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The second day in the Dark Peak Alan had a cycle race. So once he had gone, I set out on a walk. It was a dry day but there were a lot of cumulus clouds adding some interest to the sky. I had missed the sunrise (it was June!). The track led out of the farm yard,  over a stream and up on to the moorland and the path to Kinder Reservoir. When I had just got on to the path I was assailed by two curlews who must have had a nest nearby and were flying over me crying. Some pictures of the reservoir and surroundings. Hettie tired on the way home Back into the farm

Fabulous frosty weekend although we could not leave until Saturday morning and did not get to Millstone Edge till 2.00pm.  The sunset was not marvellous as no cloud cover, but dawn the next day was beautiful seen from Higgar Tor. All these pictures are with the D700. I could really tell the difference in performance between the 12-24mm Nikkor lens and the old Tamron 17-35 I have. The Tamron is easier to carry round and takes normal filters but the 12-24 is pin sharp, although a beast. I really enjoyed working with the D700 again Near sunset Millstone Edge Sunset Millstone Edge Sunset Millstone Edge Copse by Surprise View car park The next morning: although it's December it was still too early! Dawn Higgar Tor Dawn Higgar Tor Dawn Higgar Tor Dawn Higgar Tott - graced by the moon Dawn Higgar Tot Dawn Higgar Torr Frosty path Higgar Tor Midday Stanage Edge