Canal

***Dave*** · 07-11-2005, 20:08

Taken this afternoon near Stratford Upon Avon. I actually spent a week on this canal in a 45ft boat years ago....at the time I was a speed freak with a motorbike & the thought of 4mph on the water sounded dreadful. I have to admit though it was one of the most relaxing holidays I've experienced & I was totally chilled within 30 mins of taking control of the boat :smoking:

**stepheno** · 07-11-2005, 20:12

Nice one Dave - b/w does it justice IMO.

regards

RobertP · 07-11-2005, 20:23

Been there done that.

Just don't like to think about how long ago it was. :icon_eek:

Did another canal trip that included a famous flight of locks that I can't remember the name of :eyesup: and went through the harecastle tunnel one time too - won't forget that in a hurry.

I thought narrowboats were 70ft long or am I remembering that wrong too?

Oh and nice picture

Matty · 07-11-2005, 20:28

thats nice Dave, really works in B&W, i think if the boats are really vivid in colour it would look good in colour, but if they are all a shade of green then B&W works better

Gandhi · 07-11-2005, 20:35

good shot dave.

B&W conversion had been done well. Looks like when I used to print on soft paper when I was a wee laddie! (that's not a criticism BTW)

I lived by the kennet and avon in Devizes for a year, nice place. Never took one single photo though. I was thinking about the canal for this months competition actually. Should I say that, or am I giving too much away?

**stepheno** · 08-11-2005, 07:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobertP

I thought narrowboats were 70ft long or am I remembering that wrong too?

A narrowboat is defined by width - 7 feet. You can get 70ft and 35ft in length.

regards

SammyC · 08-11-2005, 07:33

Boys, boys, boys! It's not who's got the biggest it's who can annoy the most fishermen!

***Steve*** · 08-11-2005, 09:17

I like that shot as well, the b&W suits it.

It takes me back to my youth, I spent a week on a narrowboat as part of a holiday when I was on a YTS. I had a lot of fun and enjoyed every minute of the holiday, the YTS well thats another story

Am I showing my age now ?

***Dave*** · 08-11-2005, 09:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobertP

Did another canal trip that included a famous flight of locks that I can't remember the name of :eyesup:

This canal has the Lapworth Locks....all 11 of em in a row (or something like that) near the juntion with Union Canal. I go this far on the hols & thought

that to that # of locks......they were all against me as well. Went to the pub istead for a

:lol:

07-11-2005, 20:08	#1 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,909	Canal Taken this afternoon near Stratford Upon Avon. I actually spent a week on this canal in a 45ft boat years ago....at the time I was a speed freak with a motorbike & the thought of 4mph on the water sounded dreadful. I have to admit though it was one of the most relaxing holidays I've experienced & I was totally chilled within 30 mins of taking control of the boat :smoking:

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stepheno Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,637	Nice one Dave - b/w does it justice IMO. regards Last edited by stepheno : 07-11-2005 at 20:12. Reason: typo

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07-11-2005, 20:23	#3 (permalink)
RobertP Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Woodford Essex Posts: 841	Been there done that. Just don't like to think about how long ago it was. :icon_eek: Did another canal trip that included a famous flight of locks that I can't remember the name of :eyesup: and went through the harecastle tunnel one time too - won't forget that in a hurry. I thought narrowboats were 70ft long or am I remembering that wrong too? Oh and nice picture

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Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	thats nice Dave, really works in B&W, i think if the boats are really vivid in colour it would look good in colour, but if they are all a shade of green then B&W works better

07-11-2005, 20:35	#5 (permalink)
Gandhi Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: bath, somerserset Posts: 966	good shot dave. B&W conversion had been done well. Looks like when I used to print on soft paper when I was a wee laddie! (that's not a criticism BTW) I lived by the kennet and avon in Devizes for a year, nice place. Never took one single photo though. I was thinking about the canal for this months competition actually. Should I say that, or am I giving too much away?

08-11-2005, 07:33	#7 (permalink)
SammyC Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,466	Boys, boys, boys! It's not who's got the biggest it's who can annoy the most fishermen!

08-11-2005, 09:17	#8 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,158	I like that shot as well, the b&W suits it. It takes me back to my youth, I spent a week on a narrowboat as part of a holiday when I was on a YTS. I had a lot of fun and enjoyed every minute of the holiday, the YTS well thats another story Am I showing my age now ?