Twistleton Scars

 I had the opportunity today to visit a location in the Yorkshire Dales which I had seen on other sites which had the potential for some great photos. Twistleton Scars is an area of Limestone Pavement just top the north west of Ingleton. Its only about 40 miles from home but with my time spent over in the Lake District recently means that I dont often get chance to travel elsewhere. So late on in the afternoon I took the dogs up onto the Scar to explore. It didnt look at first as if the weather would play ball, the sun had disappeared behind cloud.
 This gave me a great chance to explore this new landscape, it was wonderful, the limestone was dotted with twisted stunted trees and erratic boulders which would present superb opportunities for photographs. Luckily for me as I was admiring the scenery the sun did make the appearance I was hoping for.

Erratic Boulder.

For a short while the conditions were perfect, the low light striking the tops of the weathered rock. I used my Compact Lumix LX5 most of the time, set on manual and hand held I enjoy trying to capture the scene with this uncomplicated camera. Of course, a top quality DSLR would have had benefits but using my skills with a simpler tool has its rewards.

 I wandered around looking for the right locations to show the possibilities for future visits and the time soon passed and before I knew it the sun had set and it nwas time to make my way home. Not before capturing one or two decent shots.

 Both of these shots have had hardly any post processing, the light was just superb, the only drawback was that Ingleborough which would have made a dramatic backdrop was shrouded by cloud. Never mind, there is always a next time.