... about a bloke in Essex driving a 4x4 into what looks like 6 feet of water, with 3 kids on board. Had to be rescued in the nick of tme by a couple of Essex girls!

He said he was trying to get home before the cops closed the road cos it was flooded!

All ended well though. he reports the car starts. Was it a Subaru? Or something like that? ...

Be true to yourself. That way happiness lies...

Mitsubishi Pajero. We were in Basildon this afternoon discussing this very same bloke...he was the 3rd car that went in and got submerged. Some people are like Lemmings.... Foraging near Gaydon....
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MY12 HSE 2.2 SD4, Sumatra Black - gone after 10 months/43,000 fault-free miles

Based on this quote from the bbc site I think he might of been showing off...

Quote:

He said: "My 4x4 is like a monster truck, stands about 7ft (2.2m) high and is fitted with a snorkel exhaust. We'd already driven through some flooding, but as I went into this I thought 'It's deep' so put the car into reverse.

Going, going, gone!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-23833066 Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

Thats deep

T Terran



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I saw the news item when it happened. I think he said his vehicle started to float, that's when he lost traction and got stuck. I can't believe some people. I certainly wouldn't have tried it, I value my car too much! Black MY2013 SD4 GS Auto, Wood Company Armrest, Freel2 sticker.
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piattj wrote:

He said he was trying to get home before the cops closed the road cos it was flooded!

Passenger sums it up well just 15 seconds in  LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

Noticed the weather forecast taking place next to a field of sunflowers earlier in the week. Found out they were just round the corner and had a snap yesterday.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50094405@N04/9636880886/

Cracking shot there Paul

Just been looking though your Flickr feed at some of the others,  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

A snap 320 secs at F16 is one hell of a snap, fantastiic shot, you caught them napping before the sun came up

Thanks for the comments! The most interesting part about the session was driving down a dirt track, turning off a steep drop into the field, the Freelander did an even better job of completing the reverse uphill turn back onto the track afterwards! Glad it was dry!!
I spent 8 years as a professional photographer back in the 80's & 90's and now like to capture interesting images which don't come around too often. I suppose the sunflowers could be anywhere in the world & so I just couldn't miss this opportunity. Thanks BBC Breakfast!!
Oh and 320 (th) sec, now that would be cool!! The wind was blowing the sunflower heads around a bit, so that speed was required to keep them from blurring in the image

Looking forward to some cracking shots then....

.......and learning a few things too

How do you find the 24-70 f2.8 you mention in a few photos? Been thinking about adding one to my collection, either saving for the Nikon, or going the Sigma route Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis