My final effort from this morning. The sun delayed its arrival a tad too long ‘cos of that cloud along the horizon, which unfortunately lifted contrast levels very close to the unmanageable, but I’ll probably keep it on file. And try again another day :)
A visit to a Stone Circle in Lakeland this morning before the long drive - managed to get there before the first bus of tourists arrived - a magical place #castlerigg
Today is my birthday, so I hope you won't mind that I'm sharing one of my own favourite photographs, despite the fact that it's an oldie AND it's slightly out of season AND it's a sheep appearing on a Wednesday. What am I even thinking?! But if I can't indulge myself on my birthday, well, when can I?! 🤭
A few years ago, on the side of Higger Tor on a sunny evening, I was focusing my attention on the beautiful view in the distance, when this little face poked around the rocks and stared at me with such a quizzical expression. She made me laugh out loud, which made her stare even more. She has since appeared on my business cards, thank you cards, tea towels, notepad covers, and my advertising banner - she really deserves royalties! I hope she brings a smile to your face today. 🙂
📍 Peak District, England
15 September 1859. Isambard Kingdom Brunel died (aged 53). He was one of the leading figures of the Industrial Revolution. He oversaw the building of dockyards, bridges, the Great Western Railway (GWR) and steamships. He was voted 2nd in the BBC2 series Greatest Britons in 2002.