Strange as a it may seem for a county that is almost synonymous with "The Lake District" this is an old port that earned its living as much through the export of coal as the products of more rural trades. In fact the whole coast in this area has an industrial tradition that is largely unknown outside of the area.
I'm not sure if any of these images count as "macro" shots, but they are detail shots and I tend to think of them in the same sort of way.
I was drawn to take a picture of the warning sign because of its impending sense of doom - as if something really rather bad could happen at any moment - I think this reflects the current state that Maryport finds itself in.
You can find more (real) macro shots at Macro Monday2 and I Heart Macro. SM
That first shot, especially, is evocative.
ReplyDeleteGreat place and wonderful photos !
ReplyDeletede inkijk is fantastisch.
ReplyDeletecute pup. i like the water mark lines.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, Stewart.
ReplyDeleteI love the dog on the wharf.
The boats are in a terrible state.
Best regards, Irma
Great, grumpy, gray skies, Stewart! Love the dog! The place as a whole seems to have a lot of stories to tell! Happy new week!!
ReplyDeleteI like those first two really well. That's my car in the third shot. I don't remember being there, but oh well.
ReplyDeleteI love your first two shots of old, worn items. Kind of sets the mood for your post. I'm loving all your photos and recaps of your trip.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful "detail" shots!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting photos, Stewart.
ReplyDeleteMy landlady is presently in a long boat with friends somewhere in the west of the UK. She flew out from here last Tuesday night. Her husband flies off this Wednesday night. They're spending about 6 weeks over in the UK visiting family amongst other things. They go over a couple of times a year. They've just bought a little cottage in Orford, Suffolk, which they intend putting on the rental market.
These are great, Stewart!
ReplyDeleteLove that first shot
ReplyDeleteInteresting photos. I like the first two a lot.
ReplyDeleteHm. A special atmosphere in this port!
ReplyDeleteMacros is more than close-ups of flowers and insects...
An interesting place, the watermarks and the flood gates show that is not so peaceful.
ReplyDeleteWithout warning there could be a flood? That is a little spooky. I would not want to park there. My favorite photo is the flood guage markings.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting Stewart!
ReplyDelete"Flood gates may be closed without warning." I guess it's not wise to leave your car parked in the wrong place at the wrong time around there.
Really nice photo...