LAKE
Tranquil, wild and magical; when perfectly still and calm, the most perfect reflections appear.
Derwentwater
Reflections on Buttermere
Pink Dawn II, River Brathay
A misty morning, filled with pink hues in the mist which deserved accentuation in the reflections.
Heavy Rain I, Rydal Water
This was one of those days where the rain was relentless, as it had been all week, and I was desperate to get out and photograph. The ground around the lake was actually floating, so wellies were required, and the ability to be completely still to prevent tripod movement.
Dali's Hole I
Skiddaw and Derwentwater in Winter
Pink Dawn, River Brathay
A misty morning, filled with pink hues in the mist which deserved accentuation in the reflections.
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Lying hidden in the depths of Dinorwic Quarry is this crater, known to many as "Dali's Hole', as the hole is more often than not full of water, and the dead trees would eerily poke out from the surface through the deep azure water. On this list the water was fortunately Lowe enough to explore, and the waterfall adds another element of mystery.
Sunrise Over the Langdale Pikes From Blea Tarn III
This view needs no introduction, for it is one of the most photographed out there. I often have this debate (mostly with myself) as to whether I should visit iconic viewpoints, photographed many time before. But I strongly believe you should. Not only to create your own interpretation, but also simply to enjoy. Conditions are never the same twice, and one of the key points of landscape photography is to experience, and appreciate. I could happily go here again and again, and just sit in awe, soaking up one of my favourite views. And then, why not take a few pictures while you are there?
Cotton Fields and Tryfan
A bank of cotton grass drifting in the wind, with Tryfan and the Glyders in the background. I love this angle fo try, as it seems sharper from this angle than any other.
Brathay Panorama
Sunrise Over the Langdale Pikes From Blea Tarn I
This view needs no introduction, for it is one of the most photographed out there. I often have this debate (mostly with myself) as to whether I should visit iconic viewpoints, photographed many time before. But I strongly believe you should. Not only to create your own interpretation, but also simply to enjoy. Conditions are never the same twice, and one of the key points of landscape photography is to experience, and appreciate. I could happily go here again and again, and just sit in awe, soaking up one of my favourite views. And then, why not take a few pictures while you are there?
Snow on Cadair Idris from Broadwater
In 2010, I was lucky to live in arose just tot he left of this image, and never tired of this view, this was my daily dog walk. What a place.
Heavy Rain I, Rydal Water
This was one of those days where the rain was relentless, as it had been all week, and I was desperate to get out and photograph. The ground around the lake was actually floating, so wellies were required, and the ability to be completely still to prevent tripod movement.
Bird Rock and Cadair Idris from Broadwater
In 2010, I was lucky to live in arose just tot he left of this image, and never tired of this view, this was my daily dog walk. What a place.
Pink Winter Light, Birk Rigg
A classic landscape location, one where I always hope for morning fog, though it doesn't always appear. Here the first pink light hits the snow capped Langdale Pikes.
The Buttermere Pines
Quite possibly one of the most famous views in the Lake District, and one of the most photographed, though to get perfect calm conditions is exceptionally rare. The forecast was good, so I headed over for a look, and wasn't disappointed.
With classic views like this, there is a voice saying you shouldn't photograph what has been done many times before, but for me it isn't just about the photograph, it is about being there and experiencing the view with your own eyes as well.
Winter Blues, River Brathay
This is one of the locations I come to time and again, and as the mist cleared I was drawn to the contrast between the frosted reeds, and the deep blue reflections.
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Pink Dawn, Birk Rigg
Another beautiful winter sunrise, tinged with pink and lovely contrast from the frozen reeds.
Pink Winter Light, Birk Rigg
A classic landscape location, one where I always hope for morning fog, though it doesn't always appear. Here the first pink light hits the snow capped Langdale Pikes.
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Birk Rigg silhouette
A misty winter's day, with perfect reflections.
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