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A walk I know very well, I have walked the same route myself, the leaves have got a lot browner since my last visit. Some nice Autumn colours and atmosphere there.

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You are lucky to be right in the middle of all that architecture, have fun searching the area.

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had a wander down bash lines this afternoon as I was tedsitting again ... so I ended up a bit damp and bashed by all the leaves falling off the trees .. and the tedster ended up one happy muddy dawg ... :D who weren't too happy when I attacked him with a towel to try and get some of the mud off him .. and he had a bit of a muddy coat as well .... so his owner picked him up and said I need to wash that tonite ... :D

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Today in Pictures, through the Dunkenhalgh Estate, not sure if I was on a footpath or an animal trail for the start of the exercise.

1. Start point, bovine pruning.
2. A badly damaged tree still giving it a go.
3. This looks a bit sinister to me.
4. The other footpath is just beyond the trees.
5. Another tree that fell over.
6. I am normally on the other side of the river.
7. Home to roost.
8. An impressive stand of Beech trees.
9. Further down the same tree line.
10. This is the furthest point and back on the right side of the river.

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The Tedster sure looks pleased with himself! I really like the colours in No.6

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Amazing - I guess cows are all the same height, or their tongues can stretch to reach all the same height of branches - or something like that.
No. 3 is spooky!
I love Beech trees - sadly we don't seem to have so many of them in my part of the world.

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that's woodnook water underneath the leaves turtle .. oh the tedster did enjoy himself ... even tried chasing a bus on the way home ...:D always picks on something a lot bigger than himself!!! :D:D:D

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I really liked Margarets sketchy pics, so wanted to see some of my pics given the same treatment.I can`t take any credit as I didn`t do the work myself but a nice effect I think.

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They have been in that field for ages so the flat bottom to the branches is a solid mat of branches now.

The Beech trees around here are the trees that keep their leaves on the tree the longest, and as a result are brownest the longest.

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Looks like Mrs. P. has become a trend setter, and the thread is the better for it, I like to see photos with another point of view to it. What program are you using to get the effect?

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Upload to here - PhotoFunia :: Sketch - and it does it all for you.

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Photos Cape does it very well too, and in a wide variety of ways.
It gives me hours of pleasure.

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The last one is a gem .

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Predictive text!!
That should read photoscape.....it is a free download that Davemac introduced me too...many thanks Dave!

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Just passing on a favour someone did for me, and I still use it every day.

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And the creepy one at No 3 is superb.

I agree with Margaret and Dave... Photoscape is brilliant.

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I forgot to say it was Mrs. P. who sent me in the direction of Flickr, a place to put all my photos for people to view. So we are helping one another with guidance.

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It was a pleasure Dave.

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Today in Pictures, a mid morning walk on the banks of the River Calder. it was wet underfoot, drizzling, overcast, and cold............marvelouse

1. Under the bridge on Burnley Road.
2. Back under the bridge, its just around the bend.
3. St. James' Church from the river bank.
4. The open aspect makes the trees grow on a bit of a slant.
5. A stream meanders into the river.
6. Its had a harsh life.
7. This was on the footpath, at this point I was in Simonstone.
8. Overcast just doesn't describe it, I think its time for a cappuccino and a fig newton.
9. All this is required to boil the kettle.
10. Just going up the steps when I found this pipe that long ago ceased to function.

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Again two more gems , numbers 2 and 3 .

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Glad you like them, they say snow is on the way, so hopfully some snow scenes soon.

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Today in Pictures, a walk along Clayton Fields, someone had pulled down all the "footpath closed" signs so I marched through regardless.

1. Starting along the canal.
2. Along the Clayton Fields.
3. Its a sharp but clear day.
4. Same direction just a bit further down.
5. This is the reason for the footpath closure.
6. Almost clear blue skies.
7. The frost is persisting in the shadows.
8. The Pine trees on the far hill are the ones that lead down to Dean Clough.
9. Something you would expect to rub cream on, frozen droplets.
10. Possibly and old style, or part of a stone fence.

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Lovely frozen droplets in #9.

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Great frost shot in no 7

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My goodness Dave we are getting posh... when we first knew you it was a cuppa tea, now it's a cappuccino instead of a brew!! Glad your taste in biccies hasn't changed!

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They had them on offer at £1 a box so I got 10, so I will be posh for a few weeks yet, but its always a fig newton or a Garibaldi for me, unless I am dunking and then it has to be a custard cream, now thats posh.

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A trip over the border today to a Wintry Netherlands. :)

first 4 - Christmas is on its way, Stephan Van Benthiem, a long standing Dutch friend & owner of the nik-naks displayed, Pumphouse on the Almelo-Nordhorn canal, an ideal location for fishing & hound walking, Memorial to the Dutch resistance, the memorial stone sited in the area where British supplies of weapons & munitions were dropped, enabling the overthrow of the occupying German forces.

