It’s been a long time since I had the pleasure of a hoar frost; last winter seemed hoar frost free in the Peak District, or at least – they were when ever I got out. So the last time I managed to get out in these magical conditions was back in February 2011 in the Lake District. I headed out last week with the promise of freezing fog, my first call at Padley Gorge was promising enough and after a few hours there I was pleased to come away with a number for sheets of film exposed. I decided to head back via Baslow, driving past Gardon’s Edge. The hoar frost here was amazing – I was soon cursing my decision to go to Padley first! I spent the last hour or so of light photographing the birch trees there – the weather forecast for the night was cold and still so I hoped the hoar frost would still be there the next day. Heading out early (for me) I was pleased to find the thick frost was still on display the next day – I spent a few hours roaming around the Narnia-esque woods; possibly the most amazing conditions I’ve experienced to date.
I still have my neg film to process, and a fair few transparencies to clean up after scanning but here’s the first from a morning to remember.
Chamonix 045N-02 large format camera, Fujinon 180mm, Fuji Astia
Stunning, Dav. An image that really jumps off the screen. I think conditions would have been amazing up this way too, but I’ll never know as I was stuck at work…
Cheers,
Doug.
beautiful image – I was down in London and you know if it’s a hoar frost in London it’s going to be stunning elsewhere..
A wonderful image Dav, the bracken adds a lovely additional colour to the image. I’m so pleased that you were able to get out, like Tim I was stuck elsewhere kicking myself!
Ooh, that looks a bit good doesn’t it. As already mentioned; kicking myself whilst being occupied miles away from anything like this…good thing the right man was on the job to show us all what we missed. Not that we’re jealous or anything. oh no…
Very pretty, I do love the Peaks in any time of year!
Really beautiful image Dav, love how the colours of the hoar frost and the rusty bracken contrast each other
dave