El Perro Negro

Grumpy old mountain man living in Spain

Tag: photography

Note – 2023-10-27 15:04

Note – 2023-10-27 15:04

Yesterday was a very atmospheric day as initially the "White Villages" of the Poqueira were covered in thick cloud. As we headed up the western side of the gorge the clouds began to thin out and by lu...

Photography, Andalucia, Alpujarras

Note – 2023-10-27 06:31

Note – 2023-10-27 06:31

Morning cloud dissipating from the slopes around Capileira yesterday morning, the church prominent. Behind rises the peak of Mulhacén, 3482m

Photography, Andalucia, Sierra Nevada

Note – 2023-10-26 17:07

@AdamBishop I think then it is my new camera and lens (Sony A7Cii) rather than the expertise of the photographer 😂. Seriously, I have noticed a jump in quality since I acquired the camera a week ago.

Photography

Note – 2023-10-26 06:05

Note – 2023-10-26 06:05

The Rio Monachil looking great with much needed water tumbling down it on the way to Granada

Photography, Andalucia

Note – 2023-10-25 16:35

Note – 2023-10-25 16:35

Granada province still has free tapas with every drink. And, long may it continue! Here's some tapas our group were given after our hike yesterday at Bar Faroles in Lanjaron

Andalucia, Hiking, Photography

Note – 2023-10-25 07:29

Note – 2023-10-25 07:29

Morning sun reaching the town of Lanjarón a few minutes ago

Photography, Andalucia, Alpujarras

Note – 2023-10-25 06:48

Note – 2023-10-25 06:48

Images from yesterday's trip to "Los Cahorros de Monachil" near Granada. The actual gorge was a bit crowded for my liking, but nevertheless, this is a gem of a hike in very spectacular scenery, with l...

Hiking, Photography, Andalucia

Note – 2023-10-24 06:45

Note – 2023-10-24 06:45

Rather wet perch but with a stunning view! Thanks to the kind client who sent me this

Photography

Note – 2023-10-23 16:13

Note – 2023-10-23 16:13

Up in the Alpujarra forests in the cloud and drizzle today near Puente Palo. Very atmospheric but I have definitely turned into a fair weather walker 🤣

Photography, Hiking, Weather

Note – 2023-10-22 11:50

Note – 2023-10-22 11:50

Lazing on a Sunday afternoon.

Dogs, Photography

Note – 2023-10-20 16:45

Note – 2023-10-20 16:45

I never get sick of this place. Lovely light tonight

Photography, Andalucia, Alpujarras

Note – 2023-10-17 15:15

Note – 2023-10-17 15:15

Poor weather up high today so our hiking group settled for a simple circular walk up to the Ermita Santo Cristo del Zapato above the village of Pinos de Valle in the Lecrin Valley.

Hiking, Andalucia, Photography

Note – 2023-10-15 17:50

Note – 2023-10-15 17:50

Stunning sunset tonight above Lanjarón

Alpujarras, Photography

Note – 2023-10-15 09:27

Note – 2023-10-15 09:27

Picos de Europa - day 5 Spectacular morning departure from the Refugio Jermoso with cloud inversion until this all cleared at the Las Colladinas. Then it was a rough descent to the green, lush valley...

Hiking, Photography, Spain

Note – 2023-10-14 11:44

Note – 2023-10-14 11:44

Picos de Europa - day 4/5 Evening sunset and morning cloud inversion At the Refugio Collado Jermoso conditions were almost perfect for enjoying the beautiful sunset and stunning early morning cloud in...

Hiking, Photography, Spain

Note – 2023-10-12 08:02

Note – 2023-10-12 08:02

Picos de Europa day 4 - to the Refugio Collado Jermoso From the top of the Fuente Dé cable car we had to hike 8km with 1000m of ascent over the mountains to the west, crossing the Colladina de las Nie...

Hiking, Photography, Spain

Note – 2023-10-10 16:40

Note – 2023-10-10 16:40

Been out today enjoying the Alpujarra villages of La Taha with a group of American visitors hiking with author Chris Stewart (Driving Over Lemons).

Hiking, Alpujarras, Photography

Note – 2023-10-09 09:36

Note – 2023-10-09 09:36

Picos de Europa day 3 - Refugio Cabaña Verónica and Torre de Horcados Rojos We used the cable car from Fuente Dé for access to the high mountains. A spectacular hike to the remarkable Refugio Cabaña V...

Hiking, Photography, Spain

Note – 2023-10-08 09:38

Note – 2023-10-08 09:38

Picos de Europa day 2 - Sotres to Tielve We did this hike as the holiday weekend crowds had closed the road to the Urriellu area. This was an impromptu alternative. Glad we did it as it gave us a glim...

Hiking, Photography, Spain

Note – 2023-10-07 08:15

Note – 2023-10-07 08:15

Picos de Europa day 1 - The Garganta de Cares We set off in the dark to catch the first of the sun's rays entering the gorge. This is an out and back route from Poncebos (26km), unless transport can b...

Hiking, Photography, Spain