Plymouth Barbican Harbour and Fishing Boats
After dropping my daughter to work early one morning I decided to visit the ancient part of Plymouth, the Barbican. It’s such a picturesque place, visited by many tourists. There are many wonderful photo-opportunities here, and I hope to share a few, especially some that may not be the norm from tourists.
What I like about this photo is the clear reflection and detail in both the water and the boats. I’d love to know what you all think of this picture. Regards, Don.
Camera Nikon D40x with 18-55mm Kit Lense.

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Alan Findlater
excellent work great colour and reflections well done
DonDavisUK replied
Hi Alen, thank you for your kind comments upon my Barbican picture. I just love this place when the light is right. Regards, Don.
DonDavisUK replied
Hi Alan, thanks for that. It was a dream shot.
rodsfotos
A wonderful highly reflective image from the Barbican Don, high tide on a beautiful morning is just perfect for this kind of mirror image,beautifully captured.
May I suggest you enter this one in the Light and Reflection Group,
Regards, Rod.
DonDavisUK replied
Hi Rod, thanks for the tip, I’ve done that. Some wonderful shots in this amazing group of people. Regards, Don.
georgieboy98
Wonderful shot Don – I like it very much. There’s no doubt that you picked the perfect time of day to take this because once the boats started moving around the reflections would be finished. Great work. Peter
DonDavisUK replied
Hi Peter, thanks for that old buddy, so sorry I missed this comment. It was, as you say, the perfect time of day. The water was like glass and not a breath of wind.
eXposure
wow thats what i call crystal clear reflections …
brilliant capture
DonDavisUK replied
Hi Wendy, thanks for that, I too love reflections in water.
Lyn Evans
Gorgeous reflections
DonDavisUK replied
Hi Lyn, thanks for that. Don.
Paul Gibbons
Superb reflections, light and detail, excellent work.
DonDavisUK replied
Thank you for your comments Paul, they are alway encouraging. Regards, Don.
David Clark
Hi Don
- welcome to Redbubble and thanks for finding my site -great photo – the colors are wonderful and I like how the reflections are not quite perfect- hey if Rod likes it then it must be great -thanks again—DaveDonDavisUK replied
Thanks again for your comments Dave. Don.
Arrowman
Don, great reflections shot – Colin
DonDavisUK replied
Hi Colin, thank you very much for the kind words Mate. Regards, Don.
Wayne Holman
Looks familiar ! Lovely shot of dear old plymouth Don, you did well to capture the reflections mate : )
DonDavisUK replied
Hi Wayne, so sorry I missed your comment mate, thanks again. Don.
terezadelpilar
FABULOUS DON. This is a perfect reflection of a very nice town.
DonDavisUK replied
Hi Tereza, thanks for that. Don.
DesImages
The reflections are what attracted me to this shot – they are very clear and detailed, and absolutely beautiful. I particularly like how there is as much colour in the reflections as in the original. Looking forward to seeing more of your shots of this area.
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Denise, thanks for that my friend. So sorry that I missed your comment. I was just so thrilled with the way this picture turned out.
DonDavisUK
Thanks Des, it’s a privillege being able to share these pictures of Plymouth Barbican, an area of Plymouth that I loved so much. God bless. Don.
ChelseaBlue
Fabulous colour and reflections Don, super shot !
DonDavisUK replied
Thanks for that Mr Blue, I love the Barbican at all times, but especially in the early morning light. Don.
Per E. Gunnarsen
Love the colours and reflections, well done!
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Per Einar, thanks for your words of encouragement. Don.
Babbler
very nice photo
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Babbler, thanks you very much for that. Don
sigfusson
This is really a fantastic catpure Don. I just love the colours, clarity and the scene here. Well captured indeed. Cheers, S.
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Sandra, thanks so much for you kind comments on this photo, I love it too. God bless, Don.
Rachel Stickney
Lovely! Great reflection!
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Rachel, thanks for that. BTW, who’s sponge Bob? Don.
Tom Gomez
Very nice, lovely reflections …
DonDavisUK replied
Hi Tom, thanks you very much for viewing and commenting. Don.
TFFDavid
Awesome photography, the colours and reflections are great.
