Sat in my mental folder marked ‘things to blog about’ is my day at the National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port.
There were plenty of colourful, photogenic boats and much more besides, but as usual it was ‘the stuff round the back’ that caught my eye. A dilapidated wide beam boat awaiting restoration,
My friend Mrs Ogg thinks it is a watercress barge.
What is it about peeling/fading paint that I find so appealing?
The reason for my visit was a photography course, I thought after five years it was time I found out what some of the knobs and buttons on my camera do. I think my camera enjoyed have its brain taken out for a walk.
It was good to get away from things for a while, and on that subject; I’ve just spent a sublime half an hour looking at the blog of Steve McCurry, oh my, what a joy his photographs are, his reasons for blogging are interesting too. I may have to pour myself a glass of wine and drift back for another look.
Uphilldowndale 
December 6, 2012 at 9:48 pm
https://plus.google.com/u/0/100146646232137568790/posts/inQcfvFRStP
December 7, 2012 at 12:33 am
I like the watercress barge a lot. Thank you for the link. to Steve McCurry’s photos. They are well worth looking at.
December 7, 2012 at 12:54 am
What a wonderful blog site. Thanks for sharing it. I love you r photo of the wide beam boat. It seems to have a life even there in the abandoned back area.
December 7, 2012 at 7:35 am
Liking Narrow boat-1, makes me think I should move my dial off auto too.
December 7, 2012 at 3:27 pm
The inland waterways always look so tranquil. However, they are being run down through miss management by a new charity.
Have a look at narrow-boat.com
Mort
December 8, 2012 at 5:26 pm
Fascinating subject and interesting links. xx
December 8, 2012 at 11:00 pm
Lovely and inspiring photos!