Mike Arblaster : Living Art

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I live in South Derbyshire, but originate from Chesterfield. I have been a keen amateur photographer for about thirty years. I converted from 35mm film to digital photography in 2000 when Canon introduced their first digital SLR the EOS D30. I now use two Canon 5D's. Retirement has given me more time to combine my interest in landscape photography with my enjoyment of walking. I try to get out into the Peak District at every opportunity to photograph the many varied aspects of the Derbyshire and Staffordshire landscapes. I also enjoy walking and photography in the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Northumberland and the Norfolk coast and have recently visited the Isles of Skye and Mull. I won the 'Your Peak District' category in the Friends of the Peak District Photographic competition 2007 with my photo 'Fields at Longnor'. It was published as the front cover of the 'Peak District Life' magazine Sept/Oct 2007 issue.

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Joined: 22nd Aug 2007

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Coastal and Marine Landscape

	Abandoned boats Abandoned boats in the Sound of Mull, near Salen on the Isle of Mull. A good place to spot sea otters. June 2007
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	Afternoon shadows at Bamburgh Late afternoon light and shadow on the castle and beach at Bamburgh. September 2007
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	Black Nab Black Nab rock situated at the southern end of Saltwick Bay. May 2008
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	Dorset coastline Beach and chalk cliffs near Durdle Door, taken on an exceptionally good March day 2007
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	Dunstanburgh Castle from Craster Dunstanburgh Castle taken from the coastal path south towards Craster. September 2007
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	Embleton Rocks Interesting rocks and pools on Embleton Beach, Northumberland with Dunstanburgh Castle and cliffs in the background. September...
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	Lindisfarne Castle - framed Lindisfarne Castle late afternoon. I thought a shot of the castle positioned between the two posts would make an interesting...
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	Lindisfarne Castle - posts and stones Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island, taken mid afternoon as the tide was ebbing, revealing interesting posts and stones on the...
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	Misty Whitby Abbey Whitby Abbey surrounded by a swirling sea fret. May 2008
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	Rocky shoreline at Kimmeridge Bay Late afternoon at Kimmeridge Bay on Dorset's Jurassic coast. March 2007
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	Saltwick Bay Rocks on the beach at Saltwick Bay. Saltwick Nab in the distance. May 2008
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	Saltwick Bay and Black Nab View looking south from Saltwick Bay towards Black Nab. May 2008
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	Saltwick Nab View looking north from Saltwick Bay towards Saltwick Nab. May 2008
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	Seahouses - reflections Seahouses harbour, reflections of the boats and clouds in the still water were a bonus on an evening walk. September 2007
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	Staithes - harbour and rooftops A view of Staithes with it's harbour and red tiled rooftops. May 2008
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	Tunnel vision Looking through the tunnel towards St Mary's Church and Whitby Abbey. May 2008
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	View towards Robin Hood's Bay Looking towards Robin Hood's Bay from Bogle Hole. May 2008
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	Wells beach huts A colourful line of beach huts at Wells-next-the-Sea, North Norfolk coast. March 2006
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	Wells out of season Locked beach huts and deserted sands before the start of the holiday season at Wells-next-the-Sea, North Norfolk coast. March...
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Coastal and Mountain Flora

	Alpine meadows A profusion of alpine flowers in Biglenalp, below the Eiger, Switzerland. June 2006
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	Mountains and orchids Rare and protected Ladyslipper orchids growing wild high up in the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland. Taken early morning June...
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Forest and Woodland

	Autumn in Padley Gorge Autumn colours reflecting in Burbage Brook, Padley Gorge, Grindleford. Nov 2006
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	Autumn woodland - Cartmel This woodland scene was captured on a walk from Cartmel to Holker Hall, in the Southern Lake District. October 2007
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	Burbage Brook in spate Burbage Brook in Padley Gorge, Grindleford. Taken after the exceptional summer rainfall. July 2007
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	Calke Abbey woodland A shady path carpeted in forget-me-nots adjacent to the walled gardens of the National Trust property at Calke Abbey. May 2007
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General Landscape

	Fields at Longnor I was fortunate to have my camera set up when the sun shone briefly through the gathering storm clouds, illuminating the fields...
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	Fields near Crowdecote The Upper Dove Valley looking towards Parkhouse Hill, Chrome Hill and Earl Sterndale, taken from the Crowdecote to Longnor...
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	Packhorse Bridge Slater's Bridge is an old packhorse bridge in Little Langdale, Lake District. October 2007
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	Slater's Bridge - Little Langdale Slater's Bridge is an old packhorse bridge in Little Langdale, Lake District. October 2007
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	Toadstool in Bole Hill Quarry Captured whilst looking for abandoned millstones to photograph in Bole Hill Quarry, Grindleford. October 2007
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Heath and Moorland

