Sky, water and mud

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Today's photograph shows a view across the River Severn seen from near Lydney Harbour. The main subjects of the shot are sky, water and mud - the tide was out. It's fair to say that a couple of buildings and a riverside horizon also intrude, but not to a great extent. The sky make the shot and shooting into the sun gives the image a little more drama than was evident to the naked eye. I like this kind of photograph. Sometimes I prepare for them: other times I'm just grateful when I come upon them. This photograph is one of the latter.

photo © T. Boughen     Camera: Nikon Z 5

Yachts, Lydney Harbour

Lydney Harbour is the name given to the lock and canal that connected the town and railway at Lydney with the River Severn. It is an early C19 undertaking that was built to ship coal and iron out of the Forest of Dean. Access to the Severn was possible only within half an hour of high tide. The historic harbour area is currently undergoing restoration as a tourist attraction. My photograph shows the old canal nearest the lock that is now a marina for yachts and launches. They are still able to use the lock to get out to the River Severn and the sea beyond the estuary.

photo © T. Boughen     Camera: Nikon Z 5

Severn estuary near Lydney Harbour

A visit to Lydney Harbour found us looking over the Severn Estuary trying to pick out landmarks. Berkeley nuclear power station (decommissioned in 1989) was one, as was the tower and nave of Berkeley church. High on the hill behind these was a tall, slim, pointed tower - the Tyndale monument. And in the far distance above the shining sands and sinous lines of water, the towers and decks of the two Severn crossing bridges could be seen, confusingly mingled from our viewpoint, with tall pylons that carry elecricity across the estuary. It was this cluster that I made a point of interest in my composition.

photo © T. Boughen     Camera: Lumix FZ1000 2