DonDavisUK replied
Hi David, thank you very much for that. Don.
Malcolm Chant
This is a beautiful shot Don, we must be near neighbours!! the times I’ve been here,
The reflection is brilliant.
Malcolm
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Malcolm, I used to live in Plymouth, but moved to London last Aug. Still can’t get the old Barbican out of my system though, it’s so stunning in the early morning light. Thanks for veiwing and commenting mate.
SharonAHenson
What a lovely shot and reflections.
DonDavisUK replied
Hi Sharon, thanks for that, I surprised myself at just how well this shot came out.
Joyce Dickens,...
Excellent capture Don; I love this and your use of color and light is perfect! JD
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Joyce, thank you very much for that my friend. Regards, Don.
Richard Veal
Excellent capture and reflections Don.
Would like to see this in the Smugglers Havens group if you can. :-)
DonDavisUK replied
Hi Richard, thank so much for that my friend. I’ll take a look at the group you’ve suggested. Blessing to you M8, Regards, Don.
DaveReed
Superb shot and reflections :)
DonDavisUK replied
Hi Dave, thank you for viewing and commenting, much appreciated. Regards, Don.
Mary Campbell
I wished I lived in the EU, you guys have such great harbor scenes. This is great!
DonDavisUK replied
Hi Mary, I think that because Britain is just a little island really:-) thank you for viewing and commenting, much appreciated. Regards, Don.
Brandie1
Magic shot.
The reflection is fantastic.
I would gladly live in one of the houses on the shoreline there.
DonDavisUK replied
Hi Brandie, me too:-) I like a waterside studio apartment with lots of natural light for artwork, but I’ll just have to keep dreamin for now, thank you for viewing and commenting, much appreciated. Regards, Don.
Shaun Whiteman
Wow Don this is stunning my friend, wonderfully composed and amazing reflections!! Looks like a wonderful spot to mooch around! Have a fave mate!!
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Shaun, Cheers mate, it’s a great place for moochin around, there’s even breakfast at Cap’n Jaspers. much appreciated.
DonDavisUK replied
Oh and thanks for the FAV mate.
John44
Superbio my friend!
What a beauty don.. Well the only thing I can say.. have to see this myself.. also a little pushed by another excellent photographer in Red Bubble called:
rodsfotos
He always comes up with stunning shots of the Sth of England
Welldone here Don
Cheers
John
DonDavisUK replied
Hi John, I’ve learned a lot from my good friend Rod over the years. We were friends first on WebShots and found one another here on RedBubble too. We’ve never met, but shot so many of the same things. He’s a master though:
) Thanks for visiting, commenting and for the FAV. Glad you like this one, there are a few more of the SW of England in my album too. Cheers mate, have a beer on me, if were ever meet up:)jacquei
Yes a deifinite favourite…I love the !upside down shots” I bet this looks just as good the other way up…..........wonderful scene, full of detail, pretty colours, patterns and shapes but best of all that mirror like sea…..wow I would love to take a shot like this….........great capture…........jacquei
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Jacquei, thanks very much for your lovely comments and for the FAV too. Plymouth Barbican is a favourite place of mine to visit in the early morning light. There’s always something to capture here; ancient buildings, boats, reflections, birds, monuments, great candid opportunities during the day, and funny old fishermen working on their boats. It’s just choc full of prospects. Thanks for visiting and I’m really glad that you liked this one. Regards, Don.
Aleksander
well done Don! great color, reflection and composition!
DonDavisUK replied
Hi Aleksander, Plymouth Barbican is a favourite place of mine to visit in the early morning light. There’s always something to capture here; ancient buildings, boats, reflections, birds, monuments, great candid opportunities during the day, and funny old fishermen working on their boats. It’s just choc full of prospects. Thanks for visiting and I’m really glad that you liked this one. Regards, Don.
John Edwards
Wonderful shot now. I’m regretting not going to the Barbican now.
DonDavisUK replied
Hi John, thanks for that mate, Plymouth Barbican is a favourite place of mine to visit in the early morning light. There’s always something to capture here; ancient buildings, boats, reflections, birds, monuments, great candid opportunities during the day, and funny old fishermen working on their boats. It’s just choc full of prospects. Thanks for visiting and I’m really glad that you liked this one. Regards, Don.
