There are lots of ways to tackle this week’s Daily Post photo challenge- showing a subject in two different ways. I was never much good at the “less is more” philosophy, so one shot isn’t really on the cards for me.
Reeth has the most beautiful setting on the River Swale in the Yorkshire Dales. The Swing Bridge made me smile. It didn’t so much swing as wobble if you jiggled about on it a lot.
I wouldn’t jiggle too hard on this bit of rusty railing at the ferry terminal on Tavira Island in Portugal’s Algarve. It’s just the salt air- I’m sure it’s safe!
Or you could take the little steam train out to Barril Beach. When the tide’s in the salt marshes look their beautiful best.
Before, or after, you hit the beach there are nice restaurants to linger in.
Evening’s always a good time to return to Tavira. The sun settles over the river, and the swifts dart and play.
When the lights go down you can often find a local celebration or Saint’s Day like this one at the Carmo, Tavira’s main church. The service inside is broadcast on speakers, the priest’s beautiful voice soaring over the neighbourhood.
Did you enter the Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge yet? Come with me and we’ll check out some entries.
restlessjo 
Love the bridge shots Jo 🙂
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Yes, they’re my favourites too, Suze. I probably should have stopped there, but “in for a penny, in for a pound”. 🙂
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you made me smile with:
“…It didn’t so much swing
as wobble…”
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When we saw the sign “swing bridge”, Frizz, we had a completely different expectation. It was a bit of childlike fun. (always a good thing 🙂 )
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Look like these are great places to spend a holiday. I love that they look peaceful, my kind of places to visit when I needed to be away from the hurried city life.
The Carmo church reminded me of one of my favorite churches here.
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All of the photos except the first two are in the quieter eastern part of the Algarve. The town of Tavira has more than 22 churches and there are often celebrations going on, which is lovely. 🙂
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That bridge is beautiful….both shots, and Tavira looks gorgeous….where is it?
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I forget that not everyone knows Tavira as well as me, Seonaid. It’s in the Eastern Algarve, which is much flatter than the rest. The salt marshes are beautiful and you mostly have to take a ferry to the beach (which I love to do).
Thanks a lot 🙂
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Looks like this challenge was just way too easy for you Jo? Good subjects, good pictures!
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I always like the story telling as much as the pictures, Andrew. I go on a bit sometimes though, don’t I? Thanks for your appreciation. 🙂
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Very idyllic, very well captured… 🙂
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Thanks, Drake 🙂
Just about to grab the camera and go (before the rain)
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Great take on the challenge Jo. Love the bridge! Stunning shots! 😀 *hugs*
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It was part of a lovely riverside walk last week, Sonel, and I too loved the bridge.
I’m off out walking with the group this morning so not so easy to take all the photos I want, but the sky is blue! (so far 🙂 ) Thanks, hon.
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Wonderful shots–from all directions! But I particularly love the church. The lighting in the photos is simply wonderful, Jo. 🙂
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I took lots of shots of the Carmo, Debbie, and wasn’t sure that any of them were very good, but they do capture the atmosphere. Many thanks 🙂
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Dammit, I have some great shots of a certain bridge many many different ways. I wish I had thought of it first, but I didn’t. your shots are inspiring.
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Do you? I’m sure you can use them another time 🙂
It was the first time I’d been that way. We did a 5 mile riverside walk last week and I got lucky with that shot.
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Lucky? You have an eye. But I get what you are saying.
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Fantastic pictures Jo! I think they are great either way… 🙂
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Meg, I love an appreciative audience, and you are the best 🙂
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Lucky for us you’re a compulsive snapper! I love love love the second shot….the bridge to heaven. Absolutely beautiful!
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If I were a person of taste, Elisa, I would have stopped right there 🙂 It was part of a beautiful riverside walk I did last week and the heather is just turning purple on the tops of the dales. I love it! Big thanks 🙂
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Great images, Jo!
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Thank you, sir. I respect the opinion of an older monkey 🙂 (from a cheeky one!)
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yes, beautiful shots jo, i really enjoy all your variety … and the church is amazing … but i always loved swing bridges and the different angles show it off well!
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Thanks, Christine 🙂 I was going to do a post on the riverside walk we took over that bridge, then this challenge came along. I’ll still get there!
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These are beautiful shots! I, too, like the Swing Bridge. The Carmo church is stunning!
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Amy, my heart says Carmo, my eyes, the Swing Bridge. We had the most beautiful walk along that river last week. 🙂
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I love your great choices of photos 🙂
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Thanks a lot, Lakshmi. I tend to get a little carried away 🙂
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All perfect for the challenge. I too like the Swing Bridge. Something about a good bridge shot…
😉
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It’s my favourite, Gem, and I don’t know why I didn’t stop there. But, you know me- in for a penny, in for a pound 🙂 (dollar! Another of our quaint old English sayings)
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Excellent entries!
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Thanks, Ruth 🙂 I should probably just have stayed with the first option, but I always like to tell a story.
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Some beautiful shots here Jo. I am partial to the ones in landscape orientation only because they show so much more of the setting.
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Thanks, Colline. You know I’m rubbish technically, but the landscape ones allow me to show a bigger size photo than horizontal. Not sure why that is, but if it’s a good shot you might as well maximise it? 🙂
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I agree 🙂
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Great☆
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Thank you 🙂
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Love the swing bridge in Yorkshire Dales, Jo, but you know my heart is still in Tavira! I love the salt marshes, and of course you know I’d love to eat at that restaurant! 🙂
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I haven’t tried that one, Cathy, but it’s in a great location. We’ll go together, next time 🙂
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Ok, let’s make a date! 🙂
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