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Brimham Rocks ~ Lone Tree

A trip to Brimham Rocks in North Yorkshire is a delightful one for photographers and children alike. A giant playground of fanciful rocks that look more man carved than natures. Here we see one of my favourite subjects, a ‘lone-tree’ growing almost miraculously from a crack and soil laden shelf on/in the bare rock itself . (A photo from the other side to come.)

Brimham Rocks, once known as Brimham Crags, is a 183.9-hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest and an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The site is known for its water- and weather-eroded rocks, which were formed over 325 million years ago and have assumed fantastic shapes. Lots of the rocks, made of sandstone, have old druid names such as Druids Alta, Druids Writing desk etc.

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23 comments

Patrice Leconte said:

A very pretty, very mineral shot.
Friendships
3 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to Patrice Leconte:

Yes it is my friend.

Best Wishes. Herb
3 months ago ( translate )

Malik Raoulda said:

Remarquable et excellente prise bien rendue.
Bonne et agréable journée paisible.
3 months ago ( translate )

Günter Klaus said:

Das ist ja immer faszinierend,wie sie diese Felsenformen ergeben haben lieber Herbert,eine tolle Aufnahme hast du gemacht :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Tag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
3 months ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Günter Klaus:

It was an amazing place with lots of rocks like this.

Best Wishes. Herb
3 months ago

Stephan Fey said:

Oustanding rock formation!
3 months ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

Great rock formations and amazing how the tree is able to grow in such a location.
3 months ago

TOZ said:

Great Image Herb lots of photo opportunities around the rocks.
Nice one.
Same tree. www.ipernity.com/doc/2405228/48905182/in/album/1191824
Regards Gordon
3 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to TOZ:

Thanks Gordon, I see I commented on your tree four years ago. Glad you liked this image too.

Cheers. Herb
3 months ago

Keith Burton said:

Those rock formations are amazing Herb...........and you've captured their shapes and textures beautifully. Mother Nature is a has done a wonderful (if slow) job of sculpting this landmark.

The lone tree is exceptional..............I love the way it seems to be clinging on to the rocks and struggling to grow upwards. I wonder how long it's taken to get that far?

A brilliant shot Herb. 10/10
3 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to Keith Burton:

Top marks again from you Keith. I think you too would have liked it here, but some rough walking to be done. Its quite amazing what mother nature can do.

Best Wishes. Herb
3 months ago

Keith Burton replied to Herb Riddle:

I would have done I think mage.........but sadly, rough walking is beyond me nowadays :-(
3 months ago

cammino said:

Bizarre Felsgebilde.
3 months ago ( translate )

Don Sutherland said:

Gorgeous photo and rock formation.
3 months ago

Boarischa Krautmo said:

wonderful place and picture!
3 months ago ( translate )