Leek Daily Photo

Canal Side 1

noreply@blogger.com (Brett) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:51:00 +0000

The free exhibition, “Canal Side” is an attempt to capture the many faces of the canal in all weathers and seasons and is wonderfully displayed in the Cafe Clique, Getliffe’s yard, Leek, Staffordshire from the 1st to the 31st March 2012.

The canal has been part of my life for over 15 years since moving to our current house over looking tunnel pool near Leek. It's the first thing I see every morning, its proximity means that a quick walk nearly always includes a stretch of it's banks and its ever changing face means I never tire of it. Over the years the canal has featured in many of my images but this is the first time that it has had star billing.

The images are a mix of digital photographs and slides, taken along the Leek and Caldon branches of the Trent and Mersey Canal over a number of years and most of the images are being exhibited for the first time.

This small stretch of canal, only about 10 miles in length, running down the picturesque Churnet Valley, it is very lightly used and has a quiet backwater feel to it, lots of deserted stretches and over hanging trees.

Waiting for the snow

noreply@blogger.com (Brett) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:41:00 +0000

Working on pictures from last Saturday and waiting for the snow.

Deep Haye

noreply@blogger.com (Brett) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:50:00 +0000

One of the weirs at Deep Haye country park.

Hen Cloud at sunset

noreply@blogger.com (Brett) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:44:00 +0000

Been very busy of late taking picture for my up coming exhibitions and organising my schedule for the coming months. This picture was taken at this time last week and shows Hen Cloud from Ramshaw Rocks at sunset.

Photographer at work

noreply@blogger.com (Brett) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:37:00 +0000

And it's not me, It's Terry from Peak District TV a Photographer, landscape videographer,Wild camper, blogger, gear tester, and drinker of ale. As seen from Hen Cloud durring a great sun rise on Friday morning.

Onecote church

noreply@blogger.com (Brett) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:01:00 +0000

Onecote church as seen from the far side of the grave yard.

Green cross code

noreply@blogger.com (Brett) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:01:00 +0000

Picture is not cutting edge art, its more a lesson in not having you tripod set up in the road for a 30 second exposure, unless you are really sure there are no cars coming!

St Edward Street Leek

noreply@blogger.com (Brett) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:33:00 +0000

Christmas lights on St Edward Street Leek it seems like months ago!

Snow on the Canal

noreply@blogger.com (Brett) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:01:00 +0000

Yet another snowy canal shot, roll on summer.

Happy New Year

noreply@blogger.com (Brett) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:01:00 +0000

2012!!!
Happy New Year everyone. Hope the hangovers are not too bad.

To start the year I've a new project, and it's an other daily photo blog, Buxton Daily Photo, a photo a day taken in and around Buxton and the Derbyshire Peak District. Pop over and check out the first picture.

Snow storm

noreply@blogger.com (Brett) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:01:00 +0000

Looking towards the Hollybush pub, just over the top of the bridge, the temptation was to hide in there until the snow finished.

Moorland pony

noreply@blogger.com (Brett) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:01:00 +0000

This little fellow tried to eat my camera bag.

Above Hazelhurst Viaduct

noreply@blogger.com (Brett) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:01:00 +0000

Above Hazelhurst Viaduct and looking at the bridge from yesterdays photo.

Canal bridge

noreply@blogger.com (Brett) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:01:00 +0000

Patterns in the snow on a canal bridge

Happy Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Brett) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:01:00 +0000

Happy Christmas to all, I will be spending the day away from the computer, it deserves a holiday too, so best wishes to everyone and I hope the day brings you everything you wish for.

Photo from down on the canal outside the Hollybush pub where if all has worked out (writing the post on the 19/12) we will have spent some time on Christmas eve.

Snow line

noreply@blogger.com (Brett) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:01:00 +0000

Snow just hitting the tops above Leek

Canal snow

noreply@blogger.com (Brett) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:01:00 +0000

Snow on the canal near Leek

Hen Cloud

noreply@blogger.com (Brett) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:01:00 +0000

A snowy day on the Roaches

Warning

noreply@blogger.com (Brett) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:01:00 +0000

Sign on a grass verge just outside of Grindon.

Hazelhurst in the Snow

noreply@blogger.com (Brett) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:01:00 +0000

Hazelhurst in the Snow

Lazy days

noreply@blogger.com (Brett) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:27:00 +0000

A nice spot in the summer, but not right now.

Becalmed Leek

noreply@blogger.com (Brett) — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:01:00 +0000

Selling 100% organic natural bath and beauty products, some by small artisan companies, some by bigger brands such as Neals Yard Remedies, the uk’s biggest organic skincare company, Becalmed is a tranquil oases from all that hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping.

Owner Kate is all about giving the best possible service, from the beautiful products to her well-being treatments offered by 9 therapists. She assures us that she will be able to find a treatment or product along with a friendly bit of advice about any skin problem that any of her customers might have; and she knows what she’s talking about!

If you’re feeling becalmed enough, she also sells bathroom accessories, nightwear, lingerie and gifts. So it seems there really is something for everyone, it’s definitely worth popping in and becoming becalmed.

The Hand Bag shop, Leek

noreply@blogger.com (Brett) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:01:00 +0000

Ok, I'm a bit out of my comfort zone on this one, being a man, but The Handbag shop is a great little shop and we men known you girls love your handbags so I thought it would be just the shop to highlight. Also if any men out there are stuck for a gift, for that special person, this might just be the place to look.

Bo-Bells

noreply@blogger.com (Brett) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:01:00 +0000

Bo-Belles is a charming childrens boutique bursting with fabulous clothes and accessories for babies, boys and girls from birth to nine years. It prides itself on selling individual quality pieces that have been handpicked from independant suppliers and cannot be brought on the high street and therefore offering something different.

Bo-Belles is about the whole experience. We have a great range of unique clothing and gifts, set in magical surroundings and it prides itself on its great customer service. All purchases are beautifully gift wrapped so that you can just hand them over to the lucky recipient!

Being a mum of 2 children, I understand the importance of having great quality clothing but at an affordable price and so therefore, the prices are very reasonable. I love the fact that I only buy small pack sizes of the clothing too, so you wont see your children dressed like everyone elses!! I am incredibly proud of Bo-Belles. I absolutely love my job and it is a pleasure to work in such a beautiful shop and offer that something special to all our customers.

Getlifes yard

noreply@blogger.com (Brett) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:01:00 +0000

This is how a shopping area should look, think York or Chester, or at least the old bits. A real gem just off the now generic high street full of chain stores and charity shops. Take a rest-full stroll down the cobbled street past quaint shops and the excellent Cafe Clique.