Paul

Thanks Geoff Paul.

I said the tree was fruitful last night - these are more of the discoveries... Ladybird prep, a caddis fly variant (Limnephilus flavicornis) and another sleeping tapered dronefly (Eristalis pertinax) and 2 different green lacewings. Paul.

The apple tree was fruitful last night (more in other thread). Here are the first few - a vapourer moth caterpillar, a golden tortix moth, and 2 spiders. Paul.

Thanks Dee - folk I speak to say they liked how the start, middle, and finish had a natural flow. Paul.

Thanks Dee. I think it's popular for the fact that a 40 mile boat ride without faffing around with going through locks is appealing to boat owners! Paul.

Thanks Cheryl. The smallest is the snout mite which was between 1 & 2mm in size, but they constantly move - I got two reasonable photos, this being the better one. Paul.

Bug season approached Geoff Paul.

Good depth of field Gareth. Hyperfocal distance I assume? Paul.

ET's hand on #3 Paul.

Haha, that kid is wicked! Paul.

Nice to wake up. Paul.

I'd say #4 has the most appeal. The greasy bit adds a bit. Paul.

There's not as much haze I thought there would be. Nice 'planes though. Paul.

4 bugs (with ID's (correct hopefully) from last night... Heterocordylus tibialis (capsid) - Psectrotanypus varius (non biting midge) - Bedellidae (snout mite) & a Syrphidae (hoverfly) sleeping under a leaf. Paul.

Drones were never a thought until that competition. I'd barely even read anything about them to be honest. It's sure different though1 Paul.

On a sunny but gusty afternoon, I flew around Moons Bridge Marina - a family run marina offering secure country moorings for over 100 boats on the Lancaster Canal. The Jackson family have been at Moons Bridge for over 20 years. Moons Bridge Marina is a minor waterways place between the Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction and Lodge Hill Junction (Junction with Lancaster Canal - Glasson Dock Branch). The Lancaster Canal was planned at the end of the 18th century and was intended to run from Westhoughton to Kendal, however the full length was never completed. In 2002 the Millennium Ribble Link at Ingol in Preston was opened which finally, after a 200 year delay, connected the canal to the River Ribble and therefore access to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Stretching for over 40 lock free miles, the Lancaster Canal winds its way from Tewitfield in the north to Preston in the south. Music: Drifting by Enya. Paul.

Good series Geoff - would even suit "brown photographs"... Paul.

She's still well looked after Geoff Paul.

Nice series Matt. Paul.

Thanks Geoff. I was a bit surprised at the lack of water in the Italian garden. Paul.

One end is closed off (now) Geoff and it's a dead end sadly. The only way to access the opposite side of the river is through Read. Thanks Polly. I spend ages (this was the best part of an hour) scouring the web for music that is apt, and not copyrighted (or is © but the owner allows it's use on YT). It's gratifying when it's noted as a good choice. Paul.

Amazing colours. We had our festival in Preston recently but I was working that day. Paul.

It's a wonderful view Polly. Paul.

The disused historic structure on the East Lancashire skyline was reopened to walkers in 2017 after having been closed for more than 16 years. Martholme Viaduct was reopened following six months of restoration work. The grade II-listed structure stands over the River Calder and allows wonderful views towards Simonstone, Accrington, Whalley and Great Harwood. The 300 metre-long walkway was closed in 2001 following a foot and mouth outbreak. The viaduct was completed in 1877 and consists of 10 rounded arches, each around 12 metres wide. It once served trains running on the North Lancashire Loop, also known as the Great Harwood Loop, a nine-mile route through the town, as well as Simonstone and Padiham. It last carried trains in 1964. Part of the Netflix series "The Stranger" (Episode 4) was filmed on location here. The viaduct was originally intended to be a wooden construction, but was eventually built of sandstone rubble. Paul.

I'm glad you remember the place so fondly Dee - it's still popular especially on Good Friday. Paul.