Crinan Basin Blues

Captured at the Crinan Basin, the western end of the Cinan Canal at Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
The Crinan Canal runs from Ardrishaig to Crinan and is run by Scottish Canals. It is a very beautiful area, particularly when seen on a lovely day like this when everything looks so blue and the clear water echoes and reflects the canal scene

As the boats sail the canal they go through a series of locks which 'equalise' the level of the water in areas where the canal bed isn't uniform, bringing the water levels up or down as required

I have added a link with a nod to this. Please listen to

'When I get low I get high' by the Speakeasy Three

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vCjvXpR1F0

A second version with video is here

www.youtube.com/watch?v=acb-js00c40

Nouchetdu38, Smiley Derleth, Bruno Suignard, cammino and 58 other people have particularly liked this photo

95 comments - The latest ones

Gudrun ^club

The sky looks even bluer reflected in the water- and I love the small lighthouse! hFF and a good weekend, Carol!

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Gudrun ^club

Thank you very much Gudrun. The weather was beautiful. The lighthouse is quite small and not a bit as impressive as the one in your recent post but it suits the area. I did have a close up of it but it has a bench beside it so I will save it for a HBM!!

HFF and have a good weekend

11 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

A great title to a beautifully composed image, a large view appears to revel a café on the quayside, a great place to sit and watch boat traffic on this busy canal.
Love the colours and the musical link
Wish you a lovely Friday and a superb weekend.

11 months ago. Edited 11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you very much Roger. Yes there is a small cafe there, although it can get busy.
I am pleased you liked the song.

HFF and have a lovely weekend

11 months ago.

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10 months ago.

Colin Ashcroft ^club

A most memorable spot and a great canal walk. We saw an Osprey fishing there last time.

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Colin Ashcroft ^club

Thank you very much Colin. Yes it is a lovely place and we spotted people walking the canal. It was a bit too hot for us though!! Maybe next time.

Oh I hope you had your camera ready and managed to get a photo of the osprey!. I would have loved to have seen it.

11 months ago.

Colin Ashcroft ^club has replied to Ecobird ^club

You will laugh but this is it www.ipernity.com/doc/vitalsparks/34539407
I had left the telephoto in the car for that walk. We were looking for butterflies with some success on the day.

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Colin Ashcroft ^club

Isn't that always the way Colin? You don't think you will need it and of course that is the very time that you see something interesting, and if I am honest I am rubbish at taking shots with my phone!

We once saw an eagle when we were in Scotland up a very steep and very narrow road. I spotted it through the glass roof but the camera was in the boot of the car and I was too terrified of heights to get out and retrieve it.

You got him though and the shot also shows how beautiful the landscape is.

10 months ago.

elvigiadelosamanecer… ^club

Feliz fin de semana.

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to elvigiadelosamanecer… ^club

Thank you very much Juan. You, too, have a lovely weekend

11 months ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

A lovely view of the Crinan Canal, Carol. I love the magical reflection. I hope you have a great weekend. All the best, Joe

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Thank you very much Joe. We were very lucky with the beautiful weather, and there is always lots to see here.

Have a great weekend. Best wishes

11 months ago.

Günter Klaus ^club

Da zeigst du eine sehr schöne Aufnahme von deinen Besuch da am Kanal liebe Carol,das stimmt,das Wasser hat ja echt eine schöne,dunkelblaue Farbe,du hälst dich auch immer gerne am Wasser auf :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Günter Klaus ^club

Thank you very much Guni. We were lucky with the weather and it shows the place in the best light! You are right , I do like water scenes and the canal is quite a soothing and peaceful place to be

Have a good weekend

11 months ago.

Mario Vargas ^club

a fantastic composition under peaceful light, with wonderful colors and rflections, HFF Carol

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Mario Vargas ^club

Thank you very much Mario. The weather was beautiful, fortunately

HFF and have a good weekend

11 months ago.

Christa1004 ^club

It is difficult work to pass the locks, unless they are automatic. HFF Carol.

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Christa1004 ^club

Thank you very much Christa. Yes it does look like hard work. We have often seen them cycling along the towpath and then pushing the gates open with their backs. I took some photos of them working this time.

HFF and have a good weekend

11 months ago.

Stephan Fey ^club

Such a lovely little canal-harbour in this gorgeous countryside! HFF and a great weekend Carol!

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Stephan Fey ^club

Thank you very much Stephan. The canal is really lovely and there is always a lot to see
and enjoy here.

HFF and have a good weekend

11 months ago.

Mick Herbert

Excellent shot Carol

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Mick Herbert

Thank you very much Mick. Really appreciated.

Have a good weekend

11 months ago.

Percy Schramm ^club

A wonderful capture full of peace. Seems to be really a beautiful landscape. And I like the reflections too. HFF, wish you a fine weekend, Carol !

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Percy Schramm ^club

Thank you very much Percy. I am pleased you like it. It is quite a peaceful and soothing place to be

HFF and have a good weekend

11 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

Always a pleasure to view your Scottish exploits Carol. Well done.

