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Weird and Wonderful! LAPC #171

This week the Lens Artists photo challenge is Weird and Wonderful given to us by Ann-Christine .Well…here goes!

All you need is an interesting hat and a smart cigarette holder when in Hackney.
Every balcony should have a well dressed mannequin!
Break time for office workers who enjoy playing ping pong on the Embankment .
The arrow pierces this heart!

This is a dangerous hind end! The red ribbon warns that this horse may kick!

This is a BIG horse but there is no danger from this hind end!

Thank you Ann-Christine for this fun challenge. If anyone would like to see some of the other very entertaining responses to this challenge click here to see Ann -Christine’s post and in the comments see the links to the other responses.

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24 responses to “Weird and Wonderful! LAPC #171”

  1. Tina Schell Avatar
    Tina Schell

    Terrific examples Anne. Interesting factoid about the red ribbon. Who knew?!

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      It is a horse thing that riders know to be wary in the warm up arenas. There are usually several horses in the warm up and if you see that ribbon you know not to get too close to that horse.

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  2. Emma Cownie Avatar
    Emma Cownie

    I really liked the way you themed the iamges so they linked.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Thanks Emma!

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  3. Naomi Avatar
    Naomi

    Wow that is very interesting I really enjoyed looking at the pictures!

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  4. Wind Kisses Avatar
    Wind Kisses

    I thought you were kidding about the red ribbon. Now I know. I think it would be fun to put a mannequin on a balcony to see how many people stop and talk of it….and now we are. lol. A fun look at weird and definitely wonderful. Donna

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  5. workinacresnothours Avatar
    workinacresnothours

    Some people are just so cool, I love all the pics. How tolerant must that big beautiful horse be, they truly are gentle giants. That was fun.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      So glad you enjoyed the photos. That big horse is a Belgian Draft horse and they have such wonderful temperaments.

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  6. Leya Avatar
    Leya

    Well, indeed some very weird – and wonderful – things found, Anne! That man in the hat looks very special…and I didn’t know about the red ribbon – thank you for telling!

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      The man in the hat is a character for sure! And the red ribbon is used for when the horses are warming up and there may be several horses in the warm up arena at the same time. So when you see the red ribbon you know not to come up behind that horse! Thanks for this fun challenge Ann-Christine!

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      1. Leya Avatar
        Leya

        And thank you for the info, Anne.

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  7. Diana Avatar
    Diana

    Fun post with FUN weird and wonderful photos!! 🤩

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Glad you enjoyed it Diana!

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  8. VJ Knutson Avatar
    VJ Knutson

    These are great!

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Thanks VJ

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      1. VJ Knutson Avatar
        VJ Knutson

        Welcome, Anne

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  9. Dawn M. Miller Avatar
    Dawn M. Miller

    You sure found some weird and wonderful sights. Thank you for sharing them with us.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      You are most welcome!

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  10. Michele Lee Avatar
    Michele Lee

    Fantastic finds! You do have observant eyes! 🤩

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Thank Michele. I appreciate your comment.

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  11. Robert Parker Avatar
    Robert Parker

    Definitely capture some weirdness here, Anne! Do you know what the gentleman with the huge derby was up to? Trying to get admitted to Mensa by advertising the size of his cranium? And my gosh the horse in your final photo really is kind of a giant! Very fun post!

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      I’m glad you enjoyed the post Robert. No idea what the bowler hat man was up to . He is probably one of those English eccentrics. The photo was taken on a busy Saturday morning at the Hackney market. The horse in the last photo is a Belgian Draft horse. They are big but even tempered horses that are used as work horses.

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  12. Gratitude Squared Avatar
    Gratitude Squared

    Interesting markings to know if horse will kick or not! Learned something.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      The red ribbon on the tail is a warning especially for the warm up arenas to stay back or if you crown too close you may be kicked! Glad to know I gave you some information that may be useful.

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