(12th September 2024, 12.5 miles) The following morning, and after an excellent, large breakfast requiring intense, uninterrupted attention, we prepared to leave Darrowby/Grassington and packed away our overnight stuff ready for collection. I had arranged for Sherpa Van to transport our two wheelie bags between overnight stops. This meant having the bags packed, zipped and […]
(11th September 2024 – 15½ miles) We had last been in Skipton two years previously. Back then, Jim and I were hiking the Dales High Way – a smashing long distance footpath which I have yet to write up and post to The Walking Gardener. Sorry. But hey. Enough self flagellation. On this our second […]
100 miles on foot through Yorkshire and Cumbria In 1643, the 60 year old Lady Anne Clifford inherited the lands which should have been hers at the death of her father 38 years earlier – but instead were grabbed by her uncle. But even 38 years late, her inheritance was one worth waiting for. As […]
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Thanks Lea and thanks for visiting.
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Hi Jason, can't think why you would be driving to Hartfield (wink) – the forest is gorgeous. Since starting the blog I always try and have my camera with me. Just in case.
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Magnificent!
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Fab pics as always and who could tire scenes like those. Drove over to hartfield early Saturday morning and wish I had the camera as the countryside was coated in a thick frost and it look amazing. Will remember next time!
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Thanks WW, it is a lovely place to be and work. I need to remind myself of that sometimes!
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Thank you for saying so and for stopping by.
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Thanks Donna. This post was originally only going to be the last photo but I thought a one shot post a little mean!
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Great photos, such beautiful reflections. It must be a lovely, calming place to be.
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Marvelous images David.
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I too find you images captivating, especially the last one. I liked the previous post too. What it lacks in color, it makes up for in visual interest.
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Thanks everyone – glad you liked them.
Mr K, already been in there … in my trunks. Honest.
Luton Boys, there are fish in the ponds including an ancient and enormous carp which I see very occasionally.
Dave
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Stunning reflections, Dave. You can always turn to photography for a living if the gardening doesn't work out…
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Ah, Dave, those are gorgeous–I'm so glad you have your ponds back!
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Very pretty. I love how the trees are reflected in the water. I agree with the other commenters – the last photo is fabulous!
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Wow, the last photo is breathtaking!
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Beautiful photos with amazing reflections!
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They are the perfect picture of stillness and serenity. An absolutely gorgeous series of images with which to start my weekend.
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Stunning pics, and lovely ponds.
Are there any fish in them?
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Gorgeous – loving the blue sky reflected in the water – and then I reached the last shot and that is just perfect. Am I envious of your ponds? YES!
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Glorious surroundings for you, Dave.
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they are indeed lovely so no wonder you photo them a lot
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Now is the chance to rake out that duckweed! What is a bit of cold water to a professional?
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Such a lovely pond and so peaceful and serene!! Gorgeous reflections for the day! Really stunning indeed! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Sylvia
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Our pond looks about the same size. It is hard not to take photos over and over again.
Your reflection shots are great.
nellie
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Lovin' that last snap the most…quite stunning!
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