Herb Riddle's photos

We cross this old bridge seeing a historic 17th-century building overlooking the town's medieval harbour. The Custom House was built in 1683 by Sir John Turner and designed by architect Henry Bell. It is described as "one of the most perfect buildings ever built". The building originally served as a merchant's exchange and a place to regulate trade through the port. It was used by Customs and Excise until 1989 and now houses the town's tourist information centre. Enjoy the weekend.

As we walk on this delightful Bouley Bay coastal path from Jersey zoo to the fishing village of Rozel we pause to take in the view. The fort is just out of view facing the big promontory rock which is actually a separate Island. We did take some steps to find it by foot but never did find it. Enjoy full screen

A walk down our canal system is always worthwhile at this time of year as it is one of the few green paths that is relatively dry underfoot. As can be seen most of our autumnal golden leaves have already gone from here after recent storms but this curved walled part and its reflections can still bring a smile to our faces. Enjoy the day.

Taking a step into the wild side here. Shooting into the sun from such a low angle accompanied by a haze is fraught with difficulties. I asked myself, “should I fight it”. Enjoy full screen.

I have to admit to having seen a lot of strange benches in my on-going quest for the HBM group. This is one we passed near the Norfolk coastal village of Brancaster. - Now I wonder if they made another shelter from the other half! Ps this looks out over the mud flats out to the sea. Have a great day.

The Common seals of Horsey Gap are a thrill to see and study. This young pup looks on to me and the other observers some 30 metres away but what is it thinking? It is hard to imagine that these were once hunted to death for their furs. They must feel quite safe here as they return every year and the only thing they have to worry about are photographic royalties :) PS. I took this with my 300mm (450mm equivalent 35mm) and it is only the centre portion of a much larger picture. See PiP (last photo) for bigger beach view. Enjoy full screen.

Whilst visiting the Horsey windmill we overheard someone talking about the seals that were at the nearby beach of Horsey Gap. Apparently this is a well known place for Common Seals (Harbour Seals) and is very well attended at the autumn pupping season. For us, a surprise to see so many in one spot and there were nearly as many just past the next breakwater we see in front of us here. Another phone photo here even though I took many with my DSLR, this shows a better overall view. Enjoy full screen

I loved this little walk with its little jetties jutting out over the muddy gluttonous estuary waters. PiP Enjoy the weekend.

A trip back to Crompton Moor not too far away from my home brings me to this small reservoir. After seeing a chance to get some more Autumn colours. This is the high view from the track. PiP Enjoy full screen.

Field boundary walls are everywhere in our northern landscapes. They are in constant need of repair like the old farm cottages here . Seen in Smardale, Cumbria. Enjoy the day

A view of this sleepy Norfolk coastal village. Lots of little fishing boats here demonstrating in a small way the fishing history here. As you can see cars park on the shore just above the high tide line but they have to be aware, some weeks back the sea had risen high above that. This is our starting point for a walk here, another atop this dyke. Enjoy the day.

The Dovestones reservoir area has quite a lot of these memorial benches. This one is remembering Kate & James who ran together around here. I think they would have enjoyed the company of this little robin. See Pip Have a great day.

PiP to: The Dovestones reservoir area has quite a lot of these memorial benches. This one is remembering Kate & James who ran together around here. I think they would have enjoyed the company of this little robin.

A most enjoyable stroll around the bottom of our Chew Valley near Dovestones reservoir cannot help but be endearing. An obvious 3-shot HDR render here gives us a slightly painted effect but that is how it felt in real life as well. Well worth getting my boots wet and muddy for, I think. Full screen essential.

Another Norfolk windmill that has been turned into holiday accommodation. Built in 1816 and last worked in 1919. It was restored in 1957 with a new cap and sails replaced again in 1981. The PiP shows the mill against the light from the main road towards the coast only about four miles north of here. More info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burnham_Overy_Staithe_Windmill Enjoy full screen

Back on my local old railway walk and what a pleasure it always is when the trees and leaves are like this. This spot is only about 400m from my home. I have many photos on Ipernity of this linear walk but I don’t think I have ever attempted to describe its origins: This used to be called the ‘Delph Donkey line’ and it served several small communities between Oldham and the village of Delph in Saddleworth. It was only 4.5 miles (7.2km) long and opened in 1851 to passengers but closed to them in 1955 whilst freight continued till 1963. Why “Delph Donkey”? The line earned the nickname because: The train was slow, reminiscent of a donkey’s pace. It served rural communities, where donkeys were once a common mode of transport. Some say the nickname came from locals who used the train to market days in Oldham or Delph Enjoy the weekend.

As the sky turns blue and the rains abate we re-visit this spectacular waterfall. I am fairly close to the base and so an ultra wide angle lens is required with the resulting distortion to the top of the hill. The trees growing at a strange slant is also a result of all that but nevertheless this shot captures the essence of the falls with their accompanying golden trees at this time of year. See PiP for a frozen view taken in January with ice. Nice full screen. Enjoy the day,

Seen in the back-streets of King’s Lynn behind the old St George’s Guildhall (King Street). This used to be an old Shakespearian theatre. Enjoy the day