Swan family

The resident swans & their family of six on the River Wyre down by the Cartford Inn.

Popped into Preston today to take a friend to the railway station. I shan’t be going back in a hurry …..quite depressing!
Too many folk looking homeless, too many vaping, too many eating stuff in the street & too many shops shut down.

I have become allergic to big towns & cities,

[julia]

You are right.. we 'Village' people are a bit City'phobic.. lucky for us we don't have to venture further field than our two close towns.. Though saying that are off to the city today for a Camera Club interclub prize giving .. hopefully I have some news for tonight 365..

[Brennie B]

Love the family of swans.
You know I have gone like that about city and big towns .no enthusiasm to go any more. Used love day in Manchester or Liverpool etc. But not now !

[Beryl Lloyd]

Such a lovely peaceful scene with the Swans and their family of six still intact!
I find no fun in large towns and cities - take me out to the country side any day!!

[Carole Sandford]

Lovely countryside scene. I have to agree about cities & towns, not the nicest places to be!

[Sue Cooper]

This is a lovely capture. Fav.
I agree with you about big towns and cities, I don’t like them either.

[Pat Knowles]

@susiemc @carole_sandford @beryl @brennieb @julzmaioro

Yes me too in my youth a trip to Manchester for the day was to be really looked forward to….not any more thank you very much.
Funny how we all feel the same……wise too!

[Joan Robillard]

Lovely scene

[Sarah Bremner]

Love your photo and totally understand your feelings about big towns and cities.
It's very good to simply live with village/small town suppliers, supported by loyal and local customers.

[Dawn]

A lovely scene yes cities are a bit overwhelming fo me now days

[Phil Howcroft]

I understand your concerns Pat . Bolton is depressing too now. I think a lot is down to the local council and how they manage the city / town.

However , Nottingham is a beautiful vibrant city , I love the vibe when I go on my photo walks

[Judith Johnson]

Oh dear, I don't think I would like it either Pat. Thank goodness for your country walks and family of swans

[Maggiemae]

I don't think it's quite the same in our cities of the south here. Vibrant, full of young people - mostly students. Cafe situation alive and councils doing all they can to make their city beautiful!
This swan couple did well with their children!

[Babs]

Nice layers, so many cygnets. They have done well to have so many survive.

Know what you mean about cities.

[Issi Bannerman]

Great layers in this image.

[Pat Knowles]

@maggiemae Oh we have plenty of young people Maggie, Preston is a university town but all home for the summer break. I think this financial climate is so bad for the nation. Shops closing etc. Hoping things pick up soon. Plus we have loads of cafes……in fact all empty places seem to be turning into bars or eating places. Shopping on line doesn't help!

[Brian]

Pat, love your image. I am amazed at the number of cygnets in this family. Living in a major city in Australia I observe that some parts of the city are better than others. Interesting comments from your fans. fav

[Pat Knowles]

@briaan I was amazed too, I think last year they had five so doing well. They do live in a nice quiet place with a bridge to hide under.

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[carol white]

A lovely scene and capture

[Dione Giorgio]

Beautiful shot and river scene. I would go back to my childhood days anytime. Life was much more beautiful then, notwithstanding the hardship of manual workers.

[Renee Salamon]

Lovely scene

[Hazel]

I have that same allergy to big towns and cities - in fact have had it for a good long time!