Herb Riddle's photos

Described as Europe’s “last great wilderness” wholly in the Scottish Highlands. We were exploring around here in 2014 and this was taken on the way back to Durness after a day’s exploration around Oldshoremore and Kinlochbervie. I think the rock might be granite displaying this light pinkish rock in the late sun. This, I am fairly sure, was taken whilst traveling NE along the A838, now part of the famous route 500. Enjoy the day.

We are here just beyond the hamlet of Hartsop and Brotherswater near Goldrill Beck, looking towards the Cumbrian village of Deepdale hidden on the left with Patterdale (also hidden) in the far distance, which lies at the foot of Ulswater. Enjoy the day.

Not many fences or gates actually in a pipe but here we go. This is actually a small pedestrian tunnel for walkers around Scammonden Water to gain admittance to and from the other side of the busy M62 motorway which lies above. Footpaths range from both sides. The tunnel itself is around 50 metres long but a torch is not really needed during the daylight hours. I liked the shadow play here. See PiP for the view from the other side. Enjoy full screen Have a good weekend.

As the M62 snakes through our high Pennines from west to east we see some of the workings for that in this obviously artificial ramp with the motorway running atop. It is actual also part of the dam wall of Scammonden Water on the other side. Footpaths bound here as you can see heading down.

As we walk around the circumference of Scammonden Water we come across these old stone walls bedecked with snow drops. Lots have already finished now as Spring comes but these are thriving in the cool shadow of the trees here. Enjoy.

The photo really says it all. Naturally, seen in Boston, USA just some months back. HWW, have a great day.

On the road to Scommonden Water, and not very far away, we passed a viewpoint down to this empty reservoir in an area known as Nont Sarahs. Apparently it has been drained whilst a valve is being repaired. To my left is a rock escarpment where hang-gliders take off to enjoy the tumbling valley below. See PiP A hangglider view from this very spot: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXjXaMaYpM8 Enjoy the day.

West Yorkshire.

Portland, Maine is the setting for this wonderful semi-open-air vintage railway carriage. Now a museum piece that is pulled by the small red diesel engine along this Narrow Gauge Railway track. PiP. A grand set of hard benches to watch the coastline go by. Track gauge= 2ft (610mm), 1.5miles (2.4km) long. Just near here too was the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum which we unfortunately did not have time to visit. Within, and sometimes outside too, pulling this carriage are seven locomotives, four of which are Steam including the famous Baldwin 0-4-4T and 2-4-4T models. It also has visiting locomotives. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maine_Narrow_Gauge_Railroad_Museum#Gallery HBM, enjoy the week.

Yesterday, I discovered another new walk around yet another reservoir not too far from me. (12 miles). Scammonden Water is another of our freshwater drinking reservoirs in West Yorkshire. Quite a treat in this cold but almost clear break in the weather for us. A good path makes this an easy four mile walk. It is hard to believe that one of Britain’s busiest motorways (the M62) flies just past the end of the water near the tower. See PiP. The reservoir is 252m above sea level and holds 7.8 billion litres of water. See full screen. Enjoy the day.

Another view from the top of Latrigg looking over Derwent Water to the south. We can just make out Castle Cragg with the pointed tree lined peak. The mountains in the background, I must admit look very grand here photographed with a long telephoto lens and displayed in this retro sepia. PiPs Enjoy full screen.

Taken at Norman Hill reservoir. This shows a view to the access pier for the freshwater flows. The piers are a frivolous piece of Victorian architecture so common once upon a time. Made to last and last it did! I enjoyed the light here. Enjoy full screen Have a good weekend.

Another Lake District capture showing the moods of these Fells (Cumbrian name for the hills and lower mountains of the Lake District). Nothing too sharp but more a feeling than a record in this light. Enjoy full screen.

A capture taken in New Quay, Wales. Taken whilst doing a Welsh coast tour of three weeks some years back now. I liked the colour harmony and diagonal angles here. New Quay is a seaside town in Ceredigion. Located 19 miles south-west of Aberystwyth, on Cardigan Bay with a harbour and large sandy beaches, the town lies on the Ceredigion Coast Path and the Wales Coast Path. HWW, enjoy the day

Derwent Water in our Lake District is in my opinion one of the most beautiful lakes in our country. We are not far from its waterside market town of Keswick here. Of course these jetties are always fun for our young fishermen and it’s easy to hire a rowing boat such as this too. All in all, all the right ingredients for a nice chance of a picture by yours truly. Enjoy full screen.

Canada: A rather unusual set of benches here but helping to make a picture, for sure. I think the dark sky combine well with the light wood of the benches and all being lifted up by the reds and blues in the posters. HBM, enjoy the week.

Boston, Massachusetts, is the location of this splendid building. Caught on a beautiful day showing off its wonderful golden domed roof. The PiPs show the front lawned public gardens and gates. Enjoy full screen. PIPs

Seen on the approach to Crummuck Water which lies not far from here. A simple reminder of our beautiful Lake District. PiP Enjoy full screen.