Hartland Point, North Devon, UK

Great scenes often just "happen to be there". If you just happen to be there, at the right time, like I was for this one, you can always later pretend that you waited for weeks for the right conditions!

Kingswood Junction, on the Stratford upon Avon Canal, Warwickshire, UK

I love this place! Canals, locks (the Lapworth flight), bridges, narrow boats everywhere - yet an idylic rural spot.

This is where the Grand Union Canal passes very close to the Stratford upon Avon Canal. The two waterways are linked by a "cut" between the two, and there are tow paths to walk all around the lot.

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Bodiam Castle, East Sussex, UK

Freezing cold at Bodiam Castle, East Sussex, UK. Wonder what it was like living there in this sort of weather, in the 14th century - before the days of central heating...?

The River Ure, in Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales National Park, UK

Just happened to be crossing the bridge, between Bainbridge and Askrigg, and caught this nicely lit scene.

Pett Level, near Hastings, East Sussex, UK

 

I took this shot several years ago, but it has always been a favourite. I nearly missed it - as I was driving along the nearby coast road, and caught a glimpse out of the corner of my eye. Had to brake quickly, pull over and dash across to the water's edge, before the light changed!

Cromford Wharf, with Cromford Meadows beyond, Derbyshire, UK

Another appropriately snowy scene, actually take this time last year (2011) showing the Cromford Canal, frozen over, at it's terminus in Cromford - birthplace of the industrial revolution - in Derbyshire.

Bishopsdale under snow, Yorkshire Dales

Given the current weather, I thought this pic would do as well as any for the first post on this blog.

More to follow later....