Metal trees
I went to the very outskirts of Greater Manchester looking for old mills, green hills and waterways. This was an unexpected bonus, found along the canal near the town of Stalybridge. An electricity substation bristles with pylons – there’s even one that straddles the canal. I’ve never been so close to one before.
They scared and fascinated me as a child with their different shapes and command of the countryside. They may be blots on the landscape, but this close encounter made me appreciate their intricate form and structure. But always keep your distance and never be tempted to clamber up.
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A lovely set of images. It’s always good to get up close and personal with things of beauty, and these are no exception. It would be interesting to see the one that straddles the canal. :)
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Thank you Richard. Some would say these are hideous beasts but I fail to see that. Yes, the straddler had two feet on one side and two across the water! Astounding.
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They’re industrial beauties! :)
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Always drawn to your graphic shots
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Thank you Diana. The sense of symmetry and strength of lines is very satisfying.
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Lines, clouds and a camera, what else does one need? ;)
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And a big boy to salivate over ;)
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Aaaaawwwwww, like a little child in a candy store?
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That’s not exactly what was on my mind ;-)
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Hmmmm, now I’m wondering what wás on your mind… 😳
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Big boy?! You Dutch are supposed to be very forward thinking!
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But my English isn’t that good to interpretive some expressions…
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Oh yes Mr Innocent…
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