Herb Riddle's photos

Exploring along the edges of the many small lochans of Rannoch Moor in Scotland can be quite rewarding with views like this. Enjoy full screen.

As I take an autumnal walk through my local park, I cannot pass this bench without recording it. HBM, enjoy the day.

As we still hear daily about the war in the Ukraine and the Gaza area we are reminded that lessons still have to be learned. Maybe some world political leaders should take a closer look at this! I saw this on the start of an autumn colours walk starting at the local Saddleworth village of Greenfield. Best full screen

As we continue with the start of our Danube cruise from Budapest in Hungary, we are coming to the Slovakian capital of Bratislava, but before that we have to go through this lock. The main photo shows us just before exiting as the front guard drops. The PiP shows us in the deep lock just as the lock-doors (paddles) were starting to close. (This view shows the crews private outside recreation and storage area at the stern, as you might realise, canal cruise boats do not have much spare open space.) “Gabcikovo Lock is the only lock on the Danube River between Vienna and Budapest. The difference in elevation is 59 feet (18 m). It is part of a hydroelectric project that produces 10% of Slovakia's electricity. The Danube River is the longest river within the European Union. It flows through 10 countries, more than any other river in the world, and through many major national capitals: Vienna (Austria), Bratislava (Slovakia), Budapest (Hungary), and Belgrade (Serbia). Originating in the Black Forest of Germany, the Danube flows southeast for 1,780 miles (2,860 km) before emptying into the Black Sea. Historically important as a means of transport and trade, it is also called “the river of kings” because it was the preferred route of travel by rulers since ancient times.” comegoabroadwithme.blogspot.com/2016/12/gabcikovo-lock-on-danube-river.html Best full screen

The Yorkshire Dales has an abundance of gates and fences, along with walls and old ruined barns. Here we see such a scene just a few miles from the castle village of Middleham taken on a round walk starting from the castle. Nice full screen Have a good weekend.

As we pass through the Rannoch Moor area of Scotland, once again I am delighted with the lighting here. A rugged wild place that I suspect could be quite dangerous for the lone explorer at times. Even with the numerous Scottish biting midges, a place that I really don’t want to rush with my camera. Enjoy full screen

This chap was seen in the old town of Budapest playing an odd ditty. Sat at the edge of an advertising column and yes walls to the back of him too. We were doing a walking tour around here and getting quite lost so no real idea of where to map this.

A look from the inside of this impressive small building which stands a short distance away from the far larger ruins of the Abbey itself. The Abbey founded in 1152, is near the Yorkshire town of Richmond. The PiP shows the Gatehouse from the outside. Best full screen

A look at this this impressive small building which stands a short distance away from the far larger ruins of the Abbey itself. The Abbey founded in 1152, is near the Yorkshire town of Richmond.

The edge of the sea can be a lonely place sometimes, as we can see here. We are on the north east shores of the Isle of Skye, at Broadford to be exact, facing the Applecross peninsular. Broadford itself is a short distance to our right here. – The weather hardly improved all day. HBM, enjoy the week.

A snap to excite or horrify any tourist travelling to this city. We are on the Danube here looking north over to Buda. The long lens foreshortening the distance, which is a real mixture to assault our eyes. . In front of us, beyond the cruise boats is the Liberty Bridge in green and the Elizabeth Bridge in white. At first glance we take the cranes as building a modern city but no, they are all there to renovate the grandeur of the old castle. In fact, for a capital city, we see none of the trappings of modern cities here –no skyscrapers or other ultra-modern buildings. Is it any wonder that Budapest is so popular, as in some ways, it is like stepping back in time. Enjoy full screen

Autumn can be exciting and most colourful. Here we see a capture of a small part of ‘Strid Wood’ in the Wharfedale Valley of the Yorkshire Dales taken a year or so back but just as relevant today. Enjoy full screen

A great place to reside no doubt, this great house built in the late 17th century and rebuilt after a fire in 1902 was and still is the residence of the Bolton Family (both Dukes & Barons). It is some 5km west of Leyburn in the Yorkshire Dales. The estate includes the historical Bolton castle. See the PiP for a snap of a set of its country gates. Nice full screen Have a good weekend.

Just before arriving at Fort William from the north we approach a familiar tourist spot. An unusual view of Britain’s highest mountain from near the Commando Memorial. It is the second snow-capped peak from the left. The Pip shows the memorial. The entire monument is 17 feet (5.2 metres) tall. The monument has been variously described as a huge, striking and iconic statue. "United we conquer" is inscribed around the top of the stone plinth, while the original plaque on the stone plinth reads: "In memory of the officers and men of the commandos who died in the Second World War 1939–1945. This country was their training ground." Enjoy full screen Best full screen

Autumn is always a good time to be out and about with your camera, especially if like me you like to photograph trees and water in these colours. Enjoy full screen

A trip to Budapest is a delight for lovers of architecture and history. Perhaps the most attractive building in the city is the Parliament building. Here we see it at night as our boat slowly sails past it on the River Danube. Opened in 1902. It has been the largest building in Hungary since its completion. The architectural style of the Hungarian parliament building was influenced by the gothic Vienna City Hall but also bearing a strong resemblance to London’s Palace of Westminster (our houses of Parliament). Best full screen

A round walk from Middleham Castle in Yorkshire brings us alongside this small lake. A great please for us to rest a moment. HBM, enjoy the day.

After passing through Glenn Coe on our way south, my next photo stop is Rannoch Moor. A flat basin surrounded by high hills in the distance. This is an isolated part of Scotland and is well known for its very cold temperatures in winter, making it a winter wonderland for stunning landscape photos. We are here in May and so we have a different set of colours around the waters edge of the many small lochans. As well as great views we also have the Scottish nuisance of biting midges. I took some nice slides from around here in 1995. The PiP shows one of them. Enjoy full screen