Herb Riddle's photos

As we walk around the circumference of Scammonden Water we come across these old stone walls bedecked with snow drops. Lots have already finished now as Spring comes but these are thriving in the cool shadow of the trees here. Enjoy.

The photo really says it all. Naturally, seen in Boston, USA just some months back. HWW, have a great day.

On the road to Scommonden Water, and not very far away, we passed a viewpoint down to this empty reservoir in an area known as Nont Sarahs. Apparently it has been drained whilst a valve is being repaired. To my left is a rock escarpment where hang-gliders take off to enjoy the tumbling valley below. See PiP A hangglider view from this very spot: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXjXaMaYpM8 Enjoy the day.

West Yorkshire.

Portland, Maine is the setting for this wonderful semi-open-air vintage railway carriage. Now a museum piece that is pulled by the small red diesel engine along this Narrow Gauge Railway track. PiP. A grand set of hard benches to watch the coastline go by. Track gauge= 2ft (610mm), 1.5miles (2.4km) long. Just near here too was the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum which we unfortunately did not have time to visit. Within, and sometimes outside too, pulling this carriage are seven locomotives, four of which are Steam including the famous Baldwin 0-4-4T and 2-4-4T models. It also has visiting locomotives. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maine_Narrow_Gauge_Railroad_Museum#Gallery HBM, enjoy the week.

Yesterday, I discovered another new walk around yet another reservoir not too far from me. (12 miles). Scammonden Water is another of our freshwater drinking reservoirs in West Yorkshire. Quite a treat in this cold but almost clear break in the weather for us. A good path makes this an easy four mile walk. It is hard to believe that one of Britain’s busiest motorways (the M62) flies just past the end of the water near the tower. See PiP. The reservoir is 252m above sea level and holds 7.8 billion litres of water. See full screen. Enjoy the day.

Another view from the top of Latrigg looking over Derwent Water to the south. We can just make out Castle Cragg with the pointed tree lined peak. The mountains in the background, I must admit look very grand here photographed with a long telephoto lens and displayed in this retro sepia. PiPs Enjoy full screen.

Taken at Norman Hill reservoir. This shows a view to the access pier for the freshwater flows. The piers are a frivolous piece of Victorian architecture so common once upon a time. Made to last and last it did! I enjoyed the light here. Enjoy full screen Have a good weekend.

Another Lake District capture showing the moods of these Fells (Cumbrian name for the hills and lower mountains of the Lake District). Nothing too sharp but more a feeling than a record in this light. Enjoy full screen.

A capture taken in New Quay, Wales. Taken whilst doing a Welsh coast tour of three weeks some years back now. I liked the colour harmony and diagonal angles here. New Quay is a seaside town in Ceredigion. Located 19 miles south-west of Aberystwyth, on Cardigan Bay with a harbour and large sandy beaches, the town lies on the Ceredigion Coast Path and the Wales Coast Path. HWW, enjoy the day

Derwent Water in our Lake District is in my opinion one of the most beautiful lakes in our country. We are not far from its waterside market town of Keswick here. Of course these jetties are always fun for our young fishermen and it’s easy to hire a rowing boat such as this too. All in all, all the right ingredients for a nice chance of a picture by yours truly. Enjoy full screen.

Canada: A rather unusual set of benches here but helping to make a picture, for sure. I think the dark sky combine well with the light wood of the benches and all being lifted up by the reds and blues in the posters. HBM, enjoy the week.

Boston, Massachusetts, is the location of this splendid building. Caught on a beautiful day showing off its wonderful golden domed roof. The PiPs show the front lawned public gardens and gates. Enjoy full screen. PIPs

Seen on the approach to Crummuck Water which lies not far from here. A simple reminder of our beautiful Lake District. PiP Enjoy full screen.

Built in the traditional Italian style, you can only love these bay-fronted windows. The balconies (or rather, fire-escapes ) – what can one say but it produced nice shadows with those ornate railing pieces. Enjoy full screen Have a good weekend.

Minehead, Somerset and the WSR terminus station. The start and end point for an exciting steam railway trip. These carriages are full to the brim with excited tourist, camera's at the ready but some are seated at dressed tables ready for a special afternoon tea. See adjacent photo for another look. Best full screen.

Another look at the West Somerset Railway station at Minehead. This is the GWR-inspired Mogul No 9351 which is part of the WSR stock of locomotives. It will roll forward another few yards here before reversing onto the parallel line for a water refill before running further and then another switch onto this line again to shunt up to the full carriages that it has just uncoupled here. A 2-6-0 tender engine built in 1934. Green but the wheels and front smokebox are black with a red front nameplate. Enjoy full screen.

Is it any wonder that people want to escape to this part of the world with majestic views like this from your doorstep. This taken on the edge of the tiny hamlet of Hartsop near Brothers Water just as the sun was starting to sink. See PiP for a photo taken just minutes before this. HWW, have a great day.