Rob Bates photography

13/04/2026

CURBAR EDGE MILKYWAY
Lookin like the milkyway lines up lovely here but just waaaay too much light pollution. Wheres your favourite dark spot in the Peak District? Need some ideas
2 minute expo for the forground, iso 3200 f4
30 seconds for sky, iso 800 f4 Kase night sky Kase Filters

17/03/2026

Milton Mausoleum👽

25/02/2026

On Freedom's Wings When Freedom Takes Flight 🌌

Captured from directly beneath On Freedom’s Wings on a crystal-clear night, this perspective transforms the sculpture into something almost airborne. Framed against a sky filled with stars, its sweeping wingspan and bold structure create the illusion of flight overhead.

Sometimes, all it takes is a different angle to see something familiar in a whole new way. ✨

30/01/2026

29/01/2026

West Burton power station demoliton

25/01/2026

Hartland Quay panorama 2020

19/01/2026

Had a lot of interest in this one so made it available as a print, link in comments 👇

13/01/2026

ALPORT CASTLES

08/01/2026

07/01/2026

Alport Castles today, absolute stunning conditions. Brutal weather and killer hike but rewarded with some stunning light 🥰

Whats your favourite composition?? 👇

07/01/2026

First signs of snow we always head to Mam Tor's winding road, and ofcourse had to get a cheeky timelapse in