Friday, January 3, 2014

More Peak District Scenes

A few more photos from Thursday, which start with an early morning view of Parkhouse Hill near Hollinsclough, followed by two images from Bakewell,  views at Longshawe Estate including Peter and Holly with Wrinks and Ollie and images of Magpie Mine as the sun went down.

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Hollinsclough Colourful Dawn

 After yesterday's rain, a wonderful colourful sunrise today with just a touch of mist in the valleys. The light remained golden until the hills were almost fully lit.

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Hollinsclough Mist and Rain

The day started with thick mists over the hills, which cleared somewhat as the heavy rain arrived. Very atmospheric but not great for walking with or without cameras.

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Hollinsclough Rain and Shine

Our holiday cottage is surrounded by beautiful peak district views. Today we walked the local track in both rain and later sunshine so two lots of comparison shots of the views. The rainy walk was with Peter and the dogs and later with Phil when the rain decided to stop and the sun show a late appearance.
It was very windy Sunday night so the final picture is of a huge tree that came down just along from us and miraculously fell between the outbuilding and the cottage

Monday, December 30, 2013

Poole Cavern Buxton

 A very wet day here so seemed a good day to visit Poole's Cavern in Buxton. Poole's Cavern is a 2 million year old, natural limestone cave on the edge of Buxton. It was opened to the public in 1853 and today is owned by the Buxton Civic Association.

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Buxton Sunshine

 Clear sunny but very cold day for a walk at Grin Low Country Park and around the Pavilion in Buxton

Saturday, December 28, 2013

Kedleston Hall


 We stopped at Kedleston Hall near Derby on our way to the Peak District. It is a Neo-classical mansion from the  1760s, designed by architect Robert Adam.The Curzon family have lived here since the 12th-century and continue to live at the Hall and their effigies fill the attached church.

Friday, December 27, 2013

Paddling Pool in Winter

 Foggy morning at Newnham swings soon turned to a sunny morning with long shadows.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Christmas Morning

 Don't often post family portraits but today is a special day - my grandaughters all dressed up for the day ahead.