Photo-a-Day (Thursday, 26th August, 2010)
Low Hall Park
Photo: Dave (Nikon D700 - Nikon 24-70mm AF-S F/2.8)
A peaceful scene.
Regarding some of the lovely pics lately, can someone tell me why some ponds are called flashes ? Is it to do with mining ?
We have friends in Bristol. And have never heard an expance of water called a flash. Where does this name come from?
Bye the way lovely clear shot. Better than metal cranes anyday.
A flash is the result of mining subsidence. Water comes in and forms a small lake. There are many around the area.
This flash is known locally as Sammy's Flood, I think. I'm sure somweone will correct me if I'm wrong.
Thanks for the info, Maggie. I used to fish Scotmans flash and Paersons Flash as a kid and never knew they were caused by subsidence. I found this on the net:
Scotsman's Flash Wigan by Rob66
The Wigan flashes are a wetland area that lies south of the town centre and are a haven for local wildlife, they are not a natural feature of the landscape but were formed when the land sank due to mining subsidence.
This shot was taken from the side of the Leigh branch of the Leeds Liverpool canal which is a few feet higher than the surface of the flash as mining under the canal was not allowed, however some subsidence still occurred and an extra lock had to be built some years after the canal opened.
your photos are a tonic, Dave.
Yes Irene it was known as Sammys Flood when I was a lad.It is much more picturesque these days. Good photo Dave.
Thanking you all for the good example, reason for the term flash. It explains a lot Cheers