Amelia

Amelia club

Posted: 04 Feb 2017


Taken: 25 Jan 2017

14 favorites     14 comments    603 visits

Location

Lat, Lng:  
Lat, Lng:  
You can copy the above to your favourite mapping app.
Address:  unknown

 View on map

See also...

Silver Surfers Silver Surfers


Tolerance Tolerance


Waterscapes Waterscapes



Keywords

England
Reflection
Winter
Canal
Shropshire
Montgomery Canal
West Felton


Authorizations, license

Visible by: Everyone
All rights reserved

603 visits


Approach to Aston Lock 2 showing the Balance Beams

Approach to Aston Lock 2 showing the Balance Beams
A balance beam is the long arm projecting from the landward side of the gate over the towpath. As well as providing leverage to open and close the heavy gate, the beam also balances the (non-floating) weight of the gate in its socket, and so allows the gate to swing more freely.
There are plenty of mooring points here, while you wait for the locks to work.

Leif Fielstrup Guldbrandsen, tiabunna, , Roger (Grisly) and 10 other people have particularly liked this photo


14 comments - The latest ones
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Splendid capture!
7 years ago.
 Amelia
Amelia club
Thank you once again, William. We await with a sense of hope for the results of the survey.
7 years ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
Lovely reflections here and plenty of (ever)green even in winter. A beautiful place though I'd probably be a bit bored on a boating holiday;-) I'd prefer walks along the canal as you did:-)
7 years ago.
Amelia club has replied to Gudrun club
Does ivy not stay evergreen in Germany, Gudrun? It clings to the bark of trees and sometimes kills them. I clinkg to wooden fences where birds like to nest, and it clings onto brickwork. It can be difficult to remove. A couple of years ago I went on a canal trip for a day, with some friends. I was more often walking on the towpath than sailing in the boat. ;-)
7 years ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Amelia club
We do have ivy here but it always seemed to me it grows more profusely in Britain!
7 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
I'm really enjoying your photos of the locks and canals..............Keep 'em coming Amelia!
7 years ago.
Amelia club has replied to Keith Burton club
I am nearly finished with The Montgomery Canal walk, Keith. I think everyone is becoming a bit bored by it all now. ;-)
7 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Amelia club
Not me..!!
7 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne
Lovely shot Amelia. I have walked along many canals but never actually holidayed on one or even been on a short trip! Must put that right :) Cheers, Rosa.
7 years ago.
Amelia club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne
I really don't like being trapped on a narrow boat, Rosa, but maybe it's horses for courses. I much prefer walking along the towpath. Try a day trip first and see what you think. ;-)
Cheers, Amelia
7 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Lovely capture Amelia, the railings on the lock and in stark contrast to the fence on the bank, like the reflections.
7 years ago.
Amelia club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
I think the fence on the back that you are referring too is actually a pair of balance beams, Roger. The beams allow the lock gates to open smoothly.
7 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
A lovely image, I really like the play of light, shade and reflections.
7 years ago.

Sign-in to write a comment.