	'The Whale Stone' - Stanage Edge A view along Stanage Edge with Win Hill, Rushup Edge and Mam Tor in the far distance. Captured on a glorious Autumn day....
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	A past industry - Stanage Edge This group of abandoned millstones below Stanage Edge was captured as clouds were forming late in the afternoon, after what had...
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	Abandoned Millstones - Bole Hill Quary The remains of a bygone industry which provided the Sheffield steel works with grindstones for the tool and cutlery trade....
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	Early evening light on Curbar Edge Millstone captured in the early evening light on Curbar Edge, Peak District. August 2007
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	Evening Ice An icy scene on Stanage Edge. December 2007
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	Evening light on Stanage Edge I walked up to Stanage Edge from the car park at Dennis Knoll to capture this shot of the edges in the late evening light....
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	Ice Reflections Reflections of the setting sun captured in ice pools on Stanage Edge. December 2007
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	Millstones at Sunset A group of abandoned millstones below Stanage Edge, captured just before sunset. December 2007.
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	Rocks and Millstones on Curbar Edge Late afternoon light and long winter shadows on Curbar Edge, Peak District February 2007
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	Stanage End View towards Stanage End above Bamford, in the late evening light. September 2007
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	Trig Point on Stanage Edge Late afternoon sun on a very cold and windy day. February 2008
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	View from Bamford Edge Looking topwards Win Hill. February 2008
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	View towards Hathersage from Stanage Edge Late evening view from Stanage Edge, looking in the direction of Hathersage. September 2007
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Hills and Dales

	Cowslips in Deep Dale The dale was a mass of flowers including cowslip, early purple orchid and wood anemone on this lovely spring morning. May 2008
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	Roseberry Topping Roseberry Topping - North York Moors captured at bluebell time. May 2007
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	Springtime in Lathkill Dale The fresh greens of Spring, captured on a beautiful morning in Lathkill Dale. May 2006
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Lakes, Lochs and Tarns

	Boats on Derwentwater A dull autumn day at the landing stage in Keswick on Derwentwater, Lake District. I just happenened to catch the sun shining on...
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	Early Autumn - Tarn Hows An early Autumn scene at Tarn Hows captured on an overcast day. October 2007
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	Little Langdale Tarn A view of Little Langdale Tarn in the Lake District on a lovely sunny Autumn afternoon. October 2007
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	Loch na Keal An overcast day on the Isle of Mull, with a view over Loch na Keal looking towards Ben More. June 2007
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	Reflections on Loch Cill Chriosd Reflections captured mid morning on route to Elgol from Broadford, Isle of Skye. Oct 2006
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	Relections Eilean Donan Castle Eilean Donan Castle, Dornie on the road to Kyle of Lochalsh. Reflections in Loch Duich captured at midday. Sept 2006
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	Rocky outcrop - Tarn Hows An outcrop of rocks added foreground interest to this shot of Tarn Hows in the Lake District. October 2007
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Mountains

	Cuillin Mountains from Elgol A view of the Black Cuillin Mountains rising beyond Loch Scavaig as seen from Elgol, Isle of Skye. Oct 2006
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	The Cuillin Mountains and Loch Coruisk I took the boat trip on the 'Bella Jane' across Loch Scavaig to Loch Coruisk. A haven of peace and solitude and the best place...
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Sunset and Sunrise

	After sunset - Bamburgh Castle I particularly like the reflection of the pink sky on the water in this shot and the light from the Farne Island lighthouse on...
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	After sunset - Budle Bay Shot taken about half an hour after sunset from the beach at Bamburgh, looking towards Budle Bay and Holy Island. September 2007
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	After sunset above Curbar Edge Curbar Edge taken after sunset from Baslow Edge, Peak District. August 2007
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	Dawn over Bamburgh Castle Sunrise, Bamburgh Castle. I was not alone on the beach, another photographer was also an early riser to capture the scene....
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	Early morning Dunstanburgh Castle An early rise enabled me to catch the dawn breaking over Dunstanburgh Castle. Oct 2006
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	Early morning light Bamburgh Taken just after dawn on Bamburgh Beach. I tried to capture the warm light shining on the rocks. September 2007
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	Evening light on Bamburgh beach Evening light illuminating Bamburgh Castle, taken as the sun was setting. September 2007
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	Sunrise over Dunstanburgh Castle The sunrise breaking through the clouds over the sea at Embleton Bay. The ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle in the background. Oct...
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	Sunrise over the Farne Islands The sun rising above the Farne Islands, Northumberland. September 2007
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