El Perro Negro

Grumpy old mountain man living in Spain

Tag: photography

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

Photography, Wildlife, Andalucia

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...

Hiking, Andalucia, Photography

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" 🤣

Photography, Hiking

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, Photography, Andalucia

Note – 2023-02-14 08:59

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,...

Photography, Andalucia, Hiking

Note – 2023-02-06 17:08

Note – 2023-02-06 17:08

Beautiful light tonight over the Tajo Colorao and Lanjarón as the clouds roll in over the Alpujarras

Alpujarras, Photography

Note – 2023-02-05 12:31

Note – 2023-02-05 12:31

Arko enjoyed his walk this morning especially as there was plenty of mud to get his nozzle into!

Dogs, Photography

Note – 2023-02-05 12:28

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...

Hiking, Alpujarras, Photography

Note – 2023-02-03 11:21

Note – 2023-02-03 11:21

Trying out the new 40mm prime lens on this morning's dog walk.

Photography, Wildlife, Alpujarras

Note – 2023-02-02 10:53

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.

Photography, Andalucia, Hiking

Note – 2023-02-01 18:17

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...

Photography, Andalucia, Mountaineering

Note – 2023-02-01 10:59

Note – 2023-02-01 10:59

There's no finer feeling than reaching the summit. Cerro Alfaro, Almeria

Photography, Hiking, Andalucia

Note – 2023-02-01 10:44

Note – 2023-02-01 10:44

Strange rock formations in the "Valley of the Dragons Tails", Tabernas desert badlands

Photography, Andalucia

Note – 2023-02-01 08:48

Note – 2023-02-01 08:48

Keeping within the speed limit 😂 . Deserted roads, Tabernas, Almeria, Spain

Andalucia, Photography

Note – 2023-01-31 17:43

Note – 2023-01-31 17:43

Today we've been enjoying the spectacular views of mountains, deserts and sea from one of my favourite mountains, Cerro Alfaro near Almeria. Might "only" be a mere 744m in height, but a challenging an...

Photography, Hiking, Andalucia

Note – 2023-01-31 17:33

Note – 2023-01-31 17:33

Desert badlands and high mountains, Andalucia has it all!. Mulhacén and Alcazaba in the Sierra Nevada seen today from 80km away to the east from the summit of Cerro Alfaro, Tabernas, Almeria.

Photography, Sierra Nevada, Hiking

Note – 2023-01-29 12:03

Note – 2023-01-29 12:03

Base camp Klyuchevskaya Sopka, Kamchatka after being hit by 100km/hr winds which included volcanic stones and rocks. Totally destroyed and, unfortunately, the end of our adventure.

Expeditions, Kamchatka, Photography

Note – 2023-01-29 12:01

Note – 2023-01-29 12:01

Some photos from our expedition to climb/ski Klyuchevskaya Sopka in Kamchatka. Fantastic experience, lovely people and an amazing country, but harsh weather and mountain conditions. The mountain even...

Expeditions, Photography, Mountaineering

Note – 2023-01-27 16:44

Note – 2023-01-27 16:44

My boy Arko. Playful, mental and completely mad, but a good companion with a gentle soul

Dogs, Photography

Note – 2023-01-27 11:32

Note – 2023-01-27 11:32

Good job I wore bright colours! Driving snow and 80km wind gusts. Would struggle to cope with that these days.

Weather, Kamchatka, Photography