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Default An Old Norton

Taken at Whittington Castle on Sunday. They had a Classical motor cycle show on and although it was only tiny it was very interesting.
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I remember them well. Fire on every lamp post. lol... The black and white definately does this capture jusice. Great nostalgia Char.

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I'm not a motorcycle kind of guy but this photo is really cool. Love it in B/W. TNX
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love this shot. Great lookin bike.
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Thanks for the comments. I like bikes for their photogenic value.. same with cars really. Love going to races and things like that but dont know anything about them. Just love the challange of getting a shot. xx
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Great shot mate, love old Nortons the B & W treatment really works with this one. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for commenting and looking. xx
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What a magic shot, B/W has created the era of that Norton. Outstanding work.
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Thank you Alf. xx
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Two Nortons in one day, bonus!

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