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Love no 6 .Why not enter it in the comp?

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I've another one of it from a more frontal view, I'll probably use that'n Frank. :)

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I have just had another week at Byng House 5 star hotel at Southport, a free holiday provided by the British Legion for military veterans.

No. 1 & 2, Southport at night taken through my hotel room window about four hundred yards away right on the promenade.
No.3,4 & 5. St Helens Glass museum.
No. 6.7.8 & 9, statues in the museum. Not sure what the men in number 8 are up to.
No.10 Old mangle and dolly tubs.

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Been there, seen that, done it! :D We were up there this Summer Gremlin, Southpot as a matter of course as we stop at my Dads (in Maghull) so a 20 minute run. And as to Pilkys Glass, it was the second choice because the NW transport Museum was closed when we went to visit. :o (Okay, late Sept & mid week so I can't really expect to much) :)

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I trust you enjoyed it .

My mum and dad went there a good few years back .

I also know others who have been .

They all gave it their fullest praise .

I am glad it's still going .

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Not only still going but it had been totally refurbished.
It's my third visit and I can't wait to be invited again.
If I was allowed to pay to go I would willingly do so.
All they ask for in return for all the hospitality, food, entertainment and a good rest with people of similar ages is a donation if you can afford to.
All the groups start and finish on Wednesday for either one or two weeks so within a few days everybody is getting to know each other.

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Great pics Russell.I have heard that Pilkington glassworks are closing in St Helens

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Yes, I heard that as well Frank.
The museum is totally independent and not connected to the works.

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Today in Pictures was just a quick run, well a walk really, perhaps a mooch more than anything around the Woodlands, the natural volume on the colour brown was at maximum.

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Out & about around Achmer today. Crisp, sunny & frosty..... Marvellous! :)

Bunker ruins between the Airfield & Canal, 1 Man observation "Schutz bunker", Frost on the pines, I'm not looking, Can I, can I chase it?

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Today in Pictures is a walk along the Woodnook Vale trail, or thowd railway line to Bash. With dips down to the Clough bottom.

1. Setting off up the trail.
2. Dipping down, literally, to the bridge that takes you over to Priestly Clough side.
3. Dipping down again further up, This waterfall is adjacent to Rothwell House, it used to have a bridge over until it mysteriously "fell down". The local scuttle is that the farmer knocked it down to stop people walking past the front of his farm, it worked.
4. The upstream view from what was once the bridge.
5. Back on the Vale, looking across to the other hillside, this would be in the area of Bedlam/Green Haworth.
6. Looking back down the path we have just travelled up.
7. "Five Arches" is as far as we go today, its now back down along the waters edge.
8. Not sure of the function here, it looks like it used to take the stream over another stream, but this is an area of heavy industrial use, factories, Mills and a Mine to name a few.
9. The bridge over Shoe Mill.
10. Here we are back on the Vale and down to the car.

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I was up that way this morning.....to see Ma and take her to see the doc for her MOT.
It was proper slutchy underfoot......I had to scrape my boots before I went into the house.
Great pics Dave

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She is such a bonny dog.

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How is Ma , Margaret. give her our regards.

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Today she was proper mouldy. She hates going to see the doc....even when it is just for an MOT.(now I know where I get it from).
I will be seeing her tomorrow Frank.....done her some shopping and cooking today, I will give her your regards.

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Cheers Sue, she's not a bad hound, especially when she's not being mulish. :)

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BTW Frank I spoke to my brother this week and he sends his regards. Though I think he only just about remembers you...:(

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I know what you mean about slutchy underfoot, the bridges shots were all down from the footpath, and it was like the cresta run, but brown.

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Great photos . When I see photo 5 I think Wuthering Heights .

This is an old photograph of the Shoe Mill chimney and the Five Arches I got from somewhere or other .

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Thanks, the chimney base is just to the right of the picture in number 9. I can remember going over what was the original "Five Arches".

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Today in Pictures, a walk in the woods resulted in photos of trees and brown leaves, no surprises there then.


1. to 6. brown trees.
7. to 10. wet bits.

Cutwood Park and reservoir.

