A couple from the river Wear in Washington

I saw this overturned boat, the Zephya, while walking through the wildfowl centre and therefore had to shoot against the light and through the wire netting fence. The result is much better than I anticipated. I won't worry so much about scratches on my lenses in future! However, I wonder how this sad state of affairs came to pass, did vandals undo the moorings of this boat perhaps?

I have just noticed that there is a photo of this boat moored at Fatfield on my posting dated 8-12-10. It looked to be in good shape then.

Canon 450D Sigma 100-300 f4



The setting sun made these icicles hanging from the Victoria Viaduct glow like flames.

Canon 5D 70-200L f4

Cold places

The weather forecast predicted bright sunshine, but, late morning, it was devilish dark at Roker.



Victoria Viaduct, near Fatfield, with ice washing in on the tide.



More ice on the river Wear at Barmston Ferry/Cox Green. I seem to recall reading in a history of Sunderland how massive ice flows coming down the river had swept moored (wooden) ships out to sea. Can't remember the date, early 1800s perhaps.



The mothballed Leamside line as it passes through Washington.

Tanfield Railway North Pole Express

The Tanfield Railway's Santa Specials have begun to operate, despite the adverse weather. East Tanfield station car park was not accessible, so the trains were starting from Andrew's House station, and working through the woods topped and tailed by Twizell and No. 49.

November Snow - Durham

The weeping willow still has a full complement of leaves, but there is a thick covering of snow.



I have yet to take the master shot of Prebends Bridge, but we're getting closer!

Distant Connections

These two shots were taken in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. The first shows the replica Mayflower moored in the harbour.



Above the town and with views out to sea, there is a cemetery. This second shot has a local connection, click on to the image to read the inscription.

The River Wear at Durham

There are those who know what they are doing




and those who don't



The water is very cold at this time of year. It could have ended very nastily, but, fortunately, the young couple involved managed to get away from the weir.

Halloween

All sorts of strange people come knocking on your door come Halloween!