Porlock Weir in inclement weather
Looking rather different from the local post-card pictures. We see here another view of this fashionable village. This photo demonstrates perhaps that it is not really necessary to have clear bright weather to make a picture. A wet walk now for us to the furthest low reaches of those woods we see in front of us on the left.
“Porlock Weir is a harbour settlement approximately 1.5 miles west of the inland village of Porlock, Somerset. "Porlock" comes from the Old English port loca, meaning an enclosure near a harbour. Porlock Weir refers to the salmon stakes and traps that were situated along the shore. ~ Described further as an ancient seaside port and picturesque coastal village, situated on the edge of the Exmoor National Park in West Somerset. Surrounded by steep wooded slopes, verdant farmland and the heather covered moor, it provides the perfect base for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers alike. The bustling harbour village is a hive of activity with plenty to do for all ages, such as boat trips, crabbing, paddle boarding, browsing the local shops or simply relaxing on the pebble beach with an ice cream in hand. ” ( WiKi & porlockweir.co ) PiP shows my earlier photo.
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Taken on Saturday September 16, 2023
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Posted on Tuesday September 26, 2023
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Jaap van 't Veen said:
Thank you for the info Herb.
TOZ said:
Have a good day.
Gordon
Herb Riddle replied to TOZ:
Cheers. Herb
Malik Raoulda said:
Bonne et agréable journée.
Rosalyn Hilborne said:
Two beautiful shots.
Cheers, Rosa.
Herb Riddle replied to Rosalyn Hilborne:
Cheers. Herb
Gabi Lombardo said:
Herb Riddle replied to Gabi Lombardo:
Best Wishes. Herb
Keith Burton said:
The grey skies and mist have given this image .a very atmospheric feel. Definitely worth viewing large as there is plenty to look at and enjoy.
Herb Riddle replied to Keith Burton:
Cheers. Herb
J. Gafarot said:
Terrible weather.
Herb Riddle replied to J. Gafarot:
Cheers. Herb
John FitzGerald said:
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Cheers. Herb
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