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Some while ago I posted a picture of the queue at the Magpie Cafe, Whitby. We were back there last week and I looked at the queue a few times but it was always boring (though lunch was excellent!).
So I thought I'd give you a different queue for chips.
Most of the seagulls were behaving the way that gulls usually do when food is anywhere in the vicinity. But these had obviously been much better brought up. They were orderly and well-mannered, waiting patiently in line, no squabbling or queue-jumping - terribly British.
I have a couple more uploads at least from the day, but nothing of the harbour piers or Abbey, I'm afraid. Annette (Nettles) mentioned comfort zones the other day - this is definitely mine.
Thanks for looking,
Moira
| Camera: | Nikon D40  Check out Nikon Nation! |
| Lens: | kit 18-55 mm |
| Recording media: | JPEG (digital) |
| Title: | Queueing for Chips |
| Username: | 
mrswoolybill |
| Uploaded: | 7 Aug 2007 - 7:57 AM |
| Tags: | Chips, Fish and chips, Gulls, Humour / fun, Portraits / people, Queue, Seagulls, Whitby, Wildlife / nature |
| Votes: | 51 |
Comments
Well you are so good at people watching, but your picture yesterday was excellent so I do hope you venture out of the comfort zone again soon.
I think the birds are waiting for a piece of fish.
These birds always amaze me how they will fight over chips with salt and vinegar on.
Great capture Moira, nice shot.
Annette
Good capture
Obviously a better breed of pigeon. Dare I say its because they are northern!
I hope I don't get shot for saying that!
Good shot Moira and I see there is some rust and blue paint in your picture too. Like the fish you seem hooked!
Helen
Fantastic capture Moira.
I think we have all the bully boys of the seagull brigade down here, if you're not careful they'll swoop down on you & take the food right out of your hand as you go to put it in your mouth.
Our council has had to put notices up asking people not to feed them, because when the holiday-makers are not there, the birds attack the bins, & what a mess that is.
Take care.
Hilary
Oh lovely, this made me smile - even the gulls know to queu up orderly in GB!
Beautiful and entertaining factor.
Johanna
The thing with the queue for the Magpie was that the charming man ahead of us noticed me putting my D70 away, mentioned that he hadn't brought his D50 with him and was already regretting it, and we embarked on a photographic/travel conversation that lasted until we were ushered in to our tables-for-two...
OK, correction, this is within my comfort zoneS. But then in Whitby you can't really move for rust and peeling paint.
Thanks everyone, got to go - I don't think I can ignore the ironing much longer... !
Moira
They certainly do appear to be an orderly bunch! Much more mannerly than most.
Glad you like the sculptures today. The best part is, I believe these are all installed at the artist's own expense. There are hundreds of them, all very different....like humans.
they really are well behaved, must be your influence Moira, a great capture,
Chris.
Smashing candid and title Moira. My next upload is a Seagull too! You have a habit of beating me to it. Mind you, mine isn't quite like this.
All the best to you,
John
More British than many British I suspect - great image Moira!
Mike
Why do people have to feed the seagulls!!!!
Great shot Moira.
Clive
You certainly are in your comfort zone with this type of photography and you do it so well. Another great candid. Well spotted and well taken.
Andy
This made me laugh Moria normally they fight over the slightest mouthful of food, a good bird trainer pulled them into line
Well spotted
Glynnis
Great shot... they are very cheeky aren't they?
helen x
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