Paul

There were some impressive submissions to the forum this past 7 days - but 3 kept my attention more than then the rest (all of which were good btw)... In the end though - the 3 I had narrowed it down to were CZMunzil's Katydid, Monkey's 2nd image from the mach loop of the helipcopter - it so much made me think of my new drone! And thirdly Matt's image right form the start of the week "Waiting for a wave" - all three standing out for their own genre. My apologies, but my love of macro just tipped Cheryl's Katydid ahead of the other two by a fraction - when viewed at the fullest size the focus is bang on the eyes and the detail in them, plus the amazing mouthparts. It didn't attract many comments but that's likely because the macro genre is quite a focused form of photography, but I felt it deserved more (I refrained from comment all week on purpose because I was choosing this weeks winner and it may have given away my choices!). So well done Cheryl - the original post and my choice for POTW here. Paul.

Be a bit like Urbex video... lol..

Congrats Monkey Paul.

Thank you Dee. One of Geoff's spot this - and well worth the visit to see the countryside. Paul.

The hall looks interesting - no way to go inside I suppose...

This place could look even better come the autumn... Paul.

In all my years - this is the one and only time I have been there, despite it being reasonably close to town. Paul.

This is a spectacular section of the River Darwen, where a picturesque sandstone gorge leads to a tumbling weir and the 108-foot (33 m) high Hoghton Bottoms Viaduct towers above. The weir sits at the top of the sandstone gorge - the only feature of its type in the Ribble Catchment - and it is crossed by the Hoghton Tower Viaduct. The weir is a famous local landmark and is easily accessible thanks to a public footpath running alongside the river. Paul.

Roach Bridge Mill was built in 1784 as a cotton spinning mill. In November 1801 much of the mill was damaged by fire, resulting in hard times and the owner, John Watson, eventually spending time in Lancaster's debtors' prison. Until 2001 the site was used for the manufacture and printing of specialist tissue paper. The family structure held the majority of shares with management holding a minority interest. Unfortunately, trading conditions and increased regulation caused major problems, trading had to cease and the company was placed in administration. Tissue conversion has re-started at Roach Bridge in some of the more modern buildings, while some of the older buildings have been demolished.

Very nice m8. Paul.

She is lovely Polly. Paul.

That's a good series m8. Paul.

We once had a single newt in our pond - wish we had more... Fine find James. Paul.

It is Enya, she allows her music on YouTube and it often suits flights. Going through the gaps means switching off the collision detection, so it's scary! Paul

Thanks Geoff. There's a lot of history I read about afterwards. Paul.

The beck runs through the village of Wycoller, meandering past Wycoller Hall, a late sixteenth-century manor house. Today Wycoller Hall stands in ruins but this 16th century hall is believed to have been the inspiration for Ferndean Manor in Charlotte Bronte’s novel, ‘Jane Eyre’. The beck is crossed by no less than seven bridges, the oldest of which is Clam Bridge, more than 1000 years old, and the bridge is listed as an Ancient Monument. Finds of flint tools and axe heads at Wycoller indicate that there was a community here from as early as the Stone Age. Paul.

Polly, the one thing I can say is that it's pretty addictive! Geoff, I saw it on Google maps, figured it might be so. Paul.

Thanks Geoff. I was surprised at the number of cars going through the village - I thought it might have been quieter... Paul.

Thanks Polly The drone is easy to fly really - something many of us would manage to do with a just a bit of practice. The editing takes a bit more time though. Paul.

Yep, I'll leave that to you and your sister! PAul.

Awesome heat! Paul.

These tiny waterfalls are always nice to see. Paul.

Love the second one more! Paul.

Evokes childhood memories - a wonderful place. Paul.

A quaint looking church Geoff. Paul.