Well its that time of year again, Winter is well and truly upon us, there are met office warnings of gale force winds and snow in Scotland….its so nice to be in a warm house with a mug of coffee and a furry husky by your side…I do hope she doesn’t want a walk later!… Continue reading A Winters Wark
Category: The Peaks
Magenta Loch
After thinking for several hours, ok seconds it’s the only title I could come up with. It does however say it all, it’s a Loch and it’s Magenta and it’s called Leven…nuff said! The magenta cast is actually brought about by the filter I used and the exposure time, it’s then edited in photoshop and… Continue reading Magenta Loch
Dam Stones
hhhmmmm, Ok bad title but I’m that busy getting ready for Skye and my ABIPP accreditation I think I fried my brain so it’s the first thing that came to me… Not quite sure what the old stones were for but to the left of shot and further up the reservoir is the Derwent Dam… Continue reading Dam Stones
The Plague – Church of St Lawrence Eyam
Beautiful church at Eyam, Church of St Lawrence holds such a sad past, you may remember the plague village in your history books at school….today… Continue reading The Plague – Church of St Lawrence Eyam
Curbar Sunrise Rays
Thought I’d get back to some classic landscape shots before we head up to the Isle of Skye, cant wait I feel like those kids do on the Disneyland advert, it’s Christmas come early for me. This shot is from Curbar Edge in The Peaks, the sleepy village below is gently waking to a swirl… Continue reading Curbar Sunrise Rays
Feeding The Ducks
Thought I’d start the week off with a light hearted image. This one an Asian family unwittingly pulled into my world of daftness. They were happily looking on as the birds swam past enjoying the beautiful Bakewell sunshine when I accosted them and asked them to throw their bread in. “It’s dinner” they said,… Continue reading Feeding The Ducks
Bakewell Church – All Saint’s
Bakewell Church – All Saint’s Church in Bakewell, Derbyshire, England Bakewell was mentioned in the Domeday book as having a church and 2 priests… Continue reading Bakewell Church – All Saint’s
Eyam Well Dressing
Well , excuse the pun it’s that time of year again, the Peaks are awash with well dressings, the ritual for Eyam only started in 1951. Eyam has several shops and tea rooms, plus one pub, the Miner’s Arms. This is dated 1630 and is the former meeting place of the Barmote Court, which dealt… Continue reading Eyam Well Dressing
So Hot and Heathered
It was so warm walking in The Peaks on Monday, phew, we marched for hours sweat pouring form every orifice! (I Know too much info….), I thought I better undo my overcoat top button , that was so much better, realising we were lost I quickly used the sun’s location to ascertain it was… Continue reading So Hot and Heathered
Heatherama – Over Owler
Had a wonderful afternoon out yesterday, although I paid for it terribly last night with back spasms and cramp. We finished up at Over Owler in The Peaks and instead of the intended Stormy weather shots I was presented with a beautiful sunny summers afternoon, it was very warm indeed. As usual Stormy got loads… Continue reading Heatherama – Over Owler