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Towpath at Talybont on Usk

Towpath at Talybont on Usk

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal as it passes through the village of Talybont on Usk in Powis, South Wales. This isolated canal which meanders through the Brecon Beacons National Park was originally designed to carry coal and iron to Newport on the Welsh coast. At present the section from the canal basin at Brecon to Pontnewydd is the only navigable part but plans are in place to eventually extend this to Newport.

Ian Lewis

Image size: 4928 x 3264, 18.82Mb | Camera details: NIKON D7000 | Date uploaded: 22/02/2019

Ian Lewis | Towpath at Talybont on Usk

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Recent Works by Ian Lewis

Ian Lewis | The Erasmusbrug Rotterdam

The Erasmusbrug Rotterdam

The Erasmusbrug or Erasmus Bridge is an important structure in the city of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Completed in 1996 It crosses the Nieuwe Maas, connecting the north and south areas of the city and is named after Erasmus, the Renaissance humanist. 802m (2631ft) long, the design combines both a cable-stayed and bascule bridge, this image showing the cable-stayed end. It has now become part of Rotterdam's logo. This image has added textures and toning.

Ian Lewis | Old Boats On The Thames

Old Boats On The Thames

Three old boats moored on the banks of the River Thames near Pangbourne. The one nearest the bank certainly looks as if it's steam powered - and did it work on the River Severn This image has been given a texture, pencil drawing finish.

Ian Lewis | Seen Better Days

Seen Better Days

An old brick bridge taking the towpath over a stream at Cookham, Berkshire. It's certainly seen better days but the Thames Path skirts it so you don't have to walk over it! The Thames Path is a long-distance trail which follows the river all the way from Cricklade in the Cotswold Hills to the Thames Barrier in Greenwich, London. Cookham, on the banks of the Thames is a village lying in the furthest north-east corner of Berkshire, England. Here the artist Sir Stanley Spencer lived and painted. This image has added textures to give a pencil drawing effect.

Ian Lewis | Clifton Hampden Bridge

Clifton Hampden Bridge

An artistic view of the bridge over the River Thames at Clifton Hampden in Oxfordshire. This handsome bridge with its gothic arches was built in 1867 to replace a previous ferry service which had existed since medieval times. The architect was Sir George Gilbert Scott who also designed the Midland Grand Hotel at St Pancras. It was originally a toll bridge but this ended in 1946 when the local councils bought it from the private owners. This view is from the Thames Path national trail. The image has added textures.

Ian Lewis | Picturesque Thames Boathouses At Goring

Picturesque Thames Boathouses At Goring

Boathouses on the banks of the River Thames at Goring-on-Thames opposite the lock and just upstream from the old mill. Goring is an extremely picturesque village on the north bank of the Thames in Oxfordshire, just over the river from Streatley in Berkshire. Here the river flows through the Goring Gap between the Chiltern Hills in the north and the Berkshire or North Wessex Downs in the south. Being so picturesque, Goring is a favourite location for photographers and painters - including JM Turner! This image has a textured finished in the style of a pencil drawing.

Ian Lewis | On The Thames At Bisham

On The Thames At Bisham

An impressionist's view of a launch travelling up the River Thames passing the parish church at Bisham in Berkshire. The 12th century parish church of All Saints stands on the banks of the Thames and is next door to Bisham Abbey, the National Sports Centre. Unsurprisingly, racing boat crews can often be seen training on the Thames here. This launch might well have come from the nearby Buckinghamshire town of Marlow-on-Thames - just downstream. This image has added textures to create an oil painting effect.

Ian Lewis | Lovre Palace From The Tuileries

Lovre Palace From The Tuileries

The view of the Louvre Palace as seen from the Tuileries Gardens in Paris. The Musée du Louvre is the world's largest art museum and is situated on the right bank of the River Seine. It started life as a castle which was demolished in 1546 to build the palace - the residence of French kings until the eventual move to Versailles. It became a museum in 1793 during the French Revolution to display the country's artistic masterpieces. In keeping, this image has been given a pencil drawing finish.

