Note – 2023-03-13 15:47
Late afternoon sun on the dramatic northern faces of the Sierra Nevada. Alcazaba, Mulhacen, Veleta and Puntal de la Caldera looking spectacular. This is definitely "alpine" terrain, even in this relat...
Tag: landscape
Note – 2023-03-13 07:49
Yesterday afternoon the mountains called & I just had to go up into their lofty realms to spend a couple of hours in their exalted company watching the shadows lengthen & colours deepen. Time to escap...
Note – 2023-03-13 07:48
Eventually the light faded and the sun dropped low over the Vega de Granada. The last rays of light left the summits of the Sierra Nevada. Soul refreshed, it was time to head home. 2/2
Note – 2023-03-12 09:14
Oh what a beautiful morning. Have a great Sunday you Mastodon tooters! Image of the Andalucian town of Lanjarón y the prominent cliffs opposite, called the Tajos Colorao
Note – 2023-02-28 17:42
The illusion in a photograph. The top 3rd of the image shows the Sierra Nevada which rise some 3000m above the plains of Guadix (marked by the obvious horizontal line). The bottom 2/3rds of the image...
Note – 2023-02-28 16:40
Last of the evening sun illuminates the torn, twisted and chaotic upheaval that comprises the Desierto del Gorafe. In the distance, the snow capped peaks of the Sierra de Cazorla.
Note – 2023-02-28 16:22
Alcazaba (3371m) and Mulhacen (3482m) looking glorious late yesterday afternoon from the A92 Motorway north of Granada
Note – 2023-02-22 18:07
Eerie sunset tonight in Lanjaron, partly due to the Sahara dust still lurking about
Note – 2023-02-22 10:00
Some beautiful and somewhat lonely trees highlighted by the low winter sun's rays
Note – 2023-02-21 19:05
Exploratory day hike today and all within a short drive from home. This range of mountains lies between Lentegi and Albuñuelas, a complicated mass of peaks, ridges, deep valleys and dry ramblas. Mostl...
Note – 2023-02-16 16:46
Lovely walk with Chris Stewart and his group today visiting the quiet villages of Sorvilan and Polopos in the Sierra de Contraviesa. Sea, sun, colour and good banter. Recommended to do this beautiful...
Note – 2023-02-16 15:57
Pretty in Pink! Almond Blossom today in the Sierra de Contraviesa hills, south of Granada, Spain. Looking south towards the Mediterranean Sea
Note – 2023-02-14 16:50
Been out this afternoon scouting out the "Ruta Boabdil" in the Lecrin Valley. In particular the 12km stage between Albuñuelas and Conchar. Ruta Boabdil Highlights: Length 113km, 2726m of ascent 14 con...
Note – 2023-02-14 10:48
Jumping for joy! I said, "Isaac, whatever you do, if you are going to stumble and fall, please do it to your right" 🤣
Note – 2023-02-14 09:19
The approach to the spectacular and easily identifiable mountain of Trevenque (2079m) along the dry rambla of the Arenales valley. Cumbres Verdes range near Granada, Spain
Note – 2023-02-14 08:59
Is it Mordor? Nah, it's the peak of Boca de la Pesca in the Cumbres Verde range of hills near Granada, with the deep valley of the Rio Dilar to it's left. Have seen it looking more like Mordor though,...
Note – 2023-02-06 17:08
Beautiful light tonight over the Tajo Colorao and Lanjarón as the clouds roll in over the Alpujarras
Note – 2023-02-05 12:28
Today's dog walk, the "Ruta Pescados" near Lanjaron in the Alpujarras. A newly developed trail once used to bring fish from the coast to the town. Beautiful walk with great views of the Cerro de Cabal...
Note – 2023-02-02 10:53
The amazing Cerro Alfaro! A superb ascent of this wonderful peak. Winter is the perfect time to visit the Tabernas desert badlands, with clear blue skies and incredible clarity in the air.
Note – 2023-02-01 18:17
Tortured scenery! Cerro Alfaro from the badlands to the north. In fact this shot was taken from the point at which the tank went over the cliff in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" and Harrison For...