Herb Riddle's photos

A walk along the river Wharfe just above Burnsall in Autumn has ample rewards. One of which could be a bump on your forehead if somehow you did not see this fallen tree by the pathway. Enjoy. PiP

Ah, the days when our railway stations were full of luggage like this conjures up sets of families on their way to the seaside. A different tale nowadays! Taken at Bridgenorth station on the heritage railway of the 'Severn Valley Railway' in Shropshire and Worcestershire. Originally a full coloured shot and a recent runner up in the November 2018 Ipernity SPC (Secret Photographer Challenge) Valigie - Suitcases competition. - www.ipernity.com/group/2249054/discuss/191708 The Severn Valley Railway is a heritage railway in Shropshire and Worcestershire, England. The 16-mile heritage line runs along the Severn Valley from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster, crossing the Shropshire/Worcestershire border, following the course of the River Severn for much of its route. Wikipedia

The start of the famous 'Ring of Kerry' for us, despite 'doubtful weather' brings us to this very interesting structure. Made even more so when you read the description below: "The Gleensk Viaduct is a fine example of railway engineering and was part of the Great Southern and Western Railway Line which ran from Valentia Island Harbour to Farranfore Junction for nearly one hundred years. This now disused and dismantled railway line was one of the most spectacular train journeys in the world, the western most in Europe and a tourist attraction that Ireland can only dream of now." - www.activeme.ie/guides Enjoy large.

Our arrival here in Rossbeigh is heralded by a massive rainstorm which has its compensations as can be seen.

As autumn ends and winter approaches we are sometimes blessed here in the North of England with such scenes as this. Here we see a little walk that I have done a thousand times heading for the reservoirs. In this light we see sights and hear sounds that we often miss but what joy to accompany that as the sun peeks through and shows us the way forward. .... watch out for that branch there! Best viewed full screen. I wish you all, a great weekend, Herb

As autumn turns to winter we see here the classic results of cold ground temperatures alongside warmer air. Who cannot resist a run around with one's camera to try and capture such scenes as this. Taken on the Huddersfield canal at my local village of Greenfield in what promised to be the start of a wondrous morning of light and mist for me.

Join with me on this walk along a part of the magnificent Killary Fjord. Yes, the clouds are very threatening and this was to end up in a short rain storm just minutes later, but the results of the walk are telling. Below us here is one of Irelands big mussel farms and just behind is the sheltered harbour itself. The path on the right is an old famine relief road, built by cutting a terrace into the ground and laying stone. During the 1850s, tens of thousands of starving farmers worked on the road to earn a penny a day. Killary Fjordr is Ireland’s only true fjord and extends 16km (10 miles) in from the Atlantic to its head at Aasleagh, below Aasleagh falls. It forms the border between Galway and Mayo and boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in the west of Ireland. It is a centre for shellfish farming, and strings of ropes used to grow mussels are visible for much of its length. Mussels and clams grown in Killary Fjord are sold at the Westport Country Market every Thursday morning. To the north lies Mweelrea, the highest mountain in Connacht and County Mayo. To the south are the Twelve Bens and the Maumturk Mountains of Connemara. ~ www.destinationwestport.com

Another look at this gorgeous bay. By the time I had walked to the far edge of the bay the clouds had thickened up with the promise of weather to come. A dice with death here as my feet was beginning to slip whilst bend down to get this p.o.v. A vertical format here to give a sense of depth with this outcrop of very interesting rock. As usual- best viewed full screen on black.

Another from the Connemara's Wild Atlantic coast. Not too wild as you can see, instead a most beautiful deserted beach of golden sand. A scene to rest one's eyes upon and dream! - Enjoy full screen ps the lone footprints are mine!

Buttermere, another gem of a lake in our dear Lake District. Here we see it in weather and lighting less than perfect so I shall have to leave it to your imaginations to just how gorgeous this scene is when it has perfect light, mirror reflections and snowy peaks. Did I take the boat? –no, only the snap but I did like this scene all the same. A recent SPC contender. Best viewed full screen. I wish you all, a great weekend, Herb More SPC info : www.ipernity.com/group/2249054/discuss/191708

We have here the former Methodist church as seen from the River Wharfe bank at the pretty village of Burnsall in the Yorkshire Dales. Built in 1840 as a Weslyan Methodist church, it has closed as a place of worship and is now a nursery. For me though, it was the rather unusual spire that caught my eye in this wonderful light; generally most Methodist churches do not have one.

An Upper Wharfdale Valley view from Kettlewell and Starbottom. Below us here is the young river itself and as can be seen a valley of barns and walls not to mention 'light'.

Here on the Wild Atlantic Way we see this fisherman rowing a Currach. There were a few of these tradition boats around here and in reality he was probably putting it away for the night. The Currach is probably the best-known of the Wild Atlantic Way’s iconic boats, with slightly different versions native to the counties of Donegal, Kerry, Clare, Galway and Mayo. Traditionally, this small, curved rowing boat was made by placing animal hide cured in a special mixture of plant life over wooden slats. Tar was then painted over the boat, to seal the places where the skins met. Today however, canvas and resin are sometimes used as substitutes for animal skins and tar. www.wildatlanticway.com/highlights/traditional-boats-guide

A freshwater lake situated at the edge of the 12 Pins (12 Bens) of Connemara, County Galway. A wonderful scene, I believe when the reflections are perfect with snow on the tops but here we are in almost flat lighting but at least the sun is on the far mountains. Enjoy.

This wonderfully coloured small town (Villajoyosa) in the province of Alicante, Spain is a joy to behold and wander through. We are here on the road from sea level on our way up to the centre of town which is depicted very nicely in this mural. As can be seen, a town of many fences of every description. As usual, best viewed full screen on black. I wish you all, a great weekend, Herb

A rather artistic view of the splendid River Wharfe in the magnificent Strid Wood, of Bolton Abbey near Skipton, Yorkshire Dales. Enjoy full size.

A view down the lake. We are already half way down here.

This is a large lake within the 12 pins mountain range of the Connemara National Park. Here we stop for a few minutes, take a breather and shoot a few pictures like this. Some 30 minutes later the sky was overcast again. Best full size on black. PiP