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Crooked Collection (#4)

"Embracing the Charm of Crooked: From Chesterfield to Oregon's Smith Rock State Park" As the sun sets over Smith Rock State Park in Oregon

Background imageCrooked Collection: Wind-formed tree, Emlaghmore, Connemara, County Galway, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Wind-formed tree, Emlaghmore, Connemara, County Galway, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Background imageCrooked Collection: Bent signpost, Landmannalaugar, Fjallabak Nature Reserve, Highlands, Iceland, Europe

Bent signpost, Landmannalaugar, Fjallabak Nature Reserve, Highlands, Iceland, Europe

Background imageCrooked Collection: Cairn, stack of basalt rocks in a creek

Cairn, stack of basalt rocks in a creek

Background imageCrooked Collection: The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pisa, Province of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy

The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pisa, Province of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy

Background imageCrooked Collection: Church with leaning tower caused by subsidence, Church of St

Church with leaning tower caused by subsidence, Church of St. Martin, Cwmyoy, Llantony Valley, Brecon Beacons N. P
Church with leaning tower caused by subsidence, Church of St. Martin, Cwmyoy, Llantony Valley, Brecon Beacons N.P. Monmouthshire, Wales, November

Background imageCrooked Collection: Incorrect telephone posture

Incorrect telephone posture
MODEL RELEASED. Incorrect telephone posture

Background imageCrooked Collection: Grand Place building facade at dusk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brussels, Belgium, Europe

Grand Place building facade at dusk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brussels, Belgium, Europe

Background imageCrooked Collection: The crooked spire of St. Mary and All Saints Church, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England

The crooked spire of St. Mary and All Saints Church, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCrooked Collection: Lombard Street at night in San Francisco, California, USA

Lombard Street at night in San Francisco, California, USA

Background imageCrooked Collection: The adventure of the crooked house

The adventure of the crooked house. Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt as Sherlock Holmes peaking through a keyhole in a door labeled Congress; Uncle Sam, as Watson

Background imageCrooked Collection: Medieval Gatehouse

Medieval Gatehouse
The crooked medieval gatehouse of Lower Brockhampton Hall, Bringsty, Herefordshire, England. Date: 14th century

Background imageCrooked Collection: Old Newmarkeet Shop

Old Newmarkeet Shop
An interesting old crooked shop, which is definately ripe for renovation, Newmarket, Suffolk, England. Date: 1960s

Background imageCrooked Collection: Fergus Fionnliath

Fergus Fionnliath
Fergus Fionnlaith hated dogs & threw rocks at them, but the powers that protect animals gave him a squint so that he always threw crooked. From the story of the Birth of Bran

Background imageCrooked Collection: Schoolboy in Uniform

Schoolboy in Uniform
A schoolboy in uniform; he wears his cap slightly crooked. Date: 1965

Background imageCrooked Collection: Woodford Bridge - 1922

Woodford Bridge - 1922
Crooked Billet, Woodford Bridge, London Borough of Redbridge

Background imageCrooked Collection: England / Lavenham

England / Lavenham
Lavenham, Suffolk, England, a village where Tudor houses, with their wattle walls and lattice windows, still exist

Background imageCrooked Collection: Cottages at Much Hadham

Cottages at Much Hadham
Picturesque black and white timber and plaster cottages in the street at Much Hadham, a charming Hertfordshire village

Background imageCrooked Collection: Fore Street, Hatfield

Fore Street, Hatfield Hertfordshire, in which James, 2nd Marquis of Salisbury, first experimented with wood block paving, a pioneer in this type of road surfacing

Background imageCrooked Collection: Crooked House / Butlins

Crooked House / Butlins
Crooked House at Butlins Amusement Park, Felixstowe

Background imageCrooked Collection: The crooked house, Basel, Switzerland

The crooked house, Basel, Switzerland For commercial use please contact Photoslot at website:photoslot email: info@photoslot skype: photoslot

Background imageCrooked Collection: Making of a Clerk / Satire

Making of a Clerk / Satire
Victorian satire depicting the entry of a young man as an office clerk & the finished article, as an old man with a crooked back (" Making a sharp lad of him" )




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"Embracing the Charm of Crooked: From Chesterfield to Oregon's Smith Rock State Park" As the sun sets over Smith Rock State Park in Oregon, its rugged cliffs and crooked trails create a mesmerizing sight. But across the Atlantic, in Chesterfield, England, another kind of crookedness steals the show. The iconic Crooked House in Southend stands proudly with its whimsical architecture that seems straight out of a fairytale. In this quaint English town, you'll also find the famous Crooked Spire surrounded by blooming spring blossoms. This architectural marvel has puzzled visitors for centuries with its twisted silhouette against the Derbyshire skyline. Speaking of history, let's take a step back to c1896 when Albert Edward Seaman captured Marjorie Roach posing elegantly in Chesterfield. A snapshot frozen in time showcasing both beauty and grace. Venturing into rural landscapes brings us to an old farmer accompanied by his loyal dog amidst an enchanting orchard. Their presence adds a touch of authenticity to this picturesque scene. For those seeking novelty and amusement, imagine riding on an Early C18 camel at some forgotten fairground or exploring Woodford Bridge's Crown & Crooked Billet PH - where stories are shared over pints and laughter fills the air. Traveling further east takes us to Hastings High Street bustling with life as locals go about their daily routines under Georgia's Tbilisi Old Town clock tower attached to a puppet theatre - an unexpected twist blending tradition and creativity seamlessly. But our journey wouldn't be complete without revisiting Chesterfield's crooked church spire standing tall against all odds. Its lean defies gravity yet remains steadfast as a symbol of resilience through centuries gone by. From enchanting architecture to captivating landscapes, "crooked" reveals itself as more than just a word.