David G Johnson's photos

A fence alongside an example of 'Derbyshires' dry stone walling surrounds the tiniest of graveyards,. supporting just two memorials - to a man who I feel would probably have been a local farmer of which land he owned, and maybe was entitled to choose his own resting place. The small 'donkey' headstone is enscribed with the memories of his wife.

Walking the riverside pathways at Newark on Trent,.. and showing a very old stone footbridge - Newark is a thriving market town steeped in history, on the east side of Nottinghamshire UK.

Dozing - flat out and starting Christmas by relaxing earlier than most of us,.. is 'Bella' my Sons' Border Collie, no doubt soaking up the warmth from the log burning fire.

While browsing 'Google earth' photographs - I came across a very special view of 'Criccieth castle' in North Wales - I noticed that it was posted by 'Herb' Riddle',, as I was in the region I simply had to visit the same spot and attempt to capture the scene

A view from June 2022,.. across one of the several 'lower' ponds - at 'Hardwick Hall',.. there are a series of ponds to the West of the hall - which all help to add natures interest to a most pleasant stroll.

Barbed wire - steel wire - mesh fence and the world renowned... and ever popular ''blue cord''. The steel dome is a valve control housing to the adjacent Ladybower dam

The most beautiful fence in the world !... with spikes - rusty locks - coiled razor wire - brick rubble - and not only surrounding a scrap yard - but also featuring a replica of that famous 'Del boys' 'Reliant van' from TVs ''Only fools and horses'' Have a mighty fine weekend - everyone and a ''HFF'' from .. > David J.

A bench with a fine view south - over the 'Ladybower dam' the more normal waterline can be judged from the right bank,.. the peak to the right is the regularly and easily climbed 'Win hill' at 464 metres ,.. 'Ashopton viaduct' seen in the distance is so named after the other village of ''Ashopton'' demolished in early 1940 and flooded in order to construct the dam.

A view across the low water of 'Ladybower dam' revealing a fence normally about 9 metres below the surface - the water level is now rising due to recent rains but some ruins of the flooded village of 'Derwent' can still be seen in the distance. The emptied and partly demolished village disappeared in 1944 when the reservoir was created. Some gateposts are still seen from when the land was farms and cottages.

After a lapse of 38 years - I decided to put up my photo of the legendary 'Shadows' guitarist 'Hank Marvin' - it was arrivals at Menorca airport..September 1984,. along with some friends it appears he was signing up for car rental.. I came so close to shaking his hand.. and regret not doing so,. A photo from a print and the EXIF does not apply.

A photograph from the new year 2016.. showing.. 'Levada dos Piornais'.. Madeira' .. one of many man made water channels found all around the island. As seen here this Levada is carved into the sheer rock face of a cliff.. then shortly to duck into a tunnel. Most 'Levadas' are open to walk freely.. This particular route is not usually included in guided tours.. and care does need to be taken at many points along the way.. Note.. the 'level' track seen on the other side of the valley.- is the continuation of the 'Levada' seen here.. as it returns from the valley. Have fine and good 'Happy fence Friday' - from David J.

A stroll through local woodland.. only the brown leaf strewn trails reveal that it's the later time of year.. the trees and other foliage are still surprisingly green. Have a fine and good ''Happy fence Friday'' to everyone - from > David J.

Chesterfield canal - opened in 1777 ,. 46 miles long from the river Trent to Chesterfield.. but much of the length is not passable until further restoration is completed. Here is the 'Hollingwood hub' visitor centre - locks - and a cafe'... a good day out for families with bookable boat trips. Have a fine and 'Happy fence Friday' to all - from > David J.

As the brickword obstructs,. the sign states,. ''It's narrow ere'' Duck '',.. but 'duck' in this instance is nothing to do with the feathered variety... here, close to the old town of 'Chesterfield' .. ''Duck'' is regularly used to express a friendly passing comment to another person.... even total strangers...might say ''Hello duck'' .. ''how are you ? '' - one might reply.. ''Ay' up mi' duck,... I'm fine thanks''

Pictured from a local meadow known as ,. 'The Captain'... here is a view over the 'Moss valley' south Sheffield.. foliage is starting to show the Autumn colours but there is still some way to go yet,.. The valley was once a place of numerous water powered mills - the mill dams, coal mines and a railway for transport,. all now long gone.. but some ruins of interest do remain.

A picture from June 2022 - and standing on virtually the same spot - as the highly talented ''Herb Riddle'' - showing the 'River Dwyfor' estuary with 'Criccieth castle' in the distance,.. North Wales. I came across Herbs 'Google earth' photo's version while we were in the area,. so I thought it novel to go along and capture a similar point of view scene.. Have a fine and ''Happy fence Friday'' everyone,.. from > David J.

Crossing a footbridge over the 'River Wye' at 'Millersdale' after leaving the 'Monsal trail',.. once a section of the now disused railway line from Manchester to Buxton.. the now resurfaced cycling, horse riding and walking trail passes through several well lit tunnels as it meanders along the way. The 'pip' shows a view inside one of the tunnels ,. taken during May 2019.

'Freedom'....... to the left are wide open pastures of farmland where various animals are able to freely wander....... a foliage covered old stone wall built by workers many years ago... a boardwalk over a reservoir to enable visitors to enjoy the area.. and an unknown walker surveys the lush greenery of an English summer day... and the water itself..... for without such,,... there would be no life. The location is ''Lineacre dams'' one of three built between - 1855 - 1904.. to supply drinking water to the town of 'Chesterfield' - Derbyshire - UK.