Taking the strain. by jayfar
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This was taken today on the Grand Western Canal at Tiverton in Devon.
The horse is taking the strain on the tow rope pulling around 50 passengers to the next village along the canal. A constant supply of polo mints was the persuader that cajoled him into the task!
Much better in zoom.
My hospital appointment is for the 5th August.
Comments (28)
Richardphotos
the horse maybe thinking what a boring life I have pulling the stupid boat all day long and for what, a few oats?outstanding landscape
durleybeachbum
An eco friendly motor. Good news about the appointment.
Hendesse
A great shot and very interesting, Jeff. Here on the Neckar by the year 1878, the ships were also pulled by horses.
Adobe_One_Kenobi
What a great thing to see a horse on the tow paths again like this. Excellent find Jeffers! And a fave to boot.
giulband
Very very very great capture !!!!!!
alanwilliams
nice one Jeff, great sky
FredNunes
Great photo with nice colors.... would be great too without person and horse as this is a great background.
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. Glad you habe a official hospital appontment. May all go well with your operation my friend. God bless.
helanker
Atleast a horse doesnt make so much noice as a motor does. A fantastic sight :-) Now you know when to go to hospital. That is a good thing.
Faemike55
glad you have an appointment, though I guess you'd rather have it sooner. Great capture
rachris480907
Wonderful shot! Beautiful area!
jeroni
Fantastic colors and shadow.Wonderful photo
flavia49
outstanding
MrsRatbag
Absolutely beautiful shot, I love these canal boats. I didn't know there were still some pulled by horses. I feel sorry for the horse, that's got to be heavy!
ichtvan
Masterpiece !!! " Fav "
moochagoo
Quite interesting to see that
GARAGELAND
Dont know what your troubles are but good luck anyway, Excellent shot, location and POV.
sossy
a delightful capture of a seldom profession! love the compo and the colorful decoration of the horse! and did you read what I wrote in my last posting? you are one of the funny commentators g
Jean_C
Wonderful and interesting scene, wonderful capture!
pat40
Lovely Pic Jeff. will think of you on the 5th, hope to get out Karen's soon
wysiwig
What a great image. It takes the viewer back a hundred years and more. We had canal barges in New York State pulled by horse and mule. The most famous was the Erie Canal celebrated in a song written in 1905. I've got a mule, her name is Sal Fifteen years on the Erie Canal She's a good old worker and a good old pal Fifteen years on the Erie Canal We've hauled some barges in our day Filled with lumber, coal, and hay And every inch of the way I (we) know From Albany to Buffalo I'll keep a good thought in August. Good luck with that.
debbielove
Wonderful shot of a time gone by.. A better time, a less rushed time.. Fantastic mate! Rob
Cyve
Great scene and very great shot !!!
A_Sunbeam
Great photo, but I can't help thinking that horse is in need of more solid food than mints!
MagikUnicorn
LOVE IT
sharky_
One Horse Power :) Nice capture. Aloha
danapommet
A fantastic capture and timing to get the taught rope Jeff!
prutzworks
as in the old days (with no mints then)