Yesterday we decided to walk at Westport Lake to blow away the cobwebs after having been indoors for a couple of days. The roads were clear but both the canal and the lakes were still icy.
It was cold, very cold but there were lots of people out and about. Dog walkers, a large walking group and quite a few photographers too.
When I saw the Moorhen walking on the ice I was reminded of one of my favourite paintings.
It's usually known as The Skating Minister. It depicts the Reverend Robert Walker skating on Duddingston Loch and is by Scottish artist Sir Henry Raeburn (1756-1823). I remember seeing it at the National Gallery of Scotland in Edinburgh many years ago. Here is a - link - to their website which tells you more about it.
It looks so cold and icy Rosie but I am glad you got out. I love the first photo of the canal - it is so atmospheric. I love the link you have made between the moorhen walking on ice and your favourite painting of the Skating Minister. It seems to have gone a little bit milder here today and the snow has more or less thawed now. It looks as though there is a lot of rainy weather on the way. Take care Rosie.
ReplyDeleteWonderful images Rosie. I love the smoke coming out of the canal boats. So atmospheric:) B x
ReplyDeleteRosie, what atmospheric photos of the cold, icy canal! it is always good to blow away the cobwebs xx
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