3 weirs and a church

Sunshine ,blue sky what more could you ask for ,had my breakfast a thought what about some water shots today , So loaded car up and first stop Milford

4shot pano of Milford weir 

Then it was off to Peckwash weir at Duffield as i was down there i saw some thing which thought would make a great photo

        St Alkmunds church looking up the River Derwent

I've taken this photo quite a few times never disappoints me what ever the weather,

Walking back to the car saw this and stopped for a photo,St Alkmunds Church

 And couldn't resist this photo

 then it was off to Darley Abbey for a shot of the weir down there but best laid plans go wrong where i was going a dosser who was drunk ,drugged looked liken he had been sleeping there ,was giving vile language to people walking past , So went of to some where id not been before for a photo 

 Kedleston hall, bridge and weir

   

boat house Kedleston hall , and lake

 Enjoyed the morning out hope you like the photos 

   thanks for viewing, and take care

A evening round about Matlock 

Being it looked a nice night i had a ride up to the hills above Matlock to some spots i had seen perviouslyfor some photos 

 

Rain clouds over Riber castle

Over looking Riber castle

 been keeping my eye on this field for some time 

 thought i would try a mono in this one 

 thanks for viewing 

  have a good week end every one

A summers evening on Curbar edge

Sun was out last night ,so it was camera gear in the car and off out , finished up at Curbar edge for some evening photos of blue sky and sunshine and what a lovely sight it was 

Over looking Baslow edge and Chatsworth

Sun shine where you been this last month

 Had a great night up there and i don't think it will be long before another visit is planned 

        Take care all

a busy Friday up at Bakewell

It was a trip up to Bakewell Friday morning to collect the son in law he took is camper van up to the Bakewell show ground for the Eroica week end of cycling so i went up early and went up to Magpie mine for some photos 

 Great morning as well very cloudy but a warm wind was blowing 

   Just taking the photos and it was a great feeling to be the only one up there just the wind blowing and the sounds of the curlews added to the atmosphere of the area

Thought i would do a mono of this view

Just finished taking my photos sitting in the grass relaxing enjoying the views and sounds ,the phone rang it was Paul the son in law he was stuck in the traffic going into the show ground ,so got my gear and shot off down into Bakewell for a coffee and yes some photos of the town geared up for the Eroica week end 

Breakfast is served 

All that was missing was the Hovis loaf and the little lad

Get your Bakewell pudding here

and of course the Bakewell bridge of locks

 And of course Bakewell weir

 Had a great day worth a visit a great little town in the peak district  in the county of Derbyshire

     Thanks for viewing and fingers crossed for some better weather 

             Take care all

out and about cloud chasing 

In between  the storms had a ride out up to Alport Heights near Wirksworth in Derbyshire

 I managed to get a few shots in between the storms 

Over looking Derby

Then it was a quick run up to Heage wind mill to see if i could capture some great cloud shots up there

Heage windmill just had its sails repaired  nice to see it again

  Many thanks for viewing and keep dry 

WET WASNT THE WORD

Went up to Lumbs dale falls for a hr with the camera for some photos had a idea what i wanted to shoot wanted to try some think different ,
  Just got set up and the heavens opened so was wet through with sweat because it was that humid  so just took quick 3 shots then grabbed the camera , tripod, bag and retreated making sure the camera was covered up and dry , 
 Lightning , thunder followed ,i was soaked through with in 30 seconds i wasn't stopping in that ,going home roads where flooded even on the tops going to Crich  it was just like driving through a river , 
 but i think i got 3 nice photos i was pleased with them

 So it was home but not dry , i enjoyed it if you have to stay in for the weather you'd never do any think ,
     take care all

afternoon with the damselflies

had a great afternoon out with these these lovely damselflies up at the pond went out for insects and got carried away just watching these 

lovely to watch there antics over the reeds and water 

 had a few surprises down there as well watching these but thats fir another time

then it was off to another of my favourite places for some landscape later on in the day 

                APORT HEIGHTS 

A very hazy night up there just a couple of shots 

As you can see a very hazy night but it was great to get up there and see what turns up with the weather 
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 many thanks for viewing and have a great week end every one

  

  

A morning at padley gorge ,then a bit of macro

went a run out to Padley gorge , a very warm morning so it was sweat and more sweat but what a way to cool of in these great cool waters

boots off socks as well trousers rolled up and feet in the water what a way to take photos

after a session with the camera it was a nice cool walk back through the wood

lovely scenery up there saw two people all morning , back to the car and down to Outside in Hathersage for a coffee and a sausage cob can recommend great food and great staff

  then it was back home for a bit of fun with the macro

7 spot lady bird 

 this bee was very obliging as well 

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 take care all and don't get to much sun stay cool