True Grit, a photo from Derbyshire, England

Photographer's Note

This picture was taken at Curbar Edge in the Peak District on Christmas day morning...the edge is characteristic of many in the Peak district and is made up of Gritstone.

Gritstone like this was used to create millstones to mill flour and to make grindstones to sharpen blades. The rock is composed of sharp angular grains of sediment and is famous amoungst climbers who favour it because of the friction the rough surface it provides. The snow on the ground accentuated the patterns of fields and their boundaries I thought. This picture was taken on my first foray back into the Peak District after my Seychelles trip, quite a strange feeling at first to be immersed in such a different landscape and so cold too!

55mm
ISO200

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digbymerry (3998) 2011-03-06 4:52

Hello James

Great winter landscape and excellent composition. I like the stones in the foreground and the depth of the photo.

Best wishes

Digby

SWEETFREEDOM (24623) 2011-03-06 5:45

Hi James,
i like the rocks in fg and the snow covered field in bg.
good light and visibility.
regards
Alessandro

Fis2 (169567) 2011-03-06 12:55

Witaj James!
Interesting view.
Very curious landscape.
Good frame and colors.
Photo has climate.
Regards
Krzysztof

robmal (2439) 2011-03-07 0:25

Hello James.
Great landscape photowith soft colours amd fine foreground, good light and POV, congratulations.
Regards Robert.

delpeoples (60342) 2011-03-07 13:30

HI James

Love the title, have you been at the movies lately> The rocks are wonderful I love their shape and texture and the wide shot allows us to appreciate the marvellous landscpae they belong to. Thanks also for your informative note.

Have a great evening and TFS
Lisa

Longroute (19600) 2011-03-08 7:24

The contrast between the rocks and the snow creates a very fine effect, more so because of the lovely warm light. A charming landscape and a well thought composition.

Donato

Silvio1953 (220417) 2011-03-08 13:18

Ciao James, fantastic winter landscape, beautiful composition with rocks in FG, splendid light, very well done my friend, ciao Silvio

Royaldevon (85546) 2011-03-10 2:23

Deryshire is a most beautiful county, James. (I was at Matlock College when I was training) You have captured something of its wild beauty in this scene. It was a good idea to use the rocks in the f/g, as it promotes the sense of depth. I like the contrast between the warm light on the rocks and the chill white of the fields.
A layer of soft light at 30% opacity would lift the warm colours even more.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

MJR (3360) 2011-03-11 15:02

James
Back to some proper scenery ! This is real favourite for me, I climbed here often, albeit a long while since !
I loike the comp, the heavy sunlit stones in the FG setting off the more intricate patterns to the rear.
I hope the snow is the last for this year ( though more is promised ) I've had enough grey for a while..
regards
Martin

vjmite (6486) 2011-03-12 21:02

Hi James,
A well constructed photo with the gritstone in the foreground and the snowy patterns of the landscape beyond.
Vince