Welcome to the Sunday Stills feature hosted by Terri Webster Shrandt. This week’s theme centres on the elements.
Brimham Rocks, a historic site near Harrogate in Yorkshire is a collection of rock formations which have been sculpted over centuries by wind, rain and ice. The rocks tower over Brimham moor offering incredible views, and are cared for by the National Trust. It’s amazing to think that millions of years ago there was a mountain range in this area.
Clouds gathering in the mountains prior to a storm.

These trees have been shaped by the extremely fierce winds that often sweep across the North Wales coast.


This little goldfinch was determined not to be blown of his perch on the tall conifer in the garden behind ours in the previous house. I cheated a bit and added the video to show it was actually windy…

Gorgeous pictures. I love Brimham Rocks
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Thanks so much 🙂
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Love the images in the post.
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Thank you 🙂
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Cathy, these are wonderful!
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Thanks so much, Terry
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Such truly inspiring scenery Cathy. Breathtaking in fact!
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It really was. Hope to get beck there at some point.
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It is really incredible to see these rocks and to know they were once part of a mountain range, Cathy. Just shows us the power of the elements for sure. Beautiful images to show us all the elements. Love the fiery color of the goldfinch as he hangs on for dear life in that wind!
Always great to see your fab photography shared with Sunday Stills!
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Thanks so much, Terri. I always enjoy joining in
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Beautiful images Cathy, the way the wind has shaped the trees is amazing! 💚 Wishing you all a wonderful Sunday and much love from our house to yours 🤗💕🐕 xxx
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Thank you, Xenia 🤗 Hope you’re having a peaceful day and much love to you all 💕🐕💕xxx
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Thank you Cathy 💕🐕💕 xxx
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Cathy, I was seriously concerned for that goldfinch and you as well! What a gale! I was also interested in the cemetery by the water…… I imagine that cemetery has been there awhile. I have only seen that one other time and that was in St Ives! Cady
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I was very surprised the goldfinch stayed on the branch so long, but he seemed none the worse for being battered by the wind. The cemetry has been there for a good while, it’s on the Great Orme in North Wales. I believe there’s been a church there for centuries.
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Loved these, Cathy!
(Especially the goldfinch, calm in the eye of the storm!!)
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Thanks, June. Glad you enjoyed them 🙂
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Lovely photos! I’ll have to get out to Brimham Rocks myself
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Thank you 🙂 Brimham Rocks is well worth a visit. Hope you get there.
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the windblown trees are so interesting. and so are the rocks
also, love the little video to show the wind and elements
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Thanks so much 🙂
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Sometimes I think we can forget we are constantly in touch with all the elements. I love the way you walked us through Brigham moor. How many people have walked those same steps, for centuries. I am glad it is cared for by the trust so it stays as it should. Donna
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I think you’re right.
It does make you wonder about people who came before.
Thanks for commenting, Donna 🙂
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