Herb Riddle's photos with the keyword: World Photography Day

For this special 'World Photograph Day' I will share this scene from my childhood to the present day. It is our local 'Hartshead Pike', a tower that I have seen from one of my house windows for much of my life. This is a high, almost desolate spot where one can feel a special connection with the land and history. In these days of uncertainly and climate catastrophes it is nice to know that this seems to stand forever and can even be seen from flying aircraft coming in to land at Manchester Airport. The very long 30 second exposure emphasises the passage of time here. The present tower, built in 1863 by John Eaton near the site of an earlier one which was used as a signalling station, commemorates the wedding of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra of Denmark. Standing at 940ft (286m) ASL it is one of our highest landmarks in this area. Enjoy full screen www.ipernity.com/group/worldphotographyday/doc

World Photography Day Even though, by enlarge Covid restrictions are fully released here in Britain, lots of our population are still wary and try to protect themselves in our town centres. This taken in my own town centre of Oldham today. It also shows the enduring love and affection we have for our own species in these days of tragic events around the world caused by pandemic, climate and conflicts. www.ipernity.com/group/worldphotographyday