Early Purple Orchids, Cressbrook dale

Early Purple Orchids, Cressbrook dale.

Early purple orchids and buttercups above the Peter’s Stone in Cressbrook Dale, Peak District National Park. Although slightly more cloud cover would have been preferable, the great light and calm winds were a real blessing to ensure the foreground stayed sharp and motion free.

Early Purple Orchids, Cressbrook dale – About The Peter’s Stone:

The Peter’s Stone is a distinctive limestone stack situated in Cressbrook Dale in the White Peak area of the Peak District National Park. The stone takes its name from its resemblance to St Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

More about the area can be found here.