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Carhead Golden Square

nobody@flickr.com (Paul Newcombe) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:19:18 -0700

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Carhead Rocks, Peak District, UK

Just got back from work yesterday evening in time to dash out again to Carhead rocks below Stange Edge. The light was pretty good and there were interesting clouds too. I didn't know what to do with myself.

Stanage Edge can be seen stretching out on the the horizon.

Baslow Edge After The Rain

nobody@flickr.com (Paul Newcombe) — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:49:47 -0700

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Baslow Edge, Peak District, UK

I couldn't have asked for better light or clouds this evening. Just a shame it went all hazy closer to sunset. Wish I hadn't forgotten my telephoto as there was some great light at times on the green fields.

Arbor Low

nobody@flickr.com (Paul Newcombe) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:15:59 -0700

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Arbor Low, Peak District, UK

Situated in the White Peak, Arbor Low is a monument dating back to the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. The site consists of a massive ditch with two opposing entrances. Within stood up to 43 limestone blocks forming a circle. It must have been an even more impressive sight when these stones were standing.

A burial mound was built in the Bronze Age. You can see this is the top right of the photograph.

A larger Burial mound called Gibb Hill is situated some distance away South West of the Henge.

A four frame panoramic stitch.

A View from Bamford Edge

nobody@flickr.com (Paul Newcombe) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:39:06 -0700

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View from Bamford edge, Peak District, UK.

Another grey day today and more wet than yesterday. Had an 8 mile walk yesterday to a new location but no photos worth sharing. This was taken on Christmas Day afternoon 2011. It was incredibly windy. I was dashing to the edge, taking shots and then getting blown back. Really difficult conditions. There was some nice light around but it clouded over approaching sunset.

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Kinder Scout

nobody@flickr.com (Paul Newcombe) — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 09:46:18 -0700

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Looking from Kinder Scout into Edale Valley

Taken a year ago. I remember it rained a lot that day then the skies cleared. I processed a different frame from the one at the time. This one includes Lose Hill in the distance. I've also fixed the colour balance. Not so easy with a jpg :o I thought I'd leave the original on Flickr.

Curbar Summer Millstone

nobody@flickr.com (Paul Newcombe) — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 06:51:57 -0700

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Curbar Edge, Peak District, UK.

We've not had much of a summer so far. So here's a shot from last July. I didn't upload at the time as I wasn't happy with the composition. I like the light though. Not really had the conditions to get it right on visits since.

I can see blue sky today. First time in a while. So fingers crossed.

Light Hits Rock

nobody@flickr.com (Paul Newcombe) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:00:22 -0700

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Stanage Edge, Peak District, UK.

The setting sun soaks the gritstone in warm light. The car temperature reads three degrees celsius when I return. The wind is unrelenting. It was blowing towards the edge which wasn't great.

Curbar Blue

nobody@flickr.com (Paul Newcombe) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 09:17:07 -0700

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Curbar Edge, Peak District, UK.

A pre-dawn image from October last year. Initially I didn't process any images from this visit. In fact, I filed them under 'rubbish sunrise'. But looking again, I really like the sky.

Looking Back to Autumn

nobody@flickr.com (Paul Newcombe) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 08:27:38 -0700

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A famous millstone in Yarncliffe wood, Padley Gorge, Peak District, UK.

Light Up

nobody@flickr.com (Paul Newcombe) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:05:27 -0700

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Baslow Edge, Peak District, UK

Another from Sunday evening on Baslow Edge. A lovely way to finish the weekend.

Salt Cellar Golden Hour

nobody@flickr.com (Paul Newcombe) — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 05:57:28 -0700

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Salt Cellar Rock formation, Derwent edge, peak District, UK

A shot from January this year. It's a better frame than I processed earlier with a little more cloud interest. The movement in the heather shows how windy it was and you can imagine the wind chill factor.

Lathkill Dale Sunset

nobody@flickr.com (Paul Newcombe) — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:56:06 -0700

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Lathkill Dale, Peak District, UK

I was in two minds weather to post this due to the lack of light in the dale. But i liked the sunset sky too much. I don't think I'll be attempting this type of shot at this time of day again soon though. I had meant to arrive a little earlier but had taken the wrong path from the campsite which took my parallel to the dale. More haste, less speed next time. Must double check the map.

Hidden Landscape

nobody@flickr.com (Paul Newcombe) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:12:45 -0700

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Combs Edge, Peak District, UK

Taken in November of last year. As I started the quick but steep climb up to Combs Edge near to sunset, the fog started to roll in obscuring my view. Initially I though "Oh no :(" but then, "Yes, yes, wow :)"

That's the only time I've visited so the area still has an air of mystery for me.

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Bamford Storm

nobody@flickr.com (Paul Newcombe) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:09:17 -0700

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Looking from Bamford Edge, Peak District, UK.

I think Bamford Edge is my Nemesis. So, so many wasted trips where I get no light. As I left Sheffield, the light was looking great. But then, again, approaching sunset, nothing but clouds. I enjoyed watching the rolling storms, then a brief moment of light. Not quite enough to illuminate the landscape but some at least. Just after this the storm reached me. Wet and windy, I continued to photograph it but most of the shots have rains spots.

Like I say, my Nemesis. I'll stubbornly keep returning until I get my shot.

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Footpath in the White Peak

nobody@flickr.com (Paul Newcombe) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:54:43 -0700

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Peak District, UK

I was a little late getting to my destination as I took the wrong footpath. I thought it would be a good idea to take a photo of it just in case it was the only light of the weekend. It wasn't. But it was the best light.

Curbar Textures

nobody@flickr.com (Paul Newcombe) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:02:01 -0700

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Curbar Edge, Peak District, UK.

Looking to Baslow Edge form Curbar Edge in afternoon light.

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View to Grindsbrook Clough

nobody@flickr.com (Paul Newcombe) — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 08:39:23 -0700

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Kinder Scout, Peak District, UK

You can tell it's an overcast day today; I'm processing old photos. This shot was taken 10 months ago in June 2011 after a heavy rainfall. Its show's Grindsbrook Clough (in the last post) from a different angle. Unfortunately, then, I was only shooting jpeg, not RAW. Not usually a problem except when the colour balance was wrong - which this was. So it took a bit of work. I was hoping for conditions like these this Easter.

Not a great photo but I like the light and the fact that you can see for miles.

View to Grindsbrook Clough

nobody@flickr.com (Paul Newcombe) — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:11:24 -0700

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Kinder Scout, Peak District, UK

Seen from the Southern edge of Kinder Scout. You can see the Grindsbrook Clough route up to the plateau heading up diagonally. This walking route ends in a steep, rocky scramble. I've not walked it for a good while. Recently I've preferred to head straight up North when heading from Edale as you're rewarded more immediately with great views.

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Alien Landscape

nobody@flickr.com (Paul Newcombe) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:47:45 -0700

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Looking from Kinder Scout across Grindsbrook Clough, Peak District, UK.

At points I was up to my thighs in snow. I was following the footprints of others who had not broken through the snow. But every now and again, the weight of my rucksack and gear meant I sank deep into the snow.

Two images stitched.

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Scouting for Kinder Eggs

nobody@flickr.com (Paul Newcombe) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 07:27:27 -0700

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View from Kinder Scout, Peak District, UK.

I was quite pleased with the title. What with me being on Kinder Scout and it being Easter. OK, a little obvious maybe.

A very late snowfall meant I could capture a winter scene from Kinder Plateau in Spring.