David G Johnson's photos

A shadowy photo' ..of two shady characters lurking around - taken from the 'Forte de São Sebastião', in the old town of 'Castro Marim' - Portugal... with the view over the town .. and towards the castle. Have a splendid 'Happy fence Friday' everyone, and 'Good wishes' from... David J'.

The old telephone booths of the past get fewer.. not all are removed from the site.. here in the village of 'Old Brampton' near Chesterfield - this booth has been adapted to make a local book exchange. The sign on the door reads... ''Please come in''

The 'First Direct Arena' featuring world known big name stars.. is an entertainment focused arena in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The arena 'officially' opened in September 2013 with Sir Elton John, playing to an audience of 12,000. Bruce Springsteen had, however, held the 'first' concert on 24 July 2013. The building has been nominated for both the 2014 'Carbuncle Cup' for the ugliest building of the previous 12 months, and conversely as one of England's greatest landmarks. The 'PIP' shows the B+W version from November 2016.

'Birchinlee' is the site of a village built by the Derwent Valley Water Board for the workers and their families who constructed the Derwent and Howden Dams between 1902 and 1916. Most of the workers had previously been engaged in the construction, in Wales, of the Elan Valley Reservoirs where the accommodation was very basic. At Birchinlee, a "model village" was built; its infrastructure included hospitals, school, canteen (pub), post office, shops, recreation hall, public bath house, police station, railway station, rubbish dump with incinerator, and much else. The population rose to 900 people.// [Wiki] Although overgrown - the patches of levelled ground where the roads and houses once stood.. can still be seen today amongst the trees .. [Dj]

The overflowing 'Derwent Reservoir' in the Upper Derwent Valley - Derbyshire,. The River Derwent flows first through 'Howden Reservoir', then 'Derwent Reservoir' and finally through 'Ladybower Reservoir'. Between them they provide practically all of Derbyshire's water, as well as to a large part of South Yorkshire and as far afield as Nottingham and Leicester 60 miles south. Construction began in 1902... the filling in 1914 and dam overflowed for the first time in 1916. [Wiki] The first fence of 2020... 'keep well' and 'best wishes' to everyone here... from.. David J'.

A view facing West along the ridge - with the 'Hope valley' to the left - and the 'Edale valley' to the right of photo'. Snapped from the summit of 'Lose hill' towards the distant peak of 'Mam tor' during a November hike across the peaks. ''All the best'' of good wishes to everyone and their families.. for the New year 2020.... from David J'.

The first sun up.. of 2016.. above the 'Islas Desertas' and pictured at approx 25 miles distant from Funchal.. Madeira'. The islands are inhabited by a little wildlife and are a designated Portuguese nature reserve. The only human presence is the permanent wardens, geologists and a few research stations. A licence is required to land there...[Wiki] All the very best of 'Good wishes' to everyone for the coming 'New Year' 2020... from Dj.

Couldn't get out into the wild and rainy grey yonder this week - for a suitable fence shot... So here is a festive Christmas themed display.. featuring a small fence within 'Hardwick Hall' Derbyshire. Have a most enjoyable 'Happy fence Friday' everyone... and 'Good wishes' ... from Dj.

A bleak and very cold day at Linacre woods - with one of the three reservoirs pictured...these most pleasant woodland footpaths are close to the old town of.. Chesterfield - Derbyshire ..

The narrow one way road.. to Hardwick park'... and on towards 'Hardwick Hall' part of the UK. National Trust network.. and open to visitors.

Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire, is an architecturally significant Elizabethan country house . Built between 1590 and 1597 for the formidable Bess of Hardwick. Through four marraiges she gained wealth to become the second richest women in England after the Queen herself. Hardwick Hall is one of the earliest examples of the English interpretation of this style, Ownership of the house was transferred to the UK. National Trust in 1959. It is fully open to the public.

The overflowing 'Derwent Reservoir' in the Upper Derwent Valley - Derbyshire,. The River Derwent flows first through 'Howden Reservoir', then 'Derwent Reservoir' and finally through 'Ladybower Reservoir'. Between them they provide practically all of Derbyshire's water, as well as to a large part of South Yorkshire and as far afield as Nottingham and Leicester 60 miles south. Construction began in 1902... the filling in 1914 and dam overflowed for the first time in 1916. [Wiki]

Much of the golden leaf colour has now fallen.. from around the woodlands here at Ladybower dams near Sheffield UK.,, here is a bend in the rough track road.. and hidden in the cutting ... a stream tumbles down the narrow valley and disappears under the road and out into the dam.

To spend a short holiday break to include the 'New year' in.. 'Ye' Olde' City of York'... is always most enjoyable.... here is a view of the city on the last day... of December 31st. 2016. Pictured from the city wall alongside 'Station road' towards 'Lendal bridge' with the magnificent 'Minster' on the horizon. HFF and 'good wishes' too - to everyone here on 'Ipernity'... Dj.

My first 'Ipernity' upload at a movie.... of the Ladybower dam' plug hole overflow... with 'Bamford edge' in the distance.

Recent heavy rains have ensured that reservoirs are full to overflowing.. here at 'Ladybower' near Sheffield two overflows were built instead of a retaining dam wall. The water plummets 20 metres down these shafts and along concrete lined tunnels - large enough to drive a bus through.. and into the river Derwent below.