Photo-a-Day  (Wednesday, 31st January, 2024)

Superb Mike, simply superb.

Wow Mark, that is an incredibly beautiful photo, that takes patience and talent.

A beautiful relaxing photo, Mike.
You've taken us away from the Market Place that's frankly getting rather boring in my opinion. thank you.

"Have you got some bread" please!
Absolutely fantastic and different.
We want more of these photos, it's so pleasing to the eye, calming and content.
Spring is just round the corner.
Much appreciated Mike.

Ahh breakfast is here. A Superbly taken photo Mike and such beauty. Many many thanks and more please.

I couldn't wait to see Nature photography on Photo a Day and this is one of the best.
Love it!

I'm starving...... what you've got.
Spring is almost here and I for one, can't wait. Nice one Mike.
We have some lovely canal places, and some great walks.

This make me smile and happy, a change from Wigan Town shots.
It makes me want to go out and about walking and seeing Nature.
Once the weather Bucks up, I'll be there, canal walks are lovely. Congratulations Mike, you've captured a good un.

Well this makes a pleasant surprise from Wigan Market photos that are most appreciated mind you.
It's a stunning photo Mike.

That is just beautiful Mike, everything about it says peace & tranquility.
I think the viewer numbers will be high as I shall look at it more than once today !

I like how the sun light is caught in the ripples behind the swan. Well captured in the photo

Simply magnificent. The beauty and tranquility of nature. Thank you Mike.

Absolutely beautiful..it’s got everything. Glorious colours in the sky, reflections and the elegant swan.

Very nice Mike, I love nature photos, they are special just like this one. Cheers.

Wow, at first look at this lovely photo, I thought Mick was back, well done Mike.

Apologies Mike, I said Mark!
I posted it very early this morning and was absolutely captivated, went sleep thinking about it with Swan Lake playing in my head.
PS where was this taken?
Photos in and around the town can be depressing but are a record of where the town is at the moment.
Your picture is both soothing and uplifting, thank you.

I like this photo very much and a nice change. Very picturesque.

Absolutely beautiful, and so peaceful. A wonderful photo.

Breathtakingly beautiful. Thank you. How lucky you were to be in that place at that moment.

Meg, any Wiganers can be in that place at that moment with a bit of effort.
I see the same view every morning when I'm out with my dogs.

The photo was taken around Poolstock area, Colin.

thanks for all your kind comments it was a early morning sunrise walked up from flash and over bridge photo was take a few hundred yards up

I dare say that some of us that are able possibly could be in that place but that skyscape is a fleeting rarity ably captured by Mike and a joy to behold. I think the picture was taken at sunset not sunrise but I might stand corrected.

P.Stock. Not any Wiganer can go to places like that. I have mobility issues and find it difficult to walk anywhere. I love P.A.D. because it takes me to places I haven't been able to visit for many years. Thank you to everyone who posts photos. Every morning I look forward to seeing where I'm off to today .

Mike, you should get that printed off on canvas at a larger size, Max Spielman do a good job.
It is worthy of proudly putting on a wall.

Meg, at least some of us appreciate the situation of others, WW is a wonderful way of seeing what is going on and sharing our thoughts and appreciation with others.

Splendid picture as always Mike

@colin it was in the morning about 7.30 I took the photo. I always like to go for walks early morning around the flash area.

Meg , in your situation I would suggest you watch Mick’ videos . I think , going off posts , he is unwell at the moment , but , he bikes everywhere, videos it as he rides . You can sit back and enjoy the many places and views he goes . It’s very relaxing as well . Some of his summer rides are a joy . He has done a huge selection and goes to places which don’t seem to happen on WW , like Marsh Green where I was from . Very Best Wishes to you Meg , as you say rightly , not all can go places . I wish you well .

Red sky at morning, beautifully captured Mike.

Even glass allows me,
to disturb its gentle still
but even though I try not , I know I sometimes will ..
Galleon ships and yacht things
love a troubled wind
but I just simply glide here ,
with ballet shoes my thing ..
The sky it makes its colours ,
then clouds they make their shape ,
then they join to together ,
as we just bow and gape!
Humble is a knowing !
a retrace of the soul ,
a recognising of something
more special ...
than any human goal ..

Dave, what a lovely message, I will check out what you advise.

Meg I'm the same and use a secondhand scooter to get around, I use the ramps to get on and off buses which take me all over and I'm now getting my bus rides free.

Colin and Dave thank you for your replies and for suggesting Mick's videos. I'll certainly look them out,.

Dave. Many thanks for your kind wishes. I've found Mick's videos on u tube and am looking forward to watching them.

Beautiful photo Mike, yes Colin your right, this is definitely one for the wall. Wonderful colours too.Nice surprise this today. Best wishes Meg. xx