Bridges, lone trees ...

Swaledale mini break 7

Here are a few random shots taken around Swaledale. The rather elegant bridge (above) is called Ivelet Bridge, a narrow 17th century structure. Its single span over the Swale is undoubtedly beautiful, though morning light, rather than the later afternoon sunshine when I was there, would have shown it off better - and I really needed a pair of wellies to wade out midstream to photograph it properly. For some much better images by a local photographer, see HERE. 

By contrast, the little packhorse bridge (below) over a stream was so discreet that I almost didn't notice it. No idea how old that is. 

For some reason it always seems enticing to spot and photograph 'lone trees' and I found a few. Standing on their own means you can really appreciate their shape and structure. 

I though this one (above) looked like it was vaping! Or perhaps it's the biblical burning bush... 

And of course, more field barns - the one below seemed rather under the weather!