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Grand Union Canal, Bulbourne. World Photography Day 2025

At first on Word Photography Day is was quite overcast but the weather forecast said it should be a bit brighter later :-) I had thought of going to Oxford {now that's a surprise :-)} but it was probably going to be too much of a rush so I thought of the Grand Union Canal at Bulbourne and figured if there was going to be a bit of sun there might me some reflections and narrowboats to photograph :-)

The following is from the 'Canal & River Trust' -
"The Grand Union Canal links London to Birmingham, passing through rolling countryside, industrial towns and quaint villages. It's our longest canal. From the vibrant heart of London, it leads you out into the rolling Chiltern Hills, through rural Northamptonshire and Warwickshire and into the Birmingham suburbs. The canal's striking historic features include the dramatic span of the Iron Trunk Aqueduct and the steeply climbing Hatton Lock Flight, set in charming Warwickshire countryside."
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38 comments

Christa1004 said:

It reminds me of the Kennet & Avon Canal, near the Barge Inn in Alton Barnes. That's where I first saw such narrowboats. Have a nice Sunday, Roger ☼ ☼
10 months ago

Roger Bennion replied to Christa1004:

Thank you, Christa, for saying "Have a nice Sunday" :-) You have a very good Sunday ☼ ☼ Sad to say never been to Alton Barnes or on the Kennet & Avon Canal :-(( Although looking at the UK map must have been not that far from Alton Barnes on some journeys in that kind of area. Many years ago had quite a number of narrowboat holidays mostly on the Grand Union Canal and the Oxford Canal. Perhaps I should check out the Kennet & Avon Canal :-))
10 months ago

Gillian Everett said:

Interesting and lovely to see. Full of character, and great reflections. Have a great week, Roger :-)
10 months ago

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbe image des péniches et de leurs reflets !
Bon dimanche. Amitiés
10 months ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Lovely reflections Roger.
10 months ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

Beautiful reflections in this nicely composed image, very well captured from this delightful and peaceful location Roger,

Wonderful shot for World Photography Day 2025
10 months ago

Frode said:

Great reflections and colours.
10 months ago

James said:

Cracking shot it makes me want to take a slow cruise down there
10 months ago

Saj Henderson said:

I love the pop of colour in the reflections, wonderful shot.
10 months ago

tiabunna said:

A beautiful scene on the canal and well suited to World Photography Day, Roger.
10 months ago

Annemarie said:

very nice image

Happy new week:)
10 months ago ( translate )

Ecobird said:

Beautiful light and attractive bright colours in an idyllic scene Roger. I love th way the narrowboats are decorated.

Best wishes Carol
10 months ago

William Sutherland said:

Outstanding shot!
10 months ago

Boarischa Krautmo said:

beautiful!
10 months ago ( translate )

Xata said:

Fine boats there!
10 months ago