Crossing The Stour

Artist: A90Six
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Crossing The Stour

The view on a miserable, cold, frosty, misty day across the River Stour from the bridge on Mill Lane by White Mill between Shapwick and Sturminster Marshall, Dorset, England.

This narrow (about 9’ [3m]) bridge covers a rather wide span of the river. The span is increased at this point by an extra loop of river cut out to flow under the mill, which stands behind me. The build allowed for small recesses (see shot) in the road between each arch to let pedestrians stand aside from traffic.

White Mill bridge is described as ‘the oldest and most beautiful in the county’. There are references to the building of a ‘Bridge on the River Stour adjacent to the White Mill’ in the year 1175. An investigation into the foundations showed that the bridge stands on timber pilings. These have been carbon dated to the 12^th C. The original arches were rebuilt in the 16^thC. The bridge, built principally of heathstone and Purbeck stone, possesses eight arches, and has undergone extensive repairs in the 20^thC, although the original oak piles still remain in place. It has never been widened, this may well be the result of its being of a generous width for a medieval bridge in the first place.

Crossing The Stour belongs to the following groups:

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Glenna Walker

Wow…an instant favorite for me…just an awesome shot Tony…you did it again!!!!!!!!!!
A90Six replied

Thanks G and thanks for the fave!
:) Tony.
Colleen Milburn

Beautiful, beautiful work, Tony – well done :-D
A90Six replied

Thanks Colleen!
:) Tony.
~ Ademac

Great capture and technique…...................
A90Six replied

Thanks Barssel, glad you liked it!
:) Tony.
RavenSoul

This is Heavenly!
A90Six replied

Thanks Vonne!
:) Tony.
Agnes McGuinness

Superb capture, Tony. The light is amazing. Agnes xx
A90Six replied

Thanks Agnes!
:) Tony.
HenkStolk

stunning
A90Six replied

Thanks Henk!
:) Tony.
Leanna Lomanski

Moody and wonderful!
A90Six replied

Me or the shot?
:) Tony.
George Lenz

beautiful scenery… well done
A90Six replied

Thanks George!
:) Tony.
Paulette x

Great capture, excellent light & DOF, love the sky and the detail on the wall. Inspired title too. Is there no end ….
A90Six replied

Thanks Poll! I was going to call it ‘Sleet & Stour Source’, but I was facing the wrong way!
:) Tony.
sigfusson

Very unusual setting – your treatment does it great justice. Cheers, s.
A90Six replied

Thanks Sandra!
:) Tony.
down23

Wow Tony ~ miserable, cold & frosty sure does look really pretty….from here! We don’t do cold so well out here in the desert (at least I don’t anyway) LOL It sure looks nice from a distance but I have yet to see it the same way in person for some reason. Cold weather , that is. ha ha ha
A90Six replied

Thanks Robbi! I suppose ‘cold’ in your neck of the cactus-clump is when you have to turn the AC down to 9.
:) Tony.
GerryMac

stunning composition Tony!
A90Six replied

Thanks Gerry!
:) Tony.
Christopher E...

I dont see how you could call seeing this scene miserable, Excellent lighting, exposure on that fog is perfect, amazing composition, looks like a perfect day for shooting to me :)
A90Six replied

Thanks Christopher!

It was overcast and ‘kin freezing! I was so lucky to get that sunlight cracking through – I just needed some foreground to add to it and set it off. I took a few from various spots on the bridge and this one came up trumps.

My nose was running, my fingers were numb (I had a severe dose of Grade A Man-Flu). Perhaps it was just me that was miserable!

:) Tony.
MilanPhotograp...

Nice one Flapenflaps!

Milanski!
A90Six replied

Thanks Flippenflops!
:) Popski.
Leanna Lomanski

Both!
A90Six replied

I knew it! I’ll be moody.
:) Tony.
Tessa Bishop

Beautiful Tony, great treatment
A90Six replied

Thanks Tess!
:) Tony.
Squealia

beautiful work
A90Six replied

Thanks Celia!
:) Tony.
~ Selle

Love the light and tones
A90Six replied

Thank you!
:) Tony.
Imber

Absolutely fabulous shot! WOW!!!
A90Six replied

Thank you Imber! So, so glad you liked it!
:) Tony.
Lynda McDonald

yeooooooooow, it’s wonderful !
A90Six replied

Thank you Lynda!
:) Tony.
RealPainter

love it….......great of course
A90Six replied

Thank you!
:) Tony.
linda858100

FABULOUS
A90Six replied

Thank you!
:) Tony.
Monica Di Carlo

Also this one is an artwork!
A90Six replied

Thank you so much Monica!
:) Tony.
MilanPhotograp...

Lovely Milkpants!

Milan
A90Six replied

Cheers Squill!
Ronald Jore

Beautiful work! Love the colours, light, and play with focus, and great composition!
A90Six replied

Thanks Ronald!
:) Tony.