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It`ll be bluebells and buttercups again before you know it.:)

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Out and about a bit today...on my own in Manchester with just my camera.
What a 'brill' day I had. Never spent a penny(well, not exactly true - I had to 'go' in the John Rylands Library...but it was FREE).
Hope you like the pics of my day.
I won't get into trouble this time...only ten for you.
1) singing a song...and very melodic it was too!
2) A little night music - except tit was the middle of the day.
3) Bridal attendants - I am reluctant to call them maids. A Wedding today At St Anne's Church
4) The bride...she looked very nervous...well, she was about to tie a knot with her tongue that she wouldn't ever undo with her teeth.
5) what is the collective noun for a group of Santa's?
6) I like this.
7) inside John Rylands Library

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I didn't get time to put in the titles for the last three pics....here goes:
8) I don't know what this building is, but I love it.
9) Yummy stuff...but all adds to the waistline.
10) Fungi - not sure what kind of fungi, but Dave will be along in a minute and I just know he will know what they are :D

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That should read...'except it was the middle of the day'
What an unfortunate typo.

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I am hoping for a few frosty and snowy shots first, although its nice to look forward to warmer times.

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Me to, there was a lovely frosty view of pendle hill in my rear view mirror earlier this week, hopefully something similar this weekend when I might get a closer look.

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An interesting range of subjects,......... music, marriage, men, museums and mushrooms.

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I noticed it as well, I was driving to Altham early doors, and a bit pushed to pause for a shot, it was very clear and cold day.

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It was one of those many moments i`ve had recently when i wished that eyes were cameras.

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Just catching up on viewing photos - wow, I wouldn't have recognized the old waterfall next to Rothwell House! It looks so much smaller than I remember it. Of course, I'm so much bigger now myself. It's all relative I suppose. :)
When you say it's rumoured that the farmer tore the bridge down, do you mean the occupant of the house, or the farmer who lived on top of the hill? Just curious.
Thanks for braving the slutchy conditions - great shots.

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I just love the santas in #5 (don't know the word, though). The interior of the library is a gorgeous shot, and the reflections in the building would be great for Photo Comp.24, except you already have some stellar shots there!

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I thought tit was funny, but didn't want to say anything for fear of making a boob out of myself.

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Time to pert it behind you now.

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these puns are starting to rack up.

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John Rylands library - my idea of a building, inside and out. Bet it's got some great knockers on the doors.

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The occupant of Rothwell house, don't want to name the farmer, but he guarded his land by getting the footpath that went passed the front of the house closed, the bridge fell down. He then fenced off his land and guarded it with enthusiasm. I have spoken to people who had dogs shot for going on his land to walk. I had some contact with him myself through work, and his access to the property, it was very difficult at the time to get the police to attend.

The waterfall had more water going over it than usual due to overnight rain, but was easier to view as the leaves and weeds had died back.

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Some older photographs I found of the waterfall and Rothwell House .

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I didn't know it was open to the public.
Then someone mentioned it, or maybe I saw it on TV....but it has been my aim to go and visit.
Yesterday my ambling took me down Brazenose Street, and the JRL is just across the road.
Now, my visit yesterday was really to take pictures. Nothing else, no shopping(even though I was at 'The Markets'). I couldn't resist going across the road and taking a peek inside.

I absolutely loved it, and could very easily have spent my whole afternoon in there. I took the pics to justify the visit(as if!).
I will be making a return visit sometime to satisfy my need to have a much better look.

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warship going past the cumbrae ferry yesterday hms cumberland..

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Some more of yesterdays pictures.
1) This is specially for Dave in Germany. I thought he might like it!
2) Big Santa - he's the union Boss.
3) they say if you want to get ahead - get a hat...well, plenty of choice here.
4) Does cooking big german sausages really take so much concentration?
5) Totem. An exhibit in the John Rylands Library.
6) A ceiling boss in the John Rylands Library.
7) The Town Hall clock tower seen from Brazenose Street.
8) NO KNOCKERS - the front door of the JRL(sorry Sue - couldn't resist)
9) Inside the John Rylands Library - I don't know what this is depicting.
10) A bit of an Animal......Animal mugs. The Cat ones are for me and Sue!
(I want the ginger one!)

I hope you enjoy looking at the pics as much as I enjoyed taking them.

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You have been busy yesterday.

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This would go very nicely into the current comp.
Please consider it if you haven't already entered.

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Yes Frank...I was but it was a different type of busy...it was 'fun' busy.

I enjoyed every minute of it. I was like a dog at a fair...didn't know which way to run first.
I had a great time.

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Ein Hexenhaus! Wie Schön. :D Cheers Ma, but the owd baggage is still here & refuses to move! :s_aim1:

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I looked for her thinking you might have her installed in the Witch House.
You must have made it really cushy for her over there.
Glad it made you smile...it made me think of you straight away.

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Not sure about "Installed", think stuffed would be the preferred option! :s_aim1: And yes, it does appear I've made a rod for my own back with the cushy comfort stakes! :rolleyes:

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I love days like that, mooching around on my own. Must have been past the JRL hundreds of times when we used to go to M/C at the weekend when I was a teenager. I didn't know the place was open to the public till an old school friend visited from Canada a few years ago. She was a radiographer all her working life and wanted to see a medical exhibition there. You would have enjoyed it - I liked the cafe! I've often been to places a hundred miles away and wished I could re-visit for a day.

