, 2009:
MIke this is a Fantastic Tabblo!
Congrats on TOD!
great capture of the birds in flight. Super!
Wildthing said at 5:35 a.m. on Oct 28, 2009:
Thank you, DYOWI.
Dromoman said at 10:45 a.m. on Nov 16, 2009:
the birds are so sharp i feel like I am next to them... beautiful.
Wildthing said at 7:00 p.m. on Nov 16, 2009:
I appreciate your comment, LAWRENCE. Thanks.
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