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Hooken Cliffs

by skyadmin April 8, 2022 in Photo Blog0 commentstags: cliffs, coast, devon, england, sunset
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Hooken cliiffs, a dramatic landslip in 1790 left a tumbled landscape where thick vegetation is speared through by spectacular white cliffs and pinnacles, providing a haven for wildlife. Part of the south west coast path, there are spectacular views in either direction of red cliffs soaring beyond the white cliffs, linking the villages of Beer and Branscombe with tales of smugglers, Romans and lacemakers. It is also is the best location in Devon for finding fossils, in particular, echinoids, ammonites, fish and brachiopods, which are easy to find. You can find another photo on the south west coast path here.

Stevington Windmill

by skyadmin September 30, 2021 in Photo Blog0 commentstags: bedfordshire, england, heritage, sunset, windmill
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Stevington Windmill is an impressive postmill built in the 18th century and is the only complete windmill left in Bedfordshire. It was constructed around a central post so that it can be turned to face into the wind. The windmill operated commercially, mostly grinding cattle feed, until 1939. It was purchased and restored in 1951 by Bedfordshire County Council, as part of the County’s contribution to the Festival of Britain. Stevington Windmill was probably the last windmill in Britain working with four common (cloth covered) sails, which were replaced 2004. The sails are turned periodically and the machinery, though requiring constant maintenance, is in rough working order. I shot this right before sunset, perhaps a little too close to sunset as the dynamic range was not wide enough to keep it from looking dark. You can see photo of nearby Great River Ouse here.

River Great ouse

by skyadmin September 29, 2021 in Photo Blog0 commentstags: bedfordshire, england, river, sunset
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The River Great Ouse (/uːz/) is a river in England, the longest of several British rivers called “Ouse”. From Syresham in Northamptonshire, the Great Ouse flows through Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk to drain into the Wash and the North Sea near Kings Lynn. With a course of about 143 miles (230 km), mostly flowing north and east, it is the fifth longest river in the United Kingdom. The Great Ouse has been historically important for commercial navigation, and for draining the low-lying region through which it flows; its best-known tributary is the Cam, which runs through Cambridge. Its lower course passes through drained wetlands and fens and has been extensively modified, or channelised, to relieve flooding and provide a better route for barge traffic. The unmodified river would have changed course regularly after floods. I took this shot when I spotted a single person fishing. The noise of the weir was so loud I doubt he even noticed me. There is a photo of nearby Stevington windmill here.

Caerhays Castle

by skyadmin September 27, 2021 in Photo Blog0 commentstags: castle, cornwall, england, heritage, sunset
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Caerhays Castle or Carhayes Castle (translation of caerhays into English: “enclosed castle”) is a semi-castellated manor house 0.5 mi (0.80 km) south of the village centre, St Michael Caerhays, Cornwall, England, UK. It overlooks Porthluney Cove on the English Channel. The garden hosts the largest collection of magnolias in the United Kingdom and contains one of four National Magnolia Collections under the auspices of the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens. I shot this one evening, I thought there was not quite enough light but I managed to get away with it. You can find another photo of nearby Polruan here.

Pinkery

by skyadmin September 24, 2021 in Photo Blog0 commentstags: england, somerset, sunset
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Pinkery Centre is owned and run by Exmoor National Park Authority  and provides a unique residential experience right in the heart of the old Royal Hunting Forest of Exmoor.  Pinkery has been providing unforgettable experiences for young people since 1969 and continues to work with teachers to ensure that every new generation is inspired by the landscape and atmosphere of Exmoor National Park. I took this shot late evening just before sunset, it is possible to get a photo a night with all the stars as it is in a designated dark sky preserve.

Caernarfon Castle

by skyadmin September 19, 2021 in Photo Blog0 commentstags: boat, castle, gwynedd, harbour, heritage, sunset, wales
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Caernarfon Castle (Welsh: Castell Caernarfon Welsh pronunciation: [kastɛɬ kaɨrˈnarvɔn]) – often anglicised as Carnarvon Castle or Caernarvon Castle – is a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, north-west Wales cared for by Cadw, the Welsh Government’s historic environment service. It was a motte-and-bailey castle from the late 11th century until 1283 when King Edward I of England began to replace it with the current stone structure. The Edwardian town and castle acted as the administrative centre of north Wales, and as a result the defences were built on a grand scale. There was a deliberate link with Caernarfon’s Roman past, and the Roman fort of Segontium is nearby. I took this shot at sunset just across the small bay which allowed to get a contrasting shot with the sky. You can find another shot of nearby Mount Snowden here.

Snag Tree

by skyadmin September 16, 2021 in Photo Blog0 commentstags: buckinghamshire, england, sunset, tree
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In forest ecology, a snag tree refers to a standing, dead or dying tree, often missing a top or most of the smaller branches. In freshwater ecology it refers to trees, branches, and other pieces of naturally occurring wood found sunken in rivers and streams; it is also known as coarse woody debris. When used in manufacturing, especially in Scandinavia, they are often called “dead wood” and in Finland “kelo wood”. I took this picture at just before sunset in the middle of a field in Chalfont St Peter, I wasn’t sure if there was enough light but in the end I was surprised and was happy with the result There are other photos of Chalfont St Peter here, here and here.
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