The Eye and the Iris

The Passage Of Time.

2009-08-13T01:34:00.002+01:00

One can't imagine how many people have embraced these stairs.

I must admit to feeling a little uncomfortable stood here.

I think your mind plays tricks in situations like this.

The Secret Garden.

2009-08-13T01:14:00.002+01:00

This felt like walking into a fairy tale. It's a sad sight to behold really.

But you can only bestow great respect for such a magnificent building as this.

Room With A View.

2009-08-13T00:45:00.002+01:00

There is an endless supply of material to photograph here! And i dread to think how much it would have cost me to develop all the shots i took that day. Thank god for digital.

I just looked through the window and thought....... Beautiful.

Thats the kind of Photography that means something. That pleasurable smile.

The Window Box.

2009-08-13T00:19:00.002+01:00

Nature is encroaching fast now.

Breathing life for a new look in it's old age.

This Mill deserves to be restored.

I keep my fingers crossed!

The Waiting Room.

2009-08-13T00:07:00.002+01:00

Another one of the Mill.

It's only now that i can relax and take it all in at my leisure.

Even in it's never ending decay, it still shows it's beauty.

The Silent Staircase

2009-08-12T23:32:00.002+01:00

This is part of Westwood Mill at Linthwaite. One of the earliest buildings of it's type. 18th century and grade 2 listed.

I entered here all alone, and although it was daylight, the feeling was very eerie.

This place has now truly inspired me to return! But with a companion for safety reasons.

I just love the way how nature has taken hold to reveal the beautiful colours and texture.

Land Of The Rising Sun.

2009-07-25T20:09:00.002+01:00

I think i may have suffered another attack of insomnia.

High up on the moors at the crack of dawn.

Can you spot the bird?

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Castle On The Hill

2009-07-25T19:50:00.002+01:00

The well known Huddersfield landmark at Castle Hill.

This was erected in the late 1890's to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. But the site goes back over 4000 years where there once stood a Castle (hence the name)

Taken at 5:20am when the rising sun cast It's warm glow on the East and Southern flanks.

Morning Glory

2009-07-13T15:50:00.002+01:00

There's only one thing to do when you can't sleep?

Get dressed.... And get out there.

There's no better feeling than being alone with nature as the sun rises.

Along the Canal Nr Linthwaite.

Sleepy Hollow

2009-07-13T15:28:00.002+01:00

6am and not a soul to be seen. Just the sound of the Birds dawn chorus.

You have to get up early to capture scenes like this.

Taken by the Canal at Titanic Mills Linthwaite.

Squirrel's Nuts

2009-07-10T11:57:00.002+01:00

A regular visitor to my sisters garden.

They have become accustomed to having us humans sharing their daily routine. And it gives me the freedom to photograph them with ease.

Some regard them as pests, and they do try to raid the veg patch now and again. But they are such adorable little creatures.

Canal Life

2009-07-10T11:12:00.002+01:00

On the way to Marsden through the Colne Valley.

I often walk along the Canal to it's journey's end.....Have a couple of pints....And catch the bus back.

Solitude gives me inner peace.

The Clough

2009-07-10T10:48:00.002+01:00

This is the view from behind the Bulls Head at Blackmoorfoot....Where i used to work as a Chef.

Not a bad backdrop to take your mind off the rigours of kitchen life.

Throughout the changing seasons this vista always pleased me.

Open For Business

2009-07-09T15:55:00.002+01:00

Part of the Hypericum family.....The Rose Of Sharon.

Shot indoors with diffused light.

Now what insect would'nt be attracted to this.

Shedding Skin

2009-07-09T15:42:00.002+01:00

Taken at Ponderosa animal farm Nr Birstall.

A great day out for the family.

The impressive Iguana.

Mother Goose

2009-07-09T15:24:00.002+01:00

Resident Geese on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal at Linthwaite.

Shot with a long zoom lens so as not to disturb them.

They were just happily going about their business bathing in the sunshine.

I just adore wildlife and nature.

Over The Hill

2009-07-09T15:09:00.003+01:00

I was on location shooting landscapes around Meltham.

I had just focused on this scene when a figure appeared over the horizon.

What a stroke of luck.

It certainly put the picture into perspective.

Sepia toned for atmosphere and impact.

Golden Rain

2009-07-09T14:55:00.004+01:00

This waterfall is only a 5 minute walk from home.

