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Ladybower Reflections

Ladybower Reflections


Postby stomper » Sun Feb 24, 2013 11:32 am

Date walked: 19/02/2013

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Last Tues I decided after seeing THE KILLERS in Manchester i would take the dog for a short walk along Derwent water (Top end of Ladybower Reserviour in the Peak District) When i arrived (on a rearlly sunny day :shock: :shock: :shock: ) I could not beleive what i was seeing... The whole of the reserviour was flat as a pancake not evern a ripple and the reflections in the water was so amazing that i thought i should share these with you. Please note that the pghoto's i am about to show you are all Upside down.
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Cars parked on west side of Howden dam
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Now looking accross Howden Dam
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looking accross Derwent water
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with this photo you can tell by the bottom house being more clear
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Oh yes this picture is upside down
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Looking accross fairholmes bay
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Re: Ladybower Reflections

Postby tenohfive » Sun Feb 24, 2013 3:10 pm

I was discussing this with a photographer whose house overlooks Torridon - apparently there's often a time of day when most lakes go completely still - often not long after sunrise. I've never been a morning person so I'm yet to see the phenomenon myself.
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Re: Ladybower Reflections

Postby Stompers Sister » Sun Feb 24, 2013 3:27 pm

These photos are amazing Stomper. It is really hard to tell which is real and which is reflection. You were so lucky to see the reservoir like this. :)
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Re: Ladybower Reflections

Postby raykilhams » Sun Feb 24, 2013 3:42 pm

absolutely amazing pics , looked at pics before reading report , completely fooled me ( mine you it doesn't take much . Great stuff
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Re: Ladybower Reflections

Postby ChrisW » Mon Mar 11, 2013 7:03 pm

Great shots Stomper, I've been to Ladybower many times and never seen her like this....awesome. :clap:
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