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Camera Obscura - Douglas - Anonymous - 11-04-2005
I have noticed from various entries on the Internet that the Camera Obscura on Douglas Head is almost completely refurbished and that the protcetive shroud has been removed. Does anyone have any up to date news on if and when this fascination buildiing will be open to the public?
Mots of what I have seen refers to it being handed over to the tourist board to maintain soon.
Re: Camera Obscura - Douglas - Anonymous - 11-04-2005
Just sailed in past the refurbished Camera Obscura tonight. It looks really well finished, not sure if it is open to the public yet.
Re: Camera Obscura - Douglas - Anonymous - 12-04-2005
Welcome home Bill -- congratulations to the shootist!!
Re: Camera Obscura - Douglas - Anonymous - 12-04-2005
Call me a muppet but what is a/ the camera obscura???
Re: Camera Obscura - Douglas - Anonymous - 12-04-2005
Ok, Russ, if I must..you're a muppet (Go and see...it's fascinating...we have one here in edinburgh) Welcome back, Bill and Pat. Missed you!
Re: Camera Obscura - Douglas - Anonymous - 12-04-2005
Oh...it's dark room in Latin...
Re: Camera Obscura - Douglas - Anonymous - 12-04-2005
A dark room??
Blimey I must be a muppet, why would anyone go all that way to see " a dark room" ??
Am I missing something here apart from my marbles ;-)
Re: Camera Obscura - Douglas - Anonymous - 12-04-2005
Have a look at
brightbytes.com/cosite.what.html
That will surely explain it !!!!
Re: Camera Obscura - Douglas - Anonymous - 12-04-2005
It's the 19th century equivalent of a web cam.
Re: Camera Obscura - Douglas - Anonymous - 13-04-2005
Thatsa very good comparison Billy! Like that.
The buidling itself has long been, for me, symbolic of arriving on the ferry in Douglas!
A landmark indeed.
Having said that, I have never been inside and would love the opportunity.
Mike
Re: Camera Obscura - corrected link - Anonymous - 13-04-2005
try <A HREF="http://www.brightbytes,com/cosite.what.html">www.brightbytes,com/cosite.what.html</A>
and see it all
Re: Camera Obscura -proper link - Anonymous - 13-04-2005
OR
<A HREF="http://www.brightbytes.com/cosite/what.html">www.brightbytes.com/cosite/what.html</A>
Re: Camera Obscura - Douglas - Anonymous - 13-04-2005
This is waht trhe Douglas one looks like for those who dont remember!
<A HREF="http://www.manxscenes.com/2005/Feb/10.htm">http://www.manxscenes.com/2005/Feb/10.htm</A>
Mike
Re: Camera Obscura - Douglas - Anonymous - 13-04-2005
I love the one in Edinburgh, where the view is of the High Street and the Castle Esplanade...where the Tattoo is held. You can pick up cars and people on bits of paper! Just a big kid, really, aren't I?
Re: Camera Obscura - Douglas - Anonymous - 15-04-2005
So, whwo wants to grow up?
I might grow out of going to the TT.
A risk I am not prepared to take!!
Mike