Sandpits near Redhill, seen from the train

Precious glimpses from my rail journey in the lockdown to meet with my support bubble mate in Brighton. Familiar to many commuters, these snatched views have a special poignancy at this time when our freedom to roam is suspended and so many are working from home.
Crossing the River Thames at Battersea. Snow and frost on the North Downs, crops germinating under the Balcombe viaduct and the South Downs looming over Hassocks.

Photography note: optical filter used for these photos, Wratten Number unknown but usually referred to as “Southern Railway dirty window”; this gives a pleasing  diffusion effect.

Train leaving Victoria station, London
Battersea Power Station chimneys as the train leaves Victoria station

Crossing the River Thames
Crossing the River Thames at Battersea

The Moors, near Redhill
“The Moors”, near Redhill

Sandpits near Redhill
Sandpits near Redhill

Sandpits near Redhill
Sandpits near Redhill

Burstow Stream near Salfords
Burstow Stream near Salfords

Balcombe viaduct over the Sussex River Ous
Balcombe viaduct over the Sussex River Ouse

South Downs looming over Hassocks
South Downs looming over Hassocks