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26/12/2010


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the Boxing Day Dippers ...

As viewed from the Pier, in extreme conditions!

For a different effect, I saved this group of images as Outline in Photoshop.



It gives a Lowry-esque finish of sorts.
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Just as Lowry observed, these images capture the spirit of recreation.
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Lowry spent many of his childhood holidays by the sea.
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L S Lowry, is an Icon of England.
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14 comments:

Twiggy said...

Brrrrrrrr. Hope you had a lovely Christmas Louise
Twiggy x

From Beyond My Kitchen Window said...

We have a group from Boston that take a dive in the frigid Atlantic. They are called The L Street Brownies. I think next weekend is the expected dip.

Kathy said...

Aaaargh! They must be mad!
Great effects on your photos ... they really do look like Lowries.
Love Kathy xxx

Lyn said...

I am loving these photos they look great! and they must all be blooming crazy!
love
Lyn
xxx

harmony and rosie said...

I love the effect you get with those photos, they look like screen prints. Hope you're having a happy Christmas.

Kate x

Kris said...

Cold! I haven't even been for a dip here yet. It hasn't been very hot here yet. Most unusual, but very welcome. Forecast for 23 here today. The photos do have a really painterly look about them!

Reading Tea Leaves said...

What a fantastic effect you have captured with these photos Louise. You are clever! And I've only just got to grips with mosaics:-))

Brave souls those Boxing Day dippers

Hope your Christmas was joyful.

Jeanne
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Glo said...

Gives me the shivers just thinking about it! Great photos and effects, Louise. There is a Polar Bear swim here each New Year's Day (or so they say ~ I've never actually seen it live;))

Glo said...

PS ~ not really Polar Bears ~ they are foolish people wearing bathing suits. I just thought I'd better clarify that in case you think I live in the far frozen north with the Polar Bears ;)

Jane said...

Oh Hi Louise, nice to 'meet' you! I just stumbled across both your blogs and had a nice little look around:) We are in subtropical Australia, so I find your images just so heartwarming and, well, iconic English! Especially the snow pics. And the garden pics. Of course I followed for you, looking forward to more; and don't worry we all need a hiatus from blogging occasionally. Do hop on over & visit me @ http://louandjane.blogspot.com/ All the best & happy new year to you, Jane:)

Simone said...

I love what you have done to these photos! Very clever effects! Happy New Year Louise. x

BusyLizzie said...

Good morning! Thank you for your blog comment. I LOVE what you have done with these photographs.. brilliant, and as you say so Lowry-esq. Lizzie x

Poppy said...

Fab pictures Louise!

HAPPY NEW YEAR XXX

Rosie said...

Great photos love the Lowry influence on them - one of my favourite artists:) Happy New Year to you and yours:)