Hangingstone Scar ***Explored***

    The dark clouds hanging over Angram Common and the limestone ridge of Hangingstone Scar set the scene for Gresley 'K4' No.61994 'The Great Marquess' heading the return 'Fellsman' charter to Lancaster from Carlisle over Ais Gill viaduct on 8th August 2012. Ais Gill beck, in the gully below, runs off the southern face of Wild Boar Fell situated behind, at 708 metres above sea level and in the County of Cumbria, although Angram Common in the shadows beyond the train is in the County of North Yorkshire.

    © Copyright Gordon Edgar - No unauthorised use

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      Richie B., maurizio messa, Redhill Bull, Jordan Mossom's Photos, and 176 other people added this photo to their favorites.

    2. DWH284 (9 months ago | reply)

      Superb burst of sunlight on the background fells..another great S&C image, Gordon..

    3. 51C North Eastern Rail (9 months ago | reply)

      Absolutely Fantastic

    4. iancawthorne (9 months ago | reply)

      A superb vista to witness the K4 Gordon. I know what you mean about the carriages (in response to your comment on Alan's photo from lower down), but at least the Mk2's are well hidden out of view, leaving only the GWR and LMS carriages the odd ones out, so I wouldn't be complaining.

      I think we can guarantee those two carriages will be on every Fellsman run for the foreseeable future, so really it is capturing two easily identifiable carriages on a regular working.

      Quite surprising how much cloud there was looking at various photos south of Appleby for this working. Hardly a cloud in the sky in the lower Eden Valley!

    5. Kingmoor Klickr (9 months ago | reply)

      Thank you David, Alan and Ian. Those clouds over the back of Angram Common had been there all the time. We were very fortunate to get the sun to be honest, even though in some compositions taken at Ais Gill it looks as though it was nailed on.

    6. AlanP (9 months ago | reply)

      Wasn't it great lighting Gordon. I saw you further up the fell. Did you clone me out?

    7. cwb1290 (9 months ago | reply)

      Lovely shot Gordon, well executed with the dynamic range doubtless pushing the sensor

    8. This photo was invited and added to the Quality and Exceptional Railway Photographs group.

    9. peterdouglas1 (9 months ago | reply)

      Excellent, light is superb, another ace, UK Steam says the K4 is up to Blaenau soon!!!
      We'll see-- Regards Pete

    10. Kingmoor Klickr (9 months ago | reply)

      Superb, but difficult lighting to work with. You've been zapped Alan, but thank you for wearing a dark colour anyway. I don't know where you suddenly appeared from, but I didn't see you through the viewfinder!
      Thanks Colin. Yes, this took some pulling of colours about and trying to get them as they actually were. The late afternoon light here now is just about perfect.

    11. Kingmoor Klickr (9 months ago | reply)

      Thanks Peter. That will draw the crowds into North Wales! Good luck.

    12. midcheshireman (9 months ago | reply)

      a superb shot all round

    13. Lee6700 (9 months ago | reply)

      Beautifull shot.

      Lovely dappled lighting of the fells.

    14. Kingmoor Klickr (9 months ago | reply)

      Thank you for your kind comments. The lighting far exceeded my expectations, but the level of exhaust didn't, but it could have been a lot worse :-(

    15. gato-gato-gato (9 months ago | reply)

      Sehr schönes Bild, mag ich.

    16. Marco de Waal (9 months ago | reply)

      Great shot!

    17. f r a g i l e . (9 months ago | reply)

      Seen & Admired in " f l i c k "

    18. Jan 4711 (9 months ago | reply)

      beautiful capture , awesome landscape !

    19. paride 61 bis (9 months ago | reply)

      fantastica foto. complimenti

    20. nemi1968 (9 months ago | reply)

      Nice shot
      Congrats on Explore :-)

      Via Today's Explore at #7 on Fluidr

    21. crashcalloway (9 months ago | reply)

      Quite amazing.

    22. Sven Hein (9 months ago | reply)

      Wonderful scenery.

    23. tarak6833 (9 months ago | reply)

      lovely

    24. This photo was invited and added to the The Railway Age group.

    25. Stumpy 1956 (9 months ago | reply)

      Stunning and congratulations on Explore

      Via Today's Explore at #7 on Fluidr

    26. runner.pl (9 months ago | reply)

      Fantastic climat !!! Front page ! Congrats on EXPLORE !!!

    27. ishkabibble2010 (9 months ago | reply)

      Brilliant composition. From the ravine in the foreground through the viaduct and to the hills beyond.
      Great colours too. Congrats on Explore.

      Via Today's Explore at #6 on Fluidr

    28. berardici (9 months ago | reply)

      Ambiance Harry Potter

    29. Ben124. (9 months ago | reply)

      Fantastic shot!

    30. Víctor J. Hernández [deleted] (9 months ago | reply)

      Hogwarts' express.

    31. MikeNZ1:) (9 months ago | reply)

      Mysteriously good image!

    32. Nick Stewart2 (9 months ago | reply)

      Fabulous composition. The light has given you some wonderful colours. Well done, No.1 spot!

      [ via flickriver explore  --Nick Stewart2 ]

    33. Raúl G. Huergo (9 months ago | reply)

      It's nice, really I like it!

    34. stu-pot78 (9 months ago | reply)

      fantastic image

    35. 53A Models (9 months ago | reply)

      Yup - very good!

    36. jonny violence yeah? (9 months ago | reply)

      your on fire at the moment, grats on the explore

    37. BP Chua (9 months ago | reply)

      Nice scenery

    38. Terje T (9 months ago | reply)

      Wonderful colors.
      A great image

    39. This photo was invited and added to the After British Rail (the post privatisation era). group.

    40. Muzammil (Moz) (9 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful view!!

    41. كلنآ سوريآ ♥ .. We are All SYRIA ! (9 months ago | reply)

      Great capture .. Congrats on Explore, really deserving of it !

    42. Serge Dai (9 months ago | reply)

      Congratulations on EXPLORE !

      Via Today's Explore at #1 on Fluidr

    43. 54StorminWillyGJ54 (9 months ago | reply)

      Fantastic

    44. Eliza Frydrych (9 months ago | reply)

      Fantastic shot!

      [ via flickriver explore  --Eliza Frydrych ]

    45. M Atif Saeed (9 months ago | reply)

      happy weekend

    46. christopherbarran (9 months ago | reply)

      super capture

    47. ja cour (9 months ago | reply)

      Another of the gorgeous long shots of a great powerhouse of an engine as it pulls through the countryside. I've come to look forward to your posts, just to see them. Thanks!

    48. A.Alwosaibie (9 months ago | reply)

      great work..

    49. Best of Toyman's TOY ROOM (9 months ago | reply)

      a grand photo

    50. dantcf (9 months ago | reply)

      Excellent shot, congrats on being number 1 on fluidr when i looked! Love the LNER and their locomotives... shes a lovely engine and a great capture!

    51. CameliaTWU (9 months ago | reply)

      Great shot! Congratulations on Explore!

    52. a.b.h.i... (9 months ago | reply)

      beautiful!!!

      Via Today's Explore at #1 on Fluidr

    53. Tutsy4 (9 months ago | reply)

      like

    54. jaarockin (9 months ago | reply)

      Excellent light and green colors.

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