CANAL END

This is the Runcorn end of the Bridgewater canal, one of the oldest in the country. It used to continue under the bridge down through a series of 9 locks to the river Mersey, but in the 1960s with the building of new approach roads to the Widnes Bridge they were filled in. However with the imminent building of another bridge over the Mersey it is hoped to get the locks re-instated.

[Paul "Snapchap" Everest]

Lovely shot! It has that tilt-shift feel to it.

[dh (delena)]

This looks so peaceful - but it's not an area I would like to be walking on my own at night!

[Beryl Lloyd]

Lovely warm & golden glow , great pov and the lines leading you to the pop of red under the bridge then on a more relaxed view there is so much to feast with one's eyes .This image has more life in it and I prefer it to the b&w image .

[virtualbrownie]

Lovely shot - hope the canal does get restored

[Eric di Bosco]

Mark, this is a very good and very sharp long exposure shot! How do you get it this sharp and crisp, if I may ask?

[Denise]

Great shot.

[Mark Prince]

@ericdibosco Thank you very much Eric, basically a medium aperture, low ISO and a very solid tripod.

[Eric di Bosco]

@markp ...no sharpening during processing? That is really a great achievement!

[Mark Prince]

@ericdibosco No this is SOOC

[plainjaneandnonnonsense]

I find this quite fascinating as im unable to decide of it has a warm glow or an eerie feel - I just can't make up my mind!

[Julie Bailey]

Nice shot, lovely reflections in the water.

[Cassie]

So beautiful and still. Great photo.

[Leana Niemand]

This is a great night shot! Love the light and the clarity.

[Mark Prince]

@steampowered @dh @beryl @virtualbrownie @denisedaly @plainjaneandnononsense @bailey @cassiejoy @leananiemand Thank you all very much your very kind comments.