Herb Riddle's photos with the keyword: Dovestones

Taken near ‘Greenfield Reservoir’ not far from my hometown of Oldham. This has not in fact been here that long and I have never seen anybody sitting on it. For sure, it’s a work of art, no doubt by a keen local craftsman. HBM, enjoy the week.

Nature can turn up some unexpected views. A high aeroplane view down to the volcanic magna flows of Iceland perhaps, but no, this was seen in an artificial dammed pool at the bottom of a fast stream coming from our high moors and so was full of peat induced foam. A little post-editing did the rest. (˚◡˚) Best full screen Enjoy the day.

A view from the car park above my local Dove Stones walking area taken a year or so back now. I would like to thank you all for your many visits and kind comments on my photographs here. Wishing you all the Very Best for Christmas and the New Year. Herb

A promoted PiP here. I just wanted to show a real winter comparison to the adjacent photo so this is a relatively small photo . My pleasure to share.

Once again we take to our Dovestone reservoir circuit. Going around in a clockwise direction we soon come to this view by the fence that takes in the Chew Valley. Here we pass this magical silver birch tree again and drop down towards the little bridge over the river. A walk we have done dozens of times and even in dull wet cold weather I always find something that makes me push the shutter button. For an alternative real winter view, see PiP's Nice full screen. HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

A view to Alderman’s Hill on the left and one of my favourite silver birch trees on the right. All hanging together in this lovely light as I shoot this from the edge of Dovestones reservoir here near my home. The traditional wall is of course the dry-stone variety, ie no cement nor mortar between the heavy square or flat sand-stones which were once quarried nearby. PiP Have a good day.

Another capture of this, the tree that started my photography hobby off. Sitting on the edge of Dove Stones reservoir, here we see it on a misty day full of wondrous light. In the fictional books by Stephen Donaldson; 'The Thomas Covenant Chronicles' the 'One Tree' was the Salvation of the Land. Looking at this, one can easily imagine the same. Best view full screen

A view of this most beautiful silver-birch tree on my favourite walk. It seems almost impossible that the silver trunk and branches can be natural but they are caused by the bark pigment reflecting the bright sunshine today. Seen on the round walk of Dovestones reservoir here in Greenfield. The tower on the hill is the local TV relay tower. I have included the wall as a nice curved lead-in to the centre of attraction here. Enjoy full size.

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

People who have followed my work for some time, especially on other sites will know that I am a lover of the 'Lone Tree' photo. Here is one of my trees from 2014 Taken in the 'Chew Valley' not far from my beloved Dovestones Dam, Oldham. The morning sun just peeping above the enclosed deep valley starts to light up this tree without as yet lighting up the background scree. (The two boughs from the same trunk almost makes it look more like two trees!) PiP Enjoy full screen on black!

A retro look at the best of Autumn here at Dovestones Reservoir. This is Chew Brook, one of my old Panoramio uploads. Enjoy full screen

Another winter look of this local water. Rich reflections coupled with the snow covered moors and blue skies make a winning combination. A few years old now, but as I comment on many photos here; “a beautiful landscape is a beautiful landscape no matter what age.” For those that do not know this reservoir, a wheelchair walk circles the entire Dovestones dam reservoir and it is about 2.6 miles. See my PiP for part of the path just right of the trees you see here. That being said, it was taken three years after this one and so has quite a different look to it. Enjoy full screen

Only metres away from the very lone tree that started my photography hobby on its way, here we are on the higher round walk around this now famous reservoir. This scene from 2013 has altered a little because the stand of high pine trees to the left of the fence has been largely replaced by more native deciduous trees. The bench, like many around here has been placed as a memorial for someone. Enjoy full screen. HBM to all, have a great week.

Its winter again and here we see an appropriate view of one of the reservoirs of the Dovestones chain in Saddleworth taken some years back. Ahead we can just see the dam wall of the next reservoir, Greenfield reservoir. The main path here runs along the left side of the water. In normal times this is a quite place but at the moment more people than ever try to get here to enjoy the limited exercise allowed. Enjoy full screen.

Long, long ago, - as the carol goes, but this shows a nicer side of those cold days with this lovely warm sunset. Taken just 15 minutes from my home after several days of very cold freezing weather. A nice layer of new snow and light competes for attention with the tree and wall. Enjoy full screen.

An unusual view from me of the high view over Dovestones Reservoir and looking up Chew Valley on the right. Brought about by a quick dash up here to catch the snow and sunset, this view looked quite nice. The two cliff faces hides old stone quarries of long ago used for the four dams that block the two main valleys here. Enjoy full screen.

After uploading a photo of sheep in sun-setting light for last weeks HFF, I have decided to share more of my local Winter Snow scenes with you here. Here we are looking down onto the Dovestones area Binn Green carpark with one of the three reservoirs in view As a back-drop we have of course the western Pennine range, known here as the Saddleworth Moors. Hear Shaun the Sheep here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWhLi1ef360 Enjoy full screen.

Just minutes before sunset and it’s very cold here in Saddleworth, just a short distance from my home. Behind me is a pile of winter feed for these sheep and I think the sheep thinks I might be the friendly farmer as it comes closer. As can be seen, we are having flurries of snow as I snap the scene. To the left is a walled public lane that is normally very wet and muddy but it is well frozen today so it crunches underfoot. I take the route right and climb the steep way almost to the top of the hill before time, weather and fitness gets in the way. And, yes, the days are at last getting a bit longer day by day. HFF and have a great safe weekend. Best seen large of course!