steve.watson2910
Northern Hills
I started up Skiddaw in the dark, about 1 1/2 hrs before dawn. It's a slog but the thought of a spectacular dawn looking down into mist filled valleys kept me going. None of the above transpired....cloud rolled in along with a bitter wind and snow flurries. But near the top there was a break in the cloud to the east over the northern Pennines, into which light poured along with snow showers. The long lens came out (450mm equivalent). This one scene made it all worth while. I just love the way the snow showers come down in subtle curtains and soften the distant hills, making it look like an impressionist painting.
Northern Hills
I started up Skiddaw in the dark, about 1 1/2 hrs before dawn. It's a slog but the thought of a spectacular dawn looking down into mist filled valleys kept me going. None of the above transpired....cloud rolled in along with a bitter wind and snow flurries. But near the top there was a break in the cloud to the east over the northern Pennines, into which light poured along with snow showers. The long lens came out (450mm equivalent). This one scene made it all worth while. I just love the way the snow showers come down in subtle curtains and soften the distant hills, making it look like an impressionist painting.