Herb Riddle's photos with the keyword: Pike

A glimpse of our local Oldham area monument here, called Hartshead Pike, from my old Panoramio collection. Standing at 940ft (286m) ASL it is one of our highest landmarks in this area and technically sits in the borough of Tameside. Long ago, I remember going in here as it was a small refreshment shop, now long closed and sealed up. I can still just about still see this from our house window. more info: www.ashton-under-lyne.com/history/hartshead.htm

A rare clear night beckons me out to my nearest high point only a fifteen minute drive from my home at around 23:00. Even so, in these days of semi-lockdown, there are other people still up here enjoying the views in the unusual warmth. This is almost a 180deg view towards the highlights of Manchester and Oldham to the west, showing on the right side, the path to the old long-gone tower with people sat on it. Notice the still blue after-glow of daylight on the right side, a result of our relative high latitude. The results of six portrait shots by my Tokina 11mm taken at F5.6 for 10 secs using a clear-night filter to help take away the light pollution. Enjoy full screen. My thanks again to Steve Paxton for his invaluable help in producing these.