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My first trip to the Peak District of 2016 also turned out to be my first successful sunrise shoot of the year. I journeyed to Derbyshire through heavy showers, but on arrival the weather improved and it turned out to be a lovely, fresh winters day.
This is a path gate and stile on the footpath from Mam Tor (mother hill) an ancient Iron age fort towards Holins cross and Great ridge beyond and onto Hope / Edale.
Another shot from yesterdays sunrise shoot. Some fabulous golden sidelight as the sun crept over the horizon. Higger Tor in the background again
Couldn't resist a wander in the woods at Padley Gorge (along with a million other photographers). Great Colours and conditions, easy to see why its such a popular place
Another misty morning in the Peak District, but very little in the trees. Having driven to Stanton Moor, Padley Gorge and Bolehill I finally found a patch of Beech trees not too far from the road that had a nice combination of mist and light. I dread to think of my mileage for this one shot
Strong morning light hits a selection on rocks on Curbar edge. The ridge line of Baslow Edge stands proud against the backlit Derwent Valley. Another day is under way
A moment of bright sunshine between heavy showers and blustery conditions in the Peak District yesterday.
I decided to use the fresh bursts of bracken to add some foreground interest and balance what was a rather spectacular sunset.
Its rare that I am treated to a colourful sunrise when I have the camera with me, but this morning the elements all came together. Ironic that its one of the times of year that a colourful sky isn't really necessary, but I'm not going to complain. With so many other photographers drawn out by the forecast, it became tricky not to accidentally include one in the shot.
A shot taken last October that never sat comfortably with me. I took another look at it today and decided to desaturate, reduce contrast and post for a reaction. Its still a little bit nuclear to my taste, but seems a shame to waste such an awesome sky and the time spent waiting for the first rays of light to hit the millstones (the whole point of the mornings shoot). Thanks for looking...
One of those "ooh the light looks great on Stanage Edge, must stop the car moments". Also a great slide for my camera club talks to illustrate the use of a leading line.
Also, just a nice picture
A wider scene from the frozen moor last week. Admittedly this shot could be cropped 3:2 and still work, but I liked the additional space on the right and felt as a collection of images, it should have a wider view (also Im thinking of printing this out for our spare room, and I need a 16:9 image).
The ancient oaks at Padley Gorge in the Derbyshire Peak District.
Image and processing influenced by the wonderful images of Wistmans Woods by Neil Burnell, hence the title.
Given the black and white treatment so it wasn't a blatant rip off of someone else's style.
Parkhouse and Chrome Hills taken from Hitter Hill in the White Peak area of the Peak District National Park in the UK. Late afternoon sun breaking through the clouds. Taken October 21st 2019.
A typical summers evening in the Peak District. Having been cooped up all week I decided to treat myself to a decent hike to one of the quieter parts of the national park. Light was fleeting as I made my way, but I had a sinking feeling it would all be gone by the time I reached my intended destination (and I was right).
It became clear that if I was to come away from anything from this trip it would all be down to composition. I had noticed with my recent images that I had started taking foreground for granted (I don't use it much in street or woodland shots that often) so decided to use the opportunity as a chance to work on that.
Making the most of the Fujifilm XT4's IBIS I started experimenting with compositions that gave a decent lead in to the frame. This was my favourite.
As the Sun sets over Win Hill I concentrated my efforts looking towards Stannage Edge, including as much of the cliff dwelling heather as possible.
or Winters first nibble. From a very chilly morning in the Peak District last month, when unfortunately the winds blew away any of the forecast clouds and mist
As the heather season draws to an end, I was pleased to grab an opportunity to walk up to the Salt Cellar for a sunset that didn't quite happen. The rich purple colours still looked nice in the muted dusk light. I don't think ill ever be 100% happy with a shot, but thats good. It always gives me a reason to revisit.
After the snowfall and freezing fog lifted, Skeletal trees were revealed frozen, as if turned to stone.
A trip to Padley Gorge to check how autumn was progressing this morning. Strange how some trees are green, some bright orange and some completely bare.
I was drawn to the shape of this particular tree and the light on the dry stone wall behind it.
A great excuse to try out a new camera, and although its early days, I am very, very impressed so far
Shafts of light penetrate the otherwise grey overcast sky on an early Autumn afternoon in the Peak District. The village of Hathersage with Hope and its infamous cement works in the distance, and the recognisable landscape of the Great Ridge and Win Hill off to the right
A wet start to summer, and a hike up Kinder Scout that proved utterly pointless until I was almost back down. When I spotted this lone tree, with a tumbledown drystone wall that worked as a leading line, and a couple of sheep to add interest.
There's a composition out there in most conditions. It might not cheer you up, but its life
One of the very few, brief moments of bright light yesterday in the Peak District, during my quest to find rich, autumn colours
Juvenile Birches twist and turn as the older trees look on. A misty morning in the Peak District and a spare hour to kill.
Possibly the most photographed gate in the whole of England, and a location I would generally avoid, but on Tuesday circumstances worked against me preventing me from reaching my intended sunrise location in Edale.
When I first took up photography about 6 years ago, I used to visit this spot often, craving golden light or a full inversion in the Hope Valley. I never got one. So its nice to finally get a shot of the cliche that I like (I can leave it alone now).
A sky with more clouds than expected meant the light was fleeting when it arrived. This hastily composed scene was taken to make the most of the strong shadows, while using the early heather as a foreground.
The morning after the longest day of the year and a very, very early sunrise. One of those mornings where nothing dramatic happens, it just gets lighter.
Oh well, I was glad to be out in the Peak District after so many weeks away and decided to try my luck again at my old Nemisis Chrome Hill.
A brief moment of light about 20 minutes after sunrise was all I got during a walk over in the Peaks Yesterday.
However this was a new location (to me), it wasn't too hard a hike and I didn't get lost. So all in all a very good morning.
I am repeatedly drawn to Parkhouse and Chrome Hills because I find their shape so fascinating. I decided to compose this image to include the tree (hiding a scruffy part of the hill), Parkhouse Hill, the Dove Valley and one of the BIG skies that the Peak District is well known for.
A collection of abandoned Millstones litter beneath the southern flank of Stanage Edge. The Derbyshire Peak District summed up in a single image....not possible.
This also happens to be the cover of my 2020 Calendar which you can purchase via a direct message on here or my website. They are priced at £12.50 including post and packaging to any UK address.
One of those moments when you have planned your shot as much as you can. You have driven 70 miles and walked for 60 minutes to get into place, just to find a boring sky infront of you. Then you look behind you and are forced into a quick rethink. A not so common view of the Salt Cellar on Derwent Edge, but with an interesting sky
The first cold snap of the 2018/19 winter came early to the Peak District. Late October on Higger Tor, on a cloudless morning the subject of most of my images became the frozen heather and frosty gritstone.
After a blindingly bright evening, sunset was quite a disappointment. Yet again a bank of low lying cloud on the horizon snuffed out the light before it's time. There was an interesting afterglow in the higher clouds which meant the shoot wasn't a complete let down
As the sun dipped behind the clouds on Saturday evening it cast a warm glow over the landscape.
We decided to avoid the masses on Stanage Edge and make our way to the much quieter Carhead Rocks
A sting in the tail? A late flurry of mid March snow on Higger Tor, but not enough to cover the landscape as I had hoped.
The wind was blowing an absolute gale so ended up sheltering as best I could behind some rocks and shooting hand held. It certainly blew away the weekend cobwebs