PRINCETOWN MISTY DAY

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A DARTMOOR WALK IN THE MIST AT PRINCETOWN

ON A WINTER DAY

Image of Princetown on Dartmoor shrouded in mist.
(1) Princetown in the Mist

PRINCETOWN - NORTH HESSARY TOR - 03 FEB 2023

A foggy and damp winter morning on Dartmoor as I climbed the hill up to North Hessary Tor; looking behind me the drifting fog briefly cleared to reveal a glimpse of Princetown (1). On the right of the image you can see a plume of steam rising from Dartmoor Brewery, I remember the gorgeous smell of fermentation as I passed by it earlier.

Walking on the moor when it is foggy can seem eerie to some, I think it depends whereabouts on the moor you are, but I enjoyed my walk this day. The drifting mist provided some unique views of the moor.

Image of the TV Mast at North Hessary Tor on Dartmoor shrouded in fog.
(2) TV Mast on North Hessary Tor

The driving fog and drizzle shrouded the North Hessary TV mast (2) in a mysterious cloak of grey. The mast would completely disappear in the fog only to periodically reappear, and each time the view was different. This fascinated me and I took several shots. I like this one because the mast top is clear but the bottom is still obscure. I also like how the support wires dissolve away into the mist. We live 13 miles away and can see this mast from our house on a clear day, at night its lit by red lights.

Image from North Hessary Tor on a foggy day looking towards Great Mis Tor.
(3) North Hessary Tor looking across to Great Mis Tor

Above is a misty view across Dartmoor - from North Hessary Tor towards Great Mis Tor (3). Visibility was constantly changing. Hoping for some atmospheric landscapes, this was my best shot of the day. The fog dissolved briefly leaving a view of Great Mis Tor. The post in the foreground is PCWW Boundary Post, No: 17 I believe. After a damp day, I returned home with a few images and a cold (LOL).

LINKS + FURTHER READING

My Flickr Page:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ppkay_pix/52672662991/in/dateposted-ff/

My Flickr Page: Dartmoor Album

PCWW Meaning:
Plymouth Corporation Water Works - Catchment area for Burrator Reservoir.

Link to Dartefacts:

Location: Princetown, Dartmoor, UK

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