along the river by quietpurplehaze

along the river

It was still sunny when I came out of the hairdresser's yesterday so I walked a little way along the Itchen. I liked the boat as a focal point for this shot but it was a bit dirty with some stagnant water inside.

Several good things about the concert last night:
1. The ticket price: a fraction of the usual cost.
2. The programme notes: I could understand them.
3. The programme: free.
4. Twice as many ladies as men in the orchestra.
5. The venue: intimate and full of character.
7. The conductor: elegant and very expressive. I'd love to have a try at that but I have no relevant qualifications whatsoever.
My favourite piece was the Corelli. The orchestra, Per Piacere, is non-professional and gives just a very few concerts each year. We plan to go to the next in the church at Lyndhurst.

Thanks for your support for my 'early start' which is on PP.
Beautiful tranquil shot -- sounds as if you had a grand evening at the recital /concert last night and several good points to support this
December 1st, 2013  
Beautiful shot. That must be a fabulous place to walk.
December 1st, 2013  
Nice composition and lighting, Hazel.
December 1st, 2013  
love the composition and the reflections :)
December 1st, 2013  
It's a peaceful setting despite the dirty water. Nicely composed.
December 1st, 2013  
A perfect evening that didn't cost an arm & leg as so many concerts do these days!!! The little boat looks as though it has just been abandoned .....poor thing!! A beautiful river there Hazel.
December 1st, 2013  
Beautiful, quiet and.peaceful scene.
December 1st, 2013  
Lovely shot hazel.
December 1st, 2013  
I really like this composition
December 1st, 2013  
Looks like summer! Lovely shot Hazel x
December 1st, 2013  
lovely image
December 1st, 2013  
That was one of you great day`s I suppose. Being to the hairdresser and have the sun the rest of the day. Could n`t be better .
And then to have a nice walk along this lovely little river
And a perfect last night. You are blessed.
December 1st, 2013  
I love your composition and the colors are very pretty.
December 1st, 2013  
@lyndag

Yes it does look like summer - but was quite cold!!
December 1st, 2013  
@pyrrhula

Yes, a great day!
December 1st, 2013  
Very pretty scene & nice capture. It is so tranquil looking.
December 2nd, 2013  
Great composition.
December 2nd, 2013  
very great shot...looks like a storybook
December 2nd, 2013  
This is such a lovely scene
December 2nd, 2013  
This is a beautiful scene
December 2nd, 2013  
Beautiful composition 😊
December 4th, 2013  
Beautiful shot and the capture of peace. Reminds me of the river near Otterbourne :)
December 7th, 2013  
@malc

This is at Shawford, not far away. Maybe you live near us?
December 7th, 2013  
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