Monthly Archives: November 2017

High Stile Ridge

Posted on November 30, 2017 by crosbyman66

It was way back in 1989 that I first did this walk but a few years ago I decided try it again. It seemed to have got steeper. As I drove over the Honnister Pass it started to rain and … Continue reading →

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Scorton and Nicky Nook with CRC.

Posted on November 27, 2017 by crosbyman66

On Sunday I was out with Crosby Rambling Club at Scorton where I joined the B party led by Lin and Jean. When I accompanied them on the reccee a few weeks ago conditions underfoot were terrible with waterlogged fields … Continue reading →

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On a high, Scafell Pike.

Posted on November 25, 2017 by crosbyman66

At 3210 feet, Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England and one of those “must do” walks. We chose the approach from Borrowdale via Esk Hause. 5.5 miles and 3200 feet of ascent. We parked our car at Seatoller … Continue reading →

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Monochrome moods in Yorkshire

Posted on November 21, 2017 by crosbyman66

I have had a week without any walks but it has given me the opportunity to catch up on my photography and review some of my images of walks in the Yorkshire Dales. I have converted the images to Monochrome … Continue reading →

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Success down under

Posted on November 16, 2017 by crosbyman66

I am ‘made up’ as they say in Liverpool, by that I mean really pleased. My image ,Lake Wanaka. was chosen by Leanne Cole, an Australian Fine Art photographer, for use in her blog, under her weekly section Monochrome Madness. … Continue reading →

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Monochrome Moods in the Lake District.

Posted on November 14, 2017 by crosbyman66

A recent lecture on Monochrome photography at my local camera club got me thinking. I have looked again at some of my images taken in the Lake District and converted them to mono. I think the absence of colour enhances … Continue reading →

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In the shadow of Pendle Hill.

Posted on November 13, 2017 by crosbyman66

My walk this weekend started from the beautiful hamlet of Worston in the shadow of Pendle Hill. As we left the village we saw some unusual sheep by the roadside. Our route took us along field paths and tracks towards … Continue reading →

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Photo Competition, Triptych.

Posted on November 8, 2017 by crosbyman66

This months competition at my local camera club is a set subject – Triptych. Here are my efforts.                                                         Ancient Olive Trees                                                  Astronomical Clock, Prague                                                               Door Panels                                                            Cityscape, London                                                       Painted Doors, Funchal. I wonder what sort … Continue reading →

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Lupton to Devil’s Bridge

Posted on November 6, 2017 by crosbyman66

On Sunday I was out with Crosby Rambling Club when I joined the ‘B’ party on a linear walk from Lupton to Devil’s,Bridge. We got off the coach at the Plough Inn at Lupton and walked down a track to … Continue reading →

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Round Barbon Fell

Posted on November 1, 2017 by crosbyman66

I was out this week in Cumbria with Les and Gordon to do a reccee for the next Crosby Rambling Club ‘A’ Party walk. Our destination was Kirkby Lonsdale and we parked at Devil’s Bridge, a popular spot with bikers, … Continue reading →

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