Howden Reservoir, Upper Derwent Valley, Derbyshire
The day did not start with any sign of promise, in fact thick fog blanketed the countryside.
By this afternoon there was still little to really encourage one to head out into the wilds, but we did and headed for the Upper Derwent Valley. A wise decision for as the sun started to drop, and despite a very still windless evening, the fog cleared leaving a near clear sky.
Howden Dam, Upper Derwent Valley, Derbyshire
The low sun cut through the trees lighting up the hill side, where frost was starting to form, with a strange warming glow…
Not bad for Mid- January……A “Perfect End” to a day that originally held no promise.
20th January
(C) David Oakes 2016
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Beautiful.
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Thank you …..Still coming down from a late afternoon high!!! It was magical and all the more for being so unexpected
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I agree!
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wauwwww love those pictures!!! especially the 2nd one ❤
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Thanks….I think I would agree
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My goodness David, you create magic with each of your photos. Reblogging this because they are wonderful and you are an artist!!!
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Reblogged this on that little voice and commented:
David Oakes is an artist with a camera, and I wanted to share his artistry with my followers. Enjoy his magic.
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Very beautiful, and I am not even that fond of sunsets.
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I think your top picture is very perfect!!!”
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That is a high compliment from yourself and I thank you very much
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the dam photo is beautiful!
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Breathtaking!
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Thanks Amy
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They are so beautiful, your pictures! Even the moon are reflecting clearly in the water. That’s a thrill to come this close 🙂
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Thank you….I did wonder who would be the first to ‘spot’ the moon and its reflection (sorry no prize!!!)
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Wow!! Gorgeous.
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I am still living on yesterday memories…it was magical, all the more so after such a horrible and unpromising start.
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The first photo is magnificent. All your photos are gorgeous but i think that one takes the photographic cake!
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Thank you…..I will try and bake a bigger cake for you
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Beautiful photos 😊
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So pleased it hit the right note for you….many thanks
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Serenity… is what I feel when watching these photos. The day started here with a very small world because of a thick fog and this one won’t be lifting. For tomorrow it’s hail and sleat and after that back to the Autumn-Spring Winter… as ‘usual’.
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Yep…it is all back to windy damp weather.
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So lovely! The reflections on the water, especially in the first picture are luminous! What is it about light in the fall that intensifies color? Love these!
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We are on the way back to spring…but as we have had hardly any snow and only one frost the autumn colours have endured the winter….so with a warm falling sun we got a bonus.
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These are stunning, David!
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