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Low tide. Early morning exploring, Old Isleworth

Low tide.
Early morning exploring, Old Isleworth to Kew Rail Bridge return, around 8km.

1. Kew Road Bridge, with Brentford in the background.
2. Kew Rail Bridge (top). From a poem written around 100 years ago by the author and historian Fred S. Thacker, there are references to this as Mortlake Bridge, which I think is nicer.
Oliver's Island (lower image)viewed from close to the bridge.
3&4. Foreshore finds, Strand-on-the-Green. A 30cm nail and likely boat spares.
And a fallen tree.
5. Old Isleworth. Until 1959 a ferry crossed from Old Isleworth to the Surrey bank near Old Deer Park. It's possible these wooden stakes may have had something to do with this. Though from contemporary photos, the boarding point my have been closer to the steps in the background. Another possibility is that there was an old fishing method which involved fixing stakes to the river bed with nets or wattles attached between. These were called kidels. Pure conjecture, but if anyone knows, do let me know. The one thing is certain is that if you hit one of these in a rowing boat, it makes a big hole in the carbon fibre!

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Another lovely garden by @thedistinctivegardener.

Another lovely garden by @thedistinctivegardener. Behind the scenes - waiting for the sun to set!

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Cádiz. Recent exploring, Costa de la Luz. #subje

Cádiz. Recent exploring, Costa de la Luz.

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#urbanexploring #wanderlust

I've not explored this section of the Thames prope

I've not explored this section of the Thames properly, though I have raced in sculls along the Molesey stretch several times. Very much on the shady side, the fierce sun today limited things a little.

1. I've not seen these in the Thames before - I think it's a water lily, Nuphar lutea.
2. Plenty of ghost boats along here, though I need to come back on an overcast day. I'm sure Nipper IV was a fine boat in its heyday, though it now languishes in the shallows, hidden from the footpath behind trees.
3. Route map.

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Maiden trip in my new kayak - a fair bit quicker,

Maiden trip in my new kayak - a fair bit quicker, making longer journeys easier. My justification! Around 15km in total, between Isleworth and up towards Teddington.

1. Richmond Waterfront. Beautiful conditions last night, after the heat of the day.
2. Corporation Island, Richmond. Looking in the same direction as image one, views you only get from the river.
3. Black Swan, Isleworth. A few people have spotted these (or is it just one?) First time I've seen one this close. Does anyone know the story why they are appearing?
4. Kayak by the rollers at Richmond Lock. The lock gates are only open 2 hours either side of high tide. Other times you have to carry or drag your boat to pass!
5. Journey map.

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Recent exploring, Conil de la Frontera, Barbate an

Recent exploring, Conil de la Frontera, Barbate and Los Caños de Meca.

Beach landscapes.

1. I'm not sure about the plant names in the left image, but the scrubland on or near beaches is always covered with these flowers in spring. The right image is Phlomis purpurea - something I'm tempted to try in the hot dry areas in my garden.

2. Shapes and tones.

3. Blue. I don't know what these blue flowers are either, but they seemed happy growing in the shady areas beneath coastal pines or or in fierce sunlight on sand dunes.

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First sweet peas I've grown in years. #flowers #f

First sweet peas I've grown in years.

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Recent exploring, Costa de la Luz. #subjectivelyo

Recent exploring, Costa de la Luz.

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Waterside living and communities. Recent finds al

Waterside living and communities.

Recent finds along The Grand Union Canal and River Thames - Park Royal, Brentford and Richmond. Improvised and generally curious.

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Clifftop flowers, Conil de la Frontera #flowers #

Clifftop flowers, Conil de la Frontera

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Great to see the Chelsea Flower Show today with th

Great to see the Chelsea Flower Show today with the usual team - a few views in passing. @gardenersworldmag .. @emma_crawforth @jasoningram @torie.clarke.56 @sedders

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Urban coastlines, Cádiz. Recent exploring, Costa

Urban coastlines, Cádiz. Recent exploring, Costa de la Luz.

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#urbanexploring #wanderlust

Imaginary plants. Hosta leaf and fallen Camellia.

Imaginary plants.

Hosta leaf and fallen Camellia.

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Puerto de Conil. Recent exploring, Costa de la Luz

Puerto de Conil. Recent exploring, Costa de la Luz.

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#conildelafrontera #wanderlust #landscapephotography #getoutside

After the show. Camellia and Rhododendron petals

After the show.

Camellia and Rhododendron petals often give spectacular displays on woodland floors as a finale.

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Edgelands - the frequently flooded area near Richm

Edgelands - the frequently flooded area near Richmond Lock.

Difficult to wander through due to the overgrown willow trees, there are some little gems appearing at the moment in the form of these wild summer snowflakes.

Very similar in feel to Thames islands, with swathes of cow parsley, water hemlock, and plenty of spider webs to tangle in your hair, the only other explorer I met was a pit bull terrier, which froze momentarily, took fright then fled in the opposite direction. Still an interesting wander for the curious.

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Cádiz. Recent exploring, Costa de la Luz. #subje

Cádiz. Recent exploring, Costa de la Luz.

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#urbanexploring #wanderlust

Syon Reach. Variable conditions on the Thames thro

Syon Reach. Variable conditions on the Thames throughout the day, but stunning late on.

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River Brent - last light. #documentingspace #natu

River Brent - last light.

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Recent exploring, Richmond. Glover's Island and T

Recent exploring, Richmond.

Glover's Island and Twickenham

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