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The weather has not been great in recent months, and this took a turn for the worse over the Christmas period. There was torrential rain and eventually we had snow. Living in Stockport has meant that we have had the odd dusting of snow over the years but this time Stockport seem to get much […]

‘m not one for making new years resolutions as I dont think its right as I never have kept them in years gone by. The new challenge refers to the OneLandscape group challenge for January 2025. This challenge is Urban Landscapes, essentially a landscape in a town, city or anywhere urban. So Friday last week

There have been lots of ups and downs in 2024, some of which I’d rather not go through again. I am, however, optimistic for 2025, maybe this will bring lots of ups and not very many downs. Whatever happens I will continue to get out and about with my camera and gear and look to

This time of year isn’t great for me, those who know me will know why. This year on top of all the emotion I’ve had the lurgy thats doing the rounds, so I havent really had much chance to get out with my camera. So yesterday Tracey and I decided that a walk would do

No this wasn’t some form of Northern Soul meet-up it was actually my birthday present, a cracking weekend away in the Ribble Valley. We stayed at the Ribblesdale Park which is part of the Gisburn Park Estate, and lovely it is to. The site is set in some lovely countryside but has some great facilities

If you look through my website you we see a section on Street Photography and a sub section is Stockport. Amongst other images from around the town I have taken images of a number of the “murals” that have sprung up around the town. They are very impressive and heads off to the street artists

This weekend I had 3 opportunities to get out with my camera, but all three were cut short by the ever worsening weather than we have had over this weekend. As you regular readers will know I am part of the OneLandscape photography Group run by Chris Sale, and each month we have challenges. Helpfully

Last weekend we decided we would look to visit a place neither of us had been to before. Goodle really is a great resource for finding new locations to visit, green booth Reservoir appeared in the search results and a quick look at the images displayed persuaded us to take Charlie for the Sunday walk

Those of you who have followed my posts will have seen over the months that I have posted images of a few of the panopticons. These are sculptures that have been commissioned to help regenerate areas around the Burnley / Blackburn area by Rossendale / Lancashire Councils. This post shows images of each of the

As you are I’m sure you are aware I am part of Chris Sale’s OneLandscape group, and each month Chris will set a challenge for the group. It’s not compulsory to take on the challenge but its best to, if possible. I have missed out on a few challenges recently but that’s life getting in