Borrowdale

I'd pretty much given up there being any kind of sunset here today as it was very overcast and raining on/off, just driving about I ended up near to here and decided to shoot the pier on Derwentwater, as I got there over the wall there were already 2 photographers there waiting for a break in the weather so with 3 being more than a crowd I decided scrap that idea and come up here instead hoping there wasn't anyone else about, and just chance waiting it out for just a bit of decent evening light.

Amazingly there wasn't another soul about here, which is pretty rare, and after setting up and waiting for a while I even got a decent break in the weather as well, it usually doesn't work out like that but if you don't try you don't get.... about 10 minutes after this image a huge storm blew over with torrential rain, which I took great pleasure in watching from the comfort of the car :-)

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An early morning by the Ashness Jetty as the sun was rising over the mirror smooth lake.

A well known photo spot in the English lake district. Ashness Bridge looks out over Derwentwater and Skiddaw mountain in the distance.

I'd never shot from this location before as the weather never really leant itself towards it but today with heavy overcast skies and the sun breaking through in parts I thought I'd give it a go in the late afternoon with the hope of getting the background fells illuminated if I could get a break in the cloud cover.

It was about a 30-40 minute wait to get this one and about 5 attempts as the clouds weren't playing ball, also a family arrived on the shore line followed by about 30 ducks who wanted feeding and decided to climb all over the jetty...

Eventually they moved on and the sun started to break through in bigger patches moving left to right across the fells with the cloud allowing me to get a decent part of the background bathed in sunlight against the dark clouds above.

It's a beautiful part of the lake and it wasn't a chore at all to just stand and wait here, excellent for a really good chill out spot, might start bringing bread and a fishing catapult to get rid of ducks though, they can spot potential food from miles away, and certainly aren't camera shy....

Again I was trying out the new Nisi filters, there is absolutely no colour correction needed on them at all, no colour cast and no dip in image quality, this was with a polariser, 10 stop filter and a 3 stop grad for the sky, absolutely superb, can't recommend them enough.

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Watendlath Tarn is a small lake that lies hidden between the larger Derwentwater and Thirlmere in the English Lake District. It is near the famous Ashness Bridge, where hundreds of tourists and photographers gather, but few continue up the narrow road to this place. On a beautiful Autumn day I had the place almost to myself. (Stitch of 2 horizontal images).

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Catbells is a fell in the English Lake District in the county of Cumbria. It has a modest height of 451 metres (1,480 ft) but despite this it is one of the most popular fells in the area. It is situated on the western shore of Derwent Water within 3 miles (5 km) of the busy tourist town of Keswick. Its distinctive shape catches the attention of many visitors to the Lakes who feel compelled to climb to the summit after seeing it from the viewpoint of Friars Crag on the opposite side of Derwent Water. Renowned Lake District writer and walker Alfred Wainwright acknowledges the popularity of Catbells among fellwalkers of all ability by saying: "It is one of the great favourites, a family fell where grandmothers and infants can climb the heights together, a place beloved. Its popularity is well deserved, its shapely topknot attracts the eye offering a steep but obviously simple scramble." - Wikipedia

Chilly morning at Derwent water , but so refreshing to see the snow toped Skiddaw mountain in the Lake District . Shot was taken from Ashness Jetty.

I've hardly had anytime to shoot landscapes lately due to work and other commitments, the one time I did go out last week the light wasn't the best so it turned into more of a reccy trip, which is ok - it's just nice to get out again, hopefully this will change soon and I'll crack on with planning some more trips, the one good thing about this time of year apart from the sociable sunrise times is that when it goes dark early I can get some editing done knowing I'm not missing anything outdoors....

I've taken my own advice and begun going through unedited raw files sat on the hard drive, culling some, and picking out others to be edited before going to the newer images, this one was one such one I selected to process, I'd posted a shot from here a while back but I like this composition a lot more with the inclusion of the pockets of golden leaves amongst the rocks in the foreground, great evening light at sunset just moments before a gigantic rainstorm hit, made for dramatic conditions before retreating to the car. Not a soul around here tonight, which is pretty rare, probabaly put of by the off and on weather - always worth trying to get something, as if you don't try you definitely won't get anything...!

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A few weeks ago I took a few days off to visit the lake district (Cumbria, UK) by myself, with a vague plan to take in some of the stunning scenery and hopefully capture some memories whilst I was there.

