The Lock called Baits Bite!, a photo from Cambridgeshire, England

Photographer's Note

Good Morning Everyone,

This is Baits Bite Lock on the River Cam.

I took several photographs, from different aspects and struggled to decide which to use as the main post as each shows slightly different features.
By posting all three, two as workshops, I hope you will be able to apply your own preferences.

The River Cam was used for waterborne transport
during the Roman period through to the Middle
Ages when its route was drastically changed.
However, with no official governing body to look
after it, the River Cam was in a poor state by the
early C17 and had many navigational problems. In
1699 an Act of Parliament led to the construction
of four sluices, including one at ‘Baits Bite’, to
regulate the water flow.

In 1700 a series of locks were constructed
beginning at Bates lock and ending further north
at Clayhithe. As part of the 1699 Act, a new
governing body, the River Cam Conservators, was
set up to look after the river.

The River Cam Conservators is a body still in operation to this day.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

ikeharel, holmertz, Fis2, pierrefonds, ChrisJ, jhm, Silvio1953, COSTANTINO, PaulVDV has marked this note useful

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ikeharel (112397) 2021-08-30 3:16

Hi Beverley,
Downstream sight on the WS#1 compensate about the neglected lock surrounding as we see on the main photo, but I can understand the choice taken here, after all it is an ancient lock constructed in the 17th century..
The canal view and the trail can offer a nice walk alongside.
Good afternoon,
Ike

holmertz (101956) 2021-08-30 4:04

Hello Bev,
The three photos are all interesting, so I understand your struggle, but I approve of the main photo because of its natural frame. We get a well focused view of a little of everything of importance. But the boat and cottage in WS #1 are also nice.
Kind regards,
Gert

Fis2 (169679) 2021-08-30 4:37

Witaj Bev!
A very curious set of photos.
Interesting place and note.
Good frames, colors and light.
I like water efect.
You have a nice boat ;)
Well done.
Good afternoon.
Krzysztof

pierrefonds (113552) 2021-08-30 4:52

Hi Bev,

I appreciate the reflections on the water. The point of view is showing the details of the lock. The light is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

ChrisJ (171194) 2021-08-30 5:27

Hello Beverley,

All 3 are worthy of a main post. The peeling paint and moss of the old fence across the bridge adds texture. The low shooting angle has allowed you to use the fence as a frame. Well spotted with good sharpness and motion blur of the cascading water spilling from the weir. Tfs!

jhm (211734) 2021-08-30 6:28

Hello Bev,

You took this picture out of a low position, between the construction with a lovely result.
The water are nice froze also the blue/green rolls fot safety of the boats and water recreants?
We get nice depth and perspective too.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

Silvio1953 (220553) 2021-08-30 7:34

Ciao cara Bev, lovely composition with beautiful natural frame, wonderful natural colors, splendid light and excellent clarity, interesting note and nice ES, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

lousat (138585) 2021-08-30 9:42

Hi Bev,in fact it was not easy to choose the best photo, each perspective shows something interesting, so it is useful to look at all three. One of the closed dens built starting from 1700 still useful, the place seems very quiet, perfect to spend a few days of relaxation as you did. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

Tue (91536) 2021-08-30 10:40

Hello Beverley,
A nice view of the river near the small cascade and the green buoys. Also that boat in the background is well included. The old weather-beaten fence adds a nice frame around the view.
Lars

ifege (46891) 2021-08-30 22:06

Hi Bev
A lock and river with history!
Between the 3 photos we get a good look around the features of the lock. A good decision to post all 3.
cheers
Ian

COSTANTINO (115499) 2021-08-30 23:01

Hello dear Beverley and have a nice day
I always like reading original and useful notes
well spotted
regards
costantino

jemaflor (146258) 2021-08-30 23:26

Hi Bev,
well framed with this frame, good choice for this POV, nice effect with dynamic water, tfs.

foxy (3427) 2021-08-31 1:06

Hello Bev,
This picture scene is very artistically 'Framed' by the rusty railing. It does look like a bait to bite the interesting view of the lock.
I do prefer the WS1 better. It's more calmer.
The beauty and serenity of the whole scene is so beautiful.
I particularly like the little wooden house with the benches to enjoy the river view.
Thanks for sharing this 'cascading' lock.
Loong

PaulVDV (62796) 2021-08-31 14:48

Hello Beverley,
Three beautiful pictures of the lock and attractive compositions. I think I'd prefer the photo in WS2.
But all three are quality pictures. Sharp, clear and with much depth.
Best regards, Paul

jmdias (114240) 2021-09-02 10:15

bev

while there I didn't see these structures keeping the waters of the river ever high and calm. nice details in these two images.

take care

jorge

GyurMaster (24668) 2021-09-03 11:42

Dear Beverley,

I see you used a frame just like me, however it was not intended to be a frame by its creators. I like the WS photos as well (particularly WS 1) and the interesting note.

Best Wishes,
Gy.