David Clarke
Superb shot, Don, the reflection is excellent!!
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there David, thanks for the kind comment. Plymouth Barbican is a favourite place of mine to visit in the early morning light. There’s always something to capture here; ancient buildings, boats, reflections, birds, monuments, great candid opportunities during the day, and funny old fishermen working on their boats. It’s just choc full of prospects. Thanks for visiting and I’m really glad that you liked this one. Regards, Don.
Rosalie Scanlon
Stunning image with excellent reflections. A beautiful scene.
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Rosalie, thanks you very much for the encouraging words. Plymouth Barbican is a favourite place of mine to visit in the early morning light. There’s always something to capture here; ancient buildings, boats, reflections, birds, monuments, great candid opportunities during the day, and funny old fishermen working on their boats. It’s just choc full of prospects. Thanks for visiting and I’m really glad that you liked this one. Regards, Don.
Catherine Veal
wonderful capture Don.x
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Catherine, thank you very much for the wonderful comments and for taking time to view. Plymouth Barbican is a favourite place of mine to visit in the early morning light. There’s always something to capture here; ancient buildings, boats, reflections, birds, monuments, great candid opportunities during the day, and funny old fishermen working on their boats. It’s just choc full of prospects. Thanks for visiting and I’m really glad that you liked this one. Regards, Don.
danapace
Great reflection and colors,very peaceful image with great light…excellent done
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Dana, thank you very much indeed, I’m just so glad that you enjoyed Plymouth Barbican, It is a favourite place of mine to visit in the early morning light. There’s always something to capture here; ancient buildings, boats, reflections, birds, monuments, great candid opportunities during the day, and funny old fishermen working on their boats. It’s just choc full of prospects. Thanks for visiting and I’m really glad that you liked this one. Regards, Don.
schiabor
Excellent color,detail,contrast and cool temperature
this would make a great painting!
Eric
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Eric, thanks for the kind comment. I’ve actually been here sketching and painting on many occasions with friends from the Plymouth Watercolour Society. Plymouth Barbican is a favourite place of mine to visit in the early morning light. There’s always something to capture here; ancient buildings, boats, reflections, birds, monuments, great candid opportunities during the day, and funny old fishermen working on their boats. It’s just choc full of prospects. Thanks for visiting and I’m really glad that you liked this one. Regards, Don
starikarp
brilliant composition, colours…
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Starikarp, thank you so much my friend. Plymouth Barbican is such a great spot for photographers with so many wonderful photo opps. Thanks for your generous comments, Regards, Don.
Fireman
OUTSTANDING CAPTURE Don, I love the reflection and all the colors Well Done
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Fireman, thanks so much for that mate. The Barbican in Plymouth is an ancient place, and the folks who sailed for the New World of Americas set said from some steps just around the corner in a ship something like this.
Click the pic to take a look at it’s page too. Many thanks for viewing and commenting. Much appreciated. Regards, Don.
Zolton
Absolutely beautiful!
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Zolton, you are very kind my friend. Thanks for visiting and commenting, always appreciated. Regards, Don.

pattihaskins
What a treat for the eyes, Especially after a 106 degrees in Red Bluff, Nice to escape, if only for am hour.
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Patti, thank you for the kind thought regarding this scene. Red Bluff sounds HOT, probably too hot for me:-) I think I’ll stick to rainy old England for a while. However, it’s always nice to escape to a warm place once in a while.
David McMahon
That’s my kind of place. I’d love to paint there.
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there David, thanks for that mate. I used to paint here with the Plymouth Watercolour Society and some friends. The scene opps are outstanding.
DonDavisUK replied
Hi David, thanks so much for adding this one to your favourites. Have a great day my friend. Regards, Don.
Jason Connolly
This one jumped right out at me…Great shot mate…
DonDavisUK replied
Hi Jason, thanks very much for the generous comment mate.
Robin Brown
This is a winner Don, the reflection could not be better & the strong rich colours are magnificent too!!
DonDavisUK replied
Hi Robin, cheers mate. Appreciated.
