Haddon Hall [1]

Haddon Hall is a stunning English country house located on the banks of the River Wye near Bakewell, Derbyshire. 

It is renowned for its medieval and Tudor architecture, making it one of the most complete and well-preserved examples of its kind in England. The hall has been described as "the most perfect house to survive from the Middle Ages

Deer - Curbar Edge

Walking along Curbar Edge over several early mornings and later in the evening to try and capture a shot of the Stags during rutting season. 

Not easy - they are still pretty aware even when so distracted, and can sense anyone approaching. All taken with a Nikon D850 using a pretty high ISO and a 600mm lens

Still LIfe Photography

A few examples of still life, taken with a Nikon Z7ii. A genre of photography used for the depiction of inanimate subject matter, typically a small group of objects. Lit with a small LED and using a soft backdrop, and of course a tripod. Typically shot at f22 ISO 100  1/8 to 1/10 sec with  a 30mm Nikkor. Similar to still life painting, it is the application of photography to the still life artistic style.

Low Lighthouse - Burnham-on-Sea

The Low Lighthouse is one of three lighthouses in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset

The only one which is still active. It is apparently a Grade II listed building. First lit in 1832, I think the Low Lighthouse looks amazing

Winter Tree

Winter Tree. taken in the grounds of Chatsworth House in winter 2019. A leafless tree sitting atop the hill,  making a dark contrast against a winter sky

Taken without  a tripod while trialling a Nikon Z6 mirrorless camera, albeit I have stuck with my DSLR Nikon D7000 since that time!

Heron, spotted in Derbyshire

Heron, taken at Whitworth near Darley Dale, Derbyshire. 

Image taken with Nikon D7000. 1/125 sec. f/11 200 mm ISO 180 hand held and squatting. This was a rare opportunity to be so close and within easy reach. Spotted  this shy creature not far from Darley Dale, Matlock,  and fairly easy to reach this angle from a little bank just off the footpath. Literally seconds before it took exception to me being there! 

Lumsdale Waterfalls Closed

Lumsdale Valley is a steep-sided wooded gorge in the Peak District near Matlock, Derbyshire, however Lumsdale waterfalls are now closed 

Sadly now closed it is the location of a series of historic water-powered mills. Lumsdale Valley site is a protected Scheduled Monument, currently owned and preserved by the Arkwright Society. Unfortunately the decision was taken to close the area to the public for a number of reasons 

Please note that these photographs were taken while the area was open to the public and there's been no trespass or breach of access on my part

Lumsdale unfortunately remains closed

Latest update here

LUMSDALE VALLEY AND WATERFALLS CLOSED 

NEW UPDATE 19TH MAY 2020

"Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and concerns for public safety in the Lumsdale Valley, it is with regret that the Arkwright Society, with support from Matlock Town Council, has to announce that it is unable to allow general public access to the Lumsdale Valley ponds and waterfalls until further notice. The recent relaxation of the lockdown measures has led to unprecedented levels of visitor activity to this beautiful valley. Due to its natural limitations, social distancing is impossible to maintain for visitors and local residents and therefore in the best interests of all, public access to the waterfalls will not be possible until safe to do so. We request that visitors do not travel to the site as parking and access will not be available. The Arkwright Society, its wonderful local volunteers and supporters have worked hard to try and maintain safe access to the area, but public safety for visitors and residents must be our primary concern at these difficult times. The situation will be reviewed should circumstances change"

Derwent Valley Mills

19th May 2020

Youlgreave

Youlgreave or Youlgrave is a village and civil parish in the Peak District of Derbyshire, England

Youlgreave is on the River Bradford 2 ¹⁄₂ miles south of Bakewell. The name possibly derives from "yellow grove", the ore mined locally being yellow in colour. 

 

Heron, Derbyshire

Herons are long-legged freshwater and coastal birds in the family Ardeidae, with 64 recognised species, some of which are referred to as egrets or bitterns rather than herons. This one taken  in Whitworth, Derbyshire. Nikon D7000 1/125 sec. f/11 200 mm ISO 180

 

New York & Ground Zero

 

Italy

 

Seville

Seville is the capital of southern Spain’s Andalusia region. It's famous for flamenco dancing, particularly in its Triana neighborhood. 

Major landmarks include the ornate Alcázar castle complex, built during the Moorish Almohad dynasty, and the 18th-century Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza bullring. The Gothic Seville Cathedral is the site of Christopher Columbus’s tomb and a minaret turned bell tower, the Giralda.