Peak District weekend

[Paul Heester]

A few weeks back me and a friend ventured up to the Peak District for a long weekend of photography. We came away with a few good shots but overall the weather wasnt very helpful. We had sun, rain, sleet, snow and "popcorn" snow. This frequent changing of the weather was due in part to a bitterly cold wind that never gave up. I would happily go back - probably in autumn - as the area has lots of great scenery. Maybe a club outing similar to Wales???

We used this book as a guide, which was very useful - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0992683424

Below are some of the shots I took:

Padley Gorge by Paul Heester, on Flickr
Great location with lots of moss-strewn boulders.

Winding Road by Paul Heester, on Flickr
This view is over the side of Mam Tor, the largest hill in the park. A local bus added a bit more interest.

The Long Dark Path by Paul Heester, on Flickr
Tunnel now converted into pedestrian use.

Derwent Dam by Paul Heester, on Flickr
Derwent Dam, a very impressive site

Silver Birches by Paul Heester, on Flickr
These silver birches are at a disused quarry, a quiet and eerie place.

Stanage Edge millstones by Paul Heester, on Flickr
Classic foreground interest of abandoned millstones, which litter the area.

[davidb]

Derwent Dam, a very impressive site

Very reminiscent of Mike's "Red Pipe".

Could it do as well?

[Mike Farley]

Maybe a club outing similar to Wales???

I would be interested. Keith knows the area and has been talking about organising a trip. Serendipity?

[Mata]

I love the tunnel one

[keithash]

Hi Paul, great to see your of photos Peak District. I really like the tunnel and silver birch pictures as they are quite eerie.

It would be really good if we can organise a trip like last year, as it offers great photo opportunities.