Snowbound Hatton Locks at Dusk.
Hatton Locks. The snow and ice are slowly melting. Although, there is still over an inch on the canal at this point. This is a
Hatton Bottom Lock, Warwick.
Hatton Bottom Lock. With the ice only slowly melting on the canal, we have stayed put halfway up the flight. Today, I walked d
Hatton Top Lock in the Snow.
Hatton Top Lock. As we were still frozen in, instead of cruising up the flight, I walked up. I was rewarded by this superb vie
Rangemaster Building, Leamington Spa.
Canalside Rangemaster Building. Yesterday I photographed one of the finest buildings in Leamington Spa. Today has to be one of
Bridge 45 on the Grand Union Canal.
Looking underneath Bridge 45. It’s not often the phone camera is used for this blog. However, today I took the Olympus o
The Grand Union Canal in Leamington Spa.
Grand Union Canal at Dusk. It’s amazing just what detail and colour a long-exposure picture can pick up. This shot of th
Procaffeinate Coffee Bar.
Procaffeinate. Just by the bridge where we are moored is this delightful coffee bar. Originally the Grand Union Pub, it is now
The Two Boats Inn, Long Itchington.
The Canalside Two Boats Inn. Back on the move again. Onto new territory, as far as our cruising is concerned. We are now headi
The Famous Braunston Turn.
Braunston Turn. Heading south from Rugby, we have arrived at the famous Braunston Turn. An iconic junction, made more famous b
Hillmorton at Night.
The Oxford Canal at Hillmorton. We have moved back above the locks. Although looking very rural, we are not that far from Hill
First Snow of the Season.
First Snow this Morning. This came as a bit of a surprise today! I had taken the dog out for the morning necessities. The sky
Winter Cruising on the Oxford Canal.
Winter Cruising at Hillmorton. “Is it cold in winter” is a question we are often asked. Not with the fire going, i
Hillmorton Bottom Locks at Dusk.
Hillmorton Bottom Locks. What a difference to last night! Hardly a breath of wind. Just look how smooth the canal is compared
Night Time at Badsey’s Wharf, Hillmorton.
Badsey’s Wharf, Hillmorton. Between the middle and bottom set of locks. This is the view looking north. On the right is
Friends on Derwent 6.
Derwent 6. One of the great things about living a nomadic lifestyle on the canal is that you don’t know when you might m
Misty Frosty Morning on the Oxford Canal.
Misty Frosty Morning. You will, of course, realise that this shot is taken in a very similar location to yesterday’s. It
Brownsover Visitor Moorings, Rugby, Warwickshire.
Brownsover Visitor Moorings at Dusk. Staying with the long exposure shots. Today’s photograph is of where we are current
The Former Rugby Radio Station.
Former Rugby Radio Station. Last time we were here, the last of the Rugby Radio Station masts were still standing. Now, they a
Hillmorton Locks at Dusk.
Hillmorton Locks. We have moved again, and are now on the outskirts of Rugby. Once again, I am indulging myself in some night
Night on the Canal near Braunston.
Night on the Canal. Night time long exposures are great fun – even if rather time consuming! This shot of “Night o