nothing but fog

Fog nothing but fog but some great photos to be had had a walk out today to the daughters so put the camera in the bag and off we went ,

Only a short walk ,20minutes or so but enjoyed it through Crossly park at Ripley thought there might be some think of interest up there ,there was 

The bandstand ,Crossly park in the mist

While we was up there the mist was coming down 

Last night up the fields

Saw the sun breaking through the mist so grabbed my camera bag of shot up the fields just got set up 

first photo but the mist was coming down 

     then that was it two shots but thats what its  all about 
  take care all
    and all the best for the new year

a walk out in the frost this morning

Its been a while since I've been out with the camera so it was a great morning for a walk , Called in at Ripley cemetery a place i have never visited but it was on our way and saw there was some great lighting coming through the trees

 could have done with my tripod but we was going on a leisurely stroll 

Next it was down to the green way 

A bit of frost sunlight and mist on Ripley greenway

 well wrapped p it was great walking weather 

usually a heron to be seen here but not this morning

  Then it was down to Denby pottery for a coffee before traveling on our way

taken before the walk on the back garden 

thanks for viewing my work ,all being well hope to be out in the morning 
 Take care all and keep warm

 

Moon,Stars and Sunset 

Sunday night what a great start 1st photo of the December moon 

 

was down the garden and saw the new moon so it was in for the tripod camera and big lens

Then it was up the fields to try some star photos ,also a good excuse to feed the foxes which I've seen up there , avery cold night  but the sky was a blaze of stars with the moon showing through the trees 

 

enjoyed playing about with the settings and also had a glimpse of the foxes sniffing out the food i put out for them

next night down to Butterly res

got this place in mind all ways a great place for a nice sunset so just waited for the sun to get in the right position and that was it 

butterly res sunset 

 end to a great day i had been christmas shopping down Derby so this was a great way to chill out down there and finish the day,           hope you enjoyed the little blog i do ,                                                              take care all and thanks

  

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH THE FURRY KIND

My friend Alan Heeley runs workshops for wild life photography ,I had the pleasure of attending one Friday morning photographing harvest mice ,these where well looked after and kept in great conditions 

 And he's full of advice about taking them as well 

 Had a great time and these little devils can bite as i saw , One was hanging onto Alans finger and it drew blood , but it was a great session full of info from Alan 

 he as a great website Alan Heeley wild life photographer i can recommend a session at one of these work shops also reflection pool,Kingfisher pool

     Hope you enjoyed the blog 

   have a  great week end every one 

          and take care

   

Another day another sunset

This time it was at one of my favourite places Alport heights nr Wirksworth where you get great sunsets and great views over the Cheshire plains ,

  But by crike it was cold plenty of warm clothing and a hot flask of coffee is the answer oh and some cloves ,

The start of the sun set

the afterglow , Alport ariels 

  what a night ,what a sky 

          thanks for viewing take care and see you again 

Spiders and windmills

 Tuesday morning it was to bright for any landscape photography also had a bit of a lay in, went to take the smurph a walk when i came back window cleaner had been , i spotted this little chap wet through he or she must have been between the frame and bricks so i thought macro so dried him out with breathing on him to warm him up it worked a bit of movement so it was ourt with the macro lens 

Got my eyes on you mate

 so when i finished with him put him in the conservertry to keep him warm ,

  Then it was out for the sunset 

out to Heage windmill which is just down the road about 5 minutes drive ,

  Cold wasn't the word it was freezing but it was worth turning out sky was looking great 

took this and noticed venus was above 3rd tree from the left  but what a after glow , made my night 

a lovely place to be even in the day

Be certainly going back here for some more photos had the end of the session  my hands where that cold i had to warm them up to take my camera of the tripod and that was with wearing gloves but it was worth it 

  And it looks like another session out to night for another sunset don't now where but will find some where before it drops to dark 

   thanks all for viewing ,till the next time 

    take care

Monday morning up in the peaks 

Had a ride up into the peak district , bright sunshine hardly any clouds but it was great to be out ,As i was passing places i thought stop for that on the way back for a photo

Saw this on the way up looking over to Stanedge edge , then it was on to Hathersage outdoors for a coffee and snack 

on the way up to Bretton saw this view ,Curbar edge,and Carl wark in the distance

the Barrel inn Bretton 

View from the Barrel inn across the valley , sun was to bright and it was midday but still a nice view

On the way home stopped off on Beeley moor 

 last shot of the day always seen this so today was the day 

   many thanks for viewing ,hope you enjoyed the photos 

   Take care all and keep warm 

Ripley christmas lights and christmas market

Saturday night christmas lights switch on Ripley Market place and streets

 Christmas lights on Ripley market

town hall 

Ripley christmas tree

Not the little shop of Horrors , its Jack in a box a lovely little shop one of Ripleys hidden gems loads of presents for christmas , birthdays or any time , not to be missed if you visit Ripley across from wilko

Come on in and see what you can find

and you can get a coffee , tea, etc 

Another great place in Ripley Clarkes, 

Great shop for your flowers 

Then it was back again next morning for the christmas market

the Deli Oxford street

don't get fresher than this santos little helper

 having a warm these two young ladys had been out all morning so they nipped in for a warmer

carol singers

two young ladies from frozen

smoking 

and of course theres got to be santa

fair ground organ

Thank you 

great night and day at the lights and christmas market 

  once again thanks for viewing 

  take care all till next time