Over the hills & far away by happypat

Over the hills & far away

This picture reminds me of the Beatrice Potter book Pigling Bland for some strange reason. I think one of the illustrations had Pigling & his girl friend, who I need to google the name of, running hand in hand down the road & over the hills.
Funny how little things remind you of your childhood....probably of reading to the grandchildren too.
This is my third & last landscape for the February landscape challenge.
Taken on a recent walk near Scorton village.

Three good things:
1. Out for fish & chips tonight with friends.
2. I have finished a long winded book that was too good to discard but a chore to start every night.....I now find that it's a four parter & have ordered the second part...must be some sort of draw in there somewhere...it was practically free!
3. Another instalment of money owing by the B&B who left without paying!

Pig wig is the name of the girlfriend!
February 10th, 2015  
I find that you have a real talent for landscapes - fav!
February 10th, 2015  
Lovely capture Pat. Glorious colours just right for Pigling Bland and Pig Wig
February 10th, 2015  
@quietpurplehaze @thistle thank you both of you.......I am not a great enthusiast of landscapes as I always like people in my shots but glad not to have wasted these three. Back to the usual tomorrow! I'm glad you can see Pigling Joyce!
February 10th, 2015  
Very beautiful!
February 10th, 2015  
I love your composition, like peeping through the trees. Fav!
February 10th, 2015  
so beautiful!
February 10th, 2015  
@cejaanderson @busylady Thank you Judith for the fave......it is lovely there but I like more lively....bit like your today's Jane! Thank you both very much .
February 10th, 2015  
This is stunning, Pat! Instant FAV!
February 10th, 2015  
Gorgeous light in this landscape Pat A perfect landscape for a Beautrice Potter scene with Pigling and girlfriend to run over the fields or indeed I can visualise Rupert Bear and friends having adventures here !! .
I have really enjoyed your three landscapes -I love landscapes with water in them and your other two simply had either a lake or river in them. Like you I am glad I have done it
February 10th, 2015  
A beautiful vista to close the gate on landscape with. This is such a tempting image as it is both looking back and looking forward. Big fav.
Thank you for tagging me into this theme; I am now going to enjoy drifting through the multitude of beautiful landscapes under this tag.
February 10th, 2015  
Beautiful composition and great lighting. Love that gate with the textures and tones of time. FAV.
February 10th, 2015  
@kwind Wow thanks Kim!
February 10th, 2015  
@beryl Yes glad I have finished & am quite surprised how well every one has liked my landscapes! Thanks Beryl.
February 10th, 2015  
@snaphappi Thank you too Maggie! Interesting to see people's home areas I think.......glad you enjoyed it too!
February 10th, 2015  
@anazad511 thank you for the fave Ana......means a lot!
February 10th, 2015  
Lovely Pat!
February 10th, 2015  
Great shot
February 10th, 2015  
@ruthmouch @graemestevens Thank you Ruth & Graeme.
February 10th, 2015  
this is beautiful Pat.. love the light... fav.. The book sounds a bit tortuous .. pleased to here conscience has pricked the B&Ber...
February 10th, 2015  
Beautiful capture, fav!
February 10th, 2015  
Lovely lighting. Littlest takes a Beatrice potter book to bed with him most nights at the moment. He cuddles them. He then brings it with him for his 5am cuddle, if not fast enough making room I get it dumped on my head whilst he climbs in.....
February 10th, 2015  
Instant fav this is the kind of gate I go to and look over a scene when I meditate instant fav
February 10th, 2015  
Bep
Beautiful light, wonderful capture.Fav.
February 10th, 2015  
Beautiful, Pat. I love everything about it. A fav.
February 10th, 2015  
This is beautiful Pat. FAV!
February 10th, 2015  
As usual with your landscapes, you have chosen the late sun to provide a golden look through the scene! I think Farmer McGregor might be striding down this hill shortly!
February 10th, 2015  
Lovely Pat. Can't believe someone left without paying. How awful.
February 10th, 2015  
Another beautiful capture. It could be a painting. I watched the DVD of 'Miss Potter' on Sunday. Your landscape is very like her drawings.
February 10th, 2015  
@julzmaioro @jantan Thanks Julz & Jan....the B&B left owing me £320. He was working in the area but go the sack. His mother is sending me £10 per week! We are down to £280 now!! Has only happened three times in over 20 years!
February 10th, 2015  
@newbank They are timeless aren't they the BP books though some I fear are slightly frightening for little ones! Nothing better than cuddling up with mum.
February 10th, 2015  
@gijsje @sabresun @kimcrisp Thank you Bep, Kim & Matt for your welcome faves.....
February 10th, 2015  
@bizziebeeme @denisefuller It is a very peaceful spot.....it was a misty slightly frosty day when we went with Alex a walk.....thank you for your faves so much.
February 10th, 2015  
@maggiemae I think he might maggiemae.....I never noticed the low sun in my shots before....perhaps because it's winter so a short day. Thank you.
February 10th, 2015  
@jtookey150 Thank you Jean...it did remind me of her books so much! What a coincidence you watched that film!
February 10th, 2015  
I love the light in this shot
February 10th, 2015  
Beautiful shot and love the lighting. Excellent framing too with the trees. I love it when photos trigger childhood memories.
February 10th, 2015  
yes Love this
February 10th, 2015  
Beautiful landscape shot, lovely light over the trees and misty back drop love the hill slope and shadows on the grass, nicely framed with the trees. The golden light just makes it all so beautiful.
February 10th, 2015  
What a beautiful gorgeous view! WOnderful light and colors.
February 11th, 2015  
This is simply splendid, Pat!! I can see any and all of Beatrix Potter's wonderful characters traipsing through this landscape or squeezing under the fence. Love it! A fav.
I finally finished the tiresome book I was reading. In retrospect, it wasn't all that bad...just not as riveting as I would like a mystery novel to be.
February 11th, 2015  
Like a story book
stunning light
February 11th, 2015  
CK
Beautiful light in this scene - such a pretty countryside shot.
February 11th, 2015  
@peggysirk I finished mine then stupidly bought the second in series. Could kick myself because it's going over the same old story from a different angle! Started another last night which I don't like either so have thrown in the towel & am reading a chick lit by Cathy Kelly!
February 11th, 2015  
Beautiful scene and shot, love those tree shadows
February 11th, 2015  
Job well done Pat
February 11th, 2015  
Superb light and dreamy view!
February 12th, 2015  
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