valerie dalling💚

“Trees are vital to our planet and our lives They have healing qualities we should never take for granted. They invite us to enjoy walking amongst them asking for nothing in return…” extract from my article about why I photograph #PeakDistrict trees. elementsphotomag.com

@bobdavisinafen Thank you Bob, it is a shame. There used to be such a great creative community on here, with an abundance of art, photography and chat, but it’s becoming swallowed up by so much other stuff these days that I’ve simply had enough…

@valeriedalling It’s such a shame twitter has become such a sewer . I’ll see you over at Bluesky Valerie

Hard to leave this platform, esp when I’ve built up a following, but I find it so utterly depressing these days & my confidence is really low. So, I’ve become a blue butterfly (annwenstudios) but tbh I have little energy in my wings to try a different path just now #peakdistrict

@peaklass1 Thank you Suzanne, I’ll take a look.🙏

I felt exactly the same - see my post 2 days ago. But I spent an hour “curating” my algorithm and now it’s an entirely different experience! I only see things I’m interested in. Go through your feed and click “I’m not interested in this” on all the rubbish and hate, and “like” everything you enjoy seeing. It works wonders!

Sorry…it should be annwenstudio if you were interested in saying hello over there, I added an s on the end by mistake. Thank you @iceniphoto for letting me know…🙈

@57seoras It’s because of the few good souls I find this difficult, and taking a break doesn’t help…this isn’t going away any time soon, or how I feel. 🤷‍♀️

@valeriedalling It’s becoming like a pond slowly drying up, leaving only the detritus and slime of the reprehensible. Still a few good souls but… 🚶‍➡️🚶‍➡️🚶‍♀️‍➡️🚶‍♂️‍➡️🚶‍➡️🟦 For now there is only bluesky (Zuckerbergs platforms 🟰questionable and I wouldn’t entertain) and I stress for now. Me🟦

@iceniphoto I’m under annwenstudio Paula, thank you. 🙏

@valeriedalling Just tried to find you on there but nothing came up?

Oh this beautiful land… #peakdistrict #iphone #mindfulness

This way for the sunset… #peakdistrict #iphone #fingerpostfriday

A little flow to say goodnight from Padley Gorge…22.1.20. #peakdistrict #iPhone

Trees within trees…time to discover. #peakdistrict

@57seoras Very very sad news George, I feel so privileged to have known him. John will never be forgotten, a master of his art and truly a kind lovely man who was and will continue to be an inspiration to so many…😔🥀

Just heard the sad news that my old tutor at Derby and personal friend John Blakemore has passed away after a short illness 😔 A master photographer and one whose influence on British photography is insurmountable. A loss to me and many. 🌹🌷🌷💐🥀 britishphotohistory.ning.com/profiles/blogs…

Slightly warmer conditions in the village…the snow of March 2023. #peakdistrict

@iceniphoto Thank you so much Paula…stay safe and warm.

@valeriedalling Lovely Valerie 😊 ❄️

Winter trees down by the river… #PeakDistrict #DerbyshireWye

Ashford-in-the-Water 5.1.25… #PeakDistrict #iPhone

Almost a blank canvas this morning up the field, save for the trees highlighting the horizon. The snow always brings with it such a quiet stillness don’t you think? The only sound here is the flow of the river & the robin thankful for its breakfast…take care. #peakdistrict

Winter’s Breath…Hope Valley Jan 2023 #PeakDistrict #journeysthroughthelandscape

Come and draw with me - I have charcoal workshops coming up in Edinburgh for the new year… ▪️Charcoal printmaking with the Gelli Plate on Saturday 18th January 10am – 4.30pm ▪️Charcoal Discovery Day on Saturday 1st February 10am – 4.30pm Details here tansyleemoir.co.uk/teaching/works…

Winter on the #DerbyshireWye #peakdistrict

On New Year’s Day I can usually be found at Curbar for sunrise, but this year I’m getting over a bit of a bug so what with that & the weather I thought it better to stay home, look at images & enjoy a trip down memory lane with “That’s Oldies Classic Hit Music” on tv…Happy 2025.