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Junction!

Junction!
Jacks Drove on the Northern edge of the Somerset Levels with the hamlet of Heath House visible on the ridge,In this view an unnamed Rhyne (foreground) meets the North Drain with the combined waters flowing under under Jacks Drove (bridge just visible on the left)
On the Levels Roads are called Droves and maintained watercourses are locally known as Viewed Rhynes. These total 1492 km,

Image in 16.9 format therefor a large view is recommended, HFF to all !

For anyone interested these maps show the vastness of the waterways,
somersetdrainageboards.gov.uk/media/all-North-Drain-WLMP-maps-Aug10.pdf

Marije Aguillo, Günter Diel, Frans Schols, @ngélique ❤️ and 24 other people have particularly liked this photo


57 comments - The latest ones
 Nicole Merdrignac
Nicole Merdrignac club
Superbes photo et vue . HFF.
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Nicole Merdrignac club
Thank you Nicole !
8 months ago.
 Christa1004
Christa1004 club
It is amazing that they cover a total of 1492 km. HFF Roger.
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Christa1004 club
Thank you Christa, Few fields have few fences because the vast majority are surrounded by waterways, like these in the image
8 months ago. Edited 8 months ago.
 Dimas Sequeira
Dimas Sequeira club
Amazing net of water canals! It seems difficult for newcomers to find their way. HFF, Roger!
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Dimas Sequeira club
Thank you Dimas, a vast area,
I have attached a map following the original post,
8 months ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Gorgeous capture!

Admired in: www.ipernity.com/group/tolerance
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to William Sutherland club
Much appreciated, William, thank you!
8 months ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
A very well composed photo in blue and green, the diagonal of fence and water catches the eye. HFF and a good weekend!
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Gudrun club
Generous comments Gudrun, thank you!
8 months ago.
 jyryk58
jyryk58 club
superb... :-)
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to jyryk58 club
Thank you !!!!
8 months ago.
 Walter 7.8.1956
Walter 7.8.1956 club
HFF Roger!
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Walter 7.8.1956 club
Thank you Walter
8 months ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Beautiful landscape image Roger.
hFF
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Many thanks Jaap!
8 months ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
A great view of these Levels which I have always enjoyed too, on my travels. Well done.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

Thanks for sharing with our UK Landscape Photography Group ,
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Herb Riddle club
Thank you for the nice comments Herb!
8 months ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
THE DRAINS ARE DOING THEIR JOB WELL
8 months ago. Edited 8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Pam J club
Thank you Pam, Drain is never a good name for a river ;-))
8 months ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
beautiful

Have a peaceful Friday!
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Annemarie club
Many thanks, Annemarie
8 months ago.
 Jocelyne Villoing
Jocelyne Villoing club
Excellent regard Roger, une image pleine de charme !
HFF Roger.
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing club
Lovely comments Jocelyne, thank you!
8 months ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Une superbe et excellente prise plongeante admirablement partagée.
HFF et agréable fin de semaine paisible et rafraîchissante.
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Malik Raoulda club
Very nice comments Malik, Many thanks!
8 months ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Ist ja immer wichtig das Wasser in der Natur lieber Roger,das ist ja ein sehr schönes Gebiet,das du zeigst :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Günter Klaus club
Thank you Guni , this area has a number of wetland reserves where nature can flourish!
8 months ago.
Günter Klaus club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
Das sieht man auch sehr schön lieber Roger :))
8 months ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
A beautiful image, Roger. Like Christa, I'm surprised by the extent. HFF and have a great weekend.
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to tiabunna club
Thank you George, 1492km is the length of rhynes across the levels, the area is 170,000 acres (70,000 ha)
8 months ago.
 Don Sutherland
Don Sutherland club
Wonderful capture.
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Don Sutherland club
Nice comment Don, thank you!
8 months ago.
 Xata
Xata club
HFF Roger, well explained !
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Xata club
Thank you Isabel, much appreciated!
8 months ago.
 Fred Fouarge
Fred Fouarge club
Roger(Grisly) HFF
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Fred Fouarge club
Thank you Fred!
8 months ago.
 Loose_Grip/Pete
Loose_Grip/Pete club
Very nice & an interesting caption.
HFF Roger. Enjoy the weekend.
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Loose_Grip/Pete club
Thank you Pete!
8 months ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
Very nice image Roger.
HFF best TOZ
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to TOZ club
Many thanks TOZ!
8 months ago.
 David Slater (Spoddendale)
David Slater (Spodde… club
I like the word 'rhyne' Roger. Nice scene indeed. HFF and happy weekend.
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to David Slater (Spodde… club
Thank you David, many watercourse in this part of the country end in rhyne!
8 months ago.
 Adele
Adele club
A fabulous view of these levels, Roger, provided with interesting notes! I like the diagonal fence and the lively colours and light. A beautifully composed picture.
8 months ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Thank you for the excellent comments Adele!
8 months ago.
 Nora Caracci
Nora Caracci club
immense !
HFF !
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Nora Caracci club
Many thanks Nora!
8 months ago.
 Patrick Brandy
Patrick Brandy club
Superbe vue merci pour l'info bon week-end Roger-
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Patrick Brandy club
Many thanks Patrick, appreciated!
8 months ago.
 Boarischa Krautmo
Boarischa Krautmo club
beautiful!
Belated HFF and have a good sunday!
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo club
Many thanks, very much appreciated!
8 months ago.
 Roger Bennion
Roger Bennion club
Amazing light and a beautiful mix of colours. Great composition too.
A belated HFF and a have a very good week, Roger.
8 months ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Thank you Roger, very much appreciated!
8 months ago.
 Günter Diel
Günter Diel club
Sehr schön! Gruß Günter
7 months ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Very kind Gunter, thank you!
7 months ago.
 Marije Aguillo
Marije Aguillo club
Un precioso paisaje que recuerda a a los Paises Bajos.
6 months ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Thank you Marije it is a very large area, ((650 km) and farmers from the Netherlands helped set the irrigating system in the 1700s
6 months ago.

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