Derwent Water from Crow Park

 

Here are two very similar views of Derwent Water near Keswick, taken from slightly different vantage points along the shore. I have used a long exposure (1.6 seconds) to try to calm the movement in the lake and  f22 with an ND filter to help bring out the detail in the sky. As you can see there was a really dramatic sky with quite oppressive cloud cover which has created a strong atmosphere. I like the shaft of sunlight coming almost straight down over the jetty and the lake cruisers.

I have also processed one in black and white as I think the scene looks just as good in full colour or black and white.

I have been here several times in recent years and each time there is something different in the view. It is really impressive and hopefully you will agree well worth taking the time to take it all in.

Over the Dee

So a real feast of photos today in this the last in the current series of shots from Hilbre Island.  

I picked these pictures for the dramatic sky and the depth of colours on the rocks. I also love the reflections in the creeks and pools of the light coming through the clouds.  All of these pictures show how wonderful this area is and how lucky I am to have this on my doorstep. 

Llyn Gwynant Morning

Here are three more pictures from my trip to Llyn Gwynant in Snowdonia. We got up really early to get these shots and walked further round the shore than on the previous evening. There was a bit of a breeze and the low cloud blew slowly through the valley helping to create these dramatic images.  

I really love being in the mountains and to be out at a time when most people are sleeping to watch the sun rise and see the changing colours on the hillsides.  I often look at pictures of far off places I would love to visit but these photos remind me that we have so many beautiful places so close to home and I am grateful to have the opportunity to get out and see them and of course to photograph them to share with you...