It has been cropped to this format, as this is going to be put on canvas to hang on my wall.

I used a slow shutter speed to convey movement and give it that dreamy effect.

Far from the madding crowd

2009-04-17T16:00:00.006+01:00

Where the Pennines start to blend in with the Peak District you will find Dovestones.

An escapism from modern life. I think we all need that from time to time.

When you have this on your doorstep.... All seems well with the world.

Stairway to Heaven

2009-04-17T15:20:00.005+01:00

As you sit in silence you can almost hear the trees whispering.

There's something about forest's that fascinate me. All stood proud and regimental. It must be the eerie silence that does it.

It was the narrow clearing in the trees that caught my eye. It draws you into the picture.

Stratosphere

2008-12-03T16:54:00.002Z

A selection of shots that I put together depicting the strange but beautiful cloud formations.

Atmospheric if you pardon the pun?

No travelling involved here as all the shots were taken from my house.

"Respect our planet"

Behind closed doors

2008-11-25T00:34:00.002Z

This reminded me of a time in my life when things just seemed out of control. I'm sure we have all been there at one point in our lives.

"Stuck in a world of isolation whilst the Ivy grows over the door"

Late afternoon Autumn sun really makes the rich colours of the door stand out. I like the warm feel to it.

The Enchanted wood

2008-10-23T21:56:00.004+01:00

There's unrest in the forest,there's trouble with the trees. For the Maple's need more sunlight...but the Oak's ignore their plea's.

Lyrics taken from a song entitled.......
The Trees.

I just adore woodland...I find them magical and majestic.

Coming back to life

2008-10-20T23:23:00.002+01:00

I rather like this image in It's altered state! and the title gives it a very atmospheric feel.

When I first took this shot it was the line of the trees that caught my eye.

I suppose I'm lucky living on the edge of beautiful countryside. I need no excuse for being out there.

Going green

2008-10-20T18:25:00.004+01:00

Just passing away It's time in the grassland.

A little bit of photo workshop magic.

Technique needs a bit of polishing! But you get the general idea.

Just adds a little humour to something different.

Breaking Dawn

2008-10-19T20:08:00.006+01:00

The early bird catches the worm.

I don't normally rise this early, but on this occasion I'm glad I did.

This was the scene that greeted me upon opening the bedroom curtains.

Home is where the heart is

2008-10-18T23:59:00.002+01:00

The dramatic limestone country of the Yorkshire Dales national park.

This is a part of Gordale Scar in Malhamdale. Carved out by the melting glaciers.

A photographers paradise.

Flying High

2008-10-18T23:36:00.002+01:00

I must profess to partaking in the art of plane spotting! Although I prefer not to be stigmatised as being part of the anorak brigade.

Tail shot of the Thomas Cook's striking livery.

Simple lines make the composition.

Bad hair day

2008-10-18T16:02:00.002+01:00

"Their coming to take me away"

Looking totally fed up in It's straight jacket.

It took me a while to get this shot. Everytime I pointed the camera it just took off down the field.

Whats the old saying!..."You can't lead a horse to water"

Patience is a virtue.

Magic Carpet

2008-10-18T15:25:00.003+01:00

The consolation of facing North.

The demise of a crumbling wall is now full of life with this tumbling cascade of moss.

Yorkshire Grit

2008-10-18T14:52:00.002+01:00

I wanted to convey the sheer ruggedness
of my local area in a way thats not normally perceived.

It's a land of dry stone walls.

I like the way the colours seem to compliment each other in the late afternoon sun.

Against the norm

2008-10-17T18:56:00.001+01:00

I prefer the reportage approach with the element of surprise. In my opinion it gives the image a more natural feel.
My friend was totally unaware this was being taken. He was engrossed in watching the planes land at Manchester Airport.
He's now been labelled as Mr.Cool

Rivers of belief

2008-10-17T16:23:00.002+01:00

There's something magical about water. A relentless quest to It's journey's end

I have spent many years battling against It's formidable force whilst exploring the Caves and Potholes.

It has my upmost respect.

Up close and personal

2008-10-17T12:13:00.000+01:00

Animals are just like us! Inquisitive.

It didn't take long before this bovine beauty decided to come for a nosey.

Makes you wonder what it was thinking.

Yorkshire puddings came to mind?