Ian Lewis | Wind Power And The Fells

Wind Power And The Fells

An impressionistic view of Cumbria's Northern Fells from the countryside near Silloth - with a couple of wind turbines dominating the scene. Afrter a rather stormy day the sky has cleared to give us a blustery, colourful sunset. More and more wind turbines are appearing - many of them offshore in wind farms. These two, however, stand in solitary state!

Ian Lewis | Footpath Over The River Pang

Footpath Over The River Pang

A footbridge over the River Pang in the watermeadows adjacent to the village of Pangbourne in Berkshire. The footpath leads from Pangbourne and follows the river, crossing here to emerge at Tidmarsh a mile or so away. The Pang is a chalk stream which rises in Compton on the Berkshire Downs (although this is dependant on rainfall) and flows through West Berkshire to join the Thames at Pangbourne. It has a wide variety of wildlife, supported by a large nature reserve at Tidmarsh. A digital art image with textures added to my original photograph.

Ian Lewis | Porthcressa Beach In The Scillies

Porthcressa Beach In The Scillies

Steps leading from the promenade to the sands of Porthcressa Beach at Hugh Town on St Mary's - the largest of the Isles of Scilly. The beach lies at the southern edge of the town which is the largest town and the administrative centre of the Scillies. The islands forming this archipelago lie about 25 miles off the south west coast of Cornwall and the only ways of reaching them are by boat or light aircraft. Cruise ships often lie at anchor off the harbour at Hugh Town.

Ian Lewis | Sailing On The Lake

Sailing On The Lake

Members of a sailing club enjoying a summer evening's sport on a lake. This image has been processed to simulate a pencil drawing

Ian Lewis | Memories of Notre Dame

Memories of Notre Dame

Looking along the River Seine to the magnificent cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris before the fire in August 2019. This image has been given an art finish. Work starting on its construction in 1150 and It was completed in 1260 but was added to over succeeding centuries. It was badly damaged during the French Revolution and then, during renovation work in 2019 was extremely seriously damaged when it caught fire but hopefully reconstruction will be successful and it will stand proudly once more.

Ian Lewis | Sightseeing Boat in Porto

Sightseeing Boat in Porto

A boat of sightseeers heading across the Douro River in the city of Porto (or Oporto). This city, the second largest in Portugtal, lies on its north west coast at the point where the Douro meets the Atlantic Ocean. Across the river here are the warehouses and offices of the port wine companies - well worth a visit! The centre of the city has, since 1996 been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This image has been processed to give a coloured pencil finish.

Ian Lewis | Footpath To Woodbridge Digital Art

Footpath To Woodbridge Digital Art

An artistic view of the approach to Woodbridge in Suffolk along the footpath beside the River Deben. Woodbridge lies about 9 miles from the Suffolk coast on the tidal stretch of the river - used to power the tide mill on the quay.. The town was once known for shipbuilding, rope-making and sail-making - and apparently some of Drake's warships were built here. The Deben flows from here to Felixtowe where it meets the sea. This stretch is a haven for wildlife being a Special Protection Area.

Ian Lewis | Aira Force Digital Art

Aira Force Digital Art

A charcoal drawing effect from an original photograph of Aira Force - a magical waterfall in England's Lake District. The river - the Aira Beck - flows from the heights of Stybarrow Dodd - 2,362 feet above sea level, eventually flowing into Ullswater - having first dropped 70 feet over this waterfall. The name 'Aira' is apparently from the Norse 'eyrr' meaning gravelly bank - the river flows through a gravelly spit as is meets the lake. The woodland was landscaped in Victorian times.

Ian Lewis | Woodbridge Waterfront

Woodbridge Waterfront

Looking across the marina to the quayside at Woodbridge in Suffolk. This picturesque town lies on the River Deben. Here the tidal section of the river flows on to reach the North Sea at Felixtowe, The town was once known for shipbuilding, rope-making and sail-making - and apparently some of Drake's warships were built here! Now we find boats of all shapes and sizes tied up on the quayside. In the background is the old tide mill, harnessing the power of the tides to turn its wheel.

