Bigsweir bridge

The bridge over the River Wye forms the connection at that point between England and Wales. It was built in 1826-9 to a design by Charles Hollis of London and constructed of cast iron and sandstone, the casting having been done at Merthyr Tydfil. The main span is 55 yards (50m). For today's traffic it is a single track bridge, the crossings being controlled by lights. It was originally a toll bridge and the toll house can just be seen on the Welsh side (left in the photograph).

photo © T. Boughen     Camera: Olympus OMD E-M10

River Wye near Bigsweir Bridge

One of the photographic pleasures of the cooler seasons is fog and mist, phenomena that can transform views adding a chill note of mystery to otherwise pleasant prospects. The photograph above was taken from Bigsweir Bridge on the River Wye during a journey to Chepstow. The forecasters would have described the morning as "improving". However, for this photographer I'd have liked the mist to linger longer.

photo © T. Boughen     Camera: Olympus OMD E-M10