Having never been to the lakes before and not usually one to do meticulous research before I go, I decided to have a very impromptu assault on the area.

The weather conditions were mixed as I arrived at my accomodation at the edge of Derwentwater, with bright sunshine to the west, a heavy rainshower to the east and a sprinkling of snow still atop the higher peaks. Things looked all set for a great week ahead.

Photography has been on the back-burner for me for the last few months, as I've struggled through a period of depression to try and find the motivation to do ANYTHING that wasn't completely necessary. Antidepressants help stave off negative thoughts, but also leave me feeling constantly drained of energy, foggy-headed, clumsy and forgetful.

In terms of photography, I think it helps enormously to see new, unfamiliar scenery to rekindle that inspiration and desire to seek out new images, hence this trip.

I enjoyed my time in the lakes, but in terms of capturing images I'm still not in the right mind-set for that. I took this image on the first (and only) night shoot, in dead-calm conditions. I've always wanted to capture startrail refections in water and this seemed the perfect opportunity for that.

My first few shots were taken from roughly the same spot, with a much lower viewpoint, but I didn't like the way that the jetty obscured much of the reflection of the mountains. Picnic table to the rescue! It added just enough height to my tripod to separate the jetty from the mountains. Being a good boy scout, I dragged it back to where I'd found it ;o)

The rest of my week was more dedicated to tramping up a few hills (most notably Scafell Pike) and just relaxing at the accommodation.

Hopefully my passion for photography will be re-ignited sooner rather than later. In the meantime, the sunrises will have to start without me.

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Ashness Gate Derwentwater Landing

A traditional stone-built Packhorse bridge on the single-track road from the Borrowdale road (B5289) to Watendlath, in the English Lake District.

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This is a location I've been meaning to do for some time now but for one reason and other just didn't get around to doing it, seeing as we were now allowed to go back to the Lakes again (now revoked again...) few of us finding ourselves free decided to have a ride up here and this place was on the agenda.

Contrary to the weather forecast it decided to pour down at the time we had planned to visit so we got a good soaking walking here and shooting for the first 45 minutes or so until it cleared up and we got sporadic bursts of light.

I really liked this spot which has plenty of possibilities but it isn't the easiest place to walk about or set up, a big thanks to Mike Tonge for bringing his golfing umbrella and holding it over me while it was still raining, a massive help in this location! I just need to find a way to stop my specs from steaming up at the same time now.... !

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Looking downstream on Watendlath Beck shortly after it has drained from Watendlath Tarn.

Last one from the early December trip to the Lake District. Certainly got lucky with the weather for a few hours!

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An early Autumn morning in the English Lake District, when the water on the lakes is still and offers wonderful reflections. The Ashness jetty is on Derwentwater, near the town of Keswick.

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This is one of those iconic locations in the English Lake District that one simply has to photograph. I did this several years ago, had a clear view, but it was early in the season without any greens. On this occasion the autumn colours were there, more than enough greenery, but Mt. Skiddaw was hidden by clouds. So this means I will be standing there again on my next visit to the Lake District ;-). I liked the texture of the stones, so I made a composition with them featuring in the foreground. Unfortunately it means that the bridge loses some attention, so all the more reason to give it a third try at some point. First version here: www.flickr.com/photos/adelheids-pictures/16211317919

The lush greens and the white water with the old mill looked stunning . Lake District .

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Catbells is a fell in the English Lake District in the county of Cumbria. It has a modest height of 451 metres (1,480 ft) but despite this it is one of the most popular fells in the area. It is situated on the western shore of Derwent Water within 3 miles (5 km) of the busy tourist town of Keswick. Its distinctive shape catches the attention of many visitors to the Lakes who feel compelled to climb to the summit after seeing it from the viewpoint of Friars Crag on the opposite side of Derwent Water. Renowned Lake District writer and walker Alfred Wainwright acknowledges the popularity of Catbells among fellwalkers of all ability by saying: "It is one of the great favourites, a family fell where grandmothers and infants can climb the heights together, a place beloved. Its popularity is well deserved, its shapely topknot attracts the eye offering a steep but obviously simple scramble." - Wikipedia

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The millennium stone in Derwentwater, Keswick, Cumbria (Lake District). Created to mark 100 years of the National Trust in the Lake District. Canon 5D mk4 Canon 16-35 f4 kase wolverine filters kase k8 filter holder Circular Polariser 0.9 medium Grad Benro Tripod.

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