Herb Riddle's photos

A walk down to the small beautiful sandy bay of Porthor otherwise known as 'Whistling Sands' is always worthwhile. Here we see the right hand rocky side of the bay whilst the bigger expanse of sand is inhabited at this time of year by many children building sandcastles. Enjoy full size.. pip

Another of Britain's iconic coastal scenes. This is on the far west coast of Anglesey, Wales. Taken during a visit in 2015 and posted now after a realisation that I had not shared these scenes with you my Ipernity viewers. Enjoy full screen. More info: www.southstacklighthouse.com PiP

Another of Britain's iconic coastal scenes. This is on the far west coast of Anglesey, Wales. Taken during a visit in 2015 and posted now after a realisation that I had not shared these scenes with you my Ipernity viewers. Enjoy full screen. More info: www.southstacklighthouse.com PiP

Above the resort of Llanbedrog on the coastal path Route: my.viewranger.com/route/details/MTcwOTg0OA==

I would say that a large percentage of fences accompany steps of some kind. Now steps can be very attractive especially in wet conditions, but how many people really look at the fences that run up by their sides. Here is an obvious very old fence, battered by the strong and salty sea airs from the beach that runs along the bottom of this fence. Where….does it really matter? I wish you all, a great weekend, Herb Best viewed full screen. PiP shows destination

An evening walk to our local bit of coast here near Anelog Mountain, Aberdaron. Enjoy full screen! PiP

A trip to the tiny bay of Porth Y Cychod on the North Wales coast is the setting for this scene. An old farm perhaps but time has lost almost all traces here. One can only imagine the laughter of children or the cries of fishermen as they prepare for their next catch. who knows.... Update: just found out that this is a restored gable end of a Lime kiln building. Ah well we can dream on... Deserves full page on black

Almost all of the things here that I hate about the British holiday beach resort (as the miserable oldie that I am :) ) but I must admit that I am addicted to snapping these colourful beach huts all the same. As can be seen, these huts in the Welsh town of Abersoch must be quite modern with their corrugated structures of modern materials. Seen here in the middle of our school holidays, another row of these huts sits to my right.

A coastal walk to the west of Aberdaron in North Wales can bring you down to the side of Aberdaron's large beach. The village itself lies to the right here and that is where all the tourist are. Here are signs of perhaps an old pier, long since swallowed by age and the sea. The coastal path itself runs along the top edge of these hills.

One of the most beautiful waterways in the World with its many views of high mountains were somewhat marred by the very typical wet and misty weather on this trip. Here we see a brief glimpse of the high wild mountains as we enter Glacier Bay. Best viewed full size.

The little 'Inside Passage' town of Skagway in Alaska is the starting terminus of this very old and famous railroad. The narrow gauge railroad began construction in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush as a means of reaching the goldfields. Here we see it returning from those high mountain goldfields with its historical trucks of modern tourist. More info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Pass_and_Yukon_Route See PiPs

On this hot July day we are here in the heart of the city centre, just behind the main shopping area. Sit with me and enjoy a drink and a nibble at one of these very old famous hostelries. Both the 'Old Wellington' and 'Sinclairs Oyster Bar' were moved brick by brick to here from another location 300metres away in 1998/9. The Old Wellington was originally built in 1552 and the Oyster bar has a similar interesting history. More info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shambles_Square,_Manchester

Old and new at this station. Normally considered as one of Manchester's two main railway stations it is now shared with many of Manchester's trams. Originally opened c1844 and had the reputation for being the worst category B interchange station in the United Kingdom in 2009. Here we see the new roof and tram interchange added in 2015. Behind is the old main building edifice. I remember catching the steam trains to and from my home town of Oldham under imposing but yellow smoked grimy glass held up by Victorian wrought iron frames here. Always quite imposing but now a very much more modern feel to things. This is actually a Bombardier M5000 built in Bautzen, Germany from 2014. It is on its way to Manchester Airport. See PiPs for other internal views

A wander around the city centre of Manchester can lead to all sorts of places. Here we see what at first sight looks like an old mill of sorts but the flower vase and curtains gives the game away. Yes, these are certainly modern converted apartments with views looking on Manchester's China Town. I wish you all, a great weekend, Herb Best viewed full screen.

Taken from the beach just west of Cuckmere Haven. From my 2009 archives, inspired to be posted here by my Ipernity friend John Goodwins photo of almost the same: www.ipernity.com/doc/2248118/47020134 Enjoy the PiPs too.

A high view along this magnificent white clifftop. Enjoy PiPs

Seen here in Southampton from the decks of a P&O Cruise ship Taken early morning as it was coming to refuel our ship. These last three Ipernity ship inclusions are from my old Panoramio collection but inspired for a comeback again by my Ipernity friend Andreas Boettcher: www.ipernity.com/doc/b.andreas

Seen in Vigo, Spain. STS Sedov (Russian: Седов), formerly Magdalene Vinnen II (1921–1936) and Kommodore Johnsen (–1948), is a four-masted steel barque that for almost 80 years was the largest traditional sailing ship in operation. Originally built as a German cargo ship, Sedov is today a sail training vessel, training cadets from the universities of Murmansk, Saint Petersburg and Arkhangelsk. She participates regularly in the big maritime international events as a privileged host and has also been a regular participant in The Tall Ships' Races. Wiki