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@ Horizon Track
Rapha enters the gallery and is given a guide to his tour of "World of Black and White ". Some wonderful sights lie ahead!
Horizon Track
These rail tracks stretch as far as the eye can see into the far peaks. It almost seems like one's journey will never end!

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@ Foggy Valley
"Oh, Rapha! You know that dark grey you see as soon as you turn off the lights—just before complete darkness takes over or your eyes adjust to the lack of light?" asked lady lovely.
"Er—no, but yes?"
"It has a name! It's known as "Eigengrau. It's a German word meaning 'intrinsic grey'".
"Wow!"
Foggy Valley
An atmospheric picture of a tree lined valley filled with evening fog, lying thick in some places but thinning in others, evokes a feeling of gloom and foreboding. Let's hope the morning sun will dispel the fog and make it a happier place!

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@ Big Ben at Night
"My Goth friend told me she'd stop wearing black on one condition, Jaime Lanister," said Rapha.
"What was that?"
"That they made a darker colour!"
Big Ben at Night
A striking night scene of Westminster Bridge in London with Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster in the background.

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@ Retro Store, Route 66
"I've bought so many souvenirs from the gift shop already my rucksack's almost full!" said VISHALI.
"Me too!" said Rapha. "It's great on this tour, isn't it?"
Retro Store, Route 66
Here's a scene to take y'all back! Get your Ford's tank filled with gas and pick up your groceries at the Hackberry General Store on Route 66, Arizona. Those were the days!

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@ Grazing Horse
"I'm going to buy that chess set in the gift shop, Choose a name," said Rapha. "It'll go nicely with my china polar bear from Manitoba and my remote control model Ferrari from when we went to northern Italy."
"That sounds like a nice collection of mementoes, Rapha!"
Grazing Horse
His work done for the day, this black and white beauty crops grass in the misty dusk.

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@ Black & White Manhattan Skyline
“Oh hello, Rapha!” cried Trixie. “Didn’t we bump into each other in Prince Edward Island in September? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it!”
"It certainly is, Trixie!"
Black & White Manhattan Skyline
Whether dazzling in color and lights or the beauty of black, white and shades of grey, the skyline is instanty recognizable.

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@ Swiss Peaks
"According to our brochure, a black car is more likely to be involved in an accident than any other colour," remarked wiggles."
"Makes sense!" replied Rapha. "And I suppose white cars are the least likely to be involved in an accident?"
"You are correct!"
Swiss Peaks
Battenburg? Did someone say Battenburg? I'll have me some of that marzipan covered sponge confection! Oh! No, it's the Beatenburg Mountains in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. In stark black and white, this makes a striking scene!

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@ Black & White Tea Rose
"'We are 10% more likely to remember something that we see in colour than something we see in black and white'," announced Rapha.
"Well, that makes sense, I suppose!" said Innes.
Black & White Tea Rose
Traditionally one thinks of red roses, perhaps because so many have been immortalized in prose. White is light and airy, offering the same rich aroma.

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@ Baroque Ballroom
"Wow!" exclaimed Rapha. "It says in the tour guide that in Ancient Rome, the wealthy wore black and white, with red. Blue was considered the colour of the working class; it was associated with barbarians and used to frighten enemies."
"One look at your orange pyjamas would be enough to scare the barbarian from the gate, Rapha!" responded Sweetie.
Baroque Ballroom
Imagine being back in the 19th century, having been invited to dinner in this stately home followed by dancing in this splendid ballroom. With its high, arched windows, ornate chandeliers, and musicians tuning up their instruments ready for the formal dancing to start, men in formal tailcoats and the ladies in graceful, long dresses, it would be the start of a gorgeous and convivial evening!

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@ Raven at Halloween
“Let's just drink in this exhibit, shall we, Rapha?” suggested Bearnadette, sinking down on a convenient bench.
Rapha agreed it was well worth spending some time there!
Raven at Halloween
Is this brooding raven waiting to unleash his inner ghoul this Halloween as he perches alone on the stark leafless, twisted branches of this autumnal tree?

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@ My Old Dutch
“Some of these exhibits are so quaint!” Lilly said.
“Yes," said Rapha, "and then the next exhibit has something really awe-inspiring!"
My Old Dutch
Here we have a splendid black-and-white Dutch guinea pig and a self-coloured black, meaning it is black all over. Guinea pigs are herd animals and must have companionship of their own kind. A guinea pig should never be kept on its own.

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@ Retro Chalkboard
"According to our brochure, a black car is more likely to be involved in an accident than any other colour," remarked Andrew."
"Makes sense!" replied Rapha. "And I suppose white cars are the least likely to be involved in an accident?"
"You are correct!"
Retro Chalkboard
It's just the type of item you might spot when rooting through vintage shops or junk stores. This slightly battered chalkboard is a handy piece of paraphernalia to salvage and display proudly in your modern kitchen, combining retro style and practical use! "Put the recycling out tonight!" — "Get ½ lb butter" — "Football practice on the 5th" — each reminder can simply be rubbed off and another chalked in its place when necessary!

