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Racing pigeon release
Racing pigeons released from their traps from transport lorries at the start of a race from Worcestershire to Tipton in The Black Country in the English Midlands Date: 1992
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Media ID 19534257
© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library
1990s 1992 Fancier Fancy Flutter Homing Navigation Nineties Pigeon Pigeons Reach Release Start
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 25.9cm (15.6" x 10.2")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative photograph from the 1990s, racing pigeons are released from their transport lorries at the start of a race in Worcestershire, England. The Black Country in the English Midlands serves as the backdrop for this traditional and time-honored spectacle. The sun casts a warm glow over the scene, illuminating the eager faces of the fanciers, or pigeon enthusiasts, who have traveled from far and wide to participate in this event. The pigeons, perched on the rails of the lorries, flutter their wings in anticipation, sensing the imminent freedom that lies ahead. Their coos fill the air as they prepare to take flight, their bodies tensed with excitement. The fanciers, dressed in their Sunday best, stand nearby, their eyes fixed on their prized birds. The race, a testament to the remarkable homing abilities of these birds, requires the pigeons to navigate their way from Worcestershire to Tipton in The Black Country. The pigeons rely on their innate sense of direction and natural instincts to reach their destination, often covering great distances and overcoming various challenges along the way. As the first pigeon takes off, the others follow suit, their wings cutting through the cool morning air. The sky fills with a flurry of movement as the birds take flight, their silhouettes creating a breathtaking sight against the brightening sky. The fanciers watch with pride and excitement, knowing that the outcome of the race is uncertain, but that the journey itself is a testament to the enduring bond between man and bird. This photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, a time when the simple joy of watching these magnificent creatures fly home to their lofts brought people together in a shared appreciation of nature's wonders.
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