Under the Bridge

I had a lovely day with an old school friend of mine and her family who are visiting from N Carolina. She squeezed in a visit to us before heading north to stay with family and we enjoyed doing Cambridge stuff. Nigel punted us down the river as Rachel was tied up doing tour after tour - hurrah!! The sunny weather has certainly brought out the crowds. Very disappointed with the quality of today's photos - too much talking! After two early starts, a late night and lots of fresh air today I'm going to struggle to stay awake for the Olympic swimming - and I'm behind commenting already. Do my best to catch up...

[Laura Thornton]

Wonderful shot. Unusual boats! Looks like a lot of fun.

[Arthur Loosley]

Lovely punts. What a nice relaxing way to spend a summer afternoon. So English, and so Cambridge.

[8yearson]

Don't worry Judith, we've all been there! We won't take it personally! This has a real feel of Venice about it, so civilised and tranquil! I know what you mean about not being able to concentrate when you are with others.... It's easier on your own isn't it! I tend to take my point and shoot in this situation, more relaxed!

[Rosie Kind]

Nice POV - a few years ago we had a lovely Sunday afternoon punting on a sunny day. This pic reminds me of how relaxing it was (especially as I didn't have to have a go at punting) just sitting back relaxing and trailing a hand through the water

[Judith Greenwood]

@jackie8 @rosiekind @wordpixman Would have been more relaxing a bit less busy - some craziness but Nigel's a dab hand and can steer around trouble fortunately!

[Pat Knowles]

I think this is a wonderfully angled photo & great POV. The bridge is a added bonus giving atmosphere & focus onto the punter...presumably you were in the following punt & those aren't Nigels legs?
Never mind the commenting bit we can't all keep up all of the time sometimes other things come first in our lives !

[Humphrey Hippo]

Good PoV. Love the underside of the bridge.

[🐓 Patricia Fletcher]

Love the pov, clever to use underneath the bridge as a frame, works really well, accentuates the brightness of the image.

[Graham Harcombe]

Lovely peaceful image, it conveys an atmosphere of gentle enjoyment. The moulding under the bridge is interesting too.

[ShanneW]

pretty framing, lovely shot of the punts

[Hamble]

Taken from a good pov! And didn't you have good weather for it!

[Terry]

what a good shot and a great way to spend time with your friend.

[samantha]

Is this Cambridge or Venice?! lovely, and a great way to spend the day =)

[bernadette mcelligott]

You had a lovely day with a friend, and that is the thing, plenty time to catch up. it looks like the weather is nice.

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

Very nice POV here...so calm...seems like a wonderful time was had!

[Barbara Paquette]

Lovely to spend time with friends!

[Phil Howcroft]

love the framing judith and you did well to keep all that detail in shadows

[Sheri]

What a fun day!

[Jane Pittenger]

Boy do I know what you mean re not time to put attention on our shots. I didn't like mine today either...though I do like yours. great pov and composition

[Louie]

Great shot Judith. Love the tones and framing. Wonderfully captured.

[Peter de Graaff]

Must be quite a skill

[Tracy]

What a neat shot Judith...I like it.

[Joyce Wells]

Love this shot! We have gondoliers who take people around the lagoons of the Charles River in Boston, although the boats are very different - more like the boats you'd find in Venice.

[Mair]

Lovely. I miss it!!

[Lisa Pouncy]

Great perspective xx

[Judith Johnson]

Love the POV and composition - don't apologise!

[Janna E.]

Finally, the summer arrived in Cambridge, too! Sounds like you a nice day :).

[Juliette Packham]

glad to hear the punting has picked up again!! sounds like a great time...hope you caught Rebecca Adlington's bronze

[Cathy]

Looks like lots of people are enjoying the sunny day! Great pov and focus!

[Jason]

Its a grand life on the water

[Heather 43]

Wonderful composition and POV. Loving the hat too.