Coniston Water

We spent part of the day at Coniston Sailing Club watching our SIL sailing with a friend. A beautiful part of the Lake District & of course it's where Donald Campbell lost his life in 1966 when he tried to break the world speed record in his boat Bluebird.

The Swallows & Amazon book was based here too, written by Arthur Ransome.....I loved reading that book as a child.

[Judith Johnson]

Excellent shot, just love those reflections and the sheen on the water.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Lovely place to watch and reminisce

[KWind]

The water is so flat! I like the cloud and blue sky reflections on it.

[Sarah Bremner]

Water boats and reflections..........great combinations.

[Hazel]

A really beautiful, peaceful and tranquil scene!

[Denise fuller]

lovely composition the water looks beautiful

[Phil Howcroft]

tranquil Pat, but those clouds look a tad threatening

[Claire]

Beautiful place, not jealous at all

[Sue Wilde]

I read that as Donald Campbell lost his wife and wondered why I didn't remember that. Must learn to think harder. It's a lovely spot

[Gillian]

A beautiful scene.

[Rick Schies]

A lovely scene, and I love the colors in the water

[Maggiemae]

I loved the Swallows and Amazon too - thought they were based in Norfolk. Didn't know this about Campbell! Certainly looks sheltered and calm here with great reflections!