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Dovecote At Swainsley, near Warslow by Rod Johnson

Dovecote At Swainsley, near Warslow

The Dovecote at Swainsley, near to the village of Warslow in the Staffordshire Moorlands, England. This circular dovecote, is situated in fields close to the Manifold Way and the southern end of the Swainsley Tunnel. Pigeons and doves were once an important food source in Western Europe. They were encourage to nest in a dovecote, also known as a dovecot, for the provision of flesh, eggs and dung.

Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 @ 105mm
Shutter Speed: 1/6 second
Aperture: f/27
ISO Speed: 200
Date Taken: 22 Sep. 2012

Image Ref: 34517-RDA

 

 

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