I passed these narrowboats when I was walking by the Leeds-Liverpool Canal at the weekend enjoying the sunshine. It's still pretty cold here but there was a promise of spring in the air. It brought out walkers, joggers, people exercising their dogs - and of course photographers like me. There is a small marina and boat repair yard a few miles along the canal from Saltaire, and lots of boats moor there for the winter. On a sunny Sunday, it seemed like quite a few boat-owners had decided it was time to do a bit of preparation for the summer season: cleaning, painting and generally tidying up.
How could I resist taking this picture? It provides a wonderful introduction to another of my favourite blogs: cieldequimper's Here, There and Everywhere - random pictures. She's another skilful photographer with a good eye for composition. Her blog features photos from all over the world, and she also has two more: Versailles Daily Photo and a new one called Artsy Versailles. You've got to admire someone who can keep three great photo blogs going!
I'd love to go Here there and everywhere on a narrow boat.
ReplyDeleteSo much to see in this picture. I love the reflections!
ReplyDeleteCanal boats and the surroundings are fascinating places for photographing, interesting colours, reflections, ducks...hey where are the ducks?
ReplyDeleteGlad you had sunshine.
wonderful photo and do so love the name of the barge!! haha
ReplyDeleteHow on earth does someone keep 3 blogs going? I have enough trouble keeping up with one!
ReplyDeleteFunnily enough, Sacristan and I were at a Marina on Sunday afternoon and I took a few photos of boat names for my blog. They won't be along quite yet though.
Oh this is great! One of my favorite things to do is check out the names of boats that we see on the water! ~Lili
ReplyDeleteWhat a great name for a boat!
ReplyDeleteThe canal looks really cold though.
What a great, colorful photo!
ReplyDeleteThis is excellent, Jenny. I love these boats and from time to time I think about renting one for a week. But, I am probably too tall to be comfortable on one. Your tribute to cieldequimper's blogs is well deserved; she shows us wonderful works, as you do.
ReplyDelete:-)) Thank you very much!
ReplyDeleteI'm struggling to keep up at the moment because of Blogger dashboard problems, so no, I hadn't seen this.
Oh the crocuses today... Marvellous.
Yes, Ciel's blog came to my mind the minute I read the sign. It's a beautiful photo, Jenny.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun this blogging community is! Yes, for Ciel, of course!
ReplyDelete[I am still scrolling back on posts missed when I just saw your comment on mine: I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. I can relate, having been in your shoes for some years. Hug to you.]