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Friday, January 15, 2016

Thrapston

A 2 mile recce to check the condition of the path between the Nine Arches Bridge and the disused railway leading to Stanwick. Or  - any excuse for a short walk on such a beautiful winter day. I was snap-happy today.

The path was a little squelchy in places, with the occasional icy puddle, but passable.
Onward

Crescent moon

Frosted grass in a shady patch even at midday

Blue sky and sunshine

Old railway bridge

Ice on the puddle

Bulrushes

Teasels - they attract goldfinches


The A14



Nine Arches bridge
A bridge was mentioned here in 1310. In 1663 there was a bridge with 24 arches. The bridge was rebuilt in 1795, and repaired in 1841.

Islip church
There was plenty of bird life - goldfinches, sparrows, crows - swans on the lake. So good to see the sky!
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8 comments:

  1. Ida JonesJanuary 15, 2016 at 6:59 PM

    Super photos - and, oh!, that blue sky and sunshine! A tonic to see - grey and bitterly cold here.

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  2. aliqotJanuary 15, 2016 at 7:01 PM

    A big contrast to yesterday - a day not to be wasted indoors!

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  3. Simon Douglas ThompsonJanuary 15, 2016 at 9:12 PM

    I love shooting ice and snow. It's such a varied subject matter.

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  4. aliqotJanuary 15, 2016 at 10:56 PM

    No snow here yet this winter! But I agree it makes evrything different!

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  5. Roy NorrisJanuary 16, 2016 at 1:08 AM

    Yes a cold, but very nice day Alison.
    I read an article in a Photography Magazine the other day revealing the unheard of idea of shooting iced up puddle images purporting to be a new photographic Art form. We have been doing that for years, have we not.

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  6. aliqotJanuary 16, 2016 at 7:13 AM

    Of course, Roy - all is grist to the photo mill!

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  7. CaseyJanuary 17, 2016 at 12:44 AM

    Beautiful pics. Looks like it was a wonderful walk.

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  8. aliqotJanuary 17, 2016 at 6:59 AM

    Hello, Casey. Thanks for calling in. It was a delightful walk.

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