All is calm and clear above Hartshead Pike

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.

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My thanks again to Steve Paxton for his invaluable help in producing these.