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The WFC Summer Camp Hub.

The WFC Summer Camp Hub. by Steve Castle.
This is where it all happened at the WelshFlickrCymru Summer Flickr Photomeet Weekender in Tenby, South Wales.

Debs had the biggest tent EVER!

It was well received by all the tired, soggy slightly tipsy members of the camping contingent at the extended weekend Flickr Meet.

Since there was a full moon (and loads of rain..) I thought trails would be out of the question but thanks to a handy Eclipse (shut it Itsy...), the stars came out to play for a bit and I couldn't resist standing in the cold muddy field for a bit..

Have a looksy on Black

See where this picture was taken. [?] - which is flippin accurate!!

Highest position: 1 on Monday, August 18, 2008 

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ilovebagpuss says:

I WOZ THERE (inside)

Eeeeeewe - how fancy is that! Remember you coming in the tent like the cat who got the cream - and righlty so. Nice one Steve.

This was taken just before you errotically pumped at your airbed - say no more....!
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itsywitsyspider says:

many went in! but were they all counted out?

young boys went in and men came out.
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Anną says:

Is this the space ship from the eclipse?? stunning shot.
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Steve Castle  Pro User  says:

- Yeah! That's right Anna... See Told ya so! You shoulda seen the Aliens that came out! Take me to your Admin!
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A|S|W  Pro User  says:

Fantastic Steve! Makes you curious to see what was going on inside? The mind boggles ;-)
p.s. so who was the illegal Alien?
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gTarded  Pro User  says:

I want to take a picture like that as soon as I can find the north star!
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Kirpernicus  Pro User  says:

Sweet long exposure work, nicely done! I like the green tent ropes, and of course the star trails.

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Eye Candy!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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Steve Castle  Pro User  says:

The blue glow was from Debs' huge supply of WKD.... lol...
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blueeyeddebby  Pro User  says:

This is a superb shot Steve and not because it is my tent! Wish I had the energy to join you and to drink my WKD. Friday night's lack of sleep due to the wind just affected my whole day.....had no Ooooomph...or is it Oooomf ( whichever!)
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Steffan Harries  Pro User  says:

Fantastic shot, Steve! Shame I missed this meet! But the night sky was lush around here too for sure although we had a little more cloud! :P
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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rikl64  Pro User  says:

Nice one Steve. Shame I couldn't make it, but today's walk was worth it. Glad to see that no one got over exposed in the tent :-)
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Wendi's pics ~MIA~  Pro User  says:

Great shot!
Love the stars!

Please add this beautiful photo to CITRIT,Best of yours!
Citrit group
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gtj-45  Pro User  says:

A fabulous shot Steve, I hope you had a great weekend, the weather has a lot to answer for this year, what a wash out this summer has been....love the stars too, very clever.
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msmudge  Pro User  says:

This represents WFC perfectly Steve, a warm freindly glow. And an excellent shot.
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Bewdlerian  Pro User  says:

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Please add this photo to the Shield Of Excellence Group.
Please be sure this is tagged "SOE"

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shadyezz  Pro User  says:

a superb shot Steve :]
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msmudge  Pro User  says:

Very Well Done, Mate.
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Jonny Swampra  Pro User  says:

Excellent shot, I like it loads :o)
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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Mr Messy!  Pro User  says:

Awesome work!

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baloo2  Pro User  says:

great stuff.
The tent appears to have a face...
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Mark Scanlon  Pro User  says:

WINNER
You are my winner!
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Fairway Kev says:

Front page Steve!

Say no more :)
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Chee Seong  Pro User  says:

That's awesome!

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Jenny [海外遠征中]  Pro User  says:

love camping, love counting stars!

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TATO CID  Pro User  says:

amazing !!!!!
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lachlansear  Pro User  says:

awesome long exposure - love that colour


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manueleinfalt says:

wonderful capture, it looks really wonderful!!
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Capt' Gorgeous  Pro User  says:

Agree with all the above, although I think I preffered the wine INside the tent rather than the standing about OUTside waiting for the exposure. I froze in my little tent that night.
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Rob.Hudson  Pro User  says:

Strange noises emanated from within, a hissing preceded the opening of a hatch, bright light flooded the field and slowly and unsteadily emerged several strange wobbly creatures. Oh no! Scream!! It's the WFC!!!

Congrats Steve, who would have thought we'd even see a clear sky, never mind get anything as good as this. No 14 as I type :)
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Darcy Chen says:

awesome!
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jonathenharty  Pro User  says:

Best image I've seen in ages!!! Well done Steve, and congrats on explore. Thats another pint I owe you.
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LShadrack  Pro User  says:

What a shot! Nicely done!
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blueeyeddebby  Pro User  says:

Currently at No.2 explore....woo hoo my tent is famous!!!!!
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Steve Castle  Pro User  says:

Wow! Thanks for the incredible response! I'm glad I stayed out in the cold now! If anyone spots it on the front page - can you get me a screen grab? This might be my first official front page! Chuffed!
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m!2a says:

Waw...it's beautiful !
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champy1013  Pro User  says:

lovely shot - perfectly exposed....great trails
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PtitBen  Pro User  says:

Did you use a neutral filter ?
'cause 30 minutes @ f8 is long (even at 200 ISO) !!!
^_^
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Wiffsmiff23  Pro User  says:

front page ;-)
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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olcore  Pro User  says:

awesome shot man. that is a big ass tent....
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vimal.raj25 says:

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mthìrumala@yahoo.com says:

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Steve Castle  Pro User  says:

Nope no ND here.. Did a test shot at 3200 f4 for 30secs, checked the histogram then doubled up/down for 32 mins @ f8 ISO 200..
No filters needed... although the lens did start to fog up a bit...
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priya_sweetyy says:

Hi
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THEMACGIRL*  Pro User  says:

Fantastic shot!!!
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c@rljones  Pro User  says:

That is brilliant Steve, really well done. I'm so glad it cleared up in the evening for you. Love the glowing tent here, and perfectly composed to get the pole star in as well. Hopefully you were busy watching the eclipse whilst the camera was taking this,


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thehutch  Pro User  says:

awesome......and makes the naff weather worthwhile - a WKD glow
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M.R.7  Pro User  says:

Congratulations on this fantastic shot Steve. It was at No.3 in Explore when I checked just now.
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brian Braun  Pro User  says:

very cool
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Paul Dyer says:

Brilliant
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LR.7 says:

Great shot Steve,
shame the 32 minute one didnt come out as well.
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witoldlinscheid says:

Dfggggh
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~JustJayne~ TAKING A BREAK  Pro User  says:

Great tent....is it me or is it slightly darth vadar ish?!!! Sounds like you all had a wkd time!!!
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joshhikes  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called hiking climbing backpacking, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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Steve Castle  Pro User  says:

heh heh... oh yes it did.. thanks Photoshop!
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ICT_photo  Pro User  says:

Wonderful shot...... well worth the sacrifice standing out in the mud. ;)
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ravi_mjpru45 says:

A
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After Dark Photo  Pro User  says:

well done man!!! These are always an effort...glad to see some nigth photography getting front page recognition

I shoot these as much as possible...have a look when you have a chance at my stream.....fav'd
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fbako  Pro User  says:

The tent is like shiny spaceship :) Really awesome shot!
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pixelstate  Pro User  says:

Excellent Photo. I really must try one of these myself.
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Marco Bianchi  Pro User  says:

Great job!
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Steve Castle  Pro User  says:

How on earth has this mediocre shot got so many views?? Seriously stop it you lot!! (oh and thanks too!!)
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Time Grabber  Pro User  says:

Nice one Steve. One of the funniest moments was you pumping up your lilo.

Itsy Good to meet you and your other half and I owe you a drink :>)
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Linda in South Carolina  Pro User  says:

wow.. great shot! love the stars.. love it all!
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howlett.sean says:

very cool looking... also look like tons of fun!
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Gail Johnson  Pro User  says:

fantastic shot - sorry I couldn't make it
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spako.lu says:

gorgeous shot!!
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Iain Alexander  Pro User  says:

deserved to hit #1

a great shot
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K_D_B A bit more active again (I Wish)  Pro User  says:

That's so typical of the welsh weather at the momment Steve. Great sky at night crap in the day. You certainly made the most of this one though . Super job shame I missed it all.............ken
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DoktorChaos  Pro User  says:

Fantastic! Nice to be able to find somewhere you can get a night shot without the sky looking orange!
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nedyalko_petkov says:

maria3

great how long das it takes u to film this
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thnkfst  Pro User  says:

well done, congrats on getting 1st in explore.
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Charles NJC says:

Absolutely incredible! Nice one on the Explore Position : )

How you had the motivation to get out there with your camera in the cold and wet, when there was a nice warm tent and plenty of alcohol on offer, is beyond me. I guess that's what they call dedication.
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ZhOo says:

it looks like the stars were circulating
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switchback studios says:

wow, thats real nice!!
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ƒreg / Fernando Gregory says:

incredible shot!
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darkmavis  Pro User  says:

Wow!
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Joe K Ng Photography says:

What an awesome looking shot.
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Michelle Miramontes says:

COOL
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smac197066 says:

Fantastic!!
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Unique_Snowflake  Pro User  says:

coo coo cool
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aviana2  Pro User  says:

Congratulations on Explore #1!
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hantastico says:

Exceptional photo!
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cjm023230 says:

damn what a great picture.
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syshoot says:

splendide
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eccentric_nodie says:

Orytie then
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ALtammar Q8 says:

amazing shot
(=
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Vinzlott  Pro User  says:

magnific picture
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Nathan.F  Pro User  says:

Superb !

Great
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polts23  Pro User  says:

Absolutely stunning shot Steve. Very well done indeed!!! What a HUGE tent too!
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PS06  Pro User  says:

No1 great stuff Steve, well deserved too.
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jw_creations  Pro User  says:

Amazing time lapse shot. Nice work.
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chewyuk  Pro User  says:

Utterly stunning !
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nikko1974  Pro User  says:

It looks like a spaceship or a magnet train! Excellent!
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cleangetaway  Pro User  says:

great shot, next time my friends whine about camping I'm gonna show them this, this image is so marketable its ridiculous!
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Cameno  Pro User  says:

Amazing shot, love it!!!!!
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Adrian Reilly  Pro User  says:

nuff said!!!!!!!!
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βlυεþhœηιχ says:

That's a good lookin' tent. Great shot too.
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spramote says:

Pix is fantastic, Cheap Camping Now
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