John44
So Don you never met Rod? well we could change that maybe some time .. let us think ( and pray ..lol)
Cheers Don have a smashing Sunday
John
DonDavisUK replied
Hi John, that would be brilliant. You just never know. I just saw a photo on RedBubble posted by someone I didn’t know in Edinburgh, and he’s photographed my brother cleaning windows. How wierd is that? Spooky, and what a small world we live in. Don.
Robin Brown
Hey credit where credit is due Don!!
DonDavisUK replied
Ha Ha, Cheers mate:-) I think it’s one of my best pics yet. Don.
DonDavisUK replied
Hi Robin, I’ve just noticed that you’ve added this one to your Favs thanks so much for that mate. Keep forgetting to check the other tabs:-) LOL. Cheers and have one on me. Don.
annk
So very beautiful and reminds me of part of our Harbour in Hobart, Tasmania.
Kind Regards Ann:)
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Ann, thank you sooooo much for that my friend. I’ve only seen photos of Tasmania, never been there, but who knows? Perhaps one day. Have a great Sunday my friend. Don.
Elana Bailey
Gorgeous lighting and reflections, Don. It looks a wonderful place. Well done indeed. Cheers Elana.
DonDavisUK replied
Hi Elana, thank you very much indeed, I’m just so glad that you enjoyed Plymouth Barbican, It is a favourite place of mine to visit in the early morning light. There’s always something to capture here; ancient buildings, boats, reflections, birds, monuments, great candid opportunities during the day, and funny old fishermen working on their boats. It’s just choc full of prospects. Thanks for visiting and I’m really glad that you liked this one. Regards, Don.
simonesphotos
Gorgeous reflections and light Don, great work :))
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Simone, you’d love the Barbican my friend. Thanks for viewing and commenting. Regards, Don.
David Iori
Stunning capture Don, great job with the D40x
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there David, thanks for that. I still think that the D40x is great, I’ve upgraded to D700, but this pic still beats them all. Thanks again mate. Don.
DonDavisUK replied
Hi David, just noticed that you’ve added this to your FAVs, thank very much mate. Regards, Don.
Gene Walls
Gorgeous photograph, Don! It is so perfectly calm, allowing the reflections to be wonderfully mirror-like. There is just enough undulation on the water’s surface to allow us to distinguish which end belongs up! Superb capture!
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Gene, thank you. I’m so encouraged by the response from people with this one, there’s something about boats, harbours, and the timelessness of the scene I think. Appreciate your comments. Regars, Don.
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Gene, I’ve just noticed that you’ve added this as one of your favourites, thank you very much indeed my friend. Regards, Don.
artisandelimage
such a beautiful scenery, the reflection is gorgeous !
my best, francis.
DonDavisUK replied
Hi Francis, thanks very much for that my friend. I’m just so glad that you like this one. Hope you have a wonderful day. Regards, Don.
Marjorie Wallace
Wow! This is an amazing view and the light is just right to capture that awesome reflection.
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Marjorie, thank you very much for that my friend. I’m just so glad that you liked this scene. You may also like to take a look at this one?
it was just featured in the Smuggler’s Haven Group
Thank you very much for the very kind words of encouragement. Regards, Don.
Graham Mewburn
this is a fav
cheers
Gray
DonDavisUK replied
Hi Graham, thanks for that mate. I just love little harbours. I’m just so glad that you liked this scene and added it to your FAVs. You may also like to take a look at this one?
it was just featured in the Smuggler’s Haven Group
Thank you very much for the very kind words of encouragement. Regards, Don.
simonesphotos
Lovely Don, the reflections are gorgeous!
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Simone, thank you very much once again my friend. I’m just so glad that you enjoyed Plymouth Barbican, It is a favourite place of mine to visit in the early morning light. There’s always something to capture here; ancient buildings, boats, reflections, birds, monuments, great candid opportunities during the day, and funny old fishermen working on their boats. It’s just choc full of prospects no matter what the weather brings. Thanks for visiting and I’m really glad that you liked this one. Regards, Don.
Mel Brackstone
A very beautiful place, and yes, the reflections caught my eye too!
