60 minute photo session

Thanks to Stephen Lawrence for this challenge taking photos in 60 minutes and making it into a story book , 

 so thought i would have a go at it glad i did it was great fun ,

 So started down at the river gardens in Belper ,a great place for photographers full of wild life,scenery and views ,

A misty start to the day, River Derwent horse shoe weir 

 But first a cup of coffee to get some ideas 

  

So of we go 

the start of the 60 minute 

Old door leading into a old part of the mill

Horse shoe weir ,river Derwent ,Belper

Can remember when this bridge was all stone and no railings ,and when one of the big floods came it came through the railings onto the road ,colsing the bridge down 

Information board about the history of the mill 

going back over the river to the gardens lot of old machinery about 

Looking up the river Derwent 

Footpath leading to the river gardens 

 Got to say these gardens are kept immaculate well done to the gardeners 

It was a misty morning but a great time was had 

 Belper band stand

pano of the horse shoe weir ,river Derwent 

 a great little 60 minute session it sure gets the grey stuff  working in the head 

  thanks Simon great idea 

   And many thanks for viewing this little session down at Belper river gardens 

       Take care all 

 Till the next time 

 A visit to Longshaw estate 

 Fed up sitting in the house so camera gear in the car and off we went for a ride out didn't know where to go so it was just drive , Finished up at  Longshaw House for a Coffee and some photos of the snowy peaks 

View from longshaw estate near Hathersage 

  theres snow on them there hills 

Overlooking Higger tor from Longshaw house ,,, As we where driving home the clouds where forming over the peaks white clouds look full of snow as we got nearer to home the sky was a great colour with the sun setting 

    Many thanks for viewing my blog hope you enjoy 

 take care all 

 till the next time 

No snow here 

woke up to a snow scene this morning Friday the 13th January bit of a blizzard blowing ,

 But it didn't last long out came the sun , so come the afternoon had a ride down to the local res at Butterly , Cold wind bit nice sunshine 

Wheres all the snow gone 

a cold afternoon but great blue sky

No snow on the rails for these carriages , just sunshine 

Sunny afternoon at Butterly station Ripley

 A trip to Wingfield manor Wednesday afternoon 

went cloud chasing on Wednesday afternoon finished up at Wingfield manor for a few shots ,no clouds but great sunshine 

Wingfield manor in the sunshine

 Great place got a few ideas for photos here in a bit 

 thanks for viewing 

 take care all and keep warm 

sunset and millstones 

Whim of the moment decision , to go out , loaded the car up with the camera bag ,tripod and walking boots and warm clothing and drove up to Stanage edge for the sun set, 

Didn't know what to expect but wasn't disappointed when o got there timed it just right , 

    lovely view looking over towards Carl wark and Higger tor in the distance 

Famouse millstones of Stanage edge

Even the moon came out to see me

and the sun goes down ,great night just sat there looking at this amazing sight 

the sky was changing every minute

well it was a great afternoon out a 40minute drive up there and when i left the sky  looked like it was on fire could have stopped a lot longer but a long drive home and it was getting cold in fact when i walked back to the car the track had frozen over 

  once again hope you enjoyed viewing my work as i said its just a hobby but a great one 

   take care all ,till the next time

a night at the star disc

Monday night was a great night for star gazing so rang Nicola and Mark who'd never been to the star disc at Wirksworth ,glad we were wrapped up in warm clothing -1c was the temp and boy was it cold 

Nicola,Mark,Heather and of course Murphy 

Nicola and Murphy

and know for a bit of light painting 

 certainly a great night for seeing the stars 

over looking Wirksworth 

red lights at Alport heights ariels in the distance

thought this would make a nice photo

looking up to the viewing platform 

  had a great night but it was getting cold ,but another night up there is a must 

 and wrap more with warm clothing and a hot drink 

  a good night enjoyed by all of us 

      keep warm all and take care 

  thanks for viewing 

happy new year every one for 2017

Cromford canal morning walk  January 2nd 

 a great morning for a walk on the canal ,sunny morning frosty pleasure to be out 

 Lovely morning, sun , frost ,birds singing ,fresh air,blue sky

pleasant place for a rest

 under neath the bridge 

 What more could you want on a morning like this

Lone runner on the Cromford canal 

what a great morning to be on the canal 

   

 hope every one had a great christmas and heres to a great new year 2017 what a start to the year with weather like this ,,,have a spoke to soon

       Take care all  and take care