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Wednesday, May 13, 2009 

GreyFriars Bobby


GreyFriars Bobby, originally uploaded by 50Deeeeee.

"In 1858, a man named John Gray was buried in old Greyfriars Churchyard. His grave levelled by the hand of time, and unmarked by any stone, became scarcely discernible; but, although no human interest seemed to attach to it.

The sacred spot was not wholly disregarded or forgotten. For fourteen years the dead man's faithful dog kept constant watch and guard over the grave until his own death in 1872.

The famous Skye Terrier, Greyfriars Bobby was so devoted to his master John Gray, even in death, for fourteen years Bobby lay on the grave only leaving for food.

It is reported that a daily occurance of people from all walks of life would stand at the entrance of the Kirkyard waiting for the one o'clock gun and the appearance of Bobby leaving the grave for his midday meal.



Technical Info:
Camera: Canon EOS 50D
Lens: Sigma 30mm f/1.4
Exposure: 0.025 sec (1/40)
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 30 mm
Exposure: 0.00
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: -4/3 EV
Flash: Off"

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