Sunset and clouds 

 Had 2 great sessions with the camera which i didn't expect last sat in the house looked out the window which i had been doing for the last hour wondering where to go ,So it was boots on ,camera gear and off i went up the local fields ,some think I've had my eye for some time but it had to be the right time and weather 

i had seen this tree from my computer room window and seen it standing in the sun ,

while i was up there the long horn highland cattle and two calves where in the field no problem always like to give them a stroke when I'm up there bit dubious with the young being there but needn't have worried all was ok

 turned out to be a productive night 

Then today it was a 4 mile walk round the local country side 

  with Nicola and Murphy and Heather , 1st stop was the rape seed field on Heage road at Ripley 

  
 then down bridal lane to the village of lower Hartsey where the old  part of Cromford canal still runs but a bit over grown but still nice to see and walk on       

    a great place to be down here must explore this more 

then it was a walk up the old hartsey hill a very old part of the road which used to the main road going up to Ripley 
 This is the view from the top looking down and over to Crich 
      then it was home for a mug of coffee at Nicolas Bistro
      Well i hope you enjoyed my little jaunts i had over the last two days 
         Take care all till next time 
    thank you

A DAY AT CRICH TRAMWAY VILLAGE 

A visit to Crich tramway village what a great place full of history and fun can recommend especialy for the kids , and even more the grown ups ride the trams all day visit to the Red loin pub for a coffee and snack ,tes shop , sweet shop ,ice cream parlour ,work shop thats just for starters , ride to the top of the track get off visit Crich stand for some great views over our country side can recommend it , so off we go

a few of the trams running on our visit

 it was a pleasure to meet this gentleman , great mind of information
 and he really enjoyed is work

the work shop

looking over to the towards the Red loin 

 a young tram driver

and they used horses as well

from the museum

then it was off for a ride on the trams to Crich stand 

 on the walk up to the stand 

storm clouds over Derbyshire

but the rain kept off

Crich stand 

next stop was the mine section worth a visit to this

from the mines theres the woodland walk a must see for the kids 

 one of the brilliant views from the woodland walk you can see 

and that was our visit to the crich tramway  village 
theres stacks more to see and do a great play park for the kids to use there energy and picnic area 
many thanks for viewing my blog hope i don't bore you with the photos 
 till the next time have a great easter all
and take care     

AFTERNOON WITH THE GREBES 

A nice afternoon so i thought lets do some wild life  photos so got the canon 500mm and the 1d mkvi and off i went down to the local res for some fun , 

 wasn't disappointed  with the session 

swans joined in as well 

had a chat with the carp anglers down there always a nice crowd 

 kingfisher was flying about as well but he wouldn't settle ,next time 

it was a great afternoon just sitting there listening to the sounds of the grebes 

 and the sound of the water lapping against the banks , and all this and sunshine as well 

   great afternoon think this could call for another session out for some more wild life

        take care all and thanks for viewing 

            till next time 

                       Mick

A MISTY MORNING UP AT THE MINE

Was going to have a morning out with the big lens for a change but the weather said different fancied a bit of wild life for a change so it will have to wait for another day

 so loaded up the landscape pack and set off i thought nice and misty ,magpie mine for some atmosphere but the drive up there was a bit of tricky with the mist hanging about on the high ground but as i was on my way the sun was trying to come through fingers crossed could be ok ,

his was the sight what greeted me the mist was clearing as i was unloading the car the mine couldn't be seen 

 ground view shot 

a nice sight to see 

 mist was dropping again

 well I've visited this place in the sunshine , snow , cold and night time and i still like it , great place any season

      thanks for viewing ,hope you enjoyed my little places i visit and write and photograph 

             many thanks and take care till next time 

                           Mick