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Last night I took a wander to Beardown tor on Dartmoor. It's one I've never been to before and I wasn't quite sure what to expect.
Meeting up with Lee Humphreys we took a rather precarious walk through a bit of boggy ground before climbing the hill to the tor. On the way, we realised we'd taken the wrong path and there was a much easier route further up from the car park.
We finally got to the tor and I could see that the clouds showed promise for a bit of colour, but we weren't expecting the amazing sunset we were finally greeted with, The sky was on fire for ages and it was just incredible!
I think I have a couple of shots from last night but haven't had time to look at them all properly yet.
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A new circular walk in Devon, Wistman's Wood on Dartmoor. Continuing a series of circular walks in Devon and Cornwall with a small point and shoot camera.
This is the Cowsic/West Dart Leat part of the Devonport Leat before the Wallabrook joins it. Taken near Two Bridges on Dartmoor.
Guy Richardson and I spent the night together.... camping on Beardown Tor recently ;) . Both the sunset and sunrise were clear of clouds making camping pleasant. The light was actually quite nice at sunrise with some nice yellow, green and blue complimentary colours.
Two Bridges is an isolated location on the river West Dart in the heart of Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England. It is situated around 1.6 miles north east of Princetown at the intersection of the two roads that cross Dartmoor: one is the old turnpike road which was built across Dartmoor in the late 18th century now known as the B3212 the other is the B3357.
A map dated 1765 suggests the origin of the name, for in those days the road crossed both the West Dart and the River Cowsic, just upstream from the point where they meet, and required two separate bridges.
By 1891, these had disappeared and there was just a single bridge, further downstream, over the West Dart. Today, however, there are again two bridges on the site, because a more modern structure has been added alongside its earlier predecessor. Visitors often mistakenly assume that these are the same two bridges that gave the name to the site.
Those who met and worked in this remote spot were fed and lodged at the Saracen's Head. It was built in 1794 as a coaching inn, and still stands there today, although it is now known as the Two Bridges Hotel — the only building there.
It continues to be a popular meeting point for tourists and walkers. The area is also surrounded by prehistoric antiquities, including Bronze Age settlements, stone rows and an impressive standing stone, the Beardown Man, situated to the north. The Devonport Leat — a man-made waterchannel — passes nearby. Wistman's Wood, a high-altitude oak wood, is 1.2 miles to the north.
Early morning sunshine over Dartmoor, looking north from Fox Tor towards Littaford and Beardown Tors in the distance.
The setting sun illuminates the Two Bridges Hotel.
Fore more photographs of Two Bridges Hotel please click here: www.jhluxton.com/England/Devonshire/Dartmoor/Two-Bridges-...
Two Bridges in the heart of Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England.
Located around 2.5 km (1.6 mi) north east of Princetown on the old turnpike road which was built across Dartmoor in the late 18th century (now the B3212). A map dated 1765 suggests the origin of the name, for in those days the road crossed both the West Dart and the River Cowsic, just upstream from the point where they meet, and required two separate bridges. By 1891, these had disappeared and there was just a single bridge, further downstream, over the West Dart.
Today, however, there are again two bridges on the site, because a more modern structure was added in the 1930s alongside its earlier predecessor. Visitors often mistakenly assume that these are the same two bridges that gave the name to the site.
In the 18th century, Two Bridges was best known for its potato market. The site was no doubt chosen because it is in a central location, and easily accessible on what was then, and still is now, the only usable road across Dartmoor.
Some small quarries in the vicinity show that there was also light industry in the area. Those who met and worked in this remote spot were able to gain refreshment and lodging at the Saracen's Head Inn. It was built in 1794 as a coaching inn, and much extended, still stands there today as the Two Bridges Hotel. It continues to be a popular meeting point for tourists and walkers.
The area is also surrounded by prehistoric antiquities, including Bronze age settlements, stone rows and an impressive standing stone, the Beardown Man, situated to the north west. The ancient Wistman’s Wood is a short walk away.
Many famous guests have stayed at Two Bridges Hotel over the years including actress Vivian (Gone With the Wind) Leigh who met her husband at the hotel, HRHs Edward Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII), HRH Prince Charles Prince of Wales, and many others.
