Owd Nell's Tavern

JamieGreen

Owd Nell's Tavern

I found this place whilst on a drive around the Preston area in Lancashire, NW England.. It is in a place called Guy’s Thatched Village, and seems to be a bit of a tourist trap.It is next to the Lancaster Canal. I liked the duck sitting on the roof!
Sony Alpha 350 DSLR & 18-70 lens tripod mounted, 3 shot autobracket (+/- 0.7) processed in Photomatix and edited in Picassa.
Featured in Country Bumpkin in June 2009 & Cottage Style Sept 2009

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Owd Nell's Tavern belongs to the following groups:

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Owd Nell's Tavern by JamieGreen
Owd Nell's Tavern by JamieGreen
  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    I’ve been here a few times and walked along the canal there with the family.and they do great Ice cream too, big portions of it LOL..
    Beautiful shot mate..

  • JamieGreen replied

    Cheers mate, I’m just off out again. See you tomorrow!

  • linifer

    linifer

    Wonderful shot Jamie!!!

  • JamieGreen replied

    Thanks Linifer. It’s rapidly becoming my fave of the week!

  • Steve Liptrot

    Steve Liptrot

    Great shot Jamie, processing spot on. .... for a southerner!! ;-)

  • JamieGreen replied

    Lol!! I learnt from a Northener!!Cheers mate, and for the fave.I was pleased with this one!

  • Alice McMahon White

    Alice McMahon ...

    K itchy, but cool! Love the dark sky, perfect shot. Reminds me of a place we stopped in Westport, Mayo. A fave from me!

  • JamieGreen replied

    I love the description.Did you spot the mallard roosting on the roof?

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Beautiful olde world tavern, love it …

  • JamieGreen replied

    Thanks Tom.I think it’s a fake, but thanks for the fave!

  • anitaL

    anitaL

    A great shot of a beautiful place evoking some very fond memories, thanks for taking and sharing this photo, a fav.

  • JamieGreen replied

    You are more than welcome.If I’ve evoked fond memories, then “Job Done” as we say here! Thanks for the fave.

  • clickinhistory

    clickinhistory

    Found is the right word, lol took me ages to find this place once, nice colour treatment here

  • JamieGreen replied

    Cheers Richard. I was happy with the effect. A change, I think, from my usual style.

  • Alexanderargyll

    Alexanderargyll

    This is excellent work…......

  • JamieGreen replied

    Thanks Alexander. I appreciate the watch. Scotland is my fave holiday destination and I hope to something decent with the Cairngorms next month!

  • N & L Williams Photography

    N & L Williams...

    What a beaut little tavern, lovely work.
    Leanne

  • JamieGreen replied

    Thanks so much,Nikon wielding husband and wife team..Much appreciated.

  • anitaL

    anitaL

    I could fav. so many just stunning shots. You are living my dream life :-)

  • JamieGreen replied

    Thanks Anita, that’s really nice. And I am living my dream life and hope that through my photos other people can share what I have

  • anitaL

    anitaL

    Keep up the good work Jamie I for one am drinking them all in, you lucky man you.

  • Alice McMahon White

    Alice McMahon ...

    Yes, I noticed the duck in your description and photo. Awesome, makes me like it all the more! :)

  • Arrowman

    Arrowman

    Great shot, – Colin

  • JamieGreen replied

    Cheers Colin

  • Smudger

    Smudger

    spot on mate the hdr treatment really works with this one

  • JamieGreen replied

    Hello mate.Nice to see you. I’m just sending instructions for next week.

  • Mark Whittle

    Mark Whittle

    A beautiful old tavern. I love the colours of the plants, etc. contrasting with the thatched roofing on the buildings and the grey sky.

  • JamieGreen replied

    Thanks Mark.It rather caught my eye too.

  • Alana Ranney

    Alana Ranney

    Just lovely!

  • JamieGreen replied

    Thanks Alana.

  • WINTERROSE

    WINTERROSE

    BEAUTIFUL SHOT

  • JamieGreen replied

    Thanks,it’s a bit different from shooting scenery.I was pleased with it.

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

  • JamieGreen replied

    Thank you so much Lori for the honour.

  • joyousmoon

    joyousmoon

    Wonderful! Congratulations on your feature!

  • JamieGreen replied

    Thanks very much Pamela

  • Hope Ledebur

    Hope Ledebur

    Congratulaations Jamie. Travel photos can be so much fun….Hope

  • JamieGreen replied

    Thanks Hope, that’s nice of you to visit and comment.

  • BettinaSchwarz

    BettinaSchwarz

    entirely enchanting !!

  • JamieGreen replied

    Thanks Bettina, it’s a lovely place.

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    Beautiful place, I have never heard of it before,

  • JamieGreen replied

    It is Ann. This was the first time I’d found it…

  • Lensman2008

    Lensman2008

    Nice shot, Jamie.
    Did they have any Marston’s ‘Owd Roger’ on tap? Regular ‘falling down water’, is that!!

  • JamieGreen replied

    Ooh I couldn’t tell you mate, I didn’t dare go in, I was driving and didn’t want to be tempted…LOL

  • Heather Nel

    Heather Nel

    This is an invitation to please place this artwork into our group SHOPFRONTS LINK

  • JamieGreen replied

    You have only to ask Heather, although whether it is a shopfront is debatable….

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    Jamie could you please add this awesome image to the group Cottage Style

  • JamieGreen replied

    As it’s you, I will, though you could have added a link..LOL

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

  • JamieGreen replied

    Thank You,Thank You and thrice Thank You!!

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    I humbly apologize for not leaving a link and I happily feature this awesome image !

  • JamieGreen replied

    ? Have you been at the sherry? Humble apologies accepted Sandra..LOL
    Thanks ever so for the feature…you made my birthday.

  • Heather Nel

    Heather Nel

    Please consider entering this challenge LINK

  • JamieGreen replied

    Done Heather,and thanks for the heads up..I’d missed that one

  • Heather Nel

    Heather Nel

  • JamieGreen replied

    Thanks Heather, that’s great!

  • Marie Sharp

    Marie Sharp


    ALSO, OUR NEWEST FEATURED MEMBER!

  • JamieGreen replied

    Thanks so much for the honour Marie…

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    Great capture, congratulations on the challenge win!

  • JamieGreen replied

    Thanks very much Mary

  • Claire Farley

    Claire Farley

    Charming! Congrats on your challenge win!

  • JamieGreen replied

    Thanks very much Claire

  • Bellavista2

    Bellavista2

    Congratulations Mate! Bloody Bonza! On your Challenge Win! Very well deserved. I love the way you have captured perfectly the ambience of this pub, it is so inviting. Keep up the awesome….Ps That is my Banner design for ‘Your Country’s Best”:=}

  • JamieGreen replied

    Hey thanks Ann-maree, I think that’s my first ever “Bonza” I should make a journal entry..and a bloody bonza banner, if I may add…

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lancashire, pub, tavern and thatch