Landscapes

Setting sun just off Cushenden, Northern Ireland.

 

Views from Dover Castle:








St Mary in Castro:



Roman lighthouse:

 

Ulvik, Norway.

 

Eidfjord, Norway.

 

Shredded fence on the landscape

 

The North Dock Tufa is a small dome-shaped petrified well, with stalactites and stalagmites, tucked away behind the Marine Activities Centre at Sunderland marina. It was found during the redevelopment of the marina behind some old huts. It was preserved behind the newly constructed buildings but few people are actually aware of it . Hidden in a small courtyard it is publicly accessible by entering through the building but it is the only remaining part of the old landscape of the old North Dock prior to its redevelopment .



Kyle

 

Kyle, that is absolutely something special. Thank you for posting your photographs up, very very much appreciated.

Kind regards, learning every day, which is how it should be, always,

Jim.

 

Thanks Jim, never knew it existed until this week . I was in Whitburn (South Tyneside) so popped along the road into Sunderland just to see what it was all about

Kyle

 

I'm having technical issues (with what's twixt my ears I think ) with my reply. This might end up as a box-out within a box-out. Or outwith a box-out. Typed somewhere wrong again, pressed the wrong key, who knows (I certainly don't). Dotage central!

 

I totally agree Jim, what an absolutely incredible place, many thanks for posting the pictures Kyle Mr Jinks

Best.
John

 

Some waterfalls in Iceland today.
Faxafoss

Gullfoss

Brúarfoss

 

Super photographs Owen. Thank you.

Now don't be looking for a stick to be attempting a crossing of any of those falls!

Kind regards, go steady, always,

Jim.

 

Fantastic photos Owen.

 

Another waterfall.
Walked behind this one.
Got a bit wet.

Seljalandsfoss

 

Jökulsárlón, Iceland.




Fláajökull

 

Morpeth ,Northumberland
Oldgate Bridge despite its appearance its a fairly modern bridge dating from 1970 built to replace the former bridge washed away in a flood in 1963.


Family of Swans on River Wansbeck ,three more signets were lagging behind and I couldn`t get them into the frame


Morpeth Clock Tower located off the Market Place, Morpeth, The tower stands 60 ft high with walls 3 ft 6 in thick.

Kyle

 

Made a trip to Germany last weekend. Visited Porta Westfalica, near Minden. Here the Weser River passes through a gorge in the mountain range of the Wiehengebrige and enters the plains of Northern Germany. At this point there is a colossal, late 19th century (it was inaugurated in 1896), monument for Kaiser Wilhelm I. Splendid view combined with a bit of history.

 

From Olden, Norway - a boat trip on Lovatnet lake towards Kjenndal valley to the glacier.

As you can see from the information, there has been two tragedies on the mountain-the scars can be seen.
The tragic history of the beautiful Lovatnet - Lost in Norvana

 

A few photos of Bergen, Norway. Very busy and wet!
Bryggen Wharf.
Behind Bryggen

 

Enroute to Consett Co Durham (Cycleway 14) I came across these `Stainless Steel Sculptures` I knew Consett had one been a thriving Steel Manufacturer but have to admit I had to google these to find out the story behind them :-





Terris Novalis stainless steel sculpture
Terris Novalis by Tony Cragg
The work consists of two measuring instruments; a theodolite and an engineer's level, twenty times life size, standing approximately six metres tall. Made from stainless steel and supported on animal feet, this work is visible for many miles and stands as a monument to the history of the area and a prominent mile marker for the Coast to Coast cycle route.
The animal feet that hold these instruments were inspired by symbolic heraldry found on shields, coats of arms, plaques and similar items associated with the local land and ownership. Included are a bird of prey, a horse lion, crocodile, cow and a primate's hand. Cast in solid stainless steel, from originals carved by Tony Cragg, these large feet are beautifully cast
. The work sited at Consett, marks the watershed between the upland / moorland landscape and the extremes of the Industrial Age. Built on the Stanhope and Tyne Railway Line - the earliest commercial railway in Britain .
Terris Novalis marks what was once Europe's largest steel works. Local people apparently see this landmark as a monument to the scale of local industry and its ultimate demise :- unusual thing anyway .


Kyle