Dales waterfalls provide memorable moments

Photography took a back seat last week. But I did get chance to scan through the photos I’d taken over the previous 12 months. I’d not realised how many waterfalls I’d snapped while tottering gently around the Dales … or how poor I was at capturing their magic. I don’t usually take a tripod with me so I often struggle to hold the camera steadily enough get pin-sharp images, and my time-lapse stuff is sometimes shaky or over-exposed. I’ll make a late resolution to improve this year. Anyhow, I’m not after any photographic awards – I just want to capture the moment and a memory of all the special places around the Dales.  The top photo shows Catrigg Falls, above Stainforth in Ribblesdale.

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Clapham Falls
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Scaleber Force, above Settle
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Stainforth Force close-up
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Scaleber from below on a dry day
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The mighty Hardraw Force in Wensleydale
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A small fall at Ribblehead quarry nature reserve
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Top fall at Thorns Gill, near Ribblehead
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Thornton Falls at Ingleton
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Three shots of Aysgarth in autumn

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Wain Wath Fall, Swaledale
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A lively Stainforth Force and packhorse bridge
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Peaceful Cotter Force, Cotterdale
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Janet’s Foss, near Gordale Scar

It’s a special time on the Settle-Carlisle line this week as steam-hauled trains take on part of the scheduled passenger timetable for the first time in 50 years. Tornado will be pulling packed carriages between Appleby and Skipton via Settle from 14-16th February – for more details visit http://www.settle-carlisle.co.uk/tag/tornado/

 

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