John O'Gaunt Viaduct by rjb71

John O'Gaunt Viaduct

This is the disused viaduct of John O'Gaunt in Leicestershire it was last used in 1965 and comprises 16 arches at a height of 60 feet. It was given grade 2 listing in 1985 but this was withdrawn in 1999.Its generally in poor condition and I suspect it's days are numbered. There is a public footpath near by so I will have to visit again to have a closer look.
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Lovely capture great structuer and design of the bridge, clouds are amazing too, very nice Richard
June 14th, 2017  
A beautiful landscape, with lovely color and textures! Lines are awesome as well.
June 14th, 2017  
Beautiful capture! Particularly like the arches, shame they are probably at risk. Great clods too !
June 14th, 2017  
This is beautiful. There's something similar about the arches and the clouds which appeals to me.
June 14th, 2017  
@lovingandsharing Thank you :)
@laurieewilson Thanks looking at it now I feel I may have overdone the saturation of the red bricks but it does add a pop of colour :) @carole_sandford Thank you :) There was another one a few miles away but they knocked that down because it became unsafe.
@helenm2016 Thank you :)
June 14th, 2017  
Don't know if you are book person or perhaps even a Bill Bryson fan (I certainly am) but I have just finished reading his latest book "The Road to Little Dribbling" which is a sequel to his first book dedicated to the UK "Notes from a Small Island" which he wrote 20 years ago. He comments on the changing face of the UK and the need to preserve the unique landscape and history. Both are well worth a read - as are all his books.
June 15th, 2017  
Top shot.
June 15th, 2017  
@terryliv I used to read a lot but tend to find photography gets in the way these days. My dad however is big Bryson fan so I will try and borrow one of his copies and give it a go :)
June 15th, 2017  
@littleconnie Thank you :)
June 15th, 2017  
Terrific capture mate
June 15th, 2017  
Love this wonderful capture
June 15th, 2017  
Beautiful scenic shot, clouds and color!
June 15th, 2017  
Love the composition and colours :)
June 15th, 2017  
Good strong colours. Take care when surveying!
June 15th, 2017  
A super capture and great clouds
June 15th, 2017  
Lovely shot.
June 15th, 2017  
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