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Mel, thank you very much once again my friend. I’m just so glad that you enjoyed Plymouth Barbican, It is a favourite place of mine to visit in the early morning light. There’s always something to capture here; ancient buildings, boats, reflections, birds, monuments, great candid opportunities during the day, and funny old fishermen working on their boats. It’s just choc full of prospects no matter what the weather brings. Thanks for visiting and I’m really glad that you liked this one. Regards, Don.
Jens Helmstedt
A beautiful scenery, wonderful capture!
DonDavisUK replied
Hi Jens, thank you very much once again my friend. I’m just so glad that you enjoyed Plymouth Barbican, It is a favourite place of mine to visit in the early morning light. There’s always something to capture here; ancient buildings, boats, reflections, birds, monuments, great candid opportunities during the day, and funny old fishermen working on their boats. It’s just choc full of prospects no matter what the weather brings. Thanks for visiting and I’m really glad that you liked this one. Regards, Don.
Barbara Brown
A wonderful scene!! I love the reflections!
DonDavisUK replied
Hi Barbara, thank you very much once again my friend. I’m just so glad that you enjoyed Plymouth Barbican, It is a favourite place of mine to visit in the early morning light. There’s always something to capture here; ancient buildings, boats, reflections, birds, monuments, great candid opportunities during the day, and funny old fishermen working on their boats. It’s just choc full of prospects no matter what the weather brings. Thanks for visiting and I’m really glad that you liked this one. Regards, Don.
brigusser
Fantastic capture the composition is spot on….A feast of colour.
DonDavisUK replied
Cheers for that me-hearty:-) I just adore Plymouth’s Barbican area.
FelicityB
Perfect!
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Felicity, thanks very much for viewing and commenting. Much appreciated. Don.
DonDavisUK replied
Oh, and thank again for the FAV, you’re very kind and generous. Don.
Nira Dabush
WONDERFUL SCENARIO..
MAGNIFICENT PHOTO.
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Nira, thank you very much indeed my friend. Have an amazing Saturday. Regards, Don.
Tenee Attoh
I know this place well, great shot, wonderful reflections!! well done
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Tenee, thank you very much for that my friend. I just love trying to capture reflections like this, it’s always different and constantly a challenge. Thanks for your visit and comment. Don.
Rachel Slepekis
Such wonderful shapes, colors and textures! Fantastic shot! Thank you for having shared it!
DonDavisUK replied
Thank you Rachel, you’re very kind, I’m so glad that you liked this one. The Barbican was one of my favourite haunts when I lived in Plymouth, but London’s not too bad for lovely sights too. Have a terrific weekend my friend. Don.
Segalili
Spectacular shot, Don! Stunning colours and reflections! Bravo!!!
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Segalili, thanks for that my friend. Glad that yoy liked this one. Don.
SPQQKY
WOW!! Don..my favourite place on this planet…. This image is immaculate!!
Fav … Fav.. Fav .. Fav .. :) :)
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Gordo, thanks very much for that mate. And for the FAV too. Excellent, Brilliant, Coooooool :-) Cheers, Don.
Martina Fagan
a stunning and beautiful shot
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Marsbub,sorry I missed you comment. thanks very much for visiting and commenting. Much appreciated. Don.
trueblvr
Hi Don, this pic. has it all. Not only real clear reflections of the boats, but I love the old bldgs. in the background and the windows….Lovely shot. Di
DonDavisUK replied
Greeting to you Di, sorry I missed you comment. thanks very much for visiting. Much appreciated. Don.
Svetlana Sewell
wow – what a reflections Don – excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DonDavisUK replied
Hey there Svetlana, sorry I missed you comment. Thanks very much for visiting and commenting. Much appreciated. Don.
Mariaan Krog A...
Magnificent Don!
DonDavisUK replied
Hi Mariaan, thank you for visiting and commenting. Very much appreciated. Don.
PaulAlbert
Distorted View Don, of the best kind, keeps the imagination active, with from a viewers perspective, well composed light, reflection, great lens refraction and certainly a precious moment captured ! paul
DonDavisUK replied
Hi Paul, thank you so much for that wonderful critique. Regards, Don.
Lisa Williams 11 days ago
Beautiful, love the reflection.
DonDavisUK replied 10 days ago
Hi Lisa, thanks so much for that, always appreciated. Don.