A small book "Air Like Champagne" which covers the history of the hotel is available to customers at reception.
The old turnpike road bridge. There is another more modern bridge next to this one, however the name of this place is not connected to either bridge.
The first reference to this place was in a court roll of 1576 - tobrygge meaning "at the bridge". The bridge being a clapper bridge further up the West Dart River and carried the track to another called the Beardown Clapper over the Cowsic River. The clapper over the West Dart was washed away maybe 200 years ago. When the turnpike road was built a more substantial road bridge was built over the West Dart further downstream beyond the confluence with the Cowsic making the the two clappers redundant.
At first light, I saw dark cloud and the occasional flurry of snow on the flanks of Beardown Tors. Approximately 4km to the west, Great Mis Tor was shrouded in heavy fog and remained completely hidden from view. Much to my amazement, the sky to the east stayed relatively clear just as the forecast had predicted. At Sunrise, the quality of light was really quite magical, providing five minutes of intense colour before the cloud descended and the snow began to fall again. Thanks for looking – Mk
Chicago, IL
November 17th, 2020
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A shot of a typical dry stone wall on Dartmoor, shot from Crow Tor, towards Beardown Tor as the fog lifted and the first light of day hits the moorland.
I couldn't resist a quick pose!
It's blowing a huley, I've got hot and sweaty getting here, and I'm now going VERY cold.
No time to hang about, I'm off !!!!!
The worldâs largest collection of optical telescopes is located high above the Sonoran Desert under some of the finest night skies in the world. Kitt Peak, on the Tohono Oâodham Reservation 56 miles southwest of Tucson , is home to twenty-four optical and two radio telescopes representing eight astronomical research institutions. Kitt Peak offers some of the clearest skies with minimal light pollution which is why it has been dubbed this part of the state as "The Astronomy Capital of the World."
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Sunrise at Beardowns Tors as an encroaching weather front begins to darken the sky. Thanks for looking – Mk
Chicago, IL
January 4th, 2019
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A clear sunset at Crow Tor during an overnight camp. It gave some clear skies for night photography though.
Chicago, IL
January 9th, 2021
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Chicago, IL
January 9th, 2021
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Chicago, IL
September 8th, 2025
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Self portrait in green tweed jacket [I], Berlin-Weißensee, October 2020 | Autoportrait en veste verte [I], Berlin-Weißensee, octobre 2020
A somewhat impulsive walk to Crow Tor on Dartmoor this afternoon paid off with some nice late afternoon light. The shot I wanted, looking back towards Beardown Tors, wasn't working as the light wasn't right, so I composed a panorama looking over towards the northwest.
Having a look through some of my Dartmoor shots over the past few years I came across this one taken in Mid Dartmoor in December.
It always amazes me how diverse the scenery can be on the moor and the walk to Beardon Tor is perhaps one the most varied.
The trail passes beside the river Cowsie ,through a farm,it's land and then runs through a wood beside the Devonport Leat and then out into the beautiful open moorland.
This scene was taken once out into the open and looking across to Crockern Tor.This was the meeting place of the Stannery Parliament,a group of representatives of the tin miners.
Sadly I didn't make the Beardown Tors but just a gentle walk to this spot was worth it.
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Self-portrait alone together | Autoportrait en tête à tête
Berlin-Friedrichshain, Juni 2018 | Berlin-Friedrichshain, June 2018 | Berlin-Friedrichshain, juin 2018
Chicago, IL
January 4th, 2019
All photos © Joshua Mellin per the guidelines listed under "Owner settings" to the right.
The famous Two Bridges Hotel Geese.
Fore more photographs of Two Bridges Hotel please click here: www.jhluxton.com/England/Devonshire/Dartmoor/Two-Bridges-...
Two Bridges in the heart of Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England.
Located around 2.5 km (1.6 mi) north east of Princetown on the old turnpike road which was built across Dartmoor in the late 18th century (now the B3212). A map dated 1765 suggests the origin of the name, for in those days the road crossed both the West Dart and the River Cowsic, just upstream from the point where they meet, and required two separate bridges. By 1891, these had disappeared and there was just a single bridge, further downstream, over the West Dart.