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@ Black & White Fountain
“Let's just drink in this exhibit, shall we, Rapha?” suggested rex, sinking down on a convenient bench.
Rapha agreed it was well worth spending some time there!
Black & White Fountain
Come! Wade out into the pond and splash around in the fountain! Never mind those police, they just want a splash too!

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@ Nifty Note
"Wow!" exclaimed Rapha. "It says in the tour guide that in Ancient Rome, the wealthy wore black and white, with red. Blue was considered the colour of the working class; it was associated with barbarians and used to frighten enemies."
"One look at your orange pyjamas would be enough to scare the barbarian from the gate, Rapha!" responded Saphira.
Nifty Note
Do you need to remind yourself of some important event? This neat little note with its small cute peg can be strung up where you can't miss seeing it!

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@ Black & White Chess
Oh look ... an appropriately coloured pet!
Black & White Chess
Strategy will be tested today, slowly moving pawns, queens and bishops in an intricate dance across the squares, who will check the king?

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@ Black & White Foggy Field
"What's black and white and makes lots of noise?" asked Rapha chuckling.
Karma sighed heavily. "A piano played by an orangutan?" he hazarded.
Rapha looked miffed. "It's a zebra with a drum!"
Karma was unimpressed. "How would a zebra play a drum? A piano is a much better answer," he said curtly.
Black & White Foggy Field
Early morning fog is really a cloud with no ambition to rise to it's atmospheric perch.

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@ Gossiping Zebras
"I'm going to buy that chess set in the gift shop, Slushie," said Rapha. "It'll go nicely with my china polar bear from Manitoba and my remote control model Ferrari from when we went to northern Italy."
"That sounds like a nice collection of mementoes, Rapha!"
Gossiping Zebras
"Hey, don't look round—no, I said don't look! Oh, you looked. Well, what's that human over there up to? It had better not get too close ... is it admiring our beautiful black and white stripes? Such dull creatures humans are! C'mon, let's get back to grazing ... "

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@ Faithful Labrador
“Oh hello, Rapha!” cried Pyron Toothless. “Didn’t we bump into each other in Prince Edward Island in September? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it!”
"It certainly is, Pyron Toothless!"
Faithful Labrador
Labradors are one of the most popular dog breeds in the Western world. They are intelligent and suitable for a variety of working roles, such as those trained to sniff out drugs or arson. They are also widely used as disability assistance companions.

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@ Brooding Black Cat
“Some of these exhibits are so quaint!” Graham said.
“Yes," said Rapha, "and then the next exhibit has something really awe-inspiring!"
Brooding Black Cat
You will provide an adequate supply of palatable food. You will not attempt to give me orders of any kind. You will not attempt to give me a bath. You will not tickle my tummy unless I give express permission. You will provide a warm, comfortable space where I can sleep most of the day, and you will not disturb me. Is that clear, human?

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@ Black & White Keys
"What's black and white and makes lots of noise?" asked Rapha chuckling.
matty sighed heavily. "A piano played by an orangutan?" she hazarded.
Rapha looked miffed. "It's a zebra with a drum!"
matty was unimpressed. "How would a zebra play a drum? A piano is a much better answer," she said curtly.
Black & White Keys
So closely knit, creating the most wonderful sounds, lace up your dancing shoes and hit the floor!

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@ Majestic Lion
“Oh hello, Rapha!” cried Darby. “Didn’t we bump into each other in Prince Edward Island in September? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it!”
"It certainly is, Darby!"
Majestic Lion
Majesty, might, his imperious gaze Makes him King of the Jungle and all he surveys.

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@ Solitude
“Some of these exhibits are so quaint!” Unigy said.
“Yes," said Rapha, "and then the next exhibit has something really awe-inspiring!"
Solitude
Climb this hill and at the top, rest in solitude on this thoughtfully provided bench under a bare tree. Gaze out on the scene below you to the far horizon. It's a good place to practise meditation in peace or simply enjoy nature.

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@ Fog in the Park
“Let's just drink in this exhibit, shall we, Rapha?” suggested Chipilona, sinking down on a convenient bench.
Rapha agreed it was well worth spending some time there!
Fog in the Park
The road through the park in this Victorian-looking scene is full of atmosphere and mystery .... at any moment a two-wheeler hansom cab with its single horse might come bowling down this street, bearing the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes in pursuit of clues on his latest case!

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@ Black & White Earth Tree
“Some of these exhibits are so quaint!” Amethyst said.
“Yes," said Rapha, "and then the next exhibit has something really awe-inspiring!"
Black & White Earth Tree
Branches devoid of all color, but the hint of spring brings the dormant tree slowly to life, promising coming colors.

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@ Matterhorn Peak
As Rapha's tour of "World of Black and White " comes to an end, he receives a seasonally appropriate gift!
Butterfly Migration
The last of the season's butterflies are carried along by the faintest hint of a warm breeze as they migrate south before the chill arrives.
Matterhorn Peak
The iconic symbol of Switzerland, the Matterhorn, is one of the most famous mountains in the world. At its foot is the village of Zermatt, a village famous for its hiking and skiing opportunities.
Rapha has completed him tour of "World of Black and White "! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour an art gallery!