Just behind my desk at work - there is a huge window. This is the third floor - and it affords itself probably the most spectacular view of Slough: The ICI factory, Slough Mosque - and housing estates a-plenty.
It rained pretty hard today. On and off. All day a very grey day. I rolled my office chair backwards to said window - and stared out across the brick and concrete valley. There was nothing really wanting of inspiration. But I was reminded to trawl my archives for what I managed to snap from earlier this year. May, in fact. A spectacular view of the most fullest rainbow I’ve ever seen; yes - right here in Slough. From right here through the window behind my desk!
Of course - the camera’s autofocus targeted the drops on the window instead of the rainbow - but, in retrospect, I think it captured the moment suitably.
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(The ICI Dulux Paint factory is directly below the arch of the rainbow. The minaret of Slough Mosque is the vertical white artefact on the far right of the frame - not far from the end of rainbow. The housing estates are everywhere else.)
Posted by jag at October 15, 2004 11:17 PMHeh have you seen this flash animation yet.….….?
http://www.badmash.org/dishoom.php
Posted by: Fritz on October 16, 2004 02:21 AMthat is one gorgeous picture, came out real nice. Never knew Slough could look so welcoming.
Posted by: Jaina on October 16, 2004 12:53 PMNice picture
Posted by: JC on October 16, 2004 01:04 PMMaybe all slough needs a a few more rainbows and it could become less of a pitt.
Posted by: stroppycow on October 16, 2004 08:50 PMIt does look amazing. Then what was wrong with Slough.
BTW, I tried Mutter Panneer, from your website. Superb. Everybody loved it. Thanx.
Next I am probably going to try Mirch Masala or Aloo Gobi.
My culinary skills are definitely improving.
Posted by: sat on October 17, 2004 04:30 AMAwesome pic man…
Posted by: Chakra on October 18, 2004 09:22 AMFritz: I have indeed seen the Badmash “dishoom” animation - and hilarious it was too!
Jaina: Although the picture is absolutely real - the “welcoming” aspect is completely an illusion! ;-) Trust me!
Strop: I have to agree with 100% - if people saw more of the “bright” side - then it sure would be no less “dismal” than anywhere else!
Sat: You have to “see” Slough to determine for yourself what many (non-Slough) people think of it! And I’m really proud that you have tried some of the recipes too! Well done - and keep practising - as I can assure you that practise makes perfect in this regard! (The aloo gobi will take several attempts to get right I might add - it always does!)
Chakra and JC: Many thanks!
Posted by: Jag on October 18, 2004 09:48 PMAmazing pic - I’m surprised some marketing type from Dulux wasn’t out with a camera. Missed opportunities and all…
Posted by: Vicky on October 19, 2004 09:51 PMYou know what Vicky: I hadn’t even thought of that “connection” until you mentioned it! And you’re absolutely right!
Posted by: Jag on October 19, 2004 10:02 PMwow, that is so pretty!
Posted by: moog on October 23, 2004 10:37 PMhi
kimon acho?