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Up beck and personal or Watch the birdie. David Varley seen here taking a picture
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Up beck and personal or Watch the birdie. David Varley seen here taking a picture
Up beck and personal or Watch the birdie.
David Varley seen here taking a picture of a swan who objected to his image being taken at a bird sanctuary in Castleford Yorkshire, December 1976
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21311506
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In this print titled "Up beck and personal or Watch the birdie" we are transported back to a moment frozen in time. The image captures David Varley, a young boy with an unwavering passion for photography, as he faces an unexpected confrontation at a serene bird sanctuary in Castleford, Yorkshire. It is December 1976, and David eagerly aims his camera lens towards a majestic swan gracefully gliding across the water. Little did he know that this elegant creature would take offense to having its image captured. In an extraordinary display of defiance, the swan confronts David head-on, asserting its dominance over the curious intruder. This photograph encapsulates both childhood innocence and nature's unpredictable beauty. It reminds us of those carefree days when our hobbies consumed our thoughts and fueled our imagination. Through his lens, David showcases not only his budding talent but also his determination to capture life's fleeting moments. As we gaze upon this striking scene from the 1970s, we are reminded of the power that photographs hold in preserving memories for generations to come. This particular snapshot serves as a testament to human curiosity colliding with untamed wildlife – an encounter forever etched into David Varley's memory lane.
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