I love the way none of the santas you have pictured are not that garish bright red but more subtle shades of brown and maroon - autumn colours. As for the cats - I'll let you have the ginger one - our past feline was a dead spit for the B/W one even down to the white back legs. Judging by the sticker on the bigger mug the price was quite reasonable.

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Sue, I would have bought myself that mug, but I took very little money with me...and what I did take was for something to eat......I could have bought it because in the end I decided to wait until I got back home, to eat.
I wish I had bought it. That is the story of my life opportunities missed!

if you like my pics, you can see more here:

Flickr: margaret.pilkington47's Photostream

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Thank you JCB. Yes, those look like photos that my Dad took. I uploaded them a little while ago. The waterfall was very noticeable in Spring when we first moved in - it was never quiet! Of course we soon became used to the sound of rushing water, and it became part of the experience of living in Rothwell House.

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Thank you Dave Mac. The last time I was there was 1985 (the last time I was in England, in fact). The footpath was fenced off then, but the bridge was still there if I recall correctly.
Incidentally When I lived there I used to fish around in the 'river' for shards of pottery. The house was full of antiques when we first moved in. There was a plate rail all around the living room full of stuff, and two clocks: a grandmother which worked fine, and a huge old grandfather clock. It lay on it's back in the empty front room - dusty and spooky looking.
That house had flagstones in the kitchen. It was full of millipedes, wood lice and of course spiders who feasted on all these.

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I really like the totem - there's a lot of detail in it when you zoom in. The architectural details are wonderful in that building - I would love being in it too. The figures in No.9 are a puzzle: the guy on the left seems to be holding a ball of yarn, the middle figure carries a book, and the guy on the right looks like Bacchus with a goblet of vino! There must be some significance to it but darned if I know!

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The next time I go, I will ask.
And when I find out I will tell you all about it.

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A bit of info for you about that statue -
"Theology Directing the Labours of Science and Art"
"Three figures; theology is represented by a standing female figure holding in her left hand a volume of Holy Writ, and with her right hand she directs Science, who is depicted as an old man studying a globe. Art is shown as a youthful metal worker who is making a chalice, and is depicted in the act of listening to Theology."

Copied from here - John Rylands Library

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Thankyou for that information. I am so busy messing with the pics I took yesterday, that I didn't think to look at the JRL site.

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Me too - but I once made R drive me 19 miles from a campsite in Wales to an art gallery to buy a lapis lazuli necklace I had seen the day before!

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I like your style...if that had been me, they would have sold it five minutes before I got there.

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Just found something similar on another site but to me we have Harpo Marx with his motor horn on one side and dare I say it Eric on the other (sorry Eric!).

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I once spotted some raspberry earrings...they were rubies with jade for the leaf...very dainty and not overly 'blingy'....I missed my chance and when I went back they had gone.
I have looked for something similar ever since...but come up empty.(sigh)

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I did a google image search and it took me there.

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I probably would have done it at some time, because curiosity does get the better of me.

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Having followed that Link...I definitely need to go back...it has set me longing.
It will have to be without himself. I can't see him standing around while I let myself be carried away by the beauty of this building....and I think it would take more than one coffee!

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Well done! I wasn't too far out, Hah hah. There are lots of artists who like grape beverages too, I should imagine.

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These things haunt us. When I was a student (the first time around) I saw a Royal Doulton Viking statuette in a shop. He was different to most Doulton things in that he wasn't all slick and shiny, but gnarly and wizened in an interesting way (at least to me). He was $70 - way out of reach for me. I've regretted not getting him ever since.

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Had a few errands to run this morning, it was quite cold and frosty.
1 & 2. Last time I was here it was filled with buttercups.
3. A slightly frozen canal.
4 & 5. I bet you`re warmer than I am.
6 & 7. The River Ribble.
8. Hey Mr Moon, isn`t it time you were in bed?
9. The view from Read, yes that is a steaming pile of smelly stuff.

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lovely shots.
There are a couple that would be perfect for the current competition, if you haven't yet put them in...please consider it.

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I`ve already entered.
I thought the current theme was finishing yesterday so just put in what I already had. :rolleyes:

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Yes, I ambled over there and saw that you had the full complement in.

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If i`d got my dates right, i`d have waited till after the weekend.

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We walked from Salterforth today towards Barlick and back

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I like all of those Frank...it's reflections. I like them

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You haven't got any pics in the photo comp Frank.....and these fit the bill very nicely.
Don't let anyone say I am not persistent:D

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Nice to see Max out and about, hope he`s feeling better.:)