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5 Mins from Home, The river Teign


5 Mins from Home, The river Teign
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Copyright: Andy Manning (toucan1967) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 723 W: 131 N: 828] (4575)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09-07
Categories: Nature, Architecture
Camera: Canon EOS 40 D, Canon 24-105 mm F4 L IS USM
Exposure: f/4, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Friday Theme 2008/09/12 "5 Minutes From Home", Landscape [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-09-11 13:41
Viewed: 190
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is the river Teign at Ashton in the Teign valley, I feel there is something not right here but I can't put a finger on it so any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks as always to all who view and comment on my pictures.

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The River Teign flows for some 30 miles, rising on Dartmoor, near Cranmere Pool west of Chagford, and reaching the sea at Teignmouth on the South Devon coast.

The river skirts the northern side of the moor, flowing down a steep-sided valley and then meanders southwards at the east edge of Dartmoor.

It's a hugely diverse waterway. Tidal from Teignmouth to Newton Abbot, it has mudflats which are loved by birds, and habitat which encourages an array of wildlife.

This particular stretch is important for local shellfishermen, who have worked on the estuary for many years.

Birdlife includes herons, kingfishers, dippers, grey wagtails and mallards, as well as cormorants and goosanders. Otters are also making a comeback.


The Teign Valley
The heathland up river attracts birds such as the nightjar; the farmland has cirl buntings, woodlarks and skylarks; while butterflies and orchids can be seen on the meadows.

Salmon live along stretches of the Teign - you can often see the them leaping at Drewe's Weir - and there are also dragonflies and rare water beetles.

Where the Teign is tree lined, there are bluebells, daffodils and a wide variety of flora and fauna.

Info from http://www.bbc.co.uk/devon/discovering/rivers/teign.shtml
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Hi Andy,
Great peaceful image of this river. Nice perspective the bridge is a real eyecatcher. Good balance of colours, brihtness and contrast.
A fine posting my friend!
Hans

Hi FAV,

Wow! This is your view 5 minutes from home? What a peaceful setting.

You've done a nice job with the landscape and river. I don't think anything is missing! Do you fish for salmon here?

Lisa

Hello Andy, did you walk or drive to arrive here?
It is a lovely view,especially with the sunlight on the river.
Good colours and textures.
Interesting notes.
Tfs, regards Jean.

Hi Andy, I like the setting for this shot, the pov is very good. I have done a w/s for you as I think the greens are too yellow and this may be what makes the photo not quite right as the details in the foreground are quite hard to make out.

Steve.

nice place to walk around after a long day at work.
very peaceful. pleasant colors. i'm sure the brooks sound is calming. well done. TFS.
y2koSan

Nice landscape Andy - well lit and composed view.
Cheers
DAvid

Hi Andy,
I like the the area that you have captured, looks very peaceful. The colours are sharp and clear. Well done and TFS.
Jon

WOW! Intense clarity here Toukie!! Nice post for the theme! Really love the light on the water here! Love that stone bridge! How cool to be so close to this beautiful place! You are one lucky dude!
B-)B-)
Linda

Hello Andy

This really is a delightful view with nice natural colour and details. I too feel something is a little adrift but can't quite explain what.. i feel the image is shot towards the sun and there seems to be a lot of reflective element in the leaves and the water. Still a great shot though.


TFS and for joining in the theme

kind regards Helen

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