Category Archives: Nature / Flowers

Autumn Colours………wandering to Slaithwate

Posted on November 13, 2016 by kindadukish

A mild day and the sun was was out, so a short walk from Wellhouse to Slaithwaite was in order this morning. So with camera in hand I set off along the muddy track alongside the narrow canal. Because the weather … Continue reading →

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Autumnal colours…….at Hardcastle Crags

Posted on November 2, 2016 by kindadukish

After my recent rainswept experience of Vilnius, it was nice to see some autumn sun here in West Yorkshire and all the more reason to take off for Hardcastle Crags near Hebden Bridge. Entering the National Trust property you are … Continue reading →

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“Ee, bah gum, its grim up north”…..until you get to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Posted on September 18, 2016 by kindadukish

Having lived in West Yorkshire for the best part of twenty-four years I have been a regular visitor to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park at Breton, as it is one of the UKs most beautiful country parks. Today was a glorious … Continue reading →

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The Road to Hebden Bridge………6 miles, 16 bridges and a lot of water

Posted on August 29, 2016 by kindadukish

  As part of my on going project to try and walk as many of the canals as possible in the north of England, today I set off to Sowerby Bridge in West Yorkshire to walk the 6 miles to … Continue reading →

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Random photos of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Posted on August 10, 2016 by kindadukish

Taken on my visit today, 10 August 2016. Photographs (c) Kindadukish  

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A canal walk and a hearty “Guten Morgan”

Posted on June 21, 2016 by kindadukish

Last Sunday morning I took a walk along the narrow canal in Uppermill, just outside of Oldham and nestling at the foot of the Pennines. The weather was warm and the surrounding countryside a lush green colour as I made … Continue reading →

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West Yorkshires green and pleasant land…………..

Posted on June 5, 2016 by kindadukish

There were times last winter when living in West Yorkshire was a very dispiriting and depressing affair. The rain seemed to go on month after month, permanent grey skies and to top it all it was usually very cold. Spring … Continue reading →

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Its a lovely day……so off to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Posted on April 17, 2016 by kindadukish

After what has seemed to be a never ending winter, consisting of rain, more rain and day after day of depressing grey weather, it was nice to get up this morning to be greeted by a clear blue sky and … Continue reading →

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“Its art Jim, but not as we know it”………

Posted on March 12, 2016 by kindadukish

Off to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park this morning to view the new exhibition of works by KAWS. This is the first UK museum exhibition of work by the renowned American artist, whose wide ranging practice includes painting, sculpture, graphic design, toys … Continue reading →

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Just for the Climate Change / Greenpeace mob……….

Posted on January 19, 2016 by kindadukish

  The Arctic Ocean is warming up, icebergs are growing scarcer and in some places the seals are finding the water too hot, according to a report to the Commerce Department yesterday from Consulate, at Bergen, Norway. Reports from fishermen, … Continue reading →

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