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Stratford Basin


Stratford Basin
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Copyright: Stephen Nunney (snunney) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2686 W: 51 N: 5526] (21695)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 1989-06
Categories: Daily Life, Transportation
Camera: Minolta Dynax 500si
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-11-25 0:57
Viewed: 583
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A delve into my slide collection for the next set of photographs.

The original slides have been digitised and then 'cleaned-up' in Photoshop CS2 and NeatImage.

Stratford Basin is a mooring area for barges and other craft located at the junction of the River Avon and the Stratford upon Avon Canal close to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

Wikipedea has the following information regarding the canal:

The canal, built between 1793 and 1816, runs 25½ miles in total and comprises of two sections. The southern section starts at the River Avon in Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire, and stretches north as far as Kingswood Junction near Lapworth, Warwickshire where it is connected to the Grand Union Canal by a short spur. The northern section continues, to join the Worcester and Birmingham Canal at Kings Norton Junction in the suburbs of Birmingham.

Along the route of the canal, there are 55 locks, most concentrated upon a length between Hockley Heath and Stratford. Earlswood Lakes in Earlswood are feeder reservoirs to the canal. The three lakes were built between 1821 and 1822 and have a total capacity of 210 million gallons. The lakes consist of three separate pools; Terry's, Engine and Windmill Pool. They are retained by earth embankment.

An Act was passed in 1793 for the construction of a canal from a junction with the Worcester and Birmingham Canal in Kings Norton to Stratford-upon-Avon. The act did not include any provision for any connection with the River Avon. Construction began in 1793, and William Clowes, the engineer, continued up until it reached Hockley Heath in May 1796. At this point, cutting ceased due to a lack of money but was restarted in 1800 under a new engineer by the name of Samuel Porter. He continued up to Kingswood where cutting again ceased. Construction recommenced in 1812 and it reached Stratford in June 1816. Here a connection with the River Avon, authorised by an Act in 1815, was made.
By the late 1930s the southern branch of the canal had become derelict. It was transferred to the National Trust in 1958, and after restoration by voluntary effort, including prisoners from Winson Green, was reopened in 1964 with a private toll fee for navigation. It was transferred to British Waterways on 1 April 1988.
Its restoration was a turning point for the waterways movement in Britain.
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Hi Stephen,
Beautiful image for this place and the composition is superb. I like the gleaming lights and the fine reflection. Clarity is excellent, sharpness as well. Great harmony, I like it. Have a nice Sunday
George

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  • Fis2 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2484 W: 141 N: 1525] (33133)
  • [2007-11-25 1:23]

Witaj Stephen!
Hm curious archives. Very nice scenery. Good frame and interesting colors. Very impressive picture. Good work.
Nice sunday
Krzysztof

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  • Gustaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2422 W: 713 N: 195] (20444)
  • [2007-11-25 1:49]

Hi, friend!
Nice photo with nice composition. I specialy like your reflection in water. Long notes. I see it is very old photo. Wow! Nice colours.
Marek

Hi Stephen,
I like the warm lighting here ... nice and soft to the eyes. The reflections also adds dimension of tranqulity to the scene. Wonderfully captured and presented with good image quality. Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

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  • Nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2159 W: 0 N: 5272] (26084)
  • [2007-11-25 3:07]

Hello,

Mangigique vue sur ces bâteaux péniches, les couleurs sont remarquable, douces et agérable.
Merveilleux reflets dans l'eau avec cette vielle usine en fond, superbe.

Bravo et beau dimanche

Nicou

Hello Stephen,
A very good scan quality. Lighting is good to allow a nice water reflection. A very informative Note. I enjoyed reading it. Best regards. Danilo

A nice place, a nice corner Stephen, light and reflections are the strongest parts of the work.
Cheers
Evan

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  • gunbud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4454 W: 4 N: 3966] (18037)
  • [2007-11-25 18:59]

Hi Stephen,
Wonderful capture of these lovely traditional canal boats as they reflect beautifully in the calm waters alongside the colorful yellow lock. Very informative note about the noble restoration of this beautiful spot.
Regards, Tom

bONJOUR

une bonne lumière rasante sur ces péniches aux couleurs vives et de tres beaux reflets
bon cadrage
juliette

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8768 W: 923 N: 11775] (57281)
  • [2007-11-27 1:06]

Hi Stephen

Wonderful reflections, with superb colour & sharpness. Good repetition of the boat windows with marvellous symmetry from the reflections. Congratulations!

Hi Stephen,
Discovering it I quiclky went to look at the date, it is immediately apparent this picture has some vintage in it, light was pleasant on this nice canalside, the subject is lit by a surprisingly soft light I'd not expect in june, must have been late in the day I guess.
Have a nice day JY

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  • Muse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2411 W: 199 N: 5682] (24369)
  • [2007-11-27 1:24]

Hello Stephen,
Une vue intéressante de ce bassin et de jolies couleurs.
Une lumière difficile mais de beaux reflets dans l'eau
Best regards
Denise

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