Ian Lewis | The Tide Mill At Woodbridge Digital Art

The Tide Mill At Woodbridge Digital Art

The tide mill on the River Deben quayside at Woodbridge, Suffolk. This is the 'newest' of the mills that have stood on this site having been built in the 1600s. The earliest recorded mill here was in 1170. During th middle ages it was run by the local Augustinian priory but at the time of the Dissolution it passed into the hands of Henry VIII. It operated until 1957 sfter which it became derelict. However, following subsequent restoration it was re-opened in 1973. My original photograph with added textures.

Ian Lewis | Late Afternoon On The Deben

Late Afternoon On The Deben

A scene captured late in the afternoon on the River Deben near Woodbridge in Suffolk with an impressionist finish. This is the tidal stretch of the river which flows on to meet the North Sea at Felixtowe. Not only popular as a centre for watersports, particularly sailing and canoeing, this is an important ecological area - designated as a RAMSAR site (protected wetland) and an AONB (Area of Outsrtanding Natural beauty. A riverside path leads into the town of Woodbridge and its quayside.

Ian Lewis | Impression of Amsterdam

Impression of Amsterdam

An impressionist's view of a typical street in Amsterdam - consisting mainly of one of the city's many canal highways. Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands (though the seat of government is The Hague) started life as a fishing village in the C12th. But apparently, following floods in the 1170s, the locals built a dam and bridge across the Amstel River - hence its name. Unsurprisingly, one of the best ways to see the city is to travel by boat along its beautiful tree-lined waterways.

Ian Lewis | A Yacht On Lake Garda

A Yacht On Lake Garda

A yacht sailing across the northern end of Lake Garda in Northern Italy from the town of Limone. Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy and stretches up in a northerly direction to the Dolomite Mountains which, at this northern end surround it and sweep down to its shores. Just further north at the tip of the lake lies the town of Riva Del Garda with its many shops, restaurants and tourist attractions. This image has a textured finish in the style od a coloured pencil drawing

Ian Lewis | Abingdon Waterside

Abingdon Waterside

A view over the River Thames to the town of Abingdon in Oxfordshire. The spire of St Helen's Church dominates the scene - a well known landmark to users of the Thames. It inspired the artist JMW Turner who featured it in a painting called 'Abingdon'. This ancient town is now in Oxfordshire although until relatively recently it was in Berkshire and was at one time the county town. This image was captured on a sunny winter's day. Textures applied in post processing to simulate a drawing.

Ian Lewis | The Menai Suspension Bridgee

The Menai Suspension Bridgee

The suspension bridge crossing the Menai Straits, connecting the island of Anglesey to mainland Wales viewed here from Anglesey. Before the bridge, the only means of crossing was by ferry - risky due to the fast flowing waters of the Straits. Cattle going to market on the mainland had to swim over - many being swept away by the currents! The bridge was designed by Thomas Telford, work starting in 1819 and finishing in 1826. It was designed so tall ships could sail undeneath.

Ian Lewis | On The Alde

On The Alde

A boat (possibly steam) chugging up the River Alde at Snape in Suffolk. It's here that the river becomes tidal as it flows on past Aldeborough from which it takes its name - to meet the North Sea near Orford and for its last few miles becomes the River Ore. This is an important ecological area - a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) as well as being an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In 1588, 4 ships were launched from here to fight the Spanish Armada. Now we find sailing clubs!

Ian Lewis | Landing Stages At Henley

Landing Stages At Henley

Landing stages along the river bank in the town of Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire. This image has been processes to simulate a pencil drawing. In the background is the bridge over the river taking road traffic towards Maidenhead in Berkshire. It dates from 1786 and is a Grade 1 listed historical structure. On the opposite (Remenham) bank is the world famous Leander Rowing Club. Founded in 1818 it's one of the oldest rowing clubs in the world and the oldest non-academic one.

Ian Lewis | Derwentwater Jetty Impressionist Style

Derwentwater Jetty Impressionist Style

Looking over Derwentwater towards the town of Keswick on a summer afternoon. Behind the town rise with the slopes of Skiddaw. The lake is surrounded by magnificent fells and, as a result, the area is popular with walkers. Here pleasure boats tie up and take on passengers for tours of the lake which is 3 miles long, a mile wide - and 72 feet deep! The image has been textured to simulate an impressionist style painting.

