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The Lock-keeper's Cottage

The Lock-keeper's Cottage

This lock-keeper's cottage can be found at lock 123 on the Shropshire Union Canal as it passes through Chester, UK. In the distance is the Boughton water t...
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This lock-keeper's cottage can be found at lock 123 on the Shropshire Union Canal as it passes through Chester, UK. In the distance is the Boughton water tower by which Dee Valley Water supplies Chester and surrounding area with fresh water.

Taken in September 2018
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NIKON D750

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Aperture f/8 ISO 200 Shutter 1/250 Focal Length 380/10

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Sep, 2018

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I love that everything is in focus so that you can see all the details. Wonderful shot!!!

Thank you, Jess. I wanted to include the detail of water tower, as it balanced the composition.

The white cottage stands out very effectively against the stormy sky - looks almost 3D!!

Thanks, Suz. I confess I did lighten the cottage ever so slightly to achieve just that effect.

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