I struggled to come up with a set of photographs for this Travel theme; I could find four separate pictures with no connection between them but that didn’t seem very satisfactory. Consequently I have opted to represent all the elements in one photograph; you might have to cut me some slack here but if you look closely they are all present, more or less:
The picture was taken below the lock at Great Haywood on the Trent & Mersey canal – click on the image to enlarge. Here is the same photo with a hint of colour – I could not decide between the two:
northumbrian : light 
I prefer the second one. The color adds depth and still looks vintage.
Thanks, I am warming to the colour version – the best is probably the straight original but I cannot stop myself mucking about 🙂
Beautiful and clever combining all the elements in one. I like the first shot better 🙂
Many thanks – for ‘clever’ read ‘lazy’ 🙂
I prefer the colour one. Partially desaturated?
That was part of it Paddy – by the time I have finished I have forgotten exactly what I did which sort of makes it unique 🙂
Yes, I prefer the colour one, and I too like the fact that you’ve found a shot that combines all elements. Very nice.
Thanks Tish – seems to be getting the popular vote.
The images were well worth the struggle! Very, very nice! Robyn
Many thanks Robyn – the real skill was taking the photo whilst at the tiller and facing backwards – some day I will do something or someone serious damage 🙂
I love the sepia version and as you know I went with a single photo for this one too. More challenging – ya done good :0)
Thanks Tina……great minds think alike 🙂
I prefer the coloured one, the gentle sunlight is much more present and gives it a nice touch!
Thanks, that one seems to be getting the popular vote – I am glad I posted it now 🙂
I’m going with colour too, but mostly because I think the old canal boats are such vibrant beauties. 🙂
Many thanks for taking the time to look & comment. Next time I think I should try using voting buttons 🙂