Out and about

This post is a series of highlight photos from some recent trips out, first off is some shots from Sharp Edge and Blencathra where I wild camped overnight next to Scales tarn, an incredibly special place!

Sharp Edge, an awesome ridge to cross



The outlet waterfalls from Scales tarn



Scales tarn with Sharp Edge to the right, a truly amazing place



Up on Sharp Edge looking back to Scales Tarn



Sharp Edge and Scales Tarn from the climb off Foule Crag





Skiddaw from Atkinson Pike



Sharp Edge and Blencathra from Bannerdale



Scales tarn as the sun sets



The light fades further over Scales Tarn



Profile of Sharp Edge against the setting sun



Sunset over Derwent Water from the Keswick landing stages









A few photos from Aber Falls in North Wales, the falls in full spate after recent heavy rain

Chester Zoo cont....

Another post of photos from my recent visit to Chester Zoo, starting with my favourites, the Elephants and a pair of very cute youngsters















Chimpanzee







Orang utang







Giraffe





Cheetah



Spectacled Bear





A very sleepy Lion



Weaver Bird



Zebra



Glorious Butterfly, but not sure what type!

Chester Zoo

I took a trip recently up to Chester Zoo, a lovely day sauntering around with the camera, i had a few target species in mind to try and photograph, namely Elephants, Rhino, Meerkats and the first photos in this post, Tiger.









Meerkat













Rhino











Elephant to follow ...............