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

A cold morning up at Solomons Temple

It was a early start Thursday morning to get up to the Cat and Fiddle above Buxton for the sun rise ,But no sunrise a freezing cold wind and a dark sky greeted us when we arrived Mike Swain and my self , we sat in the car to wait for a change in the weather but no luck a couple of photos but to windy and cold to get any think good but some great ideas for next time, So it was a quick trip into Buxton for a warm mug of coffee and some breakfast                                    Next stop park up and a walk up to the temple

Agreat view of the temple through the stile as we approached the temple

 

 

Couldn't resist this shot of Mike Swain at work 

 Avery cold morning fingers where getting frozen ,but the clouds where great

Cold morning but it was worth it 

Certainly another trip is called for round that area some great views where found and noted down 

         thanks again for viewing , take care all and keep warm

After the super moon

Had  a session down at Belper Mill and river gardens for the super moon but it was a bit cloudy , But still enjoyed it down there 

 Some great clouds appeared while i was down there but no moon 

it was early evening  but you can always get some great scenes down there 

Over looking the river gardens and Crich lane in the distance

did manage a shot of the super moon later on that night 

also had a go at some astro photography down the back garden, Ursa major at the bottom just above the house roof 

 another shot Urigia, getting to like this sort of photography

next day it was a ride out saw the clouds forming over Crich stand so had a ride up there 

Drove past this edge with the footpath sign and seen this so thought lets go for it 

  result , I've started looking around for unusual scenes to take , but thats another trip out , for another day 

   thanks for viewing my blog , Have a great week end every one ,and take care 

    Till the next time 

a morning up in the dales

Had a text from Jim in Belper do you fancy a trip up to Monsal , 

 So i ride down to Belper and off we went ,

  Bit muddy going up the track in the dale would have been better with wellies but not to worry it was a fine morning and warm so no heavy coats on 

Plenty of water on this morning 

all on its own

 Jim at work  we both enjoyed the morning Known Jim a long time , great photographer also runs a blog as well of his walks out, Jim Bell 

and on the way back to the car stumbled across some fungi

Great morning out , you can't beat a morning ar a day out with the camera and you mates , I'm lucky to know a great many photographers who i spend time with , Mike Swain ,Alan Heely,who i spend a lot of time with in the peak district and a few more as well 
 thanks to them i learnt and enjoyed my days out and thats what its all about 
  enjoying your self 
        till the next time , which won't be long 
      Take care
  thanks all 
 take care