Ian Lewis | Moored Boats At Woodbridge

Moored Boats At Woodbridge

Boats moored at Woodbridge on the River Deben in Suffolk. This image has been given a textured, impressionist finish. Woodbridge sits on the tidal stretch of the River Deben just before it flows into the North Sea at Felixtowe. The town was once known for its shipbuilding and rope making - and it is said that some of Sir Francis Drake's warships were built here. In the background is the iconic Tide Mill which harnesses the power of the tides to turn its wheel. My original photograph with added textures to give an impressionist feel.

Ian Lewis | Sailing Barge At Woodbridge

Sailing Barge At Woodbridge

A Thames sailing barge at the quayside in Woodbridge, Suffolk. These barges were once a common sight along the Thames estuary and the east coast of England. Being flat-bottomed and with a shallow draught they could negotiate the shallower areas of the Thames, its estuary and the tributary rivers. Woodbridge is a picturesque town on the River Deben in Suffolk. The quay area is full of photographic opportunities and in the background here is the old weatherboarded tide mill.

Ian Lewis | Woodbridge Tide Mill And Quayside

Woodbridge Tide Mill And Quayside

The tide mill on the River Deben quayside at Woodbridge, Suffolk. This is the 'newest' of the mills that have stood on this site having been built in the 1600s. The earliest recorded mill here was in 1170. During th middle ages it was run by the local Augustinian priory but at the time of the Dissol;ution it passed into the hands of Henry VIII. It operated until 1957 sfter which it became derelict. However, following subsequent restoration it was reopened in 1973.

Ian Lewis | Boats At Emsworth Harbour

Boats At Emsworth Harbour

Boats moored in the harbour at Emsworth on the coast of Hampshire. This lovely town and harbour lie at the sheltered northern end of Chichester Harbour - a large inlet between Portsmouth and Chichester. A century ago it was well known for its oysters which were served at top restaurants but this industry went ito decline. It was also famous for ship and boat building and also rope making. The harbour is now largely used for sailing and is a pleasant place to sit, drink coffee and relax.

Ian Lewis | Emsworth Harbour

Emsworth Harbour

An impressionist view of the harbour at Emsworth on the Hampshire coast. This lovely town and harbour lie at the sheltered northern end of Chichester Harbour - a large inlet between Portsmouth and Chichester. A century ago it was well known for its oysters which were served at top restaurants but this industry went ito decline. It was also famous for ship and boat building and also rope making. The harbour is now largely used for sailing and is a pleasant place to sit, drink coffee and relax.

Ian Lewis | Moored At Monkey Bridge Newbury

Moored At Monkey Bridge Newbury

Narrow boats moored on the banks of the Kennet and Avon Canal at Monkey Bridge on the outskirts of Newbury. This image was captured late on a sunny February afternoon as the sun was beginning to go down. The Kennet and Avon Canal, 87 miles long, was constructed between 1794 and 1810 to link the Kennet and Avon rivers and thus provide a smooth transport link between Bristol and London via Reading and the Thames. It fell into disuse but has been completely restored and was reopened in 1990.

Ian Lewis | Moorings Above Aldermaston Lock

Moorings Above Aldermaston Lock

Canal boats moored above the lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal at Aldermaston, West Berkshire. This image was captured on a sunny February afternoon. The buildings by the lock were once the Aldermaston Brewery established in 1770. In 1833 it was bought by Thomas Strange whose family owned it until it ceased production in 1945. The canal was constructed between 1794 and 1810 to link the Kennet and Avon rivers and thus provide a smooth transport link between Bristol and London via the Thames.

Ian Lewis | Winter Trees Reflected

Winter Trees Reflected

Bare trees in January reflected in a flooded field. This was captured during a walk along the Kennet and Avon Canal near Woolhampton, Berkshire.

