Lake District Mistiness
Good day everyone and welcome to my latest blog recording my recent visit to Elterwater . June has been a quiet month for me photography wise, until I looked at the weather apps, we were heading for a morning of pre, and post sunrise mist followed by some sunshine, ideal conditions I thought. The alarm … Continue reading “Lake District Mistiness”
Bird and Wildlife Photography
As a Lake District photographer, and a Cumbria Landscape photographer, I also participate in a little bird and wildlife photography, not as a speciality, but more of a hobbyist, a bit of fun and enjoyment. Cumbria Woodland Photography Hide My first experience of Bird Photography was at the Cumbria Woodland Photography Hide, which I have … Continue reading “Bird and Wildlife Photography”
My Photography Exploits for the month of May
The month of May was split into two defined timescales, the first two weeks produced only one photography activity, whilst the last two weeks of the month produced a flurry of activity. Garden Photo Shoot The month began with a ad hoc photo session with Cody, a short and fun session in the garden with … Continue reading “My Photography Exploits for the month of May”
April’s (photography) Adventures
April photography got off to a slow start, my first jaunt out was to Buttermere on a cold but clear spring morning for some Lake District sunrise photography. It was a bit of a punt as the weather gods were not lining up for anything special, still you need to be in it to win … Continue reading “April’s (photography) Adventures”
Light: How it impacts on everyone’s photography
As a Lake District Photographer, light is the essential, creative element in photography, acting as both the source of illumination and the primary tool for creating mood, depth, and texture. Controlling light through natural or artificial sources determines the subject’s prominence, contrast, and overall atmosphere. Understanding Light To fully appreciate the importance of light in … Continue reading “Light: How it impacts on everyone’s photography”
A Marvellous March (For my photography)
March has been a marvellous month for me, during this time I have been reasonably busy with my photography. Wasdale I started the month with a visit to Wasdale, which produced some reasonable photographs which I shared on social media, including a couple of drone shots. Isle of Harris and Lewis Shortly after this I … Continue reading “A Marvellous March (For my photography)”
A Frivolous February.
February 2026 has been a very slow and unproductive month for my photography work and my social media updates. There are the usual reasons for this, my lack of enthusiasm, time constraints, shocking weather in the Lake District, and family commitments. The major reason for my lack of photography is very personal, that being my … Continue reading “A Frivolous February.”
The most intense Inversion I have witnessed
Whilst mooching around the home, I casually looked at the weather apps, they all indicated favourable conditions for mist and possible inversions around the Lake District the following morning. I was eager to follow the indications of the weather forecast, but where to go, I had recently spent a morning in the Lorton Valley in … Continue reading “The most intense Inversion I have witnessed”
Frustrating Summer Mornings.
As summer heads towards Autumn, from my least enjoyable season to my most eagerly awaited season, photography wise, I planned to be out on two consecutive mornings, the first was to get to Crummock Water for an image that I wanted to re-capture in more pleasing conditions, and the second morning would be decided on … Continue reading “Frustrating Summer Mornings.”