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King Sedgemoor, (1 Note)

Boundary Rhine runs parallel with the King Sedgemoor Drain, although controlled by sluices water from the Rhyne is allowed to flow into the drain at a number of places, this shot is of the outfall at Greylake on King's Sedgemoor.

The Somerset Levels have an area of about 160,000 acres (650 km2) and are bisected by the Polden Hills; the areas to the south are drained by the River Parrett, and the areas to the north by the rivers Axe and Brue. The Mendip Hills separate the Somerset Levels from the North Somerset Levels. The Somerset Levels consist of marine clay "levels" along the coast and inland peat-based "moors"; agriculturally, about 70 per cent is used as grassland and the rest is arable. Willow and teazel are grown commercially and peat is extracted. (Wikipedia)

To give an idea of the drainage system on the levels I have added a previously posted screen grab from openstreemap,

Large view perhaps,,,,,,,,,,,, Wish you all a nice Friday and a good weekend
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Fred Fouarge said:

sfeervol landschap Roger(grisly) HFF en mooi weekemd
13 months ago ( translate )

vero said:

d'une telle beauté ce paysage bucolique étincelant très belle vue d'ensemble harmonieuse et somptueuse j'adore merçi pour le partage des explications Roger belle et douce soirée bisous
13 months ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Awesome shot!

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13 months ago

Pam J said:

IT US A LANDSCAPE ALL OF ITS OWN

I LIVED IN THE FENS ALONG THE EAST SIDE THE OTHER COAST !
13 months ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

What a beautiful landscape image Roger.
hFF
13 months ago

©UdoSm said:

An interesting system to make the land usable. We are starting to irrigate former moors again - for environmental reasons...
A great picture from this beautiful landscape nevertheless...
13 months ago

Gudrun said:

A lovely serene photo of a fascinating landscape! I wonder what the future will hold- with sea level rise it might get "interesting"... hFF and a good weekend!
13 months ago

Walter 7.8.1956 said:

HFF Roger!!
13 months ago ( translate )

David Slater (Spodde… said:

A great scene Roger. HFF and happy weekend.
13 months ago ( translate )

David G Johnson said:

The map style insert is a good idea Roger,.. Have a good weekend - and a HFF to you - from Dj.
13 months ago

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

I love the analogousness of the greens, yellows and browns in this composition, Roger. I hope you have a good weekend. Cheers, Joe
13 months ago

Erika+Manfred said:

HFF, wish you a seren weekend
13 months ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle said:

A familiar to me location Roger. Well done.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

Thanks for sharing with our UK Landscape Photography Group
13 months ago

Günter Klaus said:

Da zeigst du ja ein sehr schönes Naturgebiet lieber Roger,das saftige Grün und auch die Schafe genießen diese schöne Ruhe da,vielen Dank auch für die netten Grüße :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
13 months ago ( translate )

Léopold said:

Along with a discreet and essential fence !
13 months ago