A Crowden Valley experience

A last look at this big valley in Autumn towards Black Hill. As can be seen, it is quite big. The crags on the top edge are called Laddow Rocks. On a good day, and when I am in good form, this is an edge that I hike from my Dovestones Reservoir area. The Pennine Way also runs from the top there and traverses down the left side of these hills to a spot near where I am standing.

Mono artistic PiP of the valley bottom near here.

Frans Schols, Nautilus, Peter_Private_Box, tiabunna and 21 other people have particularly liked this photo

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Herb Riddle ^club

The bottom of the valley, looking up the river- Crowden Great Brook

4 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club

Two gooduns here Herb!

I love the colour and light in the main image, makes me want to put on my walking boots. The the mono is a lovely high key and as you say, a bit arty!

4 years ago.

Nick Weall ^club

Interesting terrain Herb ~ inviting

4 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Nick Weall ^club

A great place to explore Nick. Quite inviting especially in good weather.
~ Herb

4 years ago.

Colin Ashcroft ^club

Its a great view from there. I go through phases of looking at some scenes in b/w but mono landscapes rarely seem to add anything. Perhaps its knowing the scene in colour makes me long to see range of colours

4 years ago.

Steve Paxton ^club

its a toss up which to write on B/w or colour. I love the autumn tones so I went for this shot. you can not ask for much better than this.

4 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Steve Paxton ^club

Thanks Steve. I think the colour version transmits the true scene here whilst the mono just someone's vision. A great place to explore and I regret that you are unlikely to do so.

Keep good, herb

4 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Beautifully composed landscape image.

4 years ago.

Richard Nuttall

Splendid as always Herb , I like the monos too, they work well

4 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Richard Nuttall

Glad you liked both these from this lonely place Richard. ~ Herb

4 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

Fantastic sunshine and gorgeous golden colours.............just wonderful. The dry stone wall is quite beautiful, especially viewed large, on black where even more detail becomes visible.

Nicely composed and taken Herb.

I'm not sure about the B/W image to be honest. I like the detail in the stones but not the mono tones in this case...........sorry mate!

4 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Hi again Keith. Delighted that you like this main photo here. It was a little tricky getting this side of the wall lit though as it was well in shadow.
The mono -ah well my friend -we all have our personal preferences and this one, to be honest was just a bit of fun.

Have a great week, Herb

4 years ago.

Rainer Blankermann ^club

An interesting landscape. I prefer the B+W version. Great composition!

4 years ago.

Chris10 ^club

Your landscapepictures are always very nice Herb! I love them...

Greetz, Christien.

4 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Chris10 ^club

Always good to hear such compliments from you Chris.

Best wishes, Herb

4 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

A very interesting landscape, Herb !

4 years ago.

Eva Lewitus ^club

Wishing you many, many more hikes to this lovely place.

4 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Eva Lewitus ^club

You are so kind Eva. My grateful thanks.

Best Wishes, Herbert

4 years ago.

cammino ^club

Beautiful autumn landscape!

4 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Beautiful wild and open scenery Herb. I love your perspective on the wall and the autumn colours are all there :)
Cheers, Rosa.

4 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Thanks Rosa and so tactful not mentioning your thoughts on the monochrome too :)

Seriously though, great that you enjoyed this place and its Autumn colours. Another walk this weekend, hopefully and possibly another selection of up-to-date photos.
Cheers, Herb

4 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

I like the mono shot Herb, but outshone by the main picture ;-))

4 years ago.

neira-Dan ^club

belle vue sur des étendues sauvages au couleur de l'automne

4 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to neira-Dan ^club

My pleasure to share this with you Dan. It is a wonderful place to walk.

Best Wishes, Herb

4 years ago.

Treasa Ui Cionaodha

Wonderful scenic image. Well done Herb Regards Tess.

4 years ago.

Treasa Ui Cionaodha

Back to say Congratulations in Explore. Well deserved for this image.

4 years ago.

TOZ ^club

Hi Herb its on my list to go back up Laddow Rocks to Black Hill. Mono or colour ??? .like both.
Regards TOZ

4 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

A fascinating landscape and I envy you being able to go walking there, Herb. Both beautiful images, but I'll go for the colour.

4 years ago.

Nautilus

j' ai vraiment l 'impression de me trouver dans un pays d ' Asie centrale , et non en Angleterre :-) . Belle photo.

4 years ago.

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