HFF, Enjoy the weekend. Herb

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

That is very nice of you Herb. Thank you very much

HFF and have a good weekend

11 months ago.

Marije Aguillo ^club

Preciosa toma con reflejos en el agua.

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Marije Aguillo ^club

Thank you very much Marije. Really appreciated. The weather was beautiful that day fortunately

I wish you a pleasant and sunny weekend

11 months ago.

Pat Del ^club

I love the colours of the waters !

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Pat Del ^club

Thank you very much Pat. The beautiful weather certainly helped

Have a good weekend

11 months ago.

Tanja - Loughcrew ^club

Toll gemacht..manchmal braucht ein Bild einfach Raum und der Bildschnitt ist genial..mag ich sehr :) die Mädels trällern so schön! :)))
hFF Carol und hab ein schönes Wochenende!

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Tanja - Loughcrew ^club

Thank you very much Tanja.

Yes they do - and I warble along with them, - but not so beautifully!!!!!!!!! A constipated frog comes to mind :))). Never mind - Roger has earplugs!!!!!

HFF and have a good weekend

11 months ago. Edited 11 months ago.

Paulo Moreira ^club

HFF, Carol.
Beautiful image.

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Paulo Moreira ^club

Many thanks Paulo. Really appreciated
Have a good weekend. HFF

11 months ago.

Erika+Manfred ^club

Lovely landscape

HFF - have a fine weekend

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Erika+Manfred ^club

Thank you very much Erika+Manfred
HFF and have a good weekend

11 months ago.

Dinesh ^club

Beautiful backdrop HFF ~ A nice week end too

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Dinesh ^club

Many thanks Dinesh. Really aprpeciated
HFF and have a good weekend

11 months ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Belle image reposante, j'adore ce bleu soutenu du ciel qui se reflète, très belle capture mon amie, HFF à toi aussi.

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Many thanks Jocelyne. It was a beautiful day which certainly helped
HFF and have a lovely weekend

11 months ago.

Xata ^club

Bluesy blues? Or happy blues? HFF Carol

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Xata ^club

Thank you Isabel. Oh Happy blues, definitely. The only time for bluesy blues is when it it time to leave!!!

HFF and have a good weekend

11 months ago.

Madeleine Defawes ^club

Superbe image avec le reflet du bateau !
HFF et Bon weekend. Amitiés

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Madeleine Defawes ^club

Thank you very much Madeleine. It was a lovely day which really helped the light and reflections.
The small downside was that the little quayside cafe was too busy for us to get a cup of tea!
HFF and have a lovely sunny weekend

11 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Lovely colours and a gorgeous reflection Carol. Thanks for the links. I like the second one with the video. You find some good and intriguing songs!

HFF and wish you a good weekend.....keep cool!

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Thank you very much Rosa. It really was a beautiful day.
I am pleased you liked the music. I found the music ages ago when I was searching for the Speakeasies Swing Band, and clicked on them by mistake, - a lucky mistake as it turned out.

Have a lovely weekend. It is still very hot and close here so we are only venturing out to take my grandson home from work in a little while!

11 months ago.

J.Garcia ^club

So beautiful and peaceful ambiance!!
Splendid image, Carol!
HFF too!

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to J.Garcia ^club

Thank you very much Judite. We paid a couple of visits that week. At least being beside the water made us feel a little cooler!!!

HFF and have a lovely weekend

11 months ago.

AndrewE

looks a fabulous setting

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to AndrewE

Thank you very much Andrew. Yes I love the Scottish canals. The scenery is beautiful and it is so lovely and peaceful.

Have a lovely weekend

11 months ago.

Roséha D. ^club

I would like to be there****************** I'am coming**********************

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Roséha D. ^club

Thank you very much Roseha. I am sure you will love it as much as I do!!!

Have a lovely weekend

11 months ago.

Annemarie ^club

Most beautiful

HFF

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Many thanks Annemarie
HFF and have a lovely weekend

11 months ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Beautiful with the reflections ! Have a very nice weekend, Carol !

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Thank you very much Ulrich. The beautiful weather helped!

Have a lovely sunny weekend

11 months ago.

uwschu ^club

HFF Carol, ein schöner Ort zum Verweilen

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to uwschu ^club

Thank you very much Uwe. It is a pretty little place and so peaceeful

Have a lovely weekend

11 months ago.

David Slater (Spodde… ^club

A peaceful scene Carol. I often listen to that track by the Speakeasy Three. HFF and best wishes for the weekend.

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to David Slater (Spodde… ^club

Thank you very much David. I am pleased you like the music and already listen to this track.
I found them a while ago when I was actually searching for the the Speakeasies Swing Band.

HFF and have a great weekend

11 months ago.

TOZ ^club

Super Image Carol.
HFF best TOZ

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to TOZ ^club

Thank you very much TOZ. Really appreciated
Have a good weekend

11 months ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Beautiful composition with lovely reflections

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thank you very much Jaap. Really appreciated.

