Saturday, 3 December 2011

Every picture tells a story…


Number 1 – Livvy White – Owler Tor




Every picture tells a story……so went the album title of Rod Stewart's 1973 album of the same name album title. Which had a load of great songs on it rather than pictures, but as one of these included Maggie May (the song not the picture – if there is one), I’ll let Rodders off…

A beautiful spot for walking, climbing and bouldering, Owler Tor, holds a special place in our hearts for some great times. The shot was taken on a raw January day, a year following a special bouldering trip on Christmas day when two bachelors were missing a family and decided to climb on the hill above Hathersage while the church bells peeled…

Her father, Phil and I bouldered out some of the best problems in the Peak before a shock phone call to say that some friends had been robbed all their presents on Xmas Eve. 

Pure joy turned to sadness and a pensive way forward… Olivia has a per ma smile on her boat race these days – how poignant and beautiful she could be when younger on the hills…the sadness and joy of the day encompassed in her eyes alone… Her hat was an inspiration and I have one despite the jolly japes - after all - they keep your head warm!

Enjoying the crisp, still and even grit, dad Phil's his boots on a lovely Owler arête.


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