Heather season is fully under way. For that reason I have been trying to get out as much as possible and one of my best evenings of late was on Over Owler Tor for sunset. I had been out the previous evening on Millstone Edge and that was a pretty decent evening despite the poor … Read more
Peak District Photography Workshop with James Grant and David Speight. Join myself and David Speight on a one-day workshop to photograph some of the best spots in the Peak District. With decades of experience between us and an intimate knowledge of the Peak District, you can be sure you are in the best hands possible. As … Read more
Bala Lake Just a quick blog today but I thought I’d share a couple of images from Bala Lake or in Welsh, Llyn Tegis. Bala Lake is a long lake starting at the town of Bala in Mid-Snowdonia. I was driving to Barmouth in our campervan with the aim of a weekend away in the mountains … Read more
Thorpe Cloud Sunset Dove Dale (aka Dovedale) is a popular tourist honeypot and rightly so. With steep sided limestone hills and crystal clear waters running through it, what’s not to like? Coupled with easy access, it’s easy to see why in the middle-of-the-day at the weekend it’s bustling. All this said, for photographer’s it’s one … Read more
I am pleased to announce I have now added seven one-day small group Peak District workshops to my website. These workshops are running over the next few months taking in highlights such as the heather season and Autumn. For those who want to stretch their legs, I am also offering a photographic walk workshop of … Read more
Photographer? Walker? Sight-seer? Plan your next trip out with Peak District Through The Lens. A photography location guidebook to in and around the Peak District with useful hints and tips along the way. Included are some true classics as well as some beautiful hidden gems. From easy access (including wheelchairs) all the way to photographic … Read more
I’m happy to announce that pre-orders for my forthcoming book are now open over at http://igg.me/p/peak-district-through-the-lens/x/9926929 You can view an interactive PDF of the sample pages on my website by clicking here There are some great offers on pre-orders. So take a look and thanks in advance for any pledge you may make. Please remember to … Read more
I’m at the point in my Peak District Photography career where I feel I have visited most places in the Peak. There’s the odd place I need to visit but for the most part it’s all become familiar. At times, that’s a challenge as I find it hard at times to visit a spot twice, … Read more
Aldermans Hill lies in the far North Peak in the Saddleworth Area. The hill is a prominent feature of the area, rising proudly above the Holmfirth Road and while a steep and short ascent it is probably the easiest hill to get up in the area. I’ve visited before and got some shots, but I’ve … Read more
Mam Tor. The icon of the Peak District. A place where photographers flock to every weekend to capture a magical rising sun side lighting the infamous Great Ridge. Perhaps even cliché? Yes, those who know me well know that it’s not very often I will venture onto Mam Tor. It’s not that I think it’s … Read more