For many years now this boat has been abandoned in the river Exe opposite Topsham quay. When the tide is low, you can see how much mud it’s trapped in. I’ve been watching it decay, and I’m sure I’m one of many, many others doing the same. It’s acquired an almost iconic status, the view just wouldn’t be the same without it. One day it will no longer be there, the forces of nature will have totally reclaimed it to the earth.
This post is for the Weekly Photo Challenge, Forces of nature.
Lucid Gypsy 
I like the direction you went with the challenge.
janet
Thank you my dear 🙂
Funny how we get used to ‘things’ and though we realize one day they will be gone or decay, we are sad. Fantastic photo, Gilly.
I think its quite a bit worse now, I’ll go see sometime!
Awesome. 🙂
Gosh Gilly you got this one in quick! Nice choice though 🙂
I’d seen the photo a few days before in one of my tidying up moments!
I love seeing the power of nature win out over our puniness – although I’ve never been in its path when it’s victorious. How long do you c’mon before your boat disappears?
Try “reckon”!
I think it will take longer than we’d expect!
Oh, crikey I remember seeing this some years ago….most atmospherIc, I must get back!!
Topsham is always worth a visit, try lunch at Route 2!
Rather sad, isn’t it?
It is yes, but very photogenic!
You would love the boats in Leigh Woods Gilly if you are around Bristol!
Ahh yes the ones in your photos! I think there is a treat coming to Plymouth in the summer that you would like – a Beryl Cook trail!
A very sad looking boat, Gilly. Odd to think that it must once have been someone’s pride and joy. Great idea for the challenge.
My thoughts exactly”anotherday2paradise” I hate it when people no longer care for their boat and leave it to decay
Yes it’s a real shame.
What a great shot for this challenge, Gilly. I wonder why someone doesn’t just burn it up or tow it away instead of leaving it sitting like that. Do they think it scenic? 🙂
Interesting interpretation Gilly
Yes it’s quite big so must have cost at lot of money years ago.
If only these boats could talk. I’m sure they have such colorful stories to tell.
you’ve chosen a good example!
Thank you Frizztext!
You know Exe so well. It’s impressive really.
Why do I like your choice of subject? The way you captured the story so well. The contrast the old and the new, set against natures tranquil hazy hills. Then that old decaying boat reminding us, everything is subject to time and change. The owner of the boat realised it was futile to grasp and cling he had to go with natures flow.
Thank you for your observations and kind words Jack!