Today, however, there are again two bridges on the site, because a more modern structure was added in the 1930s alongside its earlier predecessor. Visitors often mistakenly assume that these are the same two bridges that gave the name to the site.
In the 18th century, Two Bridges was best known for its potato market. The site was no doubt chosen because it is in a central location, and easily accessible on what was then, and still is now, the only usable road across Dartmoor.
Some small quarries in the vicinity show that there was also light industry in the area. Those who met and worked in this remote spot were able to gain refreshment and lodging at the Saracen's Head Inn. It was built in 1794 as a coaching inn, and much extended, still stands there today as the Two Bridges Hotel. It continues to be a popular meeting point for tourists and walkers.
The area is also surrounded by prehistoric antiquities, including Bronze age settlements, stone rows and an impressive standing stone, the Beardown Man, situated to the north west. The ancient Wistman’s Wood is a short walk away.
Many famous guests have stayed at Two Bridges Hotel over the years including actress Vivian (Gone With the Wind) Leigh who met her husband at the hotel, HRHs Edward Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII), HRH Prince Charles Prince of Wales, and many others.
A small book "Air Like Champagne" which covers the history of the hotel is available to customers at reception.
The setting sun illuminates the front of the historic Two Bridges Hotel as the hotel's gaggle of geese can be seen on the lawn. Some geese from Two Bridges featured in the movie "War Horse" some scenes of which were filmed on Dartmoor.
Fore more photographs of Two Bridges Hotel please click here: www.jhluxton.com/England/Devonshire/Dartmoor/Two-Bridges-...
Two Bridges is an isolated location in the heart of Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England. It is situated around 2.5 km (1.6 mi) north east of Princetown on the old turnpike road which was built across Dartmoor in the late 18th century (now the B3212). A map dated 1765 suggests the origin of the name, for in those days the road crossed both the West Dart and the River Cowsic, just upstream from the point where they meet, and required two separate bridges.
By 1891, these had disappeared and there was just a single bridge, further downstream, over the West Dart.
Today, however, there are again two bridges on the site, because a more modern structure was added in the 1930s alongside its earlier predecessor. Visitors often mistakenly assume that these are the same two bridges that gave the name to the site.
In the 18th century, Two Bridges was best known for its potato market. The site was no doubt chosen because it is in a central location, and easily accessible on what was then, and still is now, the only usable road across Dartmoor. Some small quarries in the vicinity show that there was also light industry in the area. Those who met and worked in this remote spot were able to gain refreshment and lodging at the Saracen's Head Inn. It was built in 1794 as a coaching inn, and much extended, still stands there today as the Two Bridges Hotel. It continues to be a popular meeting point for tourists and walkers.
The area is also surrounded by prehistoric antiquities, including Bronze age settlements, stone rows and an impressive standing stone, the Beardown Man, situated to the north west. The ancient Wistman’s Wood is a short walk away.
Many famous guests have stayed at Two Bridges Hotel over the years including actress Vivian (Gone With the Wind) Leigh who met her husband at the hotel, HRHs Edward Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII), HRH Prince Charles Prince of Wales, and many others. A small book "Air Like Champagne" which covers the history of the hotel is available to customers at reception.
Chicago, IL
September 8th, 2024
All photos © Joshua Mellin per the guidelines listed under "Owner settings" to the right.
Two times fifty-eight years | Deux fois cinquante-huit ans
Niedersachsen, September 2020 | Lower Saxony, September 2020 | Basse-Saxe, septembre 2020
Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg, November 2015
Afternoon nap | Sieste éclair
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Lower Saxony: Self portrait in the countryside, September 2020 | Basse-Saxe: Autoportrait à la campagne, septembre 2020
A shot looking East from one of the Beardown Tors, Dartmoor National Park, Devon. In terms of composition I wanted to use the distant ridge line to bring the eye back around to the left once set off to the right by the line of Granite rock formations in the foreground. Thanks for looking :-)
"Majestic Night"
Mt. Lemmon offers some of the best night-sky viewing Tucson has to offer. I'm always shocked at what I can see when I'm out there.
Here is another photo I used an in-camera trick with. To achieve this result, I used a Canon 24mm F/1.4 prime lens and slowely turned the focus ring out of focus during the exposure. I really like how the brighter stars naturally pop out, especially the golden Antares.
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