Stripes.

A bad day with the computer so have had to post this picture. I think the computer is slowly on the blink...it has a mind of it's own lately & only works when it feels like it!!!
It is so old I can't actually remember when we bought it ....Harry has a laptop which I use for commenting but always download my pictures on this main computer & I have had such a struggle today.

Three good things:
1. We have been to the garage tonight for a complimentary car health check, wash & vac & free Indian curry. ( Plus hard sell of course! )
2. I have been on a bike ride to pick my subscription up at the chemist...not very pleasant as too cold but hope did me good!
3. Samples of wallpaper came.

[Peggy Sirk]

Love the lines and gorgeous tones in this, Pat! I'm so sorry you're having issues with your computer...but I thought you bought a new one before you went to New Zealand??
So were they giving out free curry with the wash and vac at the garage? That's different. :)

[Boxplayer]

Oh dear sounds like a new one is needed. This is good though with the dramatic lines and the lone figure.

[Pat Knowles]

@peggysirk Yes free wash & vac, health check for car & free curry...can't be bad if you can resist the sell!!! I decided not to buy a computer before I went away & had a complete break which was good. Thank Peggy for your continued support!

[Judith Greenwood]

Maybe an excuse for a new computer is a good thing! I got on my bike today - horrible - freezing and the gears need oiling or something. Love your shot - very 1920's feel.

[Pat Knowles]

@boxplayer See how it is tomorrow Isla , will resist as long as possible, it could be fine in the morning!!

[Barb Smith]

Well, the computer may not be working well but the camera certainly is, Pat. Great lines here and another one for the weekly theme!

[Pat Knowles]

@judithg My hands were so cold... I vowed that was it until the weather got warmer!! Took some photos of fancy bikes at the garage tonight, might use one tomorrow!

[Pat Knowles]

@barbsmith Thanks Barb, not sure if I have written the theme words right but last time I looked it hadn't gone on the theme post site.

[Margaret Gozzard]

lovely composition love it

[Matt Clendon]

This is very cool, Pat and dare I say, somewhat futuristic looking. Excellent shot.

[Pat Knowles]

@mgozzard Thank Margaret1

[Pat Knowles]

@sabresun I did quite like this myself Matt, funny how you take some shots & they turn out better than you think. I hadn't really noticed the shadows until I uploaded!

[Matt Clendon]

@happypat Only thing I don't like about it is the black cinematic bands. I hate it when people do that to photos. There, I've said it! :)

[Maggiemae]

I do like to see the seats here at the side - as if they expect someone to be walking! I do think computers are more important than wallpaper!

[Jane Pittenger]

Great lines and the hooded sitter is a good addition. Sorry re the computer. I am so grateful for my new one!

[Judith Greenwood]

Just coming back to fav this - it is very reminiscent of those great American photographers who did seaside shots in California etc - who somebody better educated than me could name!

[Pat Knowles]

@sabresun Reall Matt I thought I was being quite adventurous too!!! I quite like them on some photos but each to his own....... an interesting question, we could have vote!!!!

[Pat Knowles]

@maggiemae This is on the promenade at Blackpool maggiemae & there are seats like this the whole way along about two miles in all...well used too! You can see the sea through the railings.

[Pat Knowles]

@maggiemae I agrre about the computer re wallpaper but room needs decorating before B&B season starts!!

[Matt Clendon]

@happypat They make no odds when the photo is enlarged, it's when seen before that that they appear a bit 'in your face' I think.

[Pat Knowles]

@jgpittenger Is your new one a laptop or whatever the other is with hard drive tower. We have one laptop but the other in the office is a static one, wouldn't know which would be best , will have to check it out.

[Pat Knowles]

@sabresun Yes I see what you mean now, they are a bit dominant I suppose !! thanks for your thought Matt.

[Jane Pittenger]

@happypat Mine is a desk top ( with tower)

[Pat Knowles]

@jgpittenger Yes I think that's what we will probably go for in the end for the main computer. Thanks Jane.

[KWind]

I love the lines and shadows. Wonderful composition and tones too!

[Gillian]

Oh dear re the computer. Hope it decides to cooperate tomorrow!! Love the lines in this shot - as well as the composition. The solitary figure in the distance really adds perspective.

[Pat Knowles]

@judithg Thank you so much for the fave Judith!

[Pat Knowles]

@kwind @kwiksilver Thank you both very much for your kind words.

[Barbara Paquette]

@sabresun but if you view it large they go away. :)
@happypat a fav - can't say why, it just appeals to me. how did you knee do on the bike ride?

[Barbara Paquette]

*your

[Pat Knowles]

@bpaquette Ok while I was on the bike but a bit stiff as I have been sitting by the fire tonight. Will take two paracetamol before I go to bed & see how things are in the morning Barbara...thanks!

[Judith Johnson]

Love the pov, the shadows and the light.

[Karin Hirsch]

Great shot of the balustrade, good you have captured the man sitting on the bench this adds to photo's expression

[Juliette Packham]

love this Pat - great composition and shadows - a great job adn a fav for me

[Graham Harcombe]

Not overcrowded at the beach today I see. I like the lines of this shot Pat. Good pic.

[Sue Wilde]

Great composition here Pat and I love the shadows

[Rick Schies]

It is definitely not fun dealing with computer problems

[Vicki Dixon]

oh, cool lines!!!

[Sarah Bremner]

very good lines -

[Phil Howcroft]

this is fabulous pat and a instant fave for me