Ian Lewis | The Kennet In January Sunshine

The Kennet In January Sunshine

A narrow boat moored on the Kennet Navigation near Woolhampton in Berkshire This image was captured during a walk along the towpath in bright January sunshine. This section of the Kennet and Avon Canal is properly called the Kennet Navighation as it largely river made navigable. The Kennet and Avon was constructed between 1794 and 1810 to provide smooth transport between Bristol and London via Reading. It was fully restored from the mid 1900s, being fully reopened in 1990.

Ian Lewis | Narrowboats At Woolhampton

Narrowboats At Woolhampton

Two narrowboats on the Kennet and Avon in the winter sunshine just downstream from the swing bridge at Woolhampton in Berkshire. This section of the waterway is the Kennet Navigation as it is partly river which has been made navigable. The Kennet and Avon Canal, 87 miles long, was constructed between 1794 and 1810 to link the Thames and Avon rivers, providing a smooth transport link between Bristol and London via Reading. Following restoration it was fully reopened to traffic in 1990.

Ian Lewis | Winter On The Kennet and Avon

Winter On The Kennet and Avon

A January scene along the Kennet and Avon Canal at Woolhampton in Berkshire. A lovely sunny but frosty winter's day with the bare trees reflected in the water. This section is properly known as the Kennet Navigation as here the River Kennet was made sutable for boats. The Kennet and Avon Canal, 87 miles long, was constructed between 1794 and 1810 to link the Thames and Avon rivers, providing a smooth transport link between Bristol and London via Reading. This image is produced as digital art.

Ian Lewis | Chepstow Castle Towers Digital Art

Chepstow Castle Towers Digital Art

Chepstow Castle in Monmouthshire, Wales, standing above a crossing point on the River Wye, is one of the oldest castles in Britain and it boasts the oldest doors in Europe! Building began in 1067 under William Fitz Osbern, forming the southernmost in a chain of castles guarding the Welsh Marches. It was later used in the conquest of Gwent in the 12th century. In the 1600s, it became a Royalist stronghold but after the Civil War it fell into disuse. This image was captured from the public footpath surrounding the castle.

Ian Lewis | Winter Moorings

Winter Moorings

An impressionist style image of narrowboats moored along the Kennet and Avon canal near Woolhampton in Berkshire. This was captured on a beautifully sunny - if cold - day in mid - January. This section of the waterway is the Kennet Navigation as it is partly river which has been made navigable. The Kennet and Avon Canal, 87 miles long, was constructed between 1794 and 1810 to link the Thames and Avon rivers, providing a smooth transport link between Bristol and London via Reading.

Ian Lewis | The Abbey Mill At Tewkebury

The Abbey Mill At Tewkebury

The Abbey Mill in the ancient town of Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire. It stands on a stretch nof the River Avon appropriately called the Mill Avon. Although now residential, the mill started life in about 1190 asd the corn mill for the nearby abbey. It is said that the monks excavated the Mill Avon - joining further on with the River Severn - to drive the water wheel. It was then rebuilt in 1793 and had four uindershot wheels - the remains of one still in evidence. It ceased working in 1920.

Ian Lewis | Boating At Bisham

Boating At Bisham

A pleasure boat taking its passengers along the River Thames passing the parish church at Bisham in Berkshire. The 12th century parish church of All Saints at Bisham stands on the banks of the Thames and is next door to Bisham Abbey, the national Sports Centre. Unsurprisingly, racing boat crews can often be seen training on the Thames here. The pleasure boat has probably come from the Buckinghamshire town of Marlow on Thames just downstream.

Ian Lewis | Towpath at Talybont on Usk

Towpath at Talybont on Usk

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal as it passes through the village of Talybont on Usk in Powis, South Wales. This isolated canal which meanders through the Brecon Beacons National Park was originally designed to carry coal and iron to Newport on the Welsh coast. At present the section from the canal basin at Brecon to Pontnewydd is the only navigable part but plans are in place to eventually extend this to Newport.

Ian Lewis | A Backwater At Goring on Thames

A Backwater At Goring on Thames

A quiet backwater at Goring on Thames, Oxfordshire. Here the water is calm having rushed through the mill and now makes its way back to the main river. On the far bank is the church of St Thomas of Canterbury. Goring is a small village on the north bank of the Thames and is joined to Streatley on the south bank by an attractive road bridge. Here the river runs through the Goring Gap between the Chiltern Hills and the North Wessex Downs. The house in the background belonged to George Michael.

