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Published: 2012-08-10 02:48:24 +0000 UTC; Views: 996; Favourites: 29; Downloads: 0
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Some of Oxford's most impressive architecture, and one of the World's greatest libraries.Related content
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Oh, to be an Oxford Don, and live that privileged, scholarly existence!
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Re: my earlier mention of Eilmer of Malmsbury as the first man in Western history to attempt flight--looks like I spoke to soon,
check out this brave scholar!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbas_ibβ¦
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Wow that's so cool! haha I had looked up the Andalusian culture before when I fell in love with the Decemberists' Calamity Song.
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Note that both Eilmer and Abbas neglected to add a tail to their contraptions!
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Ahh that must be the key. They should have taken a clue from the shape of birds!
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Well, we humans are so enamoured of birds' wings that we often forget the importance of tail feathers as rudders.
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True. One must be very observant!
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Especially if you're prepared to jump off a cliff to prove a theory!
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Hmm, depends on the theory
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Here's a song for all those intrepid inventors and experimenters...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GND10sβ¦
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haha I love that movie so much.
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This looks like something from a postcard(minus the sign in the middle
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I do hate signs placed right in the middle of beautiful scenes. Telephone poles and power lines are particularly troublesome.Β
Thank you though!Β
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I love shots like this, great depth with beautiful detail.
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Thank you very much. I love working on pieces like this.
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It really is. ^_^
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Thank you! This place was amazing.
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I am honored. And thank you so much for all the favorites!
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I love this it Oxford Library, I could only dereeam of seeing the libries there reminds me of Italian inspired architecture and is beutiful it reminds me of Bellinis classical sculprtures in Vence. Monumental xx
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Thank you for the favorite! Yes, I loved it there so much. The architecture was so beautiful. Especially the Sheldonian by Christopher Wren.
My professor actually does research in the Bodleian archives whenever he goes there. He was an Oxford graduate.
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Christopher Wren I love Italian inspired Architecture, when I went to Oxford It was beautiful there, I wish I could walk down those streets and relieve my memories ther with you in my mind Ypu are talented photographer xx
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Ah yes, I hope to return for a visit someday.
That is very kind of you to say!
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Aww thank you Clark. xx I think it would be nice to seee the place xx
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Yes I can't wait to go back! haha
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haha Thank You!
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No problem! That's amazing.
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I very much appreciate it.
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Thank you so much. I think so too.
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I'm amazed you managed to catch it with so few bicycles, last time I was there, there were so many bikes that some of them had been chained over the top of other bikes. bizarre
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haha So true! Along the streets, bikes were chained two and three thick against the railing. Even where it said "Do not chain bikes here" there were hundreds upon hundreds chained all around. Bikes are the way to go in Oxford.
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heeh Thanks, and for the favorite too! :]
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You're welcome.
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Impressive indeed. If it were a giant I would expect it to walk out of the screen and smash me! Awesome shot
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Wow, interesting though. 
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