Lazy River by if1

Lazy River

320 - Another shot from my Friday walk in the snow. Here, the River Ouse flows sedately past the south-west corner of Rawcliffe Ings on it's way towards York city centre.

I've taken a number of shots of this view at different times and seasons, but this is the first time the view has made it into my project. The scene here is very different to that in summer. This quiet tranquil winter scene is replaced by a busy scene with youngsters swimming in the river and sunbathing on the bank.

Personally I prefer the peace and tranquillity of the winter scene.
Fav from me
January 19th, 2013  
This is a great tranquil shot, love the view and the framing from the tree on the right.
January 19th, 2013  
Lovely.....
January 19th, 2013  
Wonderful photo, beautifully framed.
January 19th, 2013  
Bob
Nice shot. It reminds me of our river, the south branch of the South Platte River...it is shallow, meanders and seldom has much water.
January 19th, 2013  
I couldn't agree more. It's much more scenic!
January 19th, 2013  
This is very gorgeous!!!
January 19th, 2013  
What a lovely photo! Just want to walk in a peaceful place like that!
Keep cosy in all the snow!
January 19th, 2013  
this is fantastic this would look lovely on my wall
January 19th, 2013  
Very nice, calm and peaceful.
January 19th, 2013  
Fav! This is lovelY!!
January 19th, 2013  
Immediate fav Ian. Such a classic winter scene.
January 19th, 2013  
Beautiful. Very peaceful.
January 19th, 2013  
Oh beautiful, instant fav!
January 19th, 2013  
So beautiful! Such a great scenery!
January 19th, 2013  
Great shot. I could not possibly scroll past it!
January 19th, 2013  
Nice, Ian!
January 19th, 2013  
Lovely muted tones, beautifully captured.
January 19th, 2013  
Nice scene. Lovely shot
January 19th, 2013  
Well captured great framing and wonderful mood.
January 19th, 2013  
A beautiful view of a lovely country with the wonderful river
January 19th, 2013  
Beautiful peaceful place.
January 19th, 2013  
beautiful scene indeed
January 20th, 2013  
Lovely scene Ian
January 20th, 2013  
Very nice view
January 20th, 2013  
Lee
A great wintery scene!
January 20th, 2013  
What a perfect spot! Beautiful capture!
January 20th, 2013  
Just so beautiful. love how the tree frames this gorgeous river scene.
January 20th, 2013  
@purplehaze12

Thank you Hazel, and thank you for the fav!
January 20th, 2013  
@malc

Thank you Mal - this is quite a contrast to what it would have been like only a few weeks ago when we had floods, In fact my vantage point wouldn't have been accessible then!
January 20th, 2013  
@gizathecat

Thank you Lydia, glad you like it.
January 20th, 2013  
@cathieg

Thank you Cathie, I do like the tree that is providing the frame.
January 20th, 2013  
@bobhuegel

Thank you bob - it may look quiet and peaceful now, but only a few weeks ago it was very high and fast flooding when York was on flood alert. My vantage point wouldn't have been accessible then.
January 20th, 2013  
@will_wooderson

Thank you William, it's a lovely peaceful spot at this time of year.
January 20th, 2013  
@monkeykid

Thank you Therese. I have a circular walk that I frequently do, and this is either the first or last glimpse of the river, depending on which way round the circuit I decide to go.
January 20th, 2013  
@sarah19

Thank you Sarah - I hope that you are managing to keep warm in all this snow too.
January 20th, 2013  
@thewhiteroom

Thank you Faith - perhaps I should go into business with a few of my better shots!
January 20th, 2013  
@busylady

Thank you Judith. I have a circular walk that I frequently do, and this is either the first or last glimpse of the river, depending on which way round the circuit I decide to go.
January 20th, 2013  
@ruthmouch

Thank you Ruth, and thank you for the fav!
January 20th, 2013  
@tonydebont

Thank you Tony, and thank you for the fav! It is a lovely spot to pause and watch the river drift by.
January 20th, 2013  
Wow this is really beautiful, Fav!!
January 20th, 2013  
@witchyjacq

Thank you Jacqui, it is a lovely peaceful spot to stop and enjoy.
January 20th, 2013  
@shweetheart

Thank you Helen, and thank you for the fav!
January 20th, 2013  
@if1 well i sell my photos in frames on canvas scenery shots are great for that as well as your arty shots and abstact people love them
January 20th, 2013  
@photo365

Thank you Sokly, it is a lovely peaceful place.
January 20th, 2013  
@drewhuy

Thank you Drew, glad you like it
January 20th, 2013  
find a gallery near where you live im sure theyd jump at them
January 20th, 2013  
As you say - it is a "tranquil" shot.
The lines and subdued colours are beautiful!
January 20th, 2013  
hotels like selling local art too
January 20th, 2013  
@gnilrets

Thank you Sterling, glad you like it.
January 20th, 2013  
@louisefrance

Thank you Louise - it's one of my favourite local spots to go to when I need a quiet half hour
January 20th, 2013  
@chris17

Thank you Christine, glad you like it.
January 20th, 2013  
@boomersworld

Thank you David, it's a lovely peaceful spot in the winter.
January 20th, 2013  
@pyrrhula

Thank you Pyrrhula - the river is much calmer now that it was when we had flooding a few weeks ago!
January 20th, 2013  
@vesna0210

Thank you Vesna, it's a lovely place to spend some time.
January 20th, 2013  
@alisonp

Thank you Alison, it's a really peaceful place in winter.
January 20th, 2013  
@shirleytemple

Thank you Shirley, glad you like it
January 20th, 2013  
@bkbinthecity

Thank you Brian. I have a circular walk that I frequently do, and this is either the first or last look at the river, depending on which way round the circuit I decide to go.
January 20th, 2013  
@gamelee

Thank you Lee, it is a lovely quiet spot in the winter.
January 20th, 2013  
@clmiller

Thank you Caren - it's one of my favourite local places when I need time to myself.
January 20th, 2013  
@bruni

Thank you Bruni. I have a circular walk that I frequently do, and this is either the first or last look at the river, depending on which way round the circuit I decide to go.
January 20th, 2013  
Tranquil indeed. Love this shot.
January 21st, 2013  
Lovely! Looks like a scene an old master would want to paint.
January 21st, 2013  
Just saw this one - absolutely beautiful! The composition, the lighting, the choice of scene itself - perfect! thanks for sharing your beauty.
January 21st, 2013  
@todimf

Thank you Cecilia, and thank you for the fav!
January 21st, 2013  
@thewhiteroom

Thank you Faith - I will have to give this some thought!
January 21st, 2013  
@andrewrome365

Thank you David - it's a lovely spot when I want to have a bit of quiet time on my own.
January 21st, 2013  
@brianl

Thank you Brian, I enjoy a quiet walk along this stretch of river at this time of year.
January 21st, 2013  
@ladyjane

Thank you Ladyjane - I may be old, but not a master yet! lol!!
January 21st, 2013  
@milaniet

Thank you Milanie, this is a lovely stretch of riverbank to walk along, especially when decorated by snow and ice!
January 21st, 2013  
Very very pretty!!! Love your compositions!!
January 23rd, 2013  
@kdimagery

Thank you Kd - this is a lovely stretch of the riverbank to walk at this time of year.
January 23rd, 2013  
Really pretty composition!
January 26th, 2013  
@kph129

Thank you Kristin - I love the quietness of this stretch of the river in winter.
January 27th, 2013  
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