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Roseberry Topping

Located between Guisborough and Great Ayton in North Yorkshire, this peak is one of the most distinctive and recognisable landmarks in the area. As seen here, it makes for a very attractive photographic subject, one I have committed to either film or a digital sensor many times over the years.

4. 1 January 2000, Leica R6.2, Summicron-R 50mm f/2, 1/125sec @ f/5.6, Cokin Blue Graduated filter 122, Fujichrome Velvia ISO 50.

Probably taken either in early morning or early evening with the long shadows on the grass, which give a nice effect.

6. Photograph details unknown - around December 1993, Fujichrome(unknown ISO).

This photo shows how close Roseberry Topping is to the road; around 500 meters on is the main car park for people wanting to climb it.

7. 22 May 2000, Leica R6.2, Summicron-R 50mm f/2, 1/60sec @ f/4, Cokin Grey Graduated filter 120, Fujichrome Velvia ISO 50.

8. 1 January 2000, Leica R6.2, Summicron-R 50mm f/2, 1/60sec @ f/6.7, Cokin Blue Graduated filter 122, Fujichrome Velvia ISO 50.

9. 26 December 2004, Leica R6.2, Elmarit-R 19mm f/2.8, 1/60sec @ f/4, Kodachrome ISO 64.

10. 1 September 2012, Leica R6.2, Summicron-R 50mm f/2, 1/125sec @ f/5.6, Cokin Grey Graduated filter 120, Fujichrome Velvia ISO 50.

11. 10 May 1998, Minolta 9000, Minolta 50mm f/1.7, 1/60sec @ f/5.6, Cokin Grey Graduated filter 120, Fujichrome Velvia ISO 50.

5. 10 January 2010, Leica R6.2, Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/250sec @ f/8, Cokin Grey Graduated filter 120, Kodachrome ISO 64

Lucky with the sunlight here, giving a dramtic effect, nicely contrasting the industrial pylon with the hills behind, with of course Roseberry Topping taking centre stage. The snow is an added bonus!

2. 10 January 2026, Leica SL(601), Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8, 1/2000sec @ f/5.6, ISO 80.

1. 10 January 2026, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/400sec @ f/9.5, ISO 100.

Early morning on a winters’ day with the Sun coming through from the right, lighting up the landscape, with the mist adding an almost magical element to the scene.

3. 10 January 2026, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/125sec @ f/8, ISO 100.

12. 17 April 1993, Minolta 7000, Minolta 50mm f/1.7, 1/60sec @ f/2.4, Cokin Grey Graduated filter 120, Fujichrome Velvia ISO 50.

13. 20 February 1993, Minolta 9000, Minolta 28mm f/2.8, 1/30sec @ f/4.5, Cokin Grey Graduated filter 120, Fujichrome ISO 100.

14. 30 September 2000, Leica R6.2, Summicron-R 50mm f/2, 1/60sec @ f/4.5, Kodachrome ISO 25.

15. 26 January 2013, Leica R6.2, Summicron-R 50mm f/2, 1/125sec @ f/6.7, Cokin Blue Graduated filter 122, Fujichrome Velvia ISO 50.

Some wintry scenes now…

16. Photograph details unknown - around December 1993, Fujichrome(unknown ISO).

17. Photograph details unknown - around December 1993, Fujichrome(unknown ISO).

18. 12 January 2025, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/50sec @ f/3.4, ISO 100.

Photograph taken from the entrance of St Mary’s Church, Nunthorpe; Roseberry Topping is about 3 miles away.

19. 31 December 1996, Minolta 9000, Minolta 50mm f/1.7, 1/60sec @ f/4.5, Fujichrome ISO unknown.

20. 1 January 1997, Minolta 9000, Minolta 28mm f/2.8, 1/30sec @ f/4, Fujichrome ISO unknown.

21. 29 December 2000, Leica R6.2, Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8, 1/125sec @ f/4.5, Cokin Blue Graduated filter 122, Kodachrome ISO 25.

22. 5 October 2024, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 19mm f/2.8, 1/60sec @ f/9.5, ISO 100.

Looking up towards the summit; note the Cleveland Way marker.

23. 5 October 2024, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 19mm f/2.8, 1/125sec @ f/8, ISO 100.

On the summit, with Great Ayton in the distance.

24. 5 October 2024, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/160sec @ f/9.5, ISO 100.

25. 26 October 2025, Leica SL(601), Apo-Telyt-R 400mm f/2.8, exposure compensation -0.6 stop, 1/640sec @ f/2.8, ISO 125.

Photograph taken from a bird hide in RSPB Saltholme, so Roseberry Topping is around 10 miles away as the crow flies(or indeed how any of the birds fly in this photo!). With the foreground it makes for an interesting contrast between heavy industry and natural landscape.

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26. 6 April 2026, Leica SL(601), Apo-Telyt-R 400mm f/2.8, 1/250sec @ f/2.8, ISO 100.

A photograph of Roseberry Topping, taken from the top of Clay Bank, around five miles away. Using the telephoto lens compresses everything, which is quite an attractive optical effect.