Herb Riddle's photos

A look towards the majestic flat top of Thorpe Cloud (942ft) at the start of the Dovedale valley. A fine view maybe had from up there as witnessed by the tiny figures present seen from here. Its nearly Easter time and that means many of the local sheep have new lambs (see pips). Apparently not these, but there were many that had. On the other side of this field, behind the sheep is the visitors car-park and start of the walk. .... she did let us pass.... Treat yourself to full size.. See Pip for lambs and more sheep.

The Dingle peninsular, County Kerry is a wild and lonely coast but it is quite beautiful too. This is actually on the 'Slea Head Drive' section along the Wild Atlantic Way and is from a little car park viewpoint at Coumeenoole facing west. Behind me a rather attractive sandy cove too - 'Slea Head Beach.' Note the very jagged rocks - not a place to sail too close to. Minutes later we had a real downpour in this turbulent weather.! Contrast these rocks and coastline with the sandstone coast of Cyprus visited just a few months later -PiP As usual, best viewed full screen black.

This tree has history! It was the one that led me on to the path of photography as I won my first photographic competition with a similar shot in Winter around 47 years ago. - Its by Dovestones reservoir in Greenfield which is about 5 miles from my home. Inspired to post it here after comments to the adjacent mist scene. Enjoy full screen see pip

Another look at my usual walking area. Today as can be seen here, we have a very hazy if not misty scene. Its freezing cold in the wind as I take this but at least it's dry. A heatwave is forecast over the next days! The lone tree is the one that started my photographic hobby. Happy Easter to all. see Pip

An aged look for a very old waterwheel at Portland Basin museum here at Ashton-u-Lyne. A short arm of the Ashton Canal flowed directly into the building through three archways so that boats could load and unload undercover.This interesting waterwheel (1839) powered the hoists that transferred goods to and from the upper floors. I wish you all, a great Easter weekend, Herb A must, on full screen black. More Info

About one third of the way in this most beautiful valley. One can walk on either side of the river but we are taking the more adventurous path through the scree on the right. Ahead of us, around the corner we start to see the first of the many limestone 'tors' that this dale is famous for, before reaching the footbridge. The valley was cut by the River Dove and runs for just over 3 miles between Milldale in the north and a wooded ravine near Thorpe Cloud and Bunster Hill in the south. Enjoy.

Here, high up in the mountains of Cyprus we catch a glimpse of their famous vineyards. At the moment the temperature is only 10C here but in August, 40C is the norm. As can be seen, the weather can become a bit unpredictable in February. Behind me is a big drop back to the SW coastline.

The onset of evening and the late sun lights up these splendid poles. The tide is almost fully out now but will end up covering these. The lighting here has a strange effect of lighting the falling waves in an almost painting-like effect, ever changing, that we could watch for hours here. Another from my County Kerry series. Best viewed full screen. +pips

Seen at our local Ashton-u-Lyne canal basin. As usual best view full screen.

As an old canal barge awaits some attention these geese go sailing by. I see them coming before they are framed by this natural red reflection box but just a few more moments and.....got em! * Canadian Geese at Ashton-u-Lyne Canal Basin * Enjoy full screen

After a splendid walk along the floor of this ravine like dale we arrive at a pair of improbable tors on each side of the River Dove with a suitable footbridge to cross over. ‘The pinnacle blade of rock on our left here is Pickering Tor tilting backwards, secreting a cave at its base, while on our right here is the remarkable Ilam Rock thrusting upwards (out of picture) into the skies. Each of these towers virtually 100ft into the air: quite incredible.’ (Paul Hannon: Southern Peak –Hillside books) I wish you all, a great weekend, Herb

Seen at a local canal basin. The first goose here was being chased away by the second one after swimming too close to a nest. I was not sure if the attacker was the female or male but it seemed to mean business here. During this canal side stroll we saw several more nests (see pip) all having a parent sat in them so presumably on eggs. Enjoy

The famous rocks just east of Pafos in Cyprus.

A cold and windy day here at Inch in County Kerry. We were surprised at how popular this beach was, which is directly opposite our rented holiday cottage on the distant shore here. A lone coach had just parked at the entrance to this beach, presumably giving their travellers a chance to sample the local Dingle 'air's'. - This was usually one of the main highlights of this famous 'Dingle Peninsula Loop' drive.

Taken in the Dingle Peninsular in County Kerry. We have just left the coast near Inch and we are on the road to Dingle itself, heading inland towards the village of Annascaul. As can be seen, the rather typical West coast of Ireland weather has caught up to us and moments later we were beset by heavy rain. At least we got the prize of a rainbow here. Enjoy full screen!

A glimpse of Spring with this view of the splendid church of St Oswald in the Derbyshire market town of Ashbourne.

Situated in Ilam Park, near Ashbourne in Derbyshire. This is a very pleasant park and a starting point for the impressive Dove Dale walk. The Victorian Gothic Mansion is now owned by our National Trust and part of it is leased to the Youth Hostels Association. The river here was re-sited and the bridge built anew when the mansion was built, in order to enhance the grounds.

The village of Clapham in the Yorkshire Dales is the scene for today's fence. The river is called the Clapham Beck and is fed from a splendid reservoir just above the waterfall. It soon seems to disappear however. The church is called St James and is the subject of many pieces of art. Normally this splendid waterfall is but a trickle but boosted here after much rain. Have a great weekend. PiP ps looks grand, full screen :)