Have a good weekend

11 months ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Magnificent shot!

Admired in: www.ipernity.com/group/tolerance

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Thank you very much William. Really appreciated

Have a great weekend

11 months ago.

Boarischa Krautmo ^club

beautiful scenery including bench and wall ;-)
I like the little lighthouse.
HFF and have a wonderful weekend!

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo ^club

Thank you very much Markus. I am pleased you like it. It is a really lovely peaceful place to visit

Have a lovely weekend

11 months ago.

LotharW ^club

Dort wäre ich sehr gerne Leuchtturmwärter und die Ruhe genießen! Was für eine schöne Aufnahme, Carol, HFF!

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to LotharW ^club

Thank you very much Lothar. Yes it is really peaceful and relaxing. The lighthouse is very small and I think even I could cope with the lighthouse steps and I really dislike heights!!

I am pleased you like it.

HFF and I hope you have a lovely peaceful weekend

11 months ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

Super shot and good music link too!

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Andy Rodker ^club

Thank you very much Andy. I am pleased you enjoyed the music too

Have a lovely weekend

11 months ago.

volker_hmbg ^club

Fine harbour view and reflection, I like the tiny lighthouse
in the distance.

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to volker_hmbg ^club

Thank you very much Volker. It is small and hexagonal with outside steps and marks the western end of the Crinan Canal. It is in need of a little tlc but still it is sweet

10 months ago.

Roger Bennion ^club

Great light and colours. Love the boat reflection. Well photographed. Liking the music too.
HFF and wishing you a very good weekend, Carol.

11 months ago. Edited 11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Roger Bennion ^club

Thank you very much Roger. We were very lucky with the weather that day.

I am pleased you like the music, - an incomplete search for the Speakeasies Swing Band brought it up some time ago and I have listened to it quite a lot since then.

I hope you are having a good weekend and are not suffering too much with the heat.

HFF

10 months ago.

Pam J ^club

AND A POCKET LIGHTHOUSE !

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

Thank you Pam. Yes it is small and hexagonal, - and the steps are on the outside. Sadly it could do with a bit of a touch up but it is still sweet.

10 months ago.

Kawasirius ^club

Une agréable ambiance se dégage de cette belle scène ! Ce bassin doit permettre aux bateaux de faire demi tour. J'aime bien le reflet de celui qui est amarré !
Bon week-end, Carol ! HFF !

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Kawasirius ^club

Thank you very much Henri. I am pleased you like it. It is always an interesting place to visit, - quiet and peaceful but with plenty to see. There are generally boats moored up here too.

Belated HFF and have a lovely Sunday evening

10 months ago.

Nicole Merdrignac ^club

Superbes photo et reflets . Bon week-end. Nicole .

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Nicole Merdrignac ^club

Thank you very much Nicole. Really appreciated

Have a beautiful weekend

11 months ago.

Dimas Sequeira ^club

Marvellous scene and reflections on a splendid day! Belated HFF, Carol!

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Dimas Sequeira ^club

Thank you very much Dimas. Luckily the weather was beautiful

HFF and have a good weekend

10 months ago.

MaggsMep ^club

As you doubtless have realised, I love canals. This is a seriously lovely canal and a seriously lovely image. The reflections are great, as is the wind ruffled surface running through the centre. And Is that a mock lighthouse I spy?
Beautifully crafted shot Carol.

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to MaggsMep ^club

Thank you Maggs. I am really pleased you like it because I love it here, and we were very lucky with the weather on this visit. No, the lighthouse is an actual lighthouse, although very small. It is hexagonal in shape with an upper gallery and external steps. I understand there are modern navigation lights inside. It marks the western end of the Crinan Canal.

We have just had a heavy shower of rain here and I am hoping it will cool things down a bit.

Enjoy your Sunday evening.

10 months ago.

Andrea Ertl ^club

Sehr schön !!!

11 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Andrea Ertl ^club

Thank you very much dear Andrea. Really appreciated

Have a lovely evening

10 months ago.

Rafael ^club

Después de una usencia de más de un mes vuelto a explorar las fotos de mis amigos de Ipernity.
Buena foto !

10 months ago.

Ecobird ^club

Thank you Rafael and it is good to have you back.

Have a lovely evening. Best wishes Carol

10 months ago.

sea-herdorf ^club

Eine schöne Szene an der Schleuse, Carol.
Sehr ins Bild gesetzt.
Schöne Grüße und eine gute Woche
Erich

10 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to sea-herdorf ^club

Thank you very much Erich. It was a beautiful day luckily.

Have a lovely evening and good day ahead

10 months ago.

Dominique Sarrazin ^club

La scène est jolie, l'équilibre des lumières parfait, belle prise de vue !

10 months ago.

Ecobird ^club

Thank you very much Dominique. The weather was beautiful that day which certainly helped

Have a good week

10 months ago.

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