Ian Lewis | Kennet and Avon At Sulhamstead

Kennet and Avon At Sulhamstead

Just below the swing bridge carrying the road over the Kennet and Avon Canal at Sulhamstead, Berkshire. The surrounding buildings are reflected in the water and the whole scene is bathed in late afternoon sunlight. The Kennet and Avon Canal, 87 miles long, was constructed between 1794 and 1810 to link the Thames and Avon rivers, providing a smooth transport link between Bristol and London via Reading. The canal, once almost derelict, was restored in the late 1900s, being fully opened in 1990.

Ian Lewis | A Riverside Seat At Chepstow

A Riverside Seat At Chepstow

A bench overlooking the old road bridge at Chepstow, Monmouthshire in Wales. This graceful cast iron bridge crosses River Wye connecting Wales with Gloucestershire in England. Designed by John Rastrick of Bridgenorth, it is supported by enormous piers to withstand the force of the tidal flow. Here the water can rise and fall up to 14 metres - one of the highest ranges in the world!

Ian Lewis | Marlow on Thames

Marlow on Thames

A view of Marlow on Thames in Buckinghamshire looking downstream towards the suspension bridge. This bridge, opened in 1832 and designed by by William Tierney Clark links Buckinghamshire with Berkshire on the south bank. It is also the model for the Szechenyl Chain Bridge over the River Danube in Budapest. To the left is the parish church of All Saints which dates from 1835 and replaced a 12th century building which had been demolished. This stretch of the Thames is famous for rowing.

Ian Lewis | Hambleden Mill And Weir

Hambleden Mill And Weir

The lovely old mill at Hambleden on the River Thames in Buckinghamshire, sitting just above the exceptionally long weir. Walkers can cross the weir on a footway which leads to Hambleden Lock on the Berkshire bank. From here the Thames Path leads upstream to Henley on Thames and downstream to Marlow. The mill itself has ancient origins and was apparently mentioned in the Domesday Book! More recently it has been converted into flats.

Ian Lewis | The River Kennet At Burghfield

The River Kennet At Burghfield

A stretch of the River Kennet at Burghfield in Berkshire,as it winds its way towards Reading. This is a navigable stretch of the river which forms part of the Kennet and Avon Canal. Here it is quiet after flowing under the roaring traffic of the M4. A little further on it passes Burghfield Mill, a large Georgian building now converted to flats. The Kennet and Avon was constructed in the early 1800s to connect Bristol with London via Reading, mainly to carry Bath stone for buildings.

Ian Lewis | Towpath Into Hungerford

Towpath Into Hungerford

The towpath by the Kennet and Avon Canal leading eastwards into the town of Hungerford in West Berkshire. During the mid 1800s, this was a thriving industrial area lined with canalside industrial buildings. Boats would have been busy loading and unloading goods such as Bath stone for building the new mansions in London. The canal was constructed between 1794 and 1810 to link the Thames at Reading with Bristol, enabling goods to be transported smoothly from London to Bristol.

Ian Lewis | A Berkshire Half Timbered Cottage

A Berkshire Half Timbered Cottage

A cottage down a country lane in the village of Sulham, Berkshire. The village lies at the foot of a steep and wooded hill just to the south of Pangbourne. Several of the cottages in Sulham are in this rather whimsical 'ornamental cottage' style, having been built in the mid 1800s by the local landowners, the Wilder family, who lived in nearby Sulham House.

Ian Lewis | Over The Thames To Streatley

Over The Thames To Streatley

The view from the north bank of the River Thames at Goring in Oxfordshire,looking across to Streatley village and Streatley Hill, or Lardon Chase in Berkshire. Here the Thames flows between the North Wessex or Berkshire Downs to the south and the Chiltern Hills to the north, this feature being known as the Goring Gap. The weirs here once provided the power for water mills and now control the flow of the river. Only one working mill survives, further downstream at Mapedurham.