Canal Crossing  by andycoleborn

Canal Crossing

Took a wander along the canal during my lunch break down to Shadwell Basin, once part of the London Docks, but now reserved for leisure use. Took this photo of a swing bridge as I liked the reflection in the stillness of the water.

Look closely and you will see a pigeon flying directly towards me. (Probably easier to see the reflection in the water then work your way up...)

The original photo wasn't up to much, so using a bit of spare time in work, I edited this in photoshop to give it a painting feel. Doesn't work so well on here as the image is small, but looks ok when enlarged).

Today is election time in the area where I work; voting for the borough’s first elected mayor. Trouble is, this borough is so corrupt that over 7,000 of the 17,000 votes cast during the referendum into whether or not to have an elected mayor have turned out to be fraudulent. And we have the cheek to complain about dodgy practices in 3rd world countries…

Oh, and it gets worse…One of the favorites for the top job has links to a very dodgy Islamist group...

Hmmm...... Glad I don’t have to live here!!
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Oooo 100%!!! And I've still got 3 pics to go... Someone's rounding up :-)
Gorgeous! I love these types of railroad bridges. Beautiful reflection as well.
October 21st, 2010  
Glad you pointed out the pigeon, if you did not point out the reflexion I would not have seen it. We have politicians in the States the use money and scare tactics to win elections, it may be working. It is a sad day for the democratic process when that happens. Enough said about my political views.
October 21st, 2010  
good photo i couldn't see the pigeon until you pointed it out.
This country is full of corruption!
October 21st, 2010  
I like the painted effect.
October 21st, 2010  
Love the reflection! Very cool
October 21st, 2010  
Ohhh no, you only have 3 days left!!

Are you going to continue after you reach 365?
I do hope so!

Yet another fantastic photo Andy :o)
October 21st, 2010  
Nice reflection. Shadwell Basin seems to be a bad place to live in.
October 21st, 2010  
Super shot, looks good to me :-) The water is like glass, gawj :-)
Sorry about your job, though it does sound better than an epsiode of 'Enders! I thought all councils were a bit corrupt, at least thats my dealings with them!
October 21st, 2010  
ps - good luck with your last few days.. you going to carry on?
October 21st, 2010  
@blightygal Thanks... Oh I don't work for the Council... Thank God!!
October 21st, 2010  
@andycoleborn sorry... I misunderstood!
October 21st, 2010  
@judifff Thanks - Yep, only 3 days... can't believe the year is almost up.. Will be carrying on though..
@yoelao The area is an odd split, multi million pound river front apartments next to some of the poorest social housing in the UK... Although I wouldn't live there even if I could afford it...
@cirasj Power corrupts eh... :-)
October 21st, 2010  
@blightygal No worries... yep, will be carrying on...
October 21st, 2010  
Great shot & reflection x
October 21st, 2010  
Love the reflection very much
October 21st, 2010  
Nice reflection. Spotted the pigeon!
October 21st, 2010  
Also glad you're carrying on. I'm already worrying what to do and hope as many as possible keep it going!
October 21st, 2010  
@rich57 Cheers Rich... Sad but true, I worrying about getting a good snap for No. 365 on Sunday.... Want to end year 1 with a good'un...
October 21st, 2010  
Hope you keep up the photography after your 365 are up.
October 21st, 2010  
@andycoleborn You've had more than enough great shots to worry about a specific day but yeah I know where you're coming from. Sure Sunday's will be awesome!
October 21st, 2010  
@rich57 Cheers....
October 21st, 2010  
nice shot mate... yep i found the bird
October 21st, 2010  
lovely shot Andy. Perhaps you should uncork that bubbly when you reach 365!
October 22nd, 2010  
a great capture ,love it !!!
October 22nd, 2010  
Oh I do love reflection shots! So nicely done here.
October 22nd, 2010  
Beautiful scenic photo. Nicely captured.
October 22nd, 2010  
Beautiful place for a walk. Lovely reflection.
October 22nd, 2010  
Nice reflection! Great shot!
October 22nd, 2010  
This has a kind of watercolour effect to it that I really like esp the trees.
October 22nd, 2010  
Brilliant shot, I likethe water colour effect, and the reflections in the water are lovely (yes I spotted the pigeon ) btw thank you for your comment.
October 22nd, 2010  
Wow, 100%! I'm impressed. I hope you don't finish the year with Pompey being closed down and liquidated. What a nightmare!
October 22nd, 2010  
@karice tell me about it, my mate's just text me that bad news...
October 22nd, 2010  
The reflections are just perfect and the color tones.
October 24th, 2010  
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