On Widdop Mooor- walking towards Lower Gorple reservoir—as well as installing The Monument (see previous post), there were icicles and frozen puddles to explore…. man on icicle! 3 men and an icicle wall– the walls out of focus , sorry!

I thought I’d build a monument- something to act as a foil for Stoodley Pike. Built from  the heather on the path up to Top Withens. I have populated it- lots of people queuing up on the viewing platforms, precariously … Continue reading →

so cold, really love this place with its stark, rawness. is it too obvious to make an igloo? perhaps an igloo out of heather? or sheep poo- or using the mud dug up from this beach? Could have missed the … Continue reading →

so , the clay from Baildon- forming an iceberg at The Bridestones I’ve had three attempts at this now- here the water was frozen  and it was dusk , giving that wonderful soft blue light- but the “real” rock behind, … Continue reading →

I’ve been making structures (below) using the heather picked on the walk to Top Withens, Stanbury. First here’s the site of inspiration: I love these heather plants, they’ve been burned and have blackened, carbon stems with bright orange streaks. They … Continue reading →