Tag: bad weather

Brooding Pen-y-ghent

Pen-y-ghent This is Pen-y-ghent mountain in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Standing at 2,277 feet, it gets it's name from the Cumbric language, today's Welsh. Pen meant 'top' or 'head', y roughly translated to 'the' and Ghent could mean 'edge' or 'border' - so it could be translated to mean 'Hill on the Border'. The … Continue reading Brooding Pen-y-ghent

Barden Moor Shooting Hut

On most of the grouse moors you may come across the odd shooting lodge or hut. These are usually in remote places, and can be where the gamekeeper stores his tools, or it can be where a shooting party stops for refreshments. I came across this one last year whilst exploring Barden moor. Barden is … Continue reading Barden Moor Shooting Hut

Elbolton Hill from Barden moor

I was wandering on Barden moor last year when it started to rain. I sheltered in a little rocky outcrop and enjoyed the views over the Yorkshire Dales until I dried out. The little green hill in the middle is Elbolton Hill - the Hill of the Faeries. I will write more about this mystical … Continue reading Elbolton Hill from Barden moor

Storm Over Silsden Moor

Silsden Moor As a photographer I like bad weather. I am not one for staying indoors at the first sign of a dark cloud or a raindrop. I love getting outdoors onto the moors when it is stormy and dark, that is where the best photos can be found. The atmosphere can be so  heavy. This … Continue reading Storm Over Silsden Moor