El Perro Negro

Grumpy old mountain man living in Spain

Tag: landscapephotography

Note – 2023-03-25 14:12

Note – 2023-03-25 14:12

Warm morning walk today along the "acequias" (irrigation channels) above Lanjarón. Earned the cold beer afterwards!

Walking, Hiking, Spain, Andalucia, Landscape, Landscapephotography

Note – 2023-03-21 16:39

Note – 2023-03-21 16:39

A beautiful hike today, closer to home and at lower level. From the Beznar dam down the Rio Izbor to the village of Izbor and then back uphill for a couple of cold beers in Pinos de Valle. Part of thi...

Hiking, Spain, Andalucia, Walking, Landscape, Landscapephotography

Note – 2023-03-19 16:53

Note – 2023-03-19 16:53

Been out hiking this afternoon in a new area (for me). The Sierra Arana north of Granada has some superb, quiet mountain and forest scenery.

Spain, Mountains, Landscape, Landscapephotography, Photography, Hiking, Walking

Note – 2023-03-19 08:51

Note – 2023-03-19 08:51

The main ridge of Spain's Sierra Nevada mountains from Alcazaba on the left, over Mulhacén to Veleta on the right. A fantastic high level ridge constantly above 3000m altitude. Mountaineering in winte...

Mountains, Spain, Landscapephotography, Landscape, Photography

Note – 2023-03-14 18:14

Note – 2023-03-14 18:14

This says it all about today. Warm sunshine and a beautiful isolated mountain summit with superb views and good friends. I could have stayed here for hours enjoying the peace and tranquility.

Sierranevada, Spain, Landscape, Landscapephotography, Photography, Mountains

Note – 2023-03-13 15:47

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...

Mountains, Landscapephotography, Landscape, Spain, Andalucia

Note – 2023-03-13 07:49

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...

Sunset, Spain, Landscape, Landscapephotography, Photography, Mountains

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

Sunset, Spain, Landscape, Landscapephotography, Photography, Mountains

Note – 2023-03-12 09:14

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

Landscape, Landscapephotography, Spain, Andalucia

Note – 2023-02-28 17:42

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...

Spain, Mountains, Landscapephotography, Landscape, Photography

Note – 2023-02-28 16:40

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.

Sunset, Deserts, Badlands, Cazorla, Photography, Landscape, Landscapephotography, Spain, Andalucia

Note – 2023-02-28 16:22

Note – 2023-02-28 16:22

Alcazaba (3371m) and Mulhacen (3482m) looking glorious late yesterday afternoon from the A92 Motorway north of Granada

Sierranevada, Spain, Landscape, Landscapephotography, Photography, Mountains, Snow

Note – 2023-02-22 18:07

Note – 2023-02-22 18:07

Eerie sunset tonight in Lanjaron, partly due to the Sahara dust still lurking about

Sunsets, Sunset, Spain, Sky, Landscape, Landscapephotography, Andalucia

Note – 2023-02-22 10:00

Note – 2023-02-22 10:00

Some beautiful and somewhat lonely trees highlighted by the low winter sun's rays

Trees, Spain, Landscape, Landscapephotography, Mountains

Note – 2023-02-21 19:05

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...

Hiking, Walking, Spain, Andalucia, Landscape, Landscapephotography, Mountains

Note – 2023-02-16 16:46

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...

Hiking, Walking, Trails, Spain, Andalucia, Granada, Flowers, Landscape, Villages, Landscapephotography

Note – 2023-02-16 15:57

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

Flowers, Flora, Spain, Landscapephotography, Landscape, Trees

Note – 2023-02-14 16:50

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...

Trail, Granada, Spain, Hiking, Walking, Landscapephotography, Landscape

Note – 2023-02-14 10:48

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" 🤣

Fun, Landscape, Landscapephotography, Mountains

Note – 2023-02-14 09:19

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

Hiking, Spain, Granada, Landscapephotography, Landscape, Walking