Who turns The River Thames on and off.

This has nothing to do with the recent flooding but this is a look at the famous River Thames in Autumn and Winter.

This is in fact near to the source of the Thames, high up in the Cotswold Hills in a village called Ewen, about 1 mile from the river source. In Summer and Autumn you would think that someone has turn the tap off, and the Thames has dried up, but it soon changes in the Winter. You can follow a trail all along the river until you reach London.

Best viewed with the magnify button above the picture.

[Lyn Berriman]

Lovely, lady :) and thanks for the bit of history too

[Claire]

Such a difference, is the winter shot a standard shot for the time of year or is there just too much water?
You practically have the same sky in both shots:0))

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@lynnilou @claireuk Thank you both, no Claire this is what it's like every year, where do the fish go.

[carol white]

Great comparison shots!!

[Khawbecker]

What a difference a season makes! Great comparison! And your mention of a trail along the river all the way to London sounds so appealing.

[Jule ♥]

Wow this IS quite a difference...
Wonderful collage!

[Graham Thresher]

Super shots and love the reflections.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@carolmw @khawbecker @justaspark @thresheg Thank you all for your comment, yes there is a walk but with The Thames being so windy it is a very long path.

[Linda]

Two different places! Must be lovely to walk along the river, although I am not sure how long it would take you to get to London?

[virtualbrownie]

What a contrast between the two shots - it is fascinating to see the difference.

[Phil Cameron]

another great then and now Heather

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot!

[Margaret Pengelly]

Ten shots to go to reach the magic 365! The seasonal changes are so interesting Heather. Thanks for sharing. Love the cloud reflection too.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@happysnap @virtualbrownie @philcameron59 @elisasaeter @ubobohobo Thank you all for looking, I have walked quite a bit at our end of the river but the whole lots would take weeks.

[Kathie]

Best not to build here in the summer - wet feet.

[Lin]

Amazing difference - thanks for posting 2 great captures together!

[John]

I am so fascinated by the River Thames -- it's beauty, history -- everything about it. One day I want to visit the source. Thanks for posting this, Heather. So interesting.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@kathiecb @linnypinny @congaree Thank you all for posting, The Thames is a fascinating river and we are luck to be near it's source.

[Cassie]

Lovely photo, and I love the comparison. I enjoy reading about interesting facts, shared information. Thank you.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@cassiejoy Thank you Cassie